Sublimation printers use specialized paper and sublimation ink, allowing designs to be transferred over to polyester-based fabrics and polymer-coated surfaces when heat is applied. The Brother SP1 sublimation printer prints on US letter-sized paper, and prints in black-and-white and color.
Available Tools/Materials
- Sublimation paper (fee applies)
- Polymer spray for non-treated fabrics
- Mug/tumbler press
- Cricut EasyPress heat press
- Thermal tape
- White mugs (fee applies)
- White tumblers (fee applies)
- Butcher paper
What you’ll need
- Materials not provided in the Makerspace: fabric (t-shirts, bags, etc.), coasters, coated wood/acrylic
- Image or design to print