Easy Sublimation Charm Tutorial Using Artesprix Markers – Beginner Friendly

Want to start playing with sublimation but don’t have all the fancy tools? This easy sublimation charm tutorial using Artesprix markers is perfect for beginners! With just three Artesprix sublimation markers, a charm blank, and a few other supplies, you can create bold, personalized designs in minutes. Whether you’re making custom keychains, jewelry, or backpack tags, this simple project is a budget-friendly way to explore sublimation with minimal supplies and maximum creativity.

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So here was the challenge – a sublimation project for less than $20. This is a great way to test the waters and get started. But, I will warn you, once you get started, it’s hard to stop and the ideas just start flowing.

Artesprix now sells individual sublimation markers, which means you don’t have to buy the entire set and you can mix and match the fine tip and chisel tips markers. Will you want the full set? YES! But, you can also get started with just a few, if you can decide on the colors.

For me, the black sublimation marker is a staple, so that is a must have. I chose yellow and blue for my other 2 colors, then I could make green as well, which I share how easy that is in the video tutorial below.

I mentioned above that once you start playing it can be hard to stop. My first charms were all free hand and I noticed my hand was not as steady as I would like. This is what happens when you are on camera and standing up to record. It was a bit better when I sat down and let things dry a bit better, but once I did that, new ideas just kept coming.

Did you know you can also use the markers in your cutting machine with the pen holders?

The Artesprix Sublimation Charms are small at 0.75″. Using the Silhouette Studio software, I drew out a circle that was 0.75″ and turned the cut line off on the Send tab for my circle template. Then I started filling the circles with designs and sizing them down to fit.

I knew that not all these designs would turn out. I made duplicates of the designs, just in case one worked better than the other and I would have a choice. Since it’s just a bit of ink and copy paper, if it doesn’t turn out, no big deal! This is a great way to test designs and see what will happen.

When sketching with a cutting machine, just like when writing by hand, the tip of the pen makes a difference in the thickness of the line. Felt tip pens will spread out more than a ball point pen tip. That can affect whether the lines bleed together or not.

I chose the designs that I wanted to use and then using only the 3 markers just like in the video below, I added color to the designs with a few different methods. I used the markers to color in some areas, then with a paint brush and a bit of water you can get a watercolor effect for a background, or combine ink and water on a slick surface and smoosh the paper onto top to get a splatter or color blotch effect.

Love them! And I satisfied that little voice in my head that said… “Hey, wait, you aren’t done – what about this idea?”

Use the tools in your craft space and see what you can create! Check out the supply list and video tutorial below.

Supplies for Custom Charms with Sublimation Markers:

• Artesprix Sublimation Charms
• Artesprix Sublimation Markers – Individual
• Artesprix Protective Paper
• Artesprix Heat Tape
• Paint Puck
• Heat source – I used a Siser 9″ x 12″ Heat Press
• Other supplies: pencil, scissors, copy paper, paint brush, water, plastic bag, paper towels

Also mentioned in the video:

• Artesprix Sublimation Marker Sets
• Artesprix Sublimation Ink Pads
• Artesprix Protective Pad

Sketching with Silhouette

• Silhouette Cameo 5 – Crafter Cuts or Silhouette America or other cutting machine
• Silhouette Autoblade – Crafter Cuts or Silhouette America
• Silhouette 12″ x 12″ cutting mat – CrafterCuts or Silhouette America
• Silhouette Type B Pen Holder – this varies by machine model
  – see additional information on Silhouette sketching supplies HERE

Find additional resources on sketching with your Silhouette machines HERE

Watch this tutorial HERE on the Artesprix YouTube channel.

Check out more of my Artesprix sublimation creations HERE.

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