How to Do Sublimation on Clear HTV Vinyl for 100% Cotton or Dark T-shirts

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Learn how to sublimate clear HTV for new project options!

Sublimation has become one of my favorite ways to customize T-shirts. There are so many fun ways to do it! However, sublimation has its limitations. It requires a white or light-colored surface, made from (or coated with) polyester. Typically you can only sublimate on white shirts made out of at least 65% polyester. If you sublimate onto the wrong fabric, the dye will wash right out. How annoying is that!? And if you sublimate onto dark fabric, it won't show up, unless you try a method like bleaching for sublimation, which is super cool...but may not be the look you're going for. Luckily for you, I've found my new favorite way to sublimate onto 100% cotton shirts, AND dark fabric, too! Let's learn how to sublimate clear HTV!

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T-shirts - I tested:
A white Gildan Heavy Cotton T-shirt - https://amzn.to/3oF0D6Z
A white Gildan Hammer Cotton T-shirt - https://amzn.to/3L34anc
A white Gildan Women's Softstyle Cotton T-shirt - https://amzn.to/41z9vd3
A black Gildan Heavy Cotton T-shirt - https://amzn.to/3Anc99P
A black Gildan Hammer Cotton T-shirt - https://amzn.to/45YJjLM
A black Gildan Women's Softstyle Cotton T-shirt - https://amzn.to/3AkP0F9
Clear Sublimation HTV, I used 12" x 12" sheets by HTVRONT - https://amzn.to/40yBDLW
White iron-on vinyl, like Cricut's Everyday Iron-On - https://amzn.to/3H8IPb7
Sublimation paper, like A-SUB 125 g Sublimation Paper - https://amzn.to/3H7mBWX
12" x 12" White Cardstock - https://amzn.to/41z3AVx
Plain printer paper for Print then Cut calibration and protecting the print during brayering - https://amzn.to/3WyDAHX
Sublimation Printer or a printer converted for sublimation like the Epson I use https://amzn.to/44QDYoH. You can find out which is right for you at https://jennifermaker.com/best-sublim...
Hiipoo Sublimation Ink, or ink compatible with your printer - https://amzn.to/3mR3rhb
A way to cut the printed project and vinyl (I used the amazing Cricut Maker 3 - see https://jennifermaker.com/which-cricu... )
Heat Press, I used my EasyPress 2, but you can also use a traditional press - https://amzn.to/3YlJw8f
Pressing Mat, I used my Cricut EasyPress Mat - https://amzn.to/43TyPMp
Cricut green StandardGrip Machine Mat 12" x 12" - https://amzn.to/3gEfLy0
Cricut blue LightGrip Machine Mat 12" x 12" - https://amzn.to/3VZ1bzD
Lint Roller - https://amzn.to/3V3h2yA
Proper ventilation including an open window and fan - https://amzn.to/41U66FI
My handy T-Shirt Rulers- https://jennifermaker.com/433 - OR -
Flexible tape measure - https://amzn.to/3CAPlEt
White Butcher Paper - https://amzn.to/40y9gO3
Heat resistant tape - https://amzn.to/3UZPidT
Brayer - https://amzn.to/3sVaHsv
Weeding Tool - https://amzn.to/3KxKZ4s
Design # 502 - My free sublimation design files (available in my free resource library at https://jennifermaker.com/library)

Topics covered in this video on sublimation on clear HTV vinyl:
00:00 - How to Do Sublimation on Clear HTV Vinyl
01:30 - Supplies and Tools
02:54 - Get a Sublimation Design for Clear or White Vinyl
03:36 - How to Calibrate Your Cricut
03:51 - Prepare Your Sublimation Design for Vinyl
05:19 - How to Tile Sublimation Projects
06:09 - Print and Cut Your Design and Vinyl
09:42 - Sublimate Your Design on HTV
12:41 - Prepare White Iron-On and Clear HTV to sublimate a Dark Shirt
16:57 - Sublimate White Iron-On and Clear HTV on a Dark Shirt
19:44 - Show It Off!
20:34 - Results of my Sublimating Clear HTV Tests
22:08 - Closing Notes and Link to More Information

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