Dollar Tree Glass Cutting Boards Sublimation in 4 ways

MACHINES USED:
🩷HTVRONT Auto Heat Press 2
🩷Sublimation Printer (EPSON 2800)
🩷Cutting Machine
🩷Laptop

MATERIALS USED:
🩷HTVRONT Sublimation HTV For Dark Fabric (Matte)
🩷HTVRONT Sublimation HTV (Clear)
🩷HTVRONT Sublimation Paper (125 gsm)
🩷Scotch Laminate Sheets
🩷Oracal 651 Permanent Vinyl (Matte)
🩷Glass Cutting Boards (Square & Circle - 7.75")
🩷Cardstock, Butcher Paper, Teflon Sheet
🩷Squeegee
🩷Scissors, Exacto knife, ruler, rotary cutter
🩷Self-healing Cutting Mat
🩷Rapid Tac Spray
🩷Heat tape
🩷Heat resistant Gloves
🩷Alcohol
🩷Paper Towel/dried wipes
🩷Sublimation Designs from Jennifer Maker & Etsy.com
🩷Air Purifier (optional)

CAUTION! Sublimation process needs a well-ventilated area to avoid suffocation from the gas releases by the sublimation ink when applied excessive heat onto the material.

FULL VIDEO TUTORIAL IS AVAILABLE FROM THIS LINK BELOW:

UNDERSTANDING THE SUBLIMATION PROCESS

Sublimation is a chemical process where heat turns solid dye into gas, which then bonds with polyester fibers. It’s not just “printing”—it’s embedding the ink into the fibers. For sublimation to work properly:

  • The substrate must contain polyester (Adhesive vinyl, laminating sheets, Sublimation HTV - which I did in this tutorial!)

  • The ink must be “sublimation ink” - which is I have installed to my sublimation printer.

  • The process involves “heat and pressure”, typically using a heat press - which is I used in this video

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Wow! Another great tutorial! I love it! I can’t believed that HTV Sub vinyl for dark fabrics and the clear one are not only for fabrics but you found a way to work with glass as well. Excellent job! I can’t wait for your more discovery :wink:

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Yay, I’ve been waiting for this :heart_eyes: It looks great, thank you for the tutorial

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Thank so much :heart_eyes: I really love all the outcomes but I have my favorite. Love the wide application of HTVRONT Sublimation HTV, not only for fabrics but can also applied to a smooth glass surface and if I owned the HTVRONT company, I would probably not limit the applications of this to fabric but to include these glass cutting boards. The sublimation blanks were not cheap and buying these dollar tree glass cutting boards are a great choice! I think, I am very satisfied with the outcomes using those different substrates. Also, using this product as a home decor I think the sublimation ink will hold up last longer ‘coz these glasses weren’t washed very often as compared to t-shirts, sweatshirts, and the like…

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Thank you :blush: Hope you enjoyed watching it as I have a lots of tips, tricks. & techniques in this tutorial! Happy to share my thoughts :smiley:

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Beautiful! :two_hearts: We don’t have Dollar Tree here in Australia, but that’s never stopped us Aussies from getting inspired and creating our own versions. Thanks for the lovely ideas!

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Oh, bummer! But I found some at Amazon, glass cutting boards if you want to try??!! Although, they’re little bit expensive than those ones from the Dollar Tree store. Thanks to your comment :wink:

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They look gorgeous thanks for the tutorial :heart_eyes:

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Those designs are lovely. Now I’m itching to have a subli printer, but where’s the money to buy it? :thinking::rofl: And where would I put it :woman_facepalming:

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Thank you so much! You’ll find a way to own one and to have place for it :wink: Sublimation process is so addicting specially if you have established or found the right recipe for your products. Another great addition for a small business. I love this process together with all the materials and machines behind it to make it happen! GO HTVRONT/LOKLIK!!

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I need to win the lottery to buy a new house with a separate craft room :rofl: :pray:

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Nice tutorial, thanks for sharing!

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oh another great idea! these would be a lovely gift

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Lovely tutorial! My favorite is option #4 :heart_eyes:

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i love option # 3 & 4

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Love it! Thanks for the tutorial :smiling_face_with_three_hearts:

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Thank you, Beautiful People and fellow crafters for your wonderful comments! I truly appreciated it much! I hope you gave me a thumbs up :+1:t2: and considered to subscribe - it will help me in some way I can promote our growing community globally :wink:

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WoW! Another great tutorial! I love the transformation of the Dollar Tree Glass Cutting Boards to a Beautiful and colorful window glass sun catchers! Summer is here! I love the option #4. I found it in your YouTube shorts how vibrant the colors are behind your window glass with the sun. Thank you again for inspiring us!

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