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Thank you for this user friendly video. I just bought the same press so i am happy i made a good choice. Now, i am feeling more confident to make acrylic keychains.
These are super cute. Do you have a suggestion for removing stubborn sublimation paper residue? I could not get paper completely off and it appears cloudy. I soaked, rubbed and used a magic eraser. I even tried goo gone.
The sub paper leaves a slight cloudy texture. I made a mistake of putting a smaller design on without the blank sub paper totally covering the keychain so I had clear spots. Need to make sure the sub paper completely covers the keychain.
I just wanted to add my experience with this project. My discs are very cloudy after removing all of the paper. I believe this is residue left on from my Asub paper. But I’ve found that if I apply a coat of uv resin it completely removes the cloudiness.
Great video, just did my first ever sublimation project. Although the keychains curled & they look frosty, also the tape mark was embedded. Any way to fix that?!
After some research I found that the blanks have to be CAST acrylic in order to be sublimated on. Most of these sold at craft stores are cast acrylic. I assume that the blanks used in this video is cast acrylic hence why it worked so well. If your blanks didn't turn out right after a press you may actually be using extruded acrylic, a less expensive and low quality blank.
Thank you for this. I thought I was the only one having the issue of the residue on the back and I see that there is not way to get rid of it lol Just spruce it up with other designs lol
I wonder how they would come out if you sublimated both sides at the same time. 1 side the design the other side a plain colour red yellow green ect. I guess it depends how far the ink would travel into the disc and what colours are used in the design. Just a thought
I've done a dozen sublimations onto acrylic disks using Cricut Infusible Ink sheets. For some reason the backing on the ink sheets leaves a smeary image on the acrylic. Is my temperature on my Easy Press not correct or should I change the length of time I'm heating. I'm also getting some warping as another uses said. I've watch Kristle's video 20 times. She is a good teacher. I'm just wondering if the only way to get a good result is to use a dye sublimation paper instead of the Infusible Ink sheets?
I dont get what I am doing wrong? I did the same as you, same heat press settings, same printer and paper, but mine have a hazzy color on each side and they are bent upwards? What did I do wrong?
I sublimated on my regular acrylic disk and no matter how long I soaked them in water, the paper never came out, I had to scrape them and the colors were not as vibrant. 😉
Hi Julie! Yes, you can use a Cricut Heat Press - 400 degrees for 60 seconds but double check with the brand that you are using for your blanks as a precaution! - Dawn 🙂
So very cool!!! Love this project. Setting up my sub printer right now so this might be my very first sub project!!! Thank you so very much for all of your help with sublimation and everything else!!! 💗💗💗💗💗💗💗💗💗💗💗
Great video. Please help! I've done this and my sublimation paper comes off just fine but the residue wont come off no matter how much I scrub it. I've soaked them used dawn dish soap and goo gone and it's still there like sticker residue. The image is clear on it, almost perfect. Does anyone have any other suggestions?
For those who want to know, the residue was terrible frosting from what I believe is the wrong kind of acrylic. It was the cheap one's from Amazon. I had thicker (regular not specifically for sublimation) blanks from another supplier and they took the sublimation beautifully!
@@katrinalatham1795 of course, I tried a different shops on Etsy for sublimation keychains and it made a big difference. Another important factor is watching the temperature. On my cricut easy press I had to go higher. On my shirt press I went lower and that helped with any residue. Hope this helps!
Hi Ines! Crystal is using an acrylic blank and will paint the back, but she suggests ordering acrylic blanks specifically for sublimation as they have a white coating on the back which allows the design to pop more! - Dawn
This is similar to the press Crystal used - www.brilliantvinyl.com/products/starcraft-15-x-15-clam-shell-heat-press-mint?variant=36938472489123¤cy=USD&gclid=CjwKCAjw7IeUBhBbEiwADhiEMZZUY8FHctoJFim0IW5tjsbjLvfRKofYdewrIRcMmbmDeGjQxoR1VBoCj8IQAvD_BwE
@@DesignBundles well, after I posted this, I made some more, they were not warped when I removed them from the heat press. I DID NOT put them in water but instead immediately after removing them from the heat press I put a brick on them with a piece of card stock in between. I left them there to cool and once cool, I then, put them in the water to get the paper off. They came out great!
It could be a couple different factors. The heat could be too high or you could have pressed too long. You could try flipping the acrylic keychain and pressing the opposite way. :)
Hi, I'm from Malaysia. I really like your work. I have tried to sublimate the keychain and paint it with acrylic paint and then mod podge. but how to prevent the paint from being scratched after drying. I hope you can help give me a way to avoid those scratches. Thank you
Hi there! You only want to add the paint to the backside of the ornament. The sublimation should go on the top part of the ornament with the backside getting the paint and the sealant. If you have any questions, we are here to help! - Dawn 🙂
Hi there! This is a technique called sublimation, white uses a heat sensitive ink which lets it adhere to the acrylic keychain. It does require a sublimation printer and special paper, and we do have lots of sublimation beginner videos if you are looking to learn more! - Dawn 🙂
@@DesignBundles yes i al have complete over materials and heat sensitive ink.. just want to know for glitters..did u use transparent Glue for the glitters to stick? or special glue.. if so, what is the name so I maybe klcan find it in amazon. Tjanks that apuld be a big help.
help!!!! I did all your instructions and my acrylic kept on warping/bending. I made sure both sides have no protective linings, 385*F/50secs, I tried using cold, warm, lukewarm, and hot water. But I kept on getting that warped effects. Please help. thanks.
You can sublimate on any acrylic keychain -- if it is clear it may be a bit see-through so you may want to add paint on the back side to brighten the image. 😊
I wish you would show what happens when you tape down the design.... it leaves an imprint on the blank. Do you know if there is a way to get the tape imprints off?
It sounds like it may have been pressed too long or too hot if you have tape imprints. Also I would look into a different tape as that could be the reason as well.
I followed the instructions and it subbed great. I soaked it and scraped all of the paper off BUT those that were not full images are very foggy/opaque. I added white paint to one, glitter to others that I really wanted to have glitter but it’s still kind of dull. Are some acrylic keychains better than others? How can I get it to be clear? Thanks
Our apologies for the delay in response and we hope you've found the answer but if you are still having any troubles, please feel free to write in to mail@designbundles.net or join us in a live chat so we can help with your next project! - Brittany
Yes. I’ve subbed pics on acrylic keychains I order from Amazon. I love how they come out. It’s a really cool effect with the pic being a little see through but the colors are vibrant.
This will work with Cricut Heat press, and the mini press as the temp can reach up to 400 degrees. Hope this is Helpful for anyone reading this. Goodluck on your projects all!
Hello there! Crystal gets the acrylic blanks from Etsy! 😊 Some blanks may look a little dull however if you add some paint to the back the design will pop!
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I so excited when I came across this video because I have so many acrylic keychains and wanted to do something different then vinyl.
these are so darn cute especially with the tassels!
Thank you so much! - Dawn
Thank you for this user friendly video. I just bought the same press so i am happy i made a good choice. Now, i am feeling more confident to make acrylic keychains.
BEST TUTORIAL EVER!! I had NO CLUE you could sub on acrylic!
Yay! happy it was helpful!
Excellent 👌 thank you! Cute designs and very good instructions 🎉
Pretty cool
I used Cricut Infusible ink and an iron and they turned out great!
What setting do you have the iron??
@KJewelryCreations Did you use it on normal acrylic blanks or did you have to get special ones?
What setting did u use and and did u use the regukar acrylic keychains
These are super cute. Do you have a suggestion for removing stubborn sublimation paper residue? I could not get paper completely off and it appears cloudy. I soaked, rubbed and used a magic eraser. I even tried goo gone.
Oh… I had the same issue!!! And it kinda cupped weirdly too!
The sub paper leaves a slight cloudy texture. I made a mistake of putting a smaller design on without the blank sub paper totally covering the keychain so I had clear spots. Need to make sure the sub paper completely covers the keychain.
I love it ! ❤
I just wanted to add my experience with this project. My discs are very cloudy after removing all of the paper. I believe this is residue left on from my Asub paper. But I’ve found that if I apply a coat of uv resin it completely removes the cloudiness.
Thanks for sharing!
This is great!! TY so much.
You're welcome! We're happy to help! - Brittany
Idk if I missed it, but how much pressure did you apply with the heat press?
Great video, just did my first ever sublimation project.
Although the keychains curled & they look frosty, also the tape mark was embedded.
Any way to fix that?!
After some research I found that the blanks have to be CAST acrylic in order to be sublimated on. Most of these sold at craft stores are cast acrylic. I assume that the blanks used in this video is cast acrylic hence why it worked so well. If your blanks didn't turn out right after a press you may actually be using extruded acrylic, a less expensive and low quality blank.
Thank you for watching! 😊
I feel like that is my issue! I did it and the acrylic melted 😫😫😫
@@marissacruz3849 Eeek. Keep looking, they are actually very common, so easy to find :)
yes I wasted no telling how many keychains trying this, so frustrating!
@@marissacruz3849 Mine didn't even press onto my blanks :(
This is amazing! I just tried it an mine came out a little warped but I just need to play around with my settings! Thank you!!
Yay!!! Glad you tried it. Mine warped at first to ❤️
After you sublimate put a heavy book or any thing with a little pressure for a min or two. It helps.
Hit it with a book! That's what I do haha!
Do you put them in water first
@@jennystone7586 Try watching the video
what paint should be used in the background after sublimating ???
Great video...I did a bookmark and it came out pretty good...I have a laser cutter so I am able to cut my own designs from acrylic sheets
Sweet ❤️ thanks for sharing
What laser cutter do you have? I want one so I can do just that, but don't want anything that would be bulky or break the bank.
Whwt kind of paint you use at back side. Or can apply sticky pepr at the back side
I’ve been wanting to do this. Great video.
Great video
Thanks for watching!
Thank you for this. I thought I was the only one having the issue of the residue on the back and I see that there is not way to get rid of it lol Just spruce it up with other designs lol
Hi there! That's what we love about these videos and the community, there's always someone who has had the same experience! - Dawn
I wonder how they would come out if you sublimated both sides at the same time. 1 side the design the other side a plain colour red yellow green ect. I guess it depends how far the ink would travel into the disc and what colours are used in the design. Just a thought
The colours becomes transparent depending on how dark the background
I've done a dozen sublimations onto acrylic disks using Cricut Infusible Ink sheets. For some reason the backing on the ink sheets leaves a smeary image on the acrylic. Is my temperature on my Easy Press not correct or should I change the length of time I'm heating. I'm also getting some warping as another uses said. I've watch Kristle's video 20 times. She is a good teacher. I'm just wondering if the only way to get a good result is to use a dye sublimation paper instead of the Infusible Ink sheets?
Is it possible to gold foil on acrylic (prints)?
Should I turn the heat down , every single one curls ,
I would also try pressing for less time.
I dont get what I am doing wrong? I did the same as you, same heat press settings, same printer and paper, but mine have a hazzy color on each side and they are bent upwards? What did I do wrong?
When sublimating acrylic keychains they will sometimes leave a frosty look. I would try a lower heat or less press time.
@@DesignBundles thank you ill try that
I;m just watching this now, how do you tell which is the back side or front side like you mentioned
Hi Tammy! That is up to you, and where you want to put the design.
is it cold water or warm water, thank you
I had cold water
I sublimated on my regular acrylic disk and no matter how long I soaked them in water, the paper never came out, I had to scrape them and the colors were not as vibrant. 😉
Since they are clear to the paint on the back is what helps them pop
What about heat please ? , does it damage the product ?
Can i please ask which printer you use.
Can you use cricut heat press?
Hi Julie! Yes, you can use a Cricut Heat Press - 400 degrees for 60 seconds but double check with the brand that you are using for your blanks as a precaution! - Dawn 🙂
Awesome
Thank you ❤️
Hi I love this project! But even with putting mine in warm water afterwards, they still warp. Am I doing something wrong?
What time and temperature are you pressing you acrylic blanks? - Brittany
I did my on a 385 for 60 secs and it melted. Would not stick to my keychains. What am I doing wrong?
try 385 for 40 sec
How thick were these acrylic blanks?
,and should we change the temperature or the length of press time based on the thickness ?
Good question I just did a 2x4 and it is bowed
Mine bowed too.
great information
Glad it was helpful! 😊
So very cool!!! Love this project. Setting up my sub printer right now so this might be my very first sub project!!! Thank you so very much for all of your help with sublimation and everything else!!!
💗💗💗💗💗💗💗💗💗💗💗
Yay!!! You will love this project and your very welcome ❤️❤️❤️❤️
What kind of sublimation paper do you use? I've had an issue with the paper leaving a film like frost on the acrylic,or what hasn't been printed on.
Hi there! We recommend the True Pix Sublimation paper which can be found on Amazon! - Dawn 🙂
Great video. Please help! I've done this and my sublimation paper comes off just fine but the residue wont come off no matter how much I scrub it. I've soaked them used dawn dish soap and goo gone and it's still there like sticker residue. The image is clear on it, almost perfect. Does anyone have any other suggestions?
For those who want to know, the residue was terrible frosting from what I believe is the wrong kind of acrylic. It was the cheap one's from Amazon. I had thicker (regular not specifically for sublimation) blanks from another supplier and they took the sublimation beautifully!
@@OneCraftyRabbit may i ask where you got them from?
@@katrinalatham1795 of course, I tried a different shops on Etsy for sublimation keychains and it made a big difference. Another important factor is watching the temperature. On my cricut easy press I had to go higher. On my shirt press I went lower and that helped with any residue. Hope this helps!
where did you get your heat press?
Is the temperature set in degree Celsius or Fahrenheit? Thank you! ☺️
Hi Angelica! Crystal is using Fahrenheit - Agata
I’m confused..so the clear acrylic is not sublimation coated but you can still sublimate directly on to it?
Hi Ines! Crystal is using an acrylic blank and will paint the back, but she suggests ordering acrylic blanks specifically for sublimation as they have a white coating on the back which allows the design to pop more! - Dawn
Hello What thickness acrylic do you use?
Are these cast?
Is this straight acrylic or has it been treated before pressing?
Straight acrylic
Can I use the ink jet sub paper?
I'd like to know this too!
Can i ask what press you're using? Also i assume to go fast you could spray paint the backs?
This is similar to the press Crystal used - www.brilliantvinyl.com/products/starcraft-15-x-15-clam-shell-heat-press-mint?variant=36938472489123¤cy=USD&gclid=CjwKCAjw7IeUBhBbEiwADhiEMZZUY8FHctoJFim0IW5tjsbjLvfRKofYdewrIRcMmbmDeGjQxoR1VBoCj8IQAvD_BwE
On my first try of these they warped when I put them in water. I only did 2 of them but I’ll be trying again.
Hey Jana! Do you think it was the brand, the pressure, or the heat/time that caused the warp? - Dawn
@@DesignBundles well, after I posted this, I made some more, they were not warped when I removed them from the heat press. I DID NOT put them in water but instead immediately after removing them from the heat press I put a brick on them with a piece of card stock in between. I left them there to cool and once cool, I then, put them in the water to get the paper off. They came out great!
What type of paper do you print your image on? Is it regular printer paper?
It is Sublimation Paper! 😊
Can you use photo paper to do this
Hi Wendy! You could use photo paper if you have that available! - Dawn
I bought cast acrylic and used these settings. The sublimation ink is not transferring. Any suggestions?
Same...no clue what's wrong.
What have you done wrong if they melt or bend?
It could be a couple different factors. The heat could be too high or you could have pressed too long. You could try flipping the acrylic keychain and pressing the opposite way. :)
ty for video. when i did this at 385 for 60 secs., my acrylic warped. how do i prevent this? thank you
I would press for less time. 😊
@@DesignBundles ty
Is this regular acrylic or is coated for sublimation?
Regular acrylic
@@YouCanTotallyMakeThat I didn't know you could sublimate on regular acrylic.
Wow I did not know u could do this on regular acrylic
What temp did you do it on And how long :) please and thank you
@@mariagonzalez-kj3cu 385 60 seconds
So are you using Sublimation Ink or Dye on these
Sublimation ink
@@YouCanTotallyMakeThat thank you
Is there a difference?
what kind of paper os that?
Hi, I'm from Malaysia. I really like your work. I have tried to sublimate the keychain and paint it with acrylic paint and then mod podge. but how to prevent the paint from being scratched after drying. I hope you can help give me a way to avoid those scratches. Thank you
Hi there! You only want to add the paint to the backside of the ornament. The sublimation should go on the top part of the ornament with the backside getting the paint and the sealant. If you have any questions, we are here to help! - Dawn 🙂
@@DesignBundles 😍
Love this! but my acrylic curled:/ any suggestions? (yes i put it in water right away)
Try pressing it on the other side just a little.
hello, May I know what paint did you use? and may I know the material did you use for the glitters to stick?
Hi there! This is a technique called sublimation, white uses a heat sensitive ink which lets it adhere to the acrylic keychain. It does require a sublimation printer and special paper, and we do have lots of sublimation beginner videos if you are looking to learn more! - Dawn 🙂
@@DesignBundles yes i al have complete over materials and heat sensitive ink.. just want to know for glitters..did u use transparent Glue for the glitters to stick? or special glue.. if so, what is the name so I maybe klcan find it in amazon. Tjanks that apuld be a big help.
Good video thanks
Glad you enjoyed it 😊
Can you use heat transfer paper for this as well?
You could definitely use HTV on the acrylic keychains!
What paper did you used in your printed designs?
Hi there! We use Tru Pix Sublimation Paper which can be found on Amazon! - Dawn
Hi, I tried this but my keychain shrunk and curled. Is that possible? If there a certain kind you would recommend?
HI there! It sounds like the the keychains you purchased weren't meant for sublimation! - Dawn 🙂
I really like this Heatpress. Where can I find it? pls and ty :)
do you mirror all the images
If you sublimate on top then yes, Of you sublimate on the bottom as in you are looking through acrylic to see the design ... then no :)
help!!!! I did all your instructions and my acrylic kept on warping/bending. I made sure both sides have no protective linings, 385*F/50secs, I tried using cold, warm, lukewarm, and hot water. But I kept on getting that warped effects. Please help. thanks.
Hi. Can you use HTV with acrylic keychains???
You definitely can!
Can you sublimate on any acrylic keychain or does it have to be coated with something?
You can sublimate on any acrylic keychain -- if it is clear it may be a bit see-through so you may want to add paint on the back side to brighten the image. 😊
No idea what I did wrong. I thought I folllowed exactly. Picture didnt print onto acylic & it warped
can you use any acrylic to do this ?
I wish you would show what happens when you tape down the design.... it leaves an imprint on the blank. Do you know if there is a way to get the tape imprints off?
It sounds like it may have been pressed too long or too hot if you have tape imprints. Also I would look into a different tape as that could be the reason as well.
Are you printing on sublimation paper? I’m new to this method want to understand correctly. Thanks.
Yes! The design is printed on sublimation paper.
I followed the instructions and it subbed great. I soaked it and scraped all of the paper off BUT those that were not full images are very foggy/opaque. I added white paint to one, glitter to others that I really wanted to have glitter but it’s still kind of dull. Are some acrylic keychains better than others? How can I get it to be clear? Thanks
that may be beacuse of less pressure by the heat press
Our apologies for the delay in response and we hope you've found the answer but if you are still having any troubles, please feel free to write in to mail@designbundles.net or join us in a live chat so we can help with your next project! - Brittany
Hi! nice job!1 Is this a regular acrylic or coated?
It is regular acrylic.
@@DesignBundles Thanks!!
I always get a milky film on part of mine. Any idea why?
can i use art ink with sublimation paper?
Can I use any type of acrylic? Or odd there a certain type?
Hi there! These are the acrylic blanks that were used in the video: amzn.to/3jbTt5s 😊
Thank you for replying I really appreciate that. I’m new to using acrylic your videos are helpful and awesome
Mine bent. Any suggestions?
You can try pressing on the other side.
Where can I buy the keychains? Thanks
the acrylic must have a coat of something to can sublimate?
It actually doesn't need that special poly coating. ☺️ You will sometimes get a dull or frosted look depending how hot and how much pressure you have.
Can these clear acrylic keychains be ones ordered from Amazon and still be used with sublimation?
Yes. I’ve subbed pics on acrylic keychains I order from Amazon. I love how they come out. It’s a really cool effect with the pic being a little see through but the colors are vibrant.
@@QianaLJones thank you 😊
Do you mind me asking which acrylic you ordered from Amazon? I've had no luck 🥺
In the UK we call it Teflon Paper.
Great to know!
what adhesive did you use?
Hi there! Crystal is sublimating the design right onto the keychain! - Dawn
@@DesignBundles hi, I meant the glue for the glitter
Hi, what sort of paint is that
Do you have a video of color settings
Hi Chelsea! We have a video for color settings here: ua-cam.com/video/7BIskAQajQE/v-deo.html - Dawn 🙂
I mirrored mine. So witch side gets the paint
You do want to mirror a design for sublimation and apply it to the top side. You paint the opposite side if you choose.
What about the pressure … there is no gage?
Hi Rosi! The press takes care of the pressure for you 😊
I have the new StarCraft HEATPRESS, it has a knob to adjust pressure up or down, but no info anywhere indicating anything!!
Will this work with a Cricut Heat Press?
As long as it can reach at least 385 degrees you should be able to!
This will work with Cricut Heat press, and the mini press as the temp can reach up to 400 degrees. Hope this is Helpful for anyone reading this. Goodluck on your projects all!
Nothing has to be painted on the acrylic to get the image to stay?
Mine melt. What am I doing wrong. 385 cricut heat press for 60 seconds.
I would try less pressing time.
could you link the etsy account to buy the keychains
What kind of paper did you use?
True pics classic
Will any acrylic blanks work for this? I just set my printer up and really want to try this. Thanks!
Hello there!
Crystal gets the acrylic blanks from Etsy! 😊 Some blanks may look a little dull however if you add some paint to the back the design will pop!
Are they sublimation blanks or just plain acrylic?
I did all the steps but mine looked cloudy. What did I do wrong?
Hi can you tell me where to buy the best glitter and paint and mod podge
Hello Mae!
You can find some on Amazon! 😊
Any idea why bubbles appeared in my discs?
do i have to mirror the image???
Yes, when doing sublimation you will want to mirror your image. 😊
Link for the sub press?
Hi Savannah! Are you looking for the Stahl's A2Z Swing Away heat press? - Dawn