Sublimation Transfer on Glitter Vinyl

Sublimation is a great technique that allows you to create customized and personalized full color garments. When sublimation inks are heated to 400 degrees, they turn into a gas and form a permanent bond to fabrics or items that have a polymer coating. The transferred images are full-color, photographic-quality that will not crack, peel, or wash away. Typically, you cannot sublimate directly onto a dark colored garment.

But if you use a white glitter heat transfer vinyl as a base for the sublimated image it gives you the ability to create your designs on more than just light colored surfaces. It also opens the door for using more detailed images and designs without having to weed the vinyl.

1. Preheat your heat press to 400 degrees.
2. Print your top image with your sublimation printer, be sure to mirror the image before you print.
3. Cut the design and weed your vinyl, be sure to mirror the image before you cut.
4. Place your t shirt on the heat press, and then place your design, vinyl side down, where you want it. Place your non stick sheet on top of the vinyl and press for 10 seconds, making sure to use light pressure.
5. Remove the non stick sheet and peel off the vinyl backing.
6. Place your printed image face down over the vinyl, cover it with the non stick sheet, and then press for 60 seconds.
7. Once it beeps, lift the press, remove the non stick sheet, peel the paper off, and BAM!

Stuff We Used:
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