I love using sublimation to personalize and customize my designs. When it comes to sublimation, there are so many opportunities! Just the other day, I was making some cute little coin purses, and I wanted to add a tag showing that I made them. So I used sublimation on ribbons and made some cute tags! So today, I want to share with you how easy it is to use sublimation on ribbons!
Just think what else you can do with a customized ribbon. You can add it to a present, make personalized lanyards or a customized headband bow, or better yet, customized cheer bows! There are so many options. I love making them add a tag to all my homemade sewing items! So, whatever you use it for, it is easy to make and can be done in just a few minutes!
Supplies
- 100% Polyester Ribbon
- Sublimation Ink
- A-Sub Paper
- Printer
- Lint Roller
- Heat Press
- Butcher Paper
- Heat Resistant Tape
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Scroll down to learn how to use sublimation on Ribbons! Check out the video tutorial below or follow the step by step instructions below! You choose how you want to learn to make this project!
Design Time
Design your print. I used Canva to put my design together.
I first measured my ribbon width and then started designing. My ribbon was 1 1/2 inches, and the paper I printed on was 11 inches. So I used that as a guide for my design. You can print multiple designs on one piece of paper, so you don’t waste your sublimation paper. So, design away and print your design with sublimation ink, sublimation paper, and a sublimation printer.
Cut Out Your Design
Cut your designs out that will fit on the ribbon.
Heat Press Time
Turn on your Heat Press. I pressed my 100% polyester ribbon at 400 degrees for 45 seconds.
Tape Time
Taping is an important step that you don’t want to miss. Tape your printed design to the ribbon. This step will help ensure that you will have a clear print and help stop ghosting. You might ask what the heck is ghosting? I found an excellent definition online:
The industry-standard term for what was referred to as a shadow is “ghosting.” Ghosting occurs when the sublimation transfer paper shifts on the substrate during the sublimation process.
Another option to secure your design is to use Adhesive Spray to hold the design in place!
Pressing Time
Press your design for 45 seconds. I always sandwich my design and ribbon between two pieces of blowout paper which is butcher paper. Okay, so now you ask why do they call it blowout paper? I found another excellent definition online:
Blowout paper is essential when doing Sublimation Printing. By definition, blowout paper is simply paper used to catch stray dyes.
Time to Check Out Your Results!
How easy was that? Now it is your turn to use sublimation on ribbons for your next project. If this project inspired you, then check out some of my other projects for more inspiration!
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2 comments
Thank you for showing how to print on ribbon. I make my own wreaths and this is great for personalized ribbon. However, where do you get your blowout paper?
I use blowout paper that I purchase from Uline. Here is the link: https://www.uline.com/BL_1956/Butcher-Paper?pricode=WU276&AdKeyword=uline%20butcher%20paper&AdMatchtype=e&gclid=CjwKCAiAlp2fBhBPEiwA2Q10D49X0VWNHcC_ZnUgwwqeGNgOlojsSEzYxO11fGLP32GwVQ1DKUKrjRoCvNwQAvD_BwE