How to Make Sublimation Mouse Pads the RIGHT Way!

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Have you ever struggled with making sublimation mouse pads? I am here with the tips and tricks you need to get them right the first time. Making custom mouse pads with a sublimation printer is a great way to make gifts for family and friends. Plus, they are easy to make once you know my hacks! Grab some mouse pads and start creating these sublimation crafts today. I know you are going to love the results!
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Blanks used:
Amazon mouse pads amzn.to/3PUvoPs
Tan back mouse pads shrsl.com/a8yo-1x44-keolt8_1-1
Heart shaped mouse pads shrsl.com/a8yo-1x44-keoltn_1-1
Other supplies:
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Lint Roller amzn.to/325oT3F
Heat Resistant Tape www.thecountrychiccottage.net...
Protective Paper www.thecountrychiccottage.net...
Heat resistant gloves amzn.to/3bfvjm8
Tape Dispenser amzn.to/3GTQGb1
Dye Trans Pro Spray shrsl.com/a8yo-1x44-keolxy_1-1
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0:00 Introduction
0:25 Getting designs
0:47 Supplies
1:57 Preheating
2:40 Sublimating
4:21 Results
6:21 My recommendations
8:24 Wrap up

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@Bluntcard 3 ай бұрын

It worked! I had to come back and say thank you. I had colors blending into other colors and I am assuming it was because of moisture. So I pressed each blank mouse pad three times before pressing with the design and they look great. Thank you!!

@AngieHolden 3 ай бұрын

Yep! Moisture is tough with these!

@MelissaH05 8 ай бұрын

Perfect timing for this video! I love it

@AngieHolden 8 ай бұрын

Enjoy!

@robinmoreno1066 8 ай бұрын

Great information Angie! So helpful!

@AngieHolden 8 ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@LisaVornhagen 8 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for all of your helpful information!

@AngieHolden 8 ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@helensonnichsen1173 8 ай бұрын

Thanks, I had a fade spot in middle not knowing about the moisture trick. Love watching you, you explain so will.❤

@AngieHolden 8 ай бұрын

Happy to help!

@deannamaldonado8980 6 ай бұрын

Thank you 😊

@bonniegross3674 8 ай бұрын

Angie, You are so smart. You help take the guess work out of these projects. Keep up the good work. I enjoy your tutorials,

@AngieHolden 8 ай бұрын

Glad you like them!

@carol-annridler3560 8 ай бұрын

Good tip for the moisture in neoprene. Thank you .

@AngieHolden 8 ай бұрын

You bet!

@CamilleTheCancer 8 ай бұрын

Thank you!😊

@AngieHolden 8 ай бұрын

You're welcome 😊

@cindigiannantoni6255 8 ай бұрын

Thank you so much!

@AngieHolden 8 ай бұрын

You're welcome!

@parisharrison6639 8 ай бұрын

Great video

@AngieHolden 7 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

@monabryant9984 8 ай бұрын

I love the tip on pre-heating the mouse pads. I had trouble with sublimating mouse pads - now i know what will fix it. Where did you get your protective paper cutter. I love that. Thank you - I always enjoy every video I watch of yours.

@AngieHolden 8 ай бұрын

Try this: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/hbxpg9Z7tdDYloU.htmlsi=qTKvA2YCneuQJERI

@lisapandolfo1141 5 ай бұрын

What is the media type I should be selecting for printing on sublimation paper for the mousepad? I love the tip on putting the mousepad on the pattern instead of the other way around. Thanks.

@AngieHolden 5 ай бұрын

Seriously depends on the printer. Whatever you would use for fabric though should work well.

@mygremmy 3 ай бұрын

fixing to try my first mouse pad with the black backing

@AngieHolden 3 ай бұрын

Good luck!

@terrybarnhill8451 8 ай бұрын

I like the black traditional mouse pad. To me the colors are more intense on that one. The tan backed mouse pad looks a little washed out.

@AngieHolden 8 ай бұрын

Definitely looks different to different people! Hopefully this helps you decide!

@michelledepasquale9272 8 ай бұрын

I thought the same thing! I thought it was me! :)

@johnfigueroa7569 8 ай бұрын

Great video Thank You! What should I set my pressure to? I have the Amazon lees expensive version with a black background

@AngieHolden 8 ай бұрын

I would say medium to light.

@johnfigueroa7569 7 ай бұрын

Thank you maybe thats why a few came out to dark. Thanks a bunch!!!@@AngieHolden

@annclair3908 4 ай бұрын

Hello Angie, my questions are, where did you get your tape and dispenser from as well as the cutter? it maybe in the comments but I can't find it...Thank you

@AngieHolden 4 ай бұрын

I linked the tape dispenser in the description below this video. The protective paper dispenser I talked about here: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/hbxpg9Z7tdDYloU.html

@fieldai 2 ай бұрын

Thanks for this. I always watch your videos, often multiple times, because they are so helpful. I am getting a faded-out swath in the middle of the mousepads I've been trying to sublimate. I used the A-Sub brand from Amazon. I pre-heated them one to three times. After watching this video, I experimented with really trying to get the moisture out, but even after 5x pre-heating, steam was still coming out. I cooled off the blank and then sublimated with my handheld flat (easy press style) press, 385 @50 sec. The neoprene backing stuck to the blowout sheet and started to peel and tear away from the top. The majority of the black rubber remained on the blank, but is very sticky. Should I try another brand of mousepad blanks? Or is there something else I can try? TIA

@AngieHolden 2 ай бұрын

What type of mat are you using under them? If you are using the EasyPress mat, that may be the issue. It doesn't sound like they handle heat very well however. But if you still have more you can try just preheating a few times and using a firmer mat.

@fieldai 2 ай бұрын

@@AngieHolden Thanks, it makes sense that it could be my EasyPress mat. I can try a different, firmer one, but am not sure what to search for. Are there any you could recommend?

@AngieHolden 2 ай бұрын

Artesprix has a heat resistant mat that I use because it is firm.

@fieldai 2 ай бұрын

@@AngieHolden Thanks for the tip about Artesprix. I will check it out. In the meantime, in searching at home for something to use as a firmer pad, I found a piece of unfinished plywood to replace my EasyPress mat. I also realized I was using parchment paper instead of butcher paper. I made these two changes and now my mousepads look great! Thanks so much.

@user-ww6ef3ns8f 4 ай бұрын

Do you think sublimating using sublimation oven would transfer the image on to a mousepad? I make tumblers but want to expand substrates without having to purchase too much equipment straight out. TY

@AngieHolden 4 ай бұрын

I don't think that would work as you need pressure as well.

@terrybarnhill8451 8 ай бұрын

Where do you find the parchment or butcher dispenser?

@AngieHolden 8 ай бұрын

Try this: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/hbxpg9Z7tdDYloU.html

@christinagoggin9531 8 ай бұрын

Can I use the sublimation mouse pad for Cricut Infusable ink?

@AngieHolden 8 ай бұрын

Yes you can!

@arhodes 3 ай бұрын

Do you have a different link for the tan back mouse pads? The links are not working. :D

@AngieHolden 2 ай бұрын

Sorry I do not. Company is going out of business so we are looking for other sources.

@madisonsrinivasagolf1549 8 ай бұрын

Where did you et that paper cutter storage box?

@AngieHolden 8 ай бұрын

Try this: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/hbxpg9Z7tdDYloU.htmlsi=o383TLVHCtHMwDUa

@janetbuchanan8149 2 ай бұрын

Hi Angie trying to make mouse pad and was looking for the spray cannot find it anywhere the link you posted is not working is there another spray I cn use.....thanks in advance.....Janet

@AngieHolden 2 ай бұрын

The company went out of business that had the spray I like. I will be looking for another version!

@amandahawkins87 5 ай бұрын

Hey Angie, quick question... So I have an Epson f170 and I noticed when I print images I understand the image is supposed to be lighter when it's printed and then when you press it it gets more vibrant and everything but I notice mine definitely looks a lot lighter and more subdued than yours do, am I doing something wrong or is there something I can do to get a better more vibrant image? It seems like when I press the image the colors are beautiful but I noticed when I was buying images from vinyl fun the vinyl and sublimation store in my area, the images definitely look a little bit more vibrant from that store then on my printer. I followed your setup video when I got my f170 so I went over to the Epson site and downloaded their drivers and everything like I was supposed to and when I print my images I usually do everything through canva and print through Gimp because I cannot figure out how to work gimp it is so confusing but when I go to my printer setup and everything I always choose the right paper and the right orientation and everything and then since I'm printing through gimp I go on and I choose custom ICM profile instead of automatic for color and I always do high-quality instead of standard quality and I don't do bi-directional printing either so if there's something else I can do to make the colors pop a little bit more can you let me know? thank you so much honey I really appreciate you and all that you do for us in the crafting world! You are such a gem❤❤❤

@AngieHolden 5 ай бұрын

Try this: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/ncV5n5Nmz9HemKM.html

@AngieHolden 5 ай бұрын

Try this: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/ncV5n5Nmz9HemKM.html

@deenawillis1597 8 ай бұрын

What printer would you recommend for 13 x 19 sublimation field

@AngieHolden 8 ай бұрын

Sg1000.

@deenawillis1597 8 ай бұрын

That’s out of my price range right now. What do you think about the Epson ET8550?

@judijohnson5374 8 ай бұрын

I made some but no one uses mouse pads hardly. Can they be used for holding hot pans?

@AngieHolden 8 ай бұрын

I wouldn’t use them for that.

@trinaceniceros8027 Ай бұрын

So what is the temp and temperature for a mouse pad

@AngieHolden Ай бұрын

Depends on the brand of mouse pad that you are pressing. Always look where you purchase your blanks first.

@giroyac1990 5 ай бұрын

No matter how many times i pre heated, I’m still getting white spot in the middle :( Any further advice ???

@AngieHolden 5 ай бұрын

Maybe try increasing your pressure? Or using a firmer mat underneath? Sounds like uneven heat at that point.

@parisharrison6639 8 ай бұрын

do you peel hot or cool?

@tamikadavis5113 8 ай бұрын

I wish someone would tell me why they say cold or hot peel. I have no patience. I hot peel everything. SMH.

@AngieHolden 8 ай бұрын

I almost always peel hot as I have no patience. You can do either I think.

@kathymcdougall2792 8 ай бұрын

After I sublimated, the smell of the rubber back is horrible. I am using the pads you recommended, I did 385 for 45 seconds. 3 days later the smell is still awful. Do you have a hack for this

@AngieHolden 8 ай бұрын

Seriously sitting here using one of the ones I made in this video with zero issues. Maybe your heat press runs hotter?

@kathymcdougall2792 8 ай бұрын

Thanks I’ll turn my heat down@@AngieHolden