DIY Layered Stencil for Sublimation

Hello friends!  This is Linh or LV Handcrafted across the socials. I love that the PCC SVG files come with a version that is separated and assembled. It makes it really easy to create a DIY layered stencil for sublimation. All you need to do is create one stencil for each color of the design. In my tutorial video, I’ll show you a tip for making it easy for you to line up all your layers!

Products used:

• Kindness Rainbow SVG
• Mylar
• Artesprix Ink Pads
• Heat Press
• Sponge Daubers

To see how I made this, check out the video below:

If you prefer written instructions, follow the steps below:

STEP 1 Scale your design to the size you need to fit your project. Add 1/4” squares just outside the size of your project in each of the four corners. These will be your registration boxes for lining up each layer.
STEP 2 Copy the design. From your copy, decide which color you want to keep on this layer and delete all the other elements from the design that are in a different color. Select the design elements and all four registration boxes. Click Attach so they cut exactly as shown on your screen.
STEP 3 Repeat Step 2 for each different color of your design. Each set should have all four registration boxes and only the elements that should be the same color.
STEP 4 Send your project to get cut. I used mylar for my stencils so it can be used over and over again. But you can cut your stencil out of cardstock if you don’t need it to last.
STEP 5 When you create a sublimation design, it needs to be mirrored.  So flip your stencil so you are inking through the back of the stencil. Be sure to ink through your 4 registration boxes!
STEP 6 As you go to stencil on each layer, line up the registration boxes. You don’t need to ink through those boxes
STEP 7 Sublimate the design onto your blank according to the temperature and time specified for your blank. Remember to cover your design top & bottom with butcher paper to protect your heating plates.

Happy crafting!

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