Full colour first layers on your 3D prints - Sublimation guide part 1 @TeachingTech
Full colour first layers on your 3D prints - Sublimation guide part 1  @TeachingTech
Uploaded June 2024 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
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Johan from Nerds.ph has created an amazing process that combines full colour 2D printing with 3D printing, using sublimation. In this guide, I will take you through the cheapest way to get started, and explain all of the best slicer and print settings so you can replicate these results.

@TheRealSamPrentice What a guy!

PS. I got some glitter spray in my mouth.

0:00 Introduction
Nerds.ph video: youtube.com/watch?v=DmD344OBvks
Nerds.ph website: https://nerds.ph/

0:59 What is sublimation?

1:35 Finding the cheapest 2D printer for sublimation
Epson Eco-tank printers: epson.com/ecotank-ink-tank-printers
Epson ET1810 (Aus): https://www.officeworks.com.au/shop/officeworks/p/epson-ecotank-et-1810-single-function-printer-epet1810
Epson ET2400 (Amazon affiliate): amzn.to/3XCbAWn
Epson ET2400 (Staples): staples.com/epson-supertank-ecotank-et-2400-wireless-color-all-in-one-inkjet-printer-c11cj67201/product_24561426
Epson ET2400 (Walmart): walmart.com/ip/Epson-EcoTank-ET-2400-Wireless-Color-All-in-One-Cartridge-Free-Supertank-Printer-with-Scan-and-Copy/528266805

2:56 2D Printer setup for sublimation dye
HBT bottle transfer video: youtube.com/watch?v=YHWTko3lk5Y
Angie Holden syringe transfer video: youtube.com/watch?v=-f4oH2x-Nu0
Sublimation supplies kit (Aus): https://www.sublimationsupplies.com.au/product/epson-et1810-koala-dye-sublimation-conversion-kit-no-printer-a3-a4-sub-australia-qld-nsw-vic-wa-act-nt-tas-sa/

5:37 T-shirt example
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7:04 3D printing initial test
Bambu Lab A1 (affiliate): shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=2485357&u=2259340&m=138211&urllink=&afftrack=

8:50 Settings and Tips
Bambu Lab X1/P1/A1 bed template: printables.com/model/925994-bambu-lab-x1p1a1-bed-sublimation-template

15:12 Applications and durability
Phone case by Lindh3D: printables.com/model/573181-samsung-s23-case-super-thin
3D printed projects video: youtu.be/-mtxt8uvx9o
Twin joystick: printables.com/model/717165-twin-joystick-arduino-uno-controller-remix
Christiano Ronaldo image by Илья Хохлов/Ilya Khokhlov/Ilja Chochłow: commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Cristiano_Ronaldo_20120609.jpg

17:23 Conclusion

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