Sublimation on Wood: What is the best method?

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Published 2021-07-26

I have been wanting to try sublimation on wood for some time. I thought I would experiment with different ways to achieve this effect and see which works best. This video is sponsored by Hiipoo, however, all projects and opinions are my own. Should you use laminating sheets on wood? Will sublimation work on wood surfaces with no coating at all? What about polycrylic? Will it work for wood sublimation? I am answering all of that and more! I am even experimenting with real wood, MDF, and even chipboard to see which will work best for your projects. So, be sure to watch and see which is my favorite method for adding dye sublimation to wood surfaces.

Supplies needed: (affiliate links)
Hiipoo Sublimation Ink amzn.to/3ioaMjE
Hiipoo Sublimation Paper amzn.to/2USUmGl (Get 50% off the sublimation paper through August 2021! Just click this link and follow the instructions! store.hiipoo.com/pages/angie-holden )
Epson EcoTank Printer (I have the ET-4700 and here it is on Amazon amzn.to/3pEKbjX and from Target rstyle.me/+LIrULy_3cQICP14IfSYxGw - NOTE: Any EcoTank Printer should work with these same steps.)
Laminating sheets amzn.to/3BJrwc4
Wood surfaces (wood, MDF, and chipboard surfaces shown)
Polycrylic amzn.to/3iSKZi3
White paint amzn.to/2WnNLnS
Craft knife amzn.to/3eZzFj4
Paintbrush
Cutting mat
Protective paper shrsl.com/2ny7q Use code CCC10 for 10% off
Heat resistant tape shrsl.com/2ny7o Use code CCC10 for 10% off
Heat press www.anrdoezrs.net/links/7521484/type/dlg/https://w…
Heat resistant gloves amzn.to/3bfvjm8
Heat resistant mat shrsl.com/2ny7t Use code CCC10 for 10% off

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0:00 Introduction
0:58 Supplies needed
2:06 Sublimation printing
3:03 Testing methods
3:32 Adding laminating film
5:20 Sublimating on test pieces
6:25 Test results
8:07 Water test
8:46 Painted versus unpainted wood
12:25 MDF and Chipboard Tests
16:42 My favorite method!
17:32 Wrap up

All Comments (21)

@AngieHolden 3 years ago

Get 50% off the sublimation paper through August 2021! Just click this link and follow the instructions! store.hiipoo.com/pages/angie-holden
@clk409 2 years ago

This is exactly what I was looking for!! tysm! BTW, for anyone reading this, the paint is $10 on amazon (for one bottle) and $1.47 at Walmart!!
@dianelorello6938 2 years ago

I always learn valuable info from you, I love how how you try different materials and saves us from all the trail and error. Keep up the great work and I appreciate you so much. Thanks for everything!
@katherineharbigerwalker464 2 years ago

Angie, I always appreciate your comparisons of different techniques! I have been cutting my laminate with my Cricut Maker, then taping it on the wood. It saves me from trying to trim laminate after application. The white MDF will be my new go to instead of natural wood. Thank you!
@starbrown1219 2 years ago

Such great information. Not sure how I missed this video. Can’t wait to try the painted white MDF .
@dottiewiest1547 1 year ago

Angie, thank you for all of these comparisons!! You did a great job!! I’m definitely going to try this! Dottie
@benjaminpastrana9662 2 years ago

You are ALWAYS ahead of new Submimation projects 💪🏼❤️❤️🇵🇷🇵🇷
@marytorbett6780 2 years ago

I have learned so much watching your experimental videos and thank you for all of your hard work and experiments which in return save us time and supplies because you’ve done the hard work for us. You’re like a mad scientist helping us to get the best results thank you for all that you do💕
@chicagogirl8173 3 years ago

You cross every T and dot every I...the best tutorials on youtube! Can't wait to try this too now!
@MileyonDisney 1 year ago

Angie, I gotta say that you have some great videos. I have learned so much from you. In the last three years, I have gone through 3D pen, resin, Cricut, tumblers, and now I'm into sublimation. When I think of all the money I've spent on this stuff. Wow! Especially the sublimation stuff. But every time I got into something new, I could always find some helpful information on your channel. Thank you for all of your great videos.
@kathyd6812 2 years ago

So glad I stumbled across this video....very informative and saved me some trouble/money. Thank you Angie!
@robinhood0137 3 years ago

Finally a good and clear video on how to sublimate on wood. Thank you for the great video. Now i can finnaly can try it myself
@ljcl1859 2 years ago

I think I would sublimate onto adhesive vinyl and then cut it to fit, maybe. Okay, never mind painted white MDF (with laminate ) for the win. Yay, thanks so much for experimenting for us. Saved us so much money and time! Great Video!
@dei.preswors 1 year ago

Thank you, Angie. Truly appreciate the details you provide, I feel confident with your process.
@deborahdavis353 3 years ago

Thank you Angie! Always love you innovative projects!
@kellydelvecchio9005 2 years ago

Great idea and thanks for all the information!
@angelking6468 2 years ago

Thanks for doing the experimenting, i went a bit further and tryed matt laminating sheets and gloss laminating sheets. The matt laminating sheets on painted wood looks amazing.
@05ladyliberty 1 year ago

Wow..thank you for share...I learned a lot.
@kristyg3330 2 years ago

Love your videos!! Keep them coming. Love the sound quality.
@karlaroberts6754 1 year ago

🔥🔥🔥🔥Sooooo helpful!! Thank you so much!