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
Пікірлер: 95
Fantastic project.Thanks for sharing your technique.
@creativefabrica
2 жыл бұрын
You are most welcome! 🤗
What a great idea. Will have to try this.
@creativefabrica
2 жыл бұрын
It works great on wood and even better on canvas! I'm sure you'll love it too! ---Becky
Thank you so much for the video. This will make great Christmas gifts.
@creativefabrica
9 ай бұрын
You are so welcome! We cannot wait to see all your amazing crafts!
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
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
Love it!
@creativefabrica
11 ай бұрын
Thank you for watching! ❤️
Very nice. Will try it!
@creativefabrica
Жыл бұрын
Have fun 😍
Thanks for the video
@creativefabrica
11 ай бұрын
You're welcome! ❤️ Thank you for watching! 😊
Great video, is very informative, regards from Belgium
@creativefabrica
7 ай бұрын
Glad it was helpful! Thank you for watching! 😊
Terrific video!
@creativefabrica
4 ай бұрын
Thank you for your kind words! What other tutorials would you like to see? 🤩
👍Thank you
@creativefabrica
Жыл бұрын
You're welcome! Thank you for watching! What type of crafts would you like to see next? ✂️
@t1naba1ley
Жыл бұрын
@@creativefabrica that’s a good question. While I ponder that I’ll enjoy the content you bring.
You can actually just tear it apart, works really well.
@creativefabrica
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Marilyn! I appreciate you stopping by! ---Becky
Thank you for the video, always great. What thickness of laminating sheets are you using?
@creativefabrica
6 ай бұрын
They are the normal sized laminating sheets! 😊
Hello. Congrats for the video I'm wonder, what is more durable: Polycrylic or Laminate sheets?
@creativefabrica
Жыл бұрын
The durability may vary depending on what you're making and what you plan on using it for 🙂
@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.
Can you use the rolls of lamination used for large lamination machines?
@creativefabrica
10 ай бұрын
Yes you can! 😊
Can you cut the laminating sheet on the Cricut so you can have the exact size to put on 4x4 wood coasters?
@creativefabrica
Жыл бұрын
Yes you can! 😊
Really cute. So the laminate won’t peel up?
@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
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
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. 😊
Can you use two pieces of lamination and overlap them to fit on a bigger circle of wood?
@creativefabrica
6 ай бұрын
You can, however you may then have a seam in the middle.
When printing on SG500 what substrate should the printer use? Polyester?
@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. 😊
Do you seal with a clear spray after your done?
@creativefabrica
Жыл бұрын
You can if you will be putting it outside as an extra layer of protection! 😊
did you do the picture on a laser or ink jet printer? Great video. Thanks
@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!
Thank you. Do you coat it at all?
@creativefabrica
5 ай бұрын
You do not need to coat the wood when using a laminate sheet! 😊
@sonz4205
5 ай бұрын
Thank you ♥️
Question …. Could you do the DTF powder sublimation on wood ? Instead of laminate
@creativefabrica
Жыл бұрын
Yes! That is possible 😊
@MaxCruiseable
11 ай бұрын
DTF on wood works great!
Which brand of heat transfer paper did you use please?
@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
WhT specific laminating pouches did you use
@creativefabrica
Жыл бұрын
All the supply details can be found in the video description 😊
Do they have to be the thermal ones or can you use regular sheets?
@creativefabrica
7 ай бұрын
I would recommend the thermal ones. 😊
If there are bubbles in the laminate, is it too hot, too long, or not enough?
@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
Жыл бұрын
Thank you posting about this, I’ve been having the same problem when I do cedar planks and acacia wood
Does the laminate stay good
@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
My easy press only goes up to 360 degrees max . Is it because i have an older one ?
@creativefabrica
Жыл бұрын
Hi! Thanks for reaching out 😊 The Original Cricut EasyPress model allows precise temperature control up to 360°F.
Is this hack Bette than using Poly urethane
@creativefabrica
9 ай бұрын
This will be personal preference! 😊
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
Ай бұрын
For something like this yes, you will want to have a sublimation printer. 😊
Will this work on stained wood?
@creativefabrica
10 ай бұрын
It depends how dark the stain is. Sublimation will not appear on dark colors.
How do you remove the wrinkles out of the lamination??
@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! ❤️
Is there a way to thoroughly remove those wrinkles in the laminate sheet after sublimation phase?
@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. 😊
My laminate sheet shrunk and bubbled. And the image barely transferred. Does the brand of laminate pouches matter?
@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
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
Жыл бұрын
Can you paint the wood the. Do this
What thickness laminate sheet
@creativefabrica
3 ай бұрын
Hello! 😊 You can find the laminating sheets here: www.amazon.com/AmazonBasics-Thermal-Laminating-Plastic-Laminator/dp/B079KL4C91
I would cut after not before laminating.
@creativefabrica
Ай бұрын
Thank you for your tip!
but they are sheets for laminator the ones you put the inserted sheet inside
@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
Don't know why but mine did not work 😢
@creativefabrica
Жыл бұрын
We're sorry to hear this! Could you please share what the exact issue was? Thanks 💚
@ethelguayasamin6231
Жыл бұрын
The image was dull.
Too bad we can see creases in the vinyl...
@creativefabrica
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for stopping by, I appreciate you! ---Becky
@tahomyjo
Жыл бұрын
yes and it just cheapens the overall look
@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.
Could you paint your wood before applying the laminate sheet?
@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/) ✨
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
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
The output is not that good. Wrinkles and Bubbles are quite visible. My Customers wont accept a similar output.