Sublimation Spray Adhesive: How Does it Work? Should You Use It?

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Today, we’re going to talk about sublimation spray adhesive. When you’re sublimating, you may be using heat-resistant tape to hold down your sublimation print and make sure it doesn’t move during the sublimation process.

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SUPPLIES

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These socks come with an insert on the inside. If yours doesn’t, you will need to make a cardboard insert for the inside of them and put it all the way down the length of your socks.

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Add your printed sublimation paper to a box to protect your work surface. Shake the can really, really well.

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1. Lint roll everything to remove any debris. 2. Pre-heat the sock surface. 3. Put your paper adhesive side down on your sock surface. 4. To test the adhesive, pick up the paper and make sure the sock comes with it.

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– The colors did not seem as vibrant when using adhesive spray. – I could still feel a residue on my socks with both sprays.

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Next up, I’m going to put pineapples on a shirt. I want to do all three adhesives at one time, and see if that makes a difference.

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Sublimation Spray Adhesive: How Does it Work? Should You Use It?

Today, we’re going to talk about sublimation spray adhesive. When you’re sublimating, you may be using heat-resistant tape to hold down your sublimation print and make sure it doesn’t move during the sublimation process.

SUPPLIES

– Heat resistant tape – Albochem Eco-Mist Adhesive (green bottle) – Sprayway 66 Spray Adhesive (orange bottle) – Ghost print – Pineapple image – Sublimation coasters – Sublimation socks – Polyester shirt – EasyPress – EasyPress mat – Infusible Ink

These socks come with an insert on the inside. If yours doesn’t, you will need to make a cardboard insert for the inside of them and put it all the way down the length of your socks.

Sublimating Socks

Add your printed sublimation paper to a box to protect your work surface. Shake the can really, really well.

How to Use Sublimation Spray

1. Lint roll everything to remove any debris. 2. Pre-heat the sock surface. 3. Put your paper adhesive side down on your sock surface. 4. To test the adhesive, pick up the paper and make sure the sock comes with it.

How to Sublimate on Socks

– The colors did not seem as vibrant when using adhesive spray. – I could still feel a residue on my socks with both sprays.

How Well Does Adhesive Spray Work

Next up, I’m going to put pineapples on a shirt. I want to do all three adhesives at one time, and see if that makes a difference.

Shirt Made with Sublimation Spray Adhesive

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