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

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Get my free PNG designs to use for sublimation on clear HTV vinyl at https://jennifermaker.com/how-to-sublimate-clear-htv ! 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! I appreciate every subscriber. It's free and easy to subscribe -- just click here: http://bit.ly/sub2jennifer MATERIALS LIST Contains my affiliate links - (As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases): https://amzn.to/44QmxVh * 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-sublimation-printer * 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-cricut-should-i-buy ) * 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 #cricut #sublimation #designspace ============ Follow me at: Blog: https://jennifermaker.com Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/jennifermakercrafts Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/cricutcraftersandmakers/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jennifer.maker TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@jennifer.maker Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/jenuinemom Please subscribe to my channel at https://www.youtube.com/c/jennifermaker for more video tutorials to craft a life you love! Credits: Introduction: PixelBytes (my daughter Alexa) Music: Cute by Bensound (licensed, royalty and copyright free) Videography: Jennifer and Greg on Panasonic Lumix FZ-1000 DSLR 4K cameras Audio and Video Editing: Team JenniferMaker Design: A Jennifer Maker original