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Sublimation/ T shirt making necessities
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Closertomy Dream
If your laying vinyl or sublimation these are some key items to get you started
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Vinyl items you need
Heat press
Sublimation
Must haves
Tape is a must have to keep the image from shifting
Heat Tape for Sublimation Transfer, Heat Resistant
Refurbished Mac. One of the first ones I started out with. For simple projects
Apple iMac MF883LL/A 21.5-Inch 500GB Desktop
Ink is one of the first things you need to convert your printer over
Hiipoo Sublimation Ink for WF7710 ET2760
You need heavy paper to stop ink from leaking through and damaging your equipment
White Butcher Paper Dispenser Box (17.25x175 Ft)
This tape holder can hold 2 rolls of heat tape at a time.
IHOMECOOKER Desktop Tape Dispenser Adhesive Holder
Easy assembly I still have this chair from 2021
Furmax Mid Back Swivel Lumbar Support Desk Chair
Line your shirts up right the first time.
Tshirt Ruler Guide for Vinyl Alignment
Easy to print on and use as stickers or for whatever
Better Office Products Self-Adhesive Photo Paper
Printer you can convert for sublimation use. Do not put the ink provided with this printer. You need to add the ink listen above.
Epson EcoTank ET-2803 Wireless All-in-One Printer
I'm looking to update my printer. This one has a wide format and reviews are great. This is my next purchase.
Epson EcoTank ET-15000 Wireless All-in-One Printer
Vinyl items you need
Tools to help you create that perfect cut out
A definite plus for weeding vinyl. These are some sharp scissors but the weeding tools are key.
Weeding Tools Set for Vinyl Weeder/Scraper
This is the cricut I started out with and still have. Cuts a lot of different materials. This is definitely needed if you are cutting vinyl.
Cricut Explore 3 & Digital Content Library Bundle
This vinyl is durable and easy to weed. This HTV is some of the best.
HTVRONT Green Glitter HTV Heat Transfer Vinyl
Vinyl. They have a lot of colors to choose from.
HTVRONT Red Glitter HTV Heat Transfer Vinyl
Always need different colors of vinyl. Black is always a plus to have. Especially for layering.
HTVRONT HTV Vinyl Rolls Heat Transfer - 12" x 8ft
You can sublimate on glitter vinyl or just use it as is.
KISSWILL White Glitter Heat Transfer Vinyl, 10"
Heat press
Must have easy to use and comes with multiple attachments. Cups,plates, hats, and I even use the cup attachment to make tumblers.
Good for beginners. Has multiple attachments. Great for startups.
SHZOND 12x10 360° Swing-Away 5-in-1 Heat Press
