The Best Sublimation Printer for Beginners
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The Best Sublimation Printer for Beginners

Are you ready to try sublimation printing and looking for information on the best new sublimation printer to choose? I know just how daunting that choice can be! Before I purchased my first sublimation printer, I did a ton of research and talked to a lot of people. Now that I’ve got a few years…

How to Make Different Patterns using Gel Press Petites with free templates!
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How to Make Different Patterns using Gel Press Petites
with free templates!

Looking for more ways to use your Artesprix Sublimation Acrylic Paints? How about printing with a gel press plate! In this tutorial, I’ll show you how to create different patterns using Gel Press Petites, which are simply miniature gel press printing plates. They come in a variety of shapes, which can be used individually or…

How to Make a Camo Pattern with Sublimation Acrylic Paint
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How to Make a Camo Pattern with Sublimation Acrylic Paint

Today I’m going to show you how to make a camo pattern with sublimation acrylic paint. That’s right – you can now PAINT designs for sublimation! It’s a fun technique that takes very little time to learn – even if you’re a non-artist like me! Lycia EvanoffLycia is a lifelong crafter whose goal is to…

DIY Valentine Gift Bags to Make with Your Silhouette
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DIY Valentine Gift Bags to Make with Your Silhouette

Want to make something extra-special for your sweethearts this year? How about custom Valentine gift bags??? They’re a fast, easy project with lots of room for creative expression and sure to bring a smile to the ones you love! I created my design using Artesprix sublimation markers and the sketch function of my Silhouette machine,…

How to Make a Simple Watercolor Background Using Sublimation Markers (plus a cool masking technique!)
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How to Make a Simple Watercolor Background Using Sublimation Markers
(plus a cool masking technique!)

For most of my life, I’ve been a rule-follower, but I’ve learned that when it comes to crafting, rules are made to be broken! Today I’m going to show you how easy it is to create a simple watercolor background using sublimation markers. Then we’re going to break a sublimation “rule” to create another cool…

How Artist Adam Makarenko Uses Silhouette For Scale Model Making
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How Artist Adam Makarenko Uses Silhouette For Scale Model Making

It’s no secret that Silhouette machines are a big part of my crafting and I and use them in as many ways as I can possibly think of. But I also love getting to know other Silhouette users, especially those who use their machines in a unique way. When I ran across a story on the…

How to Create Sublimation Designs in Silhouette Studio (No special printer needed!)
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How to Create Sublimation Designs in Silhouette Studio
(No special printer needed!)

Want to know how to create sublimation designs in Silhouette Studio? Today’s post will show you just how easy it is! And the best part? You can use them with or without a sublimation printer! Recently I spotted a beautiful black and white floral wine caddy on the Artesprix blog and fell in love with…

How to Print Your Own Custom Washi Tape
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How to Print Your Own Custom Washi Tape

One of my favorite things to do is to make cards for family and friends. It makes me so happy to tuck a finished card into a coordinating envelope, seal it with a piece of pretty washi tape, and send it on its way. And now I’ve discovered a way to add yet another unique…

Tips for Cutting Cork Leather with your Silhouette
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Tips for Cutting Cork Leather with your Silhouette

Faux leather is still very much on-trend for making earrings, but have you tried CORK??? This natural fabric (often called cork leather), made from the bark of the cork-oak tree and imported from Portugal, can be a bit of a challenge to work with but provides unique results! Here are my tried and tested tips…

How to Cut Craft Foam Using Your Silhouette Machine
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How to Cut Craft Foam Using Your Silhouette Machine

Craft foam provides the perfect finishing touch for many projects, especially those made with ceramic tile, and it’s easy to cut into the exact shape needed with the help of Silhouette Studio and your Silhouette machine. Let me show you how! Lycia EvanoffLycia is a lifelong crafter whose goal is to help others find value,…