How to Sublimate on Wood with Laminate Sheets

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How to Sublimate on Wood with Laminate Sheets
Thermal laminate sheets are a great hack to learn to use with your sublimation projects. Today we are showing you how to combine these sublimation-friendly sheets with an unfinished wood slice for a beautiful sublimated project.
In this video tutorial, join us as we show you the wonderful world of using thermal laminate sheets with your sublimation projects. We will cover how to separate and trim your laminate sheet, how to apply the laminate to your wood project, how to line up your sublimation print, how to press your print to the laminate sheet, and finally the big project reveal. This hack is a great tool to add to your sublimation arsenal!
✨ Creative Fabrica Product used in this video:
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✍️ We have another Wood Sublimation DIY project. Read more here:
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✨ Supplies used to make this craft:
Medium Basswood Plaque Round/Oval: www.amazon.com/Basswood-Plaqu...
Clear Thermal Laminating Sheets: www.amazon.com/AmazonBasics-T...
✨ Also watch this video:
2:36 - How to Sublimate on Canvas with Laminate Sheets: • How to Sublimate on Ca...
These steps are covered in this video:
0:00 - Introduction
0:27 - Project Overview
1:03 - Prep and Trim Laminate sheet
3:20 - Press Laminate sheet to wood
4:26 - Prep Sublimation print
5:06 - Press Sublimation print
7:16 - Closing Thoughts

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  • @yourunclesam6780
    @yourunclesam67802 жыл бұрын

    Fantastic project.Thanks for sharing your technique.

  • @creativefabrica

    @creativefabrica

    2 жыл бұрын

    You are most welcome! 🤗

  • @mslaterva
    @mslaterva2 жыл бұрын

    What a great idea. Will have to try this.

  • @creativefabrica

    @creativefabrica

    2 жыл бұрын

    It works great on wood and even better on canvas! I'm sure you'll love it too! ---Becky

  • @romonamorrow7296
    @romonamorrow72969 ай бұрын

    Thank you so much for the video. This will make great Christmas gifts.

  • @creativefabrica

    @creativefabrica

    9 ай бұрын

    You are so welcome! We cannot wait to see all your amazing crafts!

  • @LaChelle1962
    @LaChelle19622 жыл бұрын

    I found you lol I’ve been looking for you I inquired but got no answers so great to see you still out here doing great things.

  • @creativefabrica

    @creativefabrica

    2 жыл бұрын

    Hey LaChelle! Here I am, I'm glad we found each other again! I appreciate you stopping by and look forward to seeing you more! ---Becky

  • @lindasuder8379
    @lindasuder837911 ай бұрын

    Love it!

  • @creativefabrica

    @creativefabrica

    11 ай бұрын

    Thank you for watching! ❤️

  • @davidyvonneyodawatson532
    @davidyvonneyodawatson532 Жыл бұрын

    Very nice. Will try it!

  • @creativefabrica

    @creativefabrica

    Жыл бұрын

    Have fun 😍

  • @shannonc.4257
    @shannonc.425711 ай бұрын

    Thanks for the video

  • @creativefabrica

    @creativefabrica

    11 ай бұрын

    You're welcome! ❤️ Thank you for watching! 😊

  • @dirkscheyltjens9845
    @dirkscheyltjens98458 ай бұрын

    Great video, is very informative, regards from Belgium

  • @creativefabrica

    @creativefabrica

    7 ай бұрын

    Glad it was helpful! Thank you for watching! 😊

  • @SafariSis
    @SafariSis4 ай бұрын

    Terrific video!

  • @creativefabrica

    @creativefabrica

    4 ай бұрын

    Thank you for your kind words! What other tutorials would you like to see? 🤩

  • @t1naba1ley
    @t1naba1ley Жыл бұрын

    👍Thank you

  • @creativefabrica

    @creativefabrica

    Жыл бұрын

    You're welcome! Thank you for watching! What type of crafts would you like to see next? ✂️

  • @t1naba1ley

    @t1naba1ley

    Жыл бұрын

    @@creativefabrica that’s a good question. While I ponder that I’ll enjoy the content you bring.

  • @mslaterva
    @mslaterva2 жыл бұрын

    You can actually just tear it apart, works really well.

  • @creativefabrica

    @creativefabrica

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks Marilyn! I appreciate you stopping by! ---Becky

  • @denieceboden6821
    @denieceboden68216 ай бұрын

    Thank you for the video, always great. What thickness of laminating sheets are you using?

  • @creativefabrica

    @creativefabrica

    6 ай бұрын

    They are the normal sized laminating sheets! 😊

  • @coleccionsupercars5731
    @coleccionsupercars5731 Жыл бұрын

    Hello. Congrats for the video I'm wonder, what is more durable: Polycrylic or Laminate sheets?

  • @creativefabrica

    @creativefabrica

    Жыл бұрын

    The durability may vary depending on what you're making and what you plan on using it for 🙂

  • @MaxCruiseable

    @MaxCruiseable

    11 ай бұрын

    polycrylic on wood doesn't work great. It makes the wood darker as the polycrylic soaks into the wood, and the paper sticks to it since it's not a smooth surface, the paper gets pressed down into the grooves.

  • @taramilidantri2458
    @taramilidantri245810 ай бұрын

    Can you use the rolls of lamination used for large lamination machines?

  • @creativefabrica

    @creativefabrica

    10 ай бұрын

    Yes you can! 😊

  • @ClaudiaHamilton
    @ClaudiaHamilton Жыл бұрын

    Can you cut the laminating sheet on the Cricut so you can have the exact size to put on 4x4 wood coasters?

  • @creativefabrica

    @creativefabrica

    Жыл бұрын

    Yes you can! 😊

  • @judyblaise1639
    @judyblaise16392 жыл бұрын

    Really cute. So the laminate won’t peel up?

  • @creativefabrica

    @creativefabrica

    2 жыл бұрын

    Hey Judy! I haven't had any issues with the laminate pulling up from either canvas or wood. Hope this helps! ---Becky

  • @TheJoogsie
    @TheJoogsie7 ай бұрын

    Thanks for the awesome project. 1 question. Is the picture printed with a sublimation printer on sublimation paper? It couldn't just be done with a normal printer like a laser or inkjet could it? Its probably obvious but i gotta ask. 😅😂

  • @creativefabrica

    @creativefabrica

    7 ай бұрын

    Yes, that is correct. The design is printed on sublimation paper with a sublimation printer. You could print a picture with your regular printer and then Mod Podge over top of it. 😊

  • @natalienew9892
    @natalienew98926 ай бұрын

    Can you use two pieces of lamination and overlap them to fit on a bigger circle of wood?

  • @creativefabrica

    @creativefabrica

    6 ай бұрын

    You can, however you may then have a seam in the middle.

  • @feliceehrman9984
    @feliceehrman99848 ай бұрын

    When printing on SG500 what substrate should the printer use? Polyester?

  • @creativefabrica

    @creativefabrica

    8 ай бұрын

    It will depend what you are going to press on. If you are pressing onto wood you could select the MDF as that is a type of wood. 😊

  • @lavernhicks8687
    @lavernhicks8687 Жыл бұрын

    Do you seal with a clear spray after your done?

  • @creativefabrica

    @creativefabrica

    Жыл бұрын

    You can if you will be putting it outside as an extra layer of protection! 😊

  • @billblake6368
    @billblake6368 Жыл бұрын

    did you do the picture on a laser or ink jet printer? Great video. Thanks

  • @creativefabrica

    @creativefabrica

    Жыл бұрын

    Hi Bill, thanks for your question and glad that you like it. The picture is printed out on an ink jet printer. Thanks and have fun making this project!

  • @sonz4205
    @sonz42055 ай бұрын

    Thank you. Do you coat it at all?

  • @creativefabrica

    @creativefabrica

    5 ай бұрын

    You do not need to coat the wood when using a laminate sheet! 😊

  • @sonz4205

    @sonz4205

    5 ай бұрын

    Thank you ♥️

  • @kristaking9016
    @kristaking9016 Жыл бұрын

    Question …. Could you do the DTF powder sublimation on wood ? Instead of laminate

  • @creativefabrica

    @creativefabrica

    Жыл бұрын

    Yes! That is possible 😊

  • @MaxCruiseable

    @MaxCruiseable

    11 ай бұрын

    DTF on wood works great!

  • @soapmode
    @soapmode9 ай бұрын

    Which brand of heat transfer paper did you use please?

  • @creativefabrica

    @creativefabrica

    9 ай бұрын

    She did not use heat transfer paper in this video, it was sublimation paper and lamination paper. The laminate sheets can be found here: www.amazon.com/Amazon-Basics-Thermal-Laminating-Laminator/dp/B00BWU3HNY/ref=sr_1_3?keywords=Amazon-Basics-Thermal-Laminating-Laminator&qid=1698254850&sr=8-3

  • @brandywilliams1964
    @brandywilliams1964 Жыл бұрын

    WhT specific laminating pouches did you use

  • @creativefabrica

    @creativefabrica

    Жыл бұрын

    All the supply details can be found in the video description 😊

  • @user-xz1ne7tf4q
    @user-xz1ne7tf4q7 ай бұрын

    Do they have to be the thermal ones or can you use regular sheets?

  • @creativefabrica

    @creativefabrica

    7 ай бұрын

    I would recommend the thermal ones. 😊

  • @clk409
    @clk4092 жыл бұрын

    If there are bubbles in the laminate, is it too hot, too long, or not enough?

  • @creativefabrica

    @creativefabrica

    2 жыл бұрын

    Great question Cheryl! Bubbles typically mean there is moisture trapped in the wood. To prevent this, you can bake the wood ahead of time to completely dry it out. Hope this helps! ---Becky

  • @tiffanyskelton1014

    @tiffanyskelton1014

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you posting about this, I’ve been having the same problem when I do cedar planks and acacia wood

  • @lesleytreece9794
    @lesleytreece97942 жыл бұрын

    Does the laminate stay good

  • @creativefabrica

    @creativefabrica

    2 жыл бұрын

    Hey Lesley! The laminate stays very well on the wood and on canvas! The only surface I've heard that it can peel from is tile. Hope this helps! ---Becky

  • @moonman805
    @moonman805 Жыл бұрын

    My easy press only goes up to 360 degrees max . Is it because i have an older one ?

  • @creativefabrica

    @creativefabrica

    Жыл бұрын

    Hi! Thanks for reaching out 😊 The Original Cricut EasyPress model allows precise temperature control up to 360°F.

  • @user-vv7vj4fg4f
    @user-vv7vj4fg4f9 ай бұрын

    Is this hack Bette than using Poly urethane

  • @creativefabrica

    @creativefabrica

    9 ай бұрын

    This will be personal preference! 😊

  • @alohahapahula
    @alohahapahulaАй бұрын

    do you have to have a sublimation printer? to print my word design or simple design to get ready with my 1st paint party? I have to do 50 designs on canvas?

  • @creativefabrica

    @creativefabrica

    Ай бұрын

    For something like this yes, you will want to have a sublimation printer. 😊

  • @JaeJae931
    @JaeJae93111 ай бұрын

    Will this work on stained wood?

  • @creativefabrica

    @creativefabrica

    10 ай бұрын

    It depends how dark the stain is. Sublimation will not appear on dark colors.

  • @kandrstrickland9746
    @kandrstrickland9746 Жыл бұрын

    How do you remove the wrinkles out of the lamination??

  • @creativefabrica

    @creativefabrica

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you for your question! ❤️ The best thing to do is to make sure you smooth it out before you laminate, to avoid any air getting in! Please feel free to reach out to us at hi@creativefabrica.com if you have any questions and we would be more than happy to help you! ❤️

  • @LanceMcGrew
    @LanceMcGrew4 ай бұрын

    Is there a way to thoroughly remove those wrinkles in the laminate sheet after sublimation phase?

  • @creativefabrica

    @creativefabrica

    4 ай бұрын

    You'll want to make sure your laminate sheet is completely flat and has even heat all the way around the piece you're sublimating. 😊

  • @nancyhoward3557
    @nancyhoward3557 Жыл бұрын

    My laminate sheet shrunk and bubbled. And the image barely transferred. Does the brand of laminate pouches matter?

  • @creativefabrica

    @creativefabrica

    Жыл бұрын

    Hey Nancy! I don't think so, I've used Scotch brand and Amazon brand, both have worked really well for me. What time and temperature are you using? You might also need to dry out your wood in an oven to remove any excess moisture that may bubble up under the laminate. Hope this helps! ---Becky

  • @nancyhoward3557

    @nancyhoward3557

    Жыл бұрын

    @@creativefabrica thanks for the reply. I tied some small wood slices and it owrked fine. So i am sure it was the wood. i will find a different one.

  • @brandywilliams1964

    @brandywilliams1964

    Жыл бұрын

    Can you paint the wood the. Do this

  • @elizabethstantz6662
    @elizabethstantz66623 ай бұрын

    What thickness laminate sheet

  • @creativefabrica

    @creativefabrica

    3 ай бұрын

    Hello! 😊 You can find the laminating sheets here: www.amazon.com/AmazonBasics-Thermal-Laminating-Plastic-Laminator/dp/B079KL4C91

  • @DtLadycee
    @DtLadyceeАй бұрын

    I would cut after not before laminating.

  • @creativefabrica

    @creativefabrica

    Ай бұрын

    Thank you for your tip!

  • @soniasemenzato4326
    @soniasemenzato4326 Жыл бұрын

    but they are sheets for laminator the ones you put the inserted sheet inside

  • @creativefabrica

    @creativefabrica

    Жыл бұрын

    Hey Sonia! Yes, these are the same sheets you use with a thermal laminator, you just split them apart and only use one side. Hope this helps! ---Becky

  • @ethelguayasamin6231
    @ethelguayasamin6231 Жыл бұрын

    Don't know why but mine did not work 😢

  • @creativefabrica

    @creativefabrica

    Жыл бұрын

    We're sorry to hear this! Could you please share what the exact issue was? Thanks 💚

  • @ethelguayasamin6231

    @ethelguayasamin6231

    Жыл бұрын

    The image was dull.

  • @studioplanetesilhouette
    @studioplanetesilhouette2 жыл бұрын

    Too bad we can see creases in the vinyl...

  • @creativefabrica

    @creativefabrica

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for stopping by, I appreciate you! ---Becky

  • @tahomyjo

    @tahomyjo

    Жыл бұрын

    yes and it just cheapens the overall look

  • @Scott-pm7ql

    @Scott-pm7ql

    4 ай бұрын

    The reason there are creases is because she didn't press the lamination sheet long enough before pressing on the sublimation print.

  • @bobbiekennedy5197
    @bobbiekennedy5197 Жыл бұрын

    Could you paint your wood before applying the laminate sheet?

  • @creativefabrica

    @creativefabrica

    Жыл бұрын

    Absolutely 👍 For more useful tips on how to sublime on different surfaces, feel free to check out our Classes (www.creativefabrica.com/classes/) and The Artistry blog (www.creativefabrica.com/the-artistry/) ✨

  • @mandylevasseur3807
    @mandylevasseur38072 жыл бұрын

    I sold my easy press for a clam shell press. And I realize now you can’t do cool things like this with the clam shell. 😭

  • @creativefabrica

    @creativefabrica

    2 жыл бұрын

    Hey Mandy! You sure can use your clamshell since you don't need a ton of pressure, you would just hold the top of your wood up against the plate of your press instead of pulling it down. It's tiring on the arms, but still something you can try. Hope this helps! ---Becky

  • @informkd
    @informkd10 сағат бұрын

    The output is not that good. Wrinkles and Bubbles are quite visible. My Customers wont accept a similar output.

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