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Time Required :
About 30 minutes
Beginner
Beginner
You're new to the skills necessary to complete this project, or maybe you've tried them just once or twice before.

cactus scene sublimation luggage tag

Create personal drawings with sublimation markers on everyday copy paper and transfer the design to any treated substrate!
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Print Project

Step 1

Use sublimation markers to create your design on everyday copy paper.
TIP: Trace a luggage tag onto the copy paper so you can create your design to scale, If you are using any words, it must be reversed.

Step 2

Place your design onto your surface, ink side facing down, and use heat resistant tape to hold in place.

Step 3

Preheat your EasyPress™ to the appropriate temperature for your material and, if needed, adjust the timer.
TIP: Click here for the Quick Reference Guide for sublimation heat press temperature settings. You can also use any other heat press or household iron to press your material.

Step 4

Place a piece (or two) of cardstock on top of your EasyPress™ mat, then your luggage tag on top of the cardstock.
TIP: The cardstock will protect your mat from any excess ink.

Step 5

Place another sheet of cardstock (or two) on top of your luggage tag (over the taped design) to protect your heat press.
TIP: Butcher paper is also a great tool to use instead of cardstock. You may need multiple layers depending on your design as this ink is very vibrant and may bleed through one layer.

Step 6

Carefully place your EasyPress™ over your design. Hold in place with gentle pressure.
TIP: Be careful to keep the EasyPress™ very still on top of your design. Shifting the design in anyway can cause unfavorable results, such as “shadowing”.

Step 7

Carefully remove your EasyPress™. Again, try not to move your design. Let it cool for about a minute or so and then remove the cardstock and copy paper.
TIP: You want to remove the copy paper in one smooth action rather than slowly removing as you would iron-on material. When working with more than one layer, you will want to heat one layer at a time. Be sure to cover the already heated part of your design with butcher paper to prevent re-activation of the ink.

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Supplies
Materials
Materials
 
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    Cricut EasyPress® Mat, 12" x 12"

    Item # D040392S 
    $24.99
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    809188528
    You’ll Need: 1

    12" x 12" Cardstock Paper by Recollections™, 25 Sheets

    Item # 10356415 
    Buy One Get One 50% Off - Add two items to qualify See Details See Details
    Buy one item at regular price & get the second of equal or lesser value 50% off Excludes Clearance
    $6.99
    • Color: White
    • Size: 12" x 12"
    • Color: White
    • Size: 12" x 12"
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    • Color: White
    • Size: 12" x 12"
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    +More Options
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    You’ll Need: 1

    Siser® Black 6 Piece Sublimation Markers

    Item # 10689078 
    Save 20% with code 22MADEBYYOU See Details See Details
    Valid Online. EXCLUSIONS: Great Buy items; clearance; doorbusters; MichaelsPro Packs; custom framing; beverages & candy; books & magazines; gift cards; LEGO; sewing machines; craft technology & accessories; Cricut, Silhouette; Christmas trees. Exclusions subject to change.
    $19.99
 
Tools
Tools
 
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    Cricut EasyPress® 2 Raspberry, 9" x 9"

    Item # D209303S 
    $129
    $149
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    You’ll Need: 1

    Siser® Heat Resistant Tape

    Item # 10649023 
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    $4.99
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    20002700
    You’ll Need: 1

    Siser® 6 Color Chisel Tip Sublimation Markers

    Item # 10689076 
    Save 20% with code 22MADEBYYOU See Details See Details
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    $19.99
    • Color: Pastel
    • Size: Chisel
    • Color: Pastel
    • Size: Chisel
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    • Color: Pastel
    • Size: Chisel
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You’ll Also Need
  • Computer
  • Copy Paper
  • 1 - 4Pc. Sublimation Luggage Tags by Make Market® (10691052)
Instructions
Step 1

Use sublimation markers to create your design on everyday copy paper.
TIP: Trace a luggage tag onto the copy paper so you can create your design to scale, If you are using any words, it must be reversed.

Step 2

Place your design onto your surface, ink side facing down, and use heat resistant tape to hold in place.

Step 3

Preheat your EasyPress™ to the appropriate temperature for your material and, if needed, adjust the timer.
TIP: Click here for the Quick Reference Guide for sublimation heat press temperature settings. You can also use any other heat press or household iron to press your material.

Step 4

Place a piece (or two) of cardstock on top of your EasyPress™ mat, then your luggage tag on top of the cardstock.
TIP: The cardstock will protect your mat from any excess ink.

Step 5

Place another sheet of cardstock (or two) on top of your luggage tag (over the taped design) to protect your heat press.
TIP: Butcher paper is also a great tool to use instead of cardstock. You may need multiple layers depending on your design as this ink is very vibrant and may bleed through one layer.

Step 6

Carefully place your EasyPress™ over your design. Hold in place with gentle pressure.
TIP: Be careful to keep the EasyPress™ very still on top of your design. Shifting the design in anyway can cause unfavorable results, such as “shadowing”.

Step 7

Carefully remove your EasyPress™. Again, try not to move your design. Let it cool for about a minute or so and then remove the cardstock and copy paper.
TIP: You want to remove the copy paper in one smooth action rather than slowly removing as you would iron-on material. When working with more than one layer, you will want to heat one layer at a time. Be sure to cover the already heated part of your design with butcher paper to prevent re-activation of the ink.

Share your project photos with #MakeItWithMichaels

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