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Use Silhouette Studio to Create Home Decor and Jewelry with Sublimation

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A few months back, I shared a beginner’s series on sublimation. In some cases, I think that sublimation is a better choice than vinyl. For example: When you use sublimation on coffee mugs, the design becomes permanent and won’t wash off – unlike vinyl. (Learn how to do sublimation on mugs here.) Today, I’m sharing a few quick sublimation products that Unisub sent over to me. If you aren’t familiar with Unisub, they are a manufacturer of hard goods for sublimation. Their product line is extensive and includes: wood and metal photo blanks, jewelry blanks, clipboards, tags, puzzles, serving trays, and much more. Unisub doesn’t sell to the public, but you can find distributors at this link.

Quick and Easy Bracelets with Sublimation

I used a Unisub Standard Cuff Bracelet (Unisub Product Number 4636) to create a cuff bracelet. I first designed the image in Silhouette Studio, printed it on my sublimation transfer paper, then used a heat press to transfer the design.

After transferring the image, I used an EZ Bender Tool (Unisub Product Number 4656) to bend the bracelet into a curve.

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Wooden Sign Home Decor Without the Mess of Paint

I created a Christmas home decor sign using Unisub ChromaLuxe Natural Wood Print (Unisub Product Number 5882). After designing the image in Silhouette Studio, again, I just printed it onto sublimation transfer paper and applied it with my heat press. (If you missed this cut file on the blog last week, download it here.)

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Tween Friendly Clock with Sublimation

We’ve recently been making over Emily’s room as she is headed towards tweendom! I used Unisub Silver Wall Clock (Unisub Product Number 5823) to create a clock. Again, I designed the image in Silhouette Studio. Pick up wall clocks at this link.

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Metal Memo Board with Sublimation

Using Unisub ChromaLuxe Gloss White Metal Print (Unisub Product Number 5882), I was able to easily create a metal memo board to finish out the decor in Emily’s updated room. Looking for metal blanks? Grab them at this link.

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This post highlights some of the products that you can quickly make using Silhouette Studio, a sublimation printer, Unisub blanks, and your heat press.

Ready to give it a try? Unisub has provided a goodie box (with a retail value of over $200!) full of sublimation products for me to give to a Cutting for Business reader. Enter for your chance to win:

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Comments

  1. Maddison dorminey says

    September 20, 2016 at 8:12 am

    I would love to learn how to make wood signs with subliminiation.

    Reply
  2. Paulette Campbell says

    September 20, 2016 at 8:12 am

    I have no idea what sublimation is but you have peeked my interest so I am going to start researching it.

    Reply
  3. Julene Jefferson says

    September 20, 2016 at 8:13 am

    I would like to try mugs, cups, plates to start off

    Reply
  4. Julene Jefferson says

    September 20, 2016 at 8:14 am

    I would like to try mugs, cups and plates to start with

    Reply
  5. Jeannie Mayer says

    September 20, 2016 at 8:17 am

    My son is getting married. How about some ideas for shower or wedding favors that are sublimated? I’m kind of emotionally involved in this process as my father used to have a home business and he did sublimation. sigh.

    Reply
  6. Cara Bennett says

    September 20, 2016 at 8:21 am

    These are so cool! I would love to make that metal sign!

    Reply
  7. Mala Croft says

    September 20, 2016 at 8:42 am

    Great information and cute sublimation products!

    Reply
  8. Laurie Ferguson says

    September 20, 2016 at 8:55 am

    Great information!! thanks for sharing.

    Reply
  9. Stephanie Matushoneck says

    September 20, 2016 at 8:55 am

    I am new to this, but I really want to do sublimation so I can add my products to my Etsy shop as well as make more things for craft shows. Love this blog! It has helped me so much!!!
    Thank you!

    Reply
  10. Lisa Reber says

    September 20, 2016 at 9:03 am

    I am researching heat presses now and I love the look of sublimation. Getting ready to take the plunge! Love the bracelet!

    Reply
  11. Angela McGinniss says

    September 20, 2016 at 9:06 am

    This is great sublimation info! I’ve been really considering jumping over to sublimation vs vinyl.

    Reply
  12. Megan Bagby says

    September 20, 2016 at 9:26 am

    I really want to try sublimation but have been afraid to take the leap. Your projects are beautiful!

    Reply
  13. Kim Jewell says

    September 20, 2016 at 9:35 am

    I love my sublimation printer! Thank you so much for sharing these sublimation posts!

    Reply
  14. Lisa C Davis says

    September 20, 2016 at 9:36 am

    You have inspired me to order my sublimation printer – I love all the ideas!

    Reply
  15. Laurie R says

    September 20, 2016 at 9:48 am

    I’d like to start my Christmas gifts! This seems like it would be a great addition to my craft stash! Also….it may inspire me to actually get out my new Cameo, which is still in the box..

    Reply
  16. Mary McKenzie says

    September 20, 2016 at 10:05 am

    I am very interested in using my SiIlhouette to print directly to my SG400. Can you do a blog on this topic?

    Reply
    • Christine says

      September 20, 2016 at 12:40 pm

      No tutorial needed, just plug your SG400 into your computer. Then, from Silhouette Studio, go to File, Print. Hope that helps!

      Reply
      • Tami says

        August 3, 2017 at 5:57 pm

        That doesn’t work please help it is not recognizing the sg400

        Reply
        • Christine says

          August 7, 2017 at 7:04 pm

          You’ll need to reach out to the manufacturer for assistance then. After installing the printer, it should be available in Silhouette Studio.

          Reply
  17. Erin says

    September 20, 2016 at 10:06 am

    I’ve been running into this a lot. Wasn’t really sure the benefits. Would be really fun to make some signs and jewelry with.

    Reply
  18. Amber says

    September 20, 2016 at 10:38 am

    I’d love to try the wood sign! I make them now with paint and vinyl but would like to try more detailed designs. Thanks!

    Reply
  19. Rhoda Miranda says

    September 20, 2016 at 10:52 am

    Thank you for the opportunity to win

    Reply
  20. Pam Berzett says

    September 20, 2016 at 10:53 am

    Thanks for sharing information about Unisub!

    Reply
  21. Kathy Porowski says

    September 20, 2016 at 11:02 am

    I have been interested in sublimation for a while now. I have wanted to do shirts and mugs. Thank you for a well written, informative article that shows so many more possibilities!

    Reply
  22. Lisa Neumann says

    September 20, 2016 at 11:17 am

    I love everything here! can I ask how you hang the metal signs? Nice job 🙂

    Reply
    • Christine says

      September 20, 2016 at 12:39 pm

      I used Command Strips: http://amzn.to/2crKB9f

      Reply
  23. Melanie says

    September 20, 2016 at 11:18 am

    Hi! Thanks so much for the post and tutorial. I’m trying to find where to buy the blank cuffs but the distributor links all have the sublimation paper but not the actual cuffs. I tried the unisub website but that was a dead end as well. Do we have to be an actual wholesaler to take advantage of this?

    Reply
    • Christine says

      September 20, 2016 at 12:44 pm

      Hi Melanie! As I stated in the post, Unisub does not sell direct. So, you have two choices: 1) Follow the link to I gave to the distributors (I double checked – link works fine), and browse for a distributor that sells the bracelets. 2) I also gave you the product number. Type it into Google and purchase from one of the distributors. (Link: https://www.google.com/#q=unisub+4636).

      Reply
  24. Traveler Wendell says

    September 20, 2016 at 12:12 pm

    I’m very interested in dye sub and I have a cheaper press that includes for mugs and such but I can’t sink anymore money into another printer. I guess I’m kind of stuck with vinyl for right now.

    Reply
  25. Janice says

    September 20, 2016 at 12:17 pm

    I am dying to get into sublimation! I love doing vinyl, but would love to take my business another step forward. I’d love to do jewelry, and photo gifts.

    Reply
  26. stacy says

    September 20, 2016 at 1:39 pm

    I would like to make signs with sublimation

    Reply
  27. Traci Wolff says

    September 20, 2016 at 3:02 pm

    So fun! I think I’d try metal signs first.

    Reply
  28. Alisa Thompson says

    September 20, 2016 at 3:50 pm

    I would love to try mugs and wooden signs using sublimination.

    Reply
  29. Denise says

    September 20, 2016 at 6:09 pm

    The more you write about sublimation, the more intrigued I get. I like that the designs appear more permanent that vinyl and I am interested in creating decor or clothing.

    Reply
  30. Nicole Ward says

    September 21, 2016 at 12:28 am

    I am excited to use sublimation on tshirts, mugs, and wood signs.

    Reply
  31. Millicent says

    September 21, 2016 at 1:12 am

    I love this stuff! I would love to make that Christmas sign of yours!

    Reply
  32. Pat says

    September 21, 2016 at 6:12 am

    Hmm.. not sure what I would try first. Probably start with t shirts. Thanks for the chance to win.

    Reply
  33. Karen says

    September 21, 2016 at 9:38 am

    Fabulous bundle!

    Reply
  34. Patti Miinch says

    September 21, 2016 at 10:18 am

    I’d love to learn how to make wood signs with sublimation and to learn how to use sublimation on plates.

    Reply
  35. Gina says

    September 21, 2016 at 11:58 am

    Love this sublimation series!

    Reply
  36. Tina Neal says

    September 22, 2016 at 9:15 am

    I would love to make cutting boards and shirts.

    Reply
  37. Chris Bayko says

    September 22, 2016 at 1:42 pm

    Would love to try out sublimation transfers on mugs and the jewelry idea is fabulous!

    Reply
  38. Ashley McLeod says

    September 22, 2016 at 3:45 pm

    I’d love to make wooden signs!!!

    Reply
  39. J says

    September 22, 2016 at 10:50 pm

    I want to make as much as I can using sublimation!!

    Reply
  40. Heather Lawrence says

    September 23, 2016 at 8:19 am

    Great article and wonderful informations!

    Thank you~

    Reply
  41. Karen Hardy says

    September 23, 2016 at 9:27 am

    Thank you for this opportunity! I’d love to learn more of how to use sublimation for tee shirts, mugs, infant pacifiers,etc. I just finished up “vinyl’ing” a set of pacifiers with vinyl,used a little heat to help “set” the Oracal 651 vinyl,but I’m not impressed as it looks just as if I had thrown stickers onto it and I’m sure they won’t last longer than 2 handwashes probably. 🙁 I need sublimation in my life and in my projects but never knew it was possible without thousands of dollars worth of new equipment and supplies! I am definitely going to hop over and look at your other posts about sublimation that I’ve missed. Thank you!

    Reply
  42. Jessica Cassity says

    September 23, 2016 at 9:11 pm

    Awesome! Thanks for sharing cant wait to check this out!

    Reply
  43. Alesha Yaney says

    September 28, 2016 at 7:39 am

    Jeannie,

    At my wedding, we actually used a double sided ornament with a picture of myself and my fiancee on the front with a cute sunflower border and a verse on the back with the same border for a favor to give to all our wedding guests. With a red ribbon it was so cute and everyone loved it! Now we see them on all our family’s and friend’s Christmas trees! Hopefully that helps. There are so many things you can do at a wedding, signs, nameplates on the tables. Hope you have a wonderful time celebrating with your son!

    Alesha

    Reply
    • Christine says

      September 29, 2016 at 9:29 am

      Thanks for sharing Alesha!

      Reply
  44. Shannon Gray says

    August 31, 2017 at 1:10 am

    Does this also work with the Cricket?

    Reply
    • Christine says

      August 31, 2017 at 7:50 am

      Yes, you can do sublimation using a Cricut.

      Reply

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