![]() ![]() The detailed step-by-step assembly video on how to create sublimation canvases debuted during Maker Academy Weekend 2022, held online November 3-6, 2022. How to Make Your Own Sublimation on Canvas Design #418 - My free high-quality image PNG files are available in my free resource library(get the password by filling out the form at the bottom of this page).Hot Glue Gun – optional, if you’d like to add heavy cardstock to the back to cover your canvas attachment areas.Heat Press – I used the Cricut Autopress.(Optional) Your ICC Printer Profiles here are the Hiipoo printer profiles.Laptop or Desktop running Windows or Mac.Sublimation Printer – I used my Epson EcoTank Printer ET-4760.Protective Paper – I used 12″ x 12″ white Cardstock, which you can also cut to size and use to cover the back of your frames after reattaching the canvas.Uncoated White Butcher Paper – to protect your press.Matte Finish Laminating Pouches Optional, if you don’t want the shiny result.White Polyester Canvas-Style Fabric a few inches larger than your thick canvas.Sublimation Ink for your printer – I used Hiipoo ink.8.5″ x 11″ Sublimation Paper – I used A-SUB Sublimation Paper.Canvases - I used a 6″ x 6″ x 5/8″ canvas and a 5″ x 7″ x 1.5″ canvas (or just canvas fabric and a frame to stretch it on).View my Amazon shopping list with the exact items we used to make this project Materials to Make a Sublimation on Canvas ![]() Here’s a supply list of what you need to make your own sublimation on canvas! This post contains some affiliate links for your convenience (which means if you make a purchase after clicking a link I will earn a small commission but it won’t cost you a penny more)! Read my full disclosure policy. I’ll also show you how my printing technique to make a photo gallery wrap with a perfect print - here’s a sublimation canvas with Greg and I that’s going to look wonderful on the wall! I think they would make t he perfect gift for someone special! They also go really well as seasonal decor during the holidays and can make a house go from regular every-day to festive in just a few minutes! Look at just how cute these canvases turned out. Heat Resistant Tape, scissors, a lint roller, and a measuring tape or ruler will help with each project! Uncoated white butcher paper and cardstock will help protect your press from the ink. I’ll use my Autopress, but you can use an EasyPress 2 or 3, also. Specifically, you need a sublimation printer and ink, compatible paper, a desktop computer, and a free Google account will get you started! A heat source is also important. You’ll also need the usual sublimation tools for dye sublimation printing - if you are new to sublimation, check out my Sublimation for Beginners Guide. ![]() If you use the polyester fabric wrapping technique, you’ll use the staple gun with cardstock and a hot glue gun to clean up the back. If you want to remove the cotton canvas to work with it, you’ll also need a flat head screwdriver, long nose pliers, and a s taple gun. A craft knife and damp washcloth will be helpful for some of the projects, as there can be paper residue to remove. As canvas does not usually have a polyester coating, I’ll show you how to use laminating pouches, sublimation heat transfer vinyl, sublimation spray, and white polyester material in different combinations. To get the best results, we’ll experiment with a few different materials to help the sublimation process, too. In this project, I’ll show you how to sublimate on stretched canvases (also known as gallery wraps), as well as how to stretch a sublimated canvas onto a wooden frame. Watch the full step-by-step video showing you exactly how to create your sublimation canvas art with a VIP pass to Maker Academy Weekend 2022!
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