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In this episode, I cover what exactly is needed for sublimation. Of course some items are optional, however, I feel that to really get the most out of your sublimation experience, I highly advise everyone to get the following items listed. For convenience, I'll provide a list below separated into two groups: Mandatory and Optional.
Mandatory:
Choose your heat press (Choose One):
Heat Press Nation: 16"x20" heat presses
- MPress: https://bit.ly/2tsfcLy
- HPN Signature Series 16" x 20" Auto-Open Slide Out Drawer: https://bit.ly/32v8MxA
- Click here to view more 16"x20" options from heat press nation: https://bit.ly/3iL3Jys
Choose Your Printer and Sublimation Ink:
Printers and Sublimation Ink (choose one printer from the recommended vendors below, and click on sublimation ink provided below):
Epson WF-7720 (13"x19" max print):
- https://bit.ly/3c2Wb84 (Best Buy) (recommended)
- https://bit.ly/3iA4c6C (Staples)
- https://bit.ly/35DSEvr (Office Depot)
- https://bhpho.to/2H53Rv1 (B&H Photo)
- Cosmos Ink Epson Compatible Sublimation Ink Conversion Kit (compatible with the following printers: WF-7710, 7720, 7610, 7620, 7110, 7210, 3640, 3620): https://cosmos-ink.com/collections/sublimation-ink/products/cosmos-ink-sublimation-conversion-kit-for-epson-wf-7710-7720-7610-7620-7110-7210-3640-3620
OR
EcoTank 15000 (13"x19" max print):
- https://bit.ly/2E1vxzA (Best Buy)
- https://bit.ly/3bZMYwY (Staples)
- https://bit.ly/3ht5wqE (Office Depot)
- https://bhpho.to/32zSpzU (B&H Photo)
- Cosmos Ink Epson Compatible Sublimation Ink EcoTank Refills (these Epson Compatible keyless sublimation ink bottles can fit on the following printers: ET-15000, 16500, 2720, 2760, 3760, 4760, 3710, 2700, 2750): https://cosmos-ink.com/collections/sublimation-ink/products/epson-ecotank-sublimation-ink-refills-4-color-cmyk-epson-printers-cosmos-ink
OR
Almost any other EPSON EcoTank / Cartridge based printer. I HIGHLY recommend EcoTanks over cartridge style printers!!!
Choose your paper:
Crafting Besties (Sublimation Paper):
- 8.5"x11": https://bit.ly/2RuoFhj
- 8.5"x14": https://bit.ly/3iy5C1H
- 11"x17": https://bit.ly/3koUOU7
- 13"x19": https://bit.ly/3hwwLkg
- Bundle pack (includes 8.5x11, 11x17, 13x19): https://bit.ly/2FABF2i
Choose your accessories:
Heat Press University (Heat Press Essentials Bundle):
- Teflon Pillow Pack
- Thermal Heat Tape
- Thermal Heat Tape Dispenser
- Butcher Paper
- https://bit.ly/2Fx6ZPN
Uline:
- 18" Butcher Paper Holder w/ Serrated Blade: https://bit.ly/3mrWOMS
Dollar Store, Walmart, ect:
- Scissors
- Lint Brush
Optional:
Webstaurant:
- 24" Xacto Guillotine Paper Trimmer: https://bit.ly/3hy9MFr
(this makes life a lot easier if you're ganging up multiple images on one sheet of sub paper then cutting it with scissors.)
Want to learn how to build your own sublimation printer? https://youtu.be/rYD2icw0we8
