What Materials Can You Actually Sublimate On? Beginners Guide

You guys! One of the most common questions I get about sublimation is "can I sublimate on [insert random material here]?" The answer isn't always straightforward, so I've put together this beginners guide to sublimation blanks to help you understand exactly what materials work with sublimation and which ones don't! 

 

Here's the thing about sublimation: It's NOT like heat transfer vinyl that can go on practically any type of fabric. Sublimation has very specific requirements for the materials it works with. Understanding these requirements will save you SO much time, money, and frustration!

Faith Family Farm Freebie Friday Silhouette Cut File

Happy Friday! The weekend is finally here, and what better way to kick it off than with a brand-new, absolutely FREE Silhouette Studio cut file.

This week, we've got an absolutely adorable freebie that's perfect for adding a touch of rustic charm to your home decor or next project: the Faith Family Farm round sign cut file!

How to Change Position of Registration Marks in Silhouette Studio

You can change the position of registration marks in Silhouette Studio to create a larger printable and cuttable space. 

It may also be necessary to change the position of print and cut registration marks to ensure all of your marks print correctly.  Read on for how to move registration marks in Silhouette Studio. 

What is UV Printing? Beginners Guide to UV Stickers and Printing

If you're hearing more and more about UV stickers or UV DTF and what it is and what they're used for - you're in the right spot. 

I've been getting more questions recently from crafters and small businesses asking: What exactly is UV DTF?  Read on to learn more UV DTF stickers and how and where to use them.

3 Quick Tips for Flawless HTV Placement - Video Tutorial!

Are you tired of crooked heat transfer vinyl (HTV) designs on your shirts? 

Do you wish there was a simpler way to get that "just right" placement without fumbling with rulers and fancy gadgets? Well, friend, you're in luck!

7 Things to Know Before You Buy a Sublimation Printer

Are you thinking about jumping into sublimation printing? Before you hit that "buy now" button, there are some super important things you need to know.  

In all the years I've been using a sublimation printing myself and offering sublimation help and troubleshooting support, I've realized there are a 7 critical things most people should know (but often don't) before investing in an Epson, Brother, or Sawgrass sublimation printer. 

Read on so you're not one of those who says..."well I wish I'd known that..."

Happy Mother's Day Floral Heart Freebie Friday Silhouette Cut File

Happy Friday! With Mother's Day just around the corner, we've got a special freebie for you this week!

Show Mom just how much she means to you with this beautiful floral "Happy Mother's Day" design.

How to Make a Stencil with Silhouette CAMEO or Portrait

I get a lot of questions about how to create a stencil with Silhouette CAMEO. It's pretty easy to do - as long as you understand where to weed.

Single use stencils can be made using stencil material or adhesive vinyl.

21 Silhouette School Tutorials You May Have Missed In April 2025

Can you believe April is already wrapping up? We've been busy here at Silhouette School Blog, sharing tons of helpful tutorials and exciting news!

This past month was buzzing with news, tutorials, and freebies to fuel your creativity!

Building Roland Gang Sheets Doesn't Have to Cost: Here's the Free Way - Video Tutorial

Stop Wasting Material! Learn the Easy Way to Gang Multiple Roland Jobs in Flexi Designer.

Want to maximize your materials and print multiple Roland jobs at once? Building a gang sheet is the way to go, and Flexi makes it easier than ever!

Easiest Way to Open and Use Silhouette Files NOT Stored in Silhouette Library

With all the recent changes to the Silhouette Cloud storage limits, I'm getting a lot of questions about how to use Silhouette files once you've moved them out of Silhouette Studio.  

It's actually very easy. In this tutorial, I'll show you exactly how to access and use your Silhouette files when they're stored somewhere else on your computer or on an external drive.