How to Make Sublimation Shirts Fallout Merch

How to Make Sublimation Shirts: Fallout Merch!

Learn how to make your own sublimation shirts using a sublimation printer and polyester blanks.

With the release of Fallout on Prime series, it's got everyone busy making Fallout merchandise.

Design your own merch, make shirts with your favorite images or photographs, perfect for great gifts or just for fun!

Hey friends, I'm Natalie, and I confess: I play a lot of video games! (Projects and pics back in 2022 when I was a little girl)

Okay, I've confessed. I love Fallout. I've played hundreds of hours worth of Fallout 4 and I'm nearly at 2,000 hours of Fallout 76 in the past year.

Don't judge, I know how much Netflix you're watching. 

Pick some images you love off the internet and size them to about 8X10 inches to fit on a single piece of paper. Party Party!

Check out this shirt with the Nintendo Classic Controller!

Here's Bottle and Cappy from Fallout Shelter. I love these cute little icons!

Supplies Needed for Sublimation Shirts/Totes/Merch:

• Epson EcoTank ET-2760 Wireless Color All-in-One Cartridge-Free Supertank Printer
• Sublimation Paper
• Hiipoo Sublimation Ink for EcoTank 
• Sublimation Blanks (Shirts, Raglan Shirts, Totes)
• Cricut EasyPress 2 12x10 Raspberry

Check out this post for more Sublimation Blanks!

Buy Directly from Cricut Here:

Cricut Machines

Cricut Customizable Blanks

Make shirts, totes, pillowcases and more using the sublimation process.

 
This technique can be done with photographs, kids art and more! 

These items could totally be your start sellers, but be cautious selling Fallout/Bethesda branded gear, as it is all copyrighted and could cost your small businesses!

Check out this post for sublimating kids art on mugs.

Step 1: Set up Sublimation Printer!

Here's a full tutorial on setting up your sublimation printer.

A sublimation printer uses special ink and special paper to infuse into the blank in a seamless chemical vaporization process. It's amazing!

Check out this Fantastic Beasts Shirt!

Step 2: Reverse and Print!

Now reverse the images that you want to use and print them on the sublimation printer. 

The prints look very dull and the opposite of vivid.

Step 3: Sublimation Blanks

Now get your sublimation blanks ready to transfer. This technique is for fabric; shirts, totes, pillowcases, etc.

This Raglan shirt is from Cricut

Now set the blank on the Cricut EasyPress Mat. Heat it up with the Cricut EasyPress 2 to start. 

Then clean the fabric off with a lint roller to remove any unfortunate debris.

Step 4: EasyPress!

Next, place the printed image face down on the sublimation blank. You can use heat resistant tape to hold it in place if you want, I didn't.

Then press with the Cricut EasyPress 2 12x10 for 30 seconds on 400* heat. 

Simple! 

Remove the EasyPress and remove the sublimation paper to reveal the vivid, bright transferred image!

I love the canvas totes from Cricut, they are the perfect size!

Repeat the same process for all the shirts, totes or fabric items you are sublimating!

It's a super cool way to take something you are excited about...but cannot find any merchandise for sale...and make your own!

I just did a quick google search for vault boy. Then mirrored the image on my phone and connected through wifi to my Epson Sublimation Printer. 

I also made the Bottle and Cappy icon shirt with the Cricut Raglan style shirt. 

I bought this one at JoAnn for less than $10. Any polyester shirt or fabric will take the sublimation beautifully.

Of course I had to make the Nuka Girl logo shirt. This is the sexy icon that promotes Nuka Cola in the Fallout universe. 

You find her on billboards and ads around the open world games...some games let you win her outfit as a quest reward.

Then the bottle caps become the post-apocalyptic currency.

I've done a few other Fallout themed fun things because I am such a geek!

I dressed up like a raider from the wasteland for Halloween last year and threw a big Fallout themed party as soon as I completed all the quest line for Fallout 4 in 2021. 

My husband started playing Fallout 4 about 7 years ago. He loved it and could spend hours at a time playing it. 

Some nights he wouldn't sleep because he was busy building his wasteland shelters and taking over settlements.

My boys loved playing it too. When Fallout 76 came out, they all got it so they could join each other's world and play together. 

I did not see the appeal at first. It was too scary.

In January of 2021, my husband installed a few mods for me (to make it a little less scary and easier) and I gave it a try. Oops, I was hooked! 

He also gave me a mod that allowed me 5 companions at once, so that was pretty fun to have Porter Gage, Piper Wright, Cait, Paladin Danse and Dogmeat with me all the time!

My hubby hates the companions and always sends them back to settlements. I love traveling in a gang.

Then I got Fallout 76 and made my boys and hubby play with me for a long time. As of right now, I'm the only one that jumps on daily to do my challenges...but they may get back into it again. 

We go through video game phases...you too?

Now I am bringing my love of video game geekery to life using my sublimation printer!

Hey, do you play Fallout 76? 

Let's connect--send me a message and friend request! I'm BabyPeanut!

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20 awesome recipes based on the Fallout universe! These 20 recipes were a lot of work but so much fun to make and create. My family loved sampling the wares of the Wasteland!

I love the Pepperoni Rolls and the Gulper Stuffed Foot...which of these fun Fallout recipe plans is your favorite?

Nuka World Party

Host the perfect Nuka World party, mix up a cake mix or buy one in for a great addition to the party.

An open shelf is the best way to display "found world junk" from the game games too!

Step into the post-apocalyptic world of Fallout 4's Nuka World, where the irradiated landscapes come alive with the vibrant colors of the Nuka-Cola theme park. 

If you're a fan of the game and want to bring the wasteland to life, host a Nuka World-themed party!

In this Vault Dweller's guide, I'll show you the key elements to create an immersive experience for your guests, from decorations and activities to food and drinks--and LOTS OF FREEBIES!

⬇️​⬇️​⬇️​FREEBIES at the END of the POST!⬇️​⬇️​⬇️

Metal Sublimation Prints!

Hey there fellow Vault Dwellers--dig up your favorite video game screenshot and turn it into home decor or wall art!

Let me show you how to turn your favorite Fallout 76 moments into unique home decor aluminum photo panels.

Using sublimation metal sheets, a screenshot from the Mothman Museum in Fallout 76, a sublimation printer and a heat press we'll bring the post-apocalyptic vibes right into your space!

Sublimation prints on metal are awesome for home decor or handmade pieces for gifts! 

Faux Leather Sublimation Keychains

These faux leather sublimation keychains feel substantial and would make a great gift...print anything on them...anything from the little mermaid to these fun Bottle and Cappy icons!

Hey Vault-Dwelling crafty Fallout fans!

If you're looking to add a touch of post-apocalyptic flair to your accessories--this is it!

In this step-by-step tutorial, you'll learn how to create awesome sublimation faux leather keychains featuring the lovable duo from Fallout 4's Nuka World – Bottle and Cappy.

Get ready to turn your humble crafting space into a mini Nuka World paradise!

Nuka-Cola Rocket Bottle

New machines are always so much fun--a 3D printed Nuka Cola Bottle is the number one reason to get a 3D printer!

Any fan of the Fallout video game series will immediately recognize the iconic Nuka Cola Rocket Bottle!

Make the perfect prop for your Fallout themed party, Man Cave, She-Shed, Video Game themed home decor, or cosplay prop--the classic Nuka Cola Rocket Bottle!

Make your home wasteland approved with this rocket bottle prop!

Vault-Tec Birthday Party

Throw the perfect Vault-Tec birthday party with an open layout...fill a fancy fancy room with streamers, balloons and garland. 

Make a cake and scatter some "junk" from the Fallout universe around the table and under it.

Throw a Fallout themed Vault-Tec Party for the Vault Dwellers in your life!

Maybe you are finishing up a semester at Vault Tec University and a party in your school colors is great!

I'll show you all the things needed for the perfect, yet effortless, Vault-Tec party!

Nuka Quantum Resin Keychain

Nuka Quantum sounds like something you'd be drinking while playing with 8-sided polyhedral dice!

This keychain looks just like keys scattered around Appalachia in Fallout 76 and is a fun prop to leave laying around the house. IYKYK.

Crafting the Apocalypse has become my newest obsession--I'm thinking of new Fallout crafts to make every day.

Hopefully there's other Fallout nerds out there to appreciate these--or at least this can give you an idea on how to cast an object in mold making resin and duplicating it in resin.

Let's make a DIY Fallout 76 Nuka Quantum Resin Keychain!

Fallout Themed Upcycled Denim Jacket

The first steps for making an upcycled denim jacket is to thrift or find a great jacket.

Then fill it with DTF Transfers, vinyl, flocked vinyl or pins and flair.

In the world of fashion, where creativity knows no bounds, the fusion of gaming culture and street style has become a unique trend.

If you're a Fallout video game enthusiast, you'll love the idea of incorporating the iconic imagery from the wastelands into your wardrobe.

Vault 76 High Vis Running Shirt

Make a high visibility running shirt for a little hack light light in the night.

Customize it with your favorite silhouette design.

I'm featuring the Fallout Vault-Tec logo on the front and the Vault 76 logo on the back...would you say that it looks radioactive? 😆​😆​😆​

Fallout themed Shirts

Making a Fallout themed t-shirt is a must for any Fallout fan!

I did two using DTF transfers and one with iron-on vinyl--next time I'll use glitter glitter vinyl!

Hey Vault Dwellers--Let's make all the Fallout themed shirts for the ultimate in geek chic apparel!

I'm showing how to make 3 shirts: Atom Cats, Vault boy and Vault-Tec--which is your favorite?

Make Magnets with Cricut

Magnet making is awesome and is a great addition to any fridge or tool box.

Having a Cricut is craft gold gold.

Nuka Cola Bottle Cap Decor

The real lucky lucky charms of the Fallout gaming universe is the Nuka Cola bottle cap.

Make a giant bottle cap as decor for the home, gaming room, man cave or she bunker!

I was strolling through the dollar store the other day and found this metal bottle cap hanger...I knew immediately that I had to make a Nuka Cola label for it.

It goes great with all my Fallout themed decorations--and would make a great gift for a Fallout gamer fan!

Fallout Bobblehead Cake Toppers

Funko pop Fallout boys make the perfect cake topper!

This hack is perfect for cake mix cakes...and then you can keep the toys to play with--or decorate with later!

Make the perfect Fallout themed cake for a party by just adding bobbleheads to it!

Bobbleheads are the rewards found on Fallout that give you different perks.

Here's a quick way to make a themed party and including a gift as well.

Nuka-Cola HTV Hat

Make the perfect Fallout themed Nuka Cola logo hat with iridescent iron on vinyl and a hat heat press. 
Decorating hats has never been easier!

Learn how to make a custom hat with the Nuka-Cola logo to show your fallout pride!

With the HTVRONT Hat Heat Press Machine and some Heat Transfer Vinyl (HTV), you can create personalized hats that reflect your unique style and personality. 

Here's the steps to make your very own custom hat project that will turn heads (of Vault Dwellers) wherever you go!

Fallout 4 Themed Party!

Homemade decor and found items make the perfect set up--grab some junk from the garage...an old fan, lunchbox, empty canisters, ammo cases, old military duffle bag, even a metal barrel to bring the Wasteland set up indoors.

Use an open shelf to create a workshop look. 
Fill it with CRAM, Nuka Cola, Sugar Bombs and more!

You can print out the Nuka Cola labels or do some fake calligraphy Fallout writing and make your own labels. (free printables at the end of this post)

How to make a Vault-Tec Lunchbox with Sublimation Printing

Again, sublimation printing is awesome for detail and image vibrancy.

This lunchbox was easy to make and so fun to have as home decor!

Lunchboxes on Fallout are icon and a fun item to find or buy during gameplay.

They picture a line up of people going into the vault with a Vault Boy in the bottom corner.

The edges of the lunchbox are typically decorated with Vault Boy in various perk poses...but I'm keeping this one simple.

Let's make a Fallout Lunchbox Prop using sublimation! (FREE image at end of post)

Make your own fun Fallout goodies with these free printables:

➡️​➡️​➡️​Here's the link to my folder of FALLOUT THEMED FREEBIES⬅️​⬅️​⬅️​

Personal use only please.

Most images have been sourced from other places on the internet...links aren't provided here, sorry.

I adjusted many of the images so they are ready to print on a regular size piece of paper and they are scaled to fit the real life object...like spam or cola bottles.

They are FREE for personal use, as Bethesda owns all the rights and Fallout properties.

I'm just totally into all the geekery geekery doctor Crocker (Fallout 4) has to offer!

That's it!

Hope you like this Vault Dwellers guide to all the crafting, parties and decor ideas the Wasteland has to offer!

I have so many more fun ideas--and so little time, perhaps they will wait until a new Fallout game series comes to the world.

Let me know your favorite crafts in the comments!

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