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These are attributed third-party maker references—not Hays portfolio work, guaranteed offerings, copied designs, or production promises. We use them to discuss the result you want before checking rights, materials, equipment, safety, sourcing, quality, price, and capacity.

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"Crafty for Life" Iron-On Tee
Wear It · Custom T-shirts

"Crafty for Life" Iron-On Tee

Reference technique
Heat transfer vinyl (HTV) on cotton tee
Reference materials
Cricut Everyday Iron-On vinyl, blank cotton tee, standard grip mat, weeding tool, EasyPress
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All-Over Floral Sublimation Shirt (Seams Included)
Wear It · Custom T-shirts

All-Over Floral Sublimation Shirt (Seams Included)

Reference technique
Dye sublimation, all-over print on polyester tee
Reference materials
White 65%+ polyester tee, sublimation printer/ink, sublimation paper, heat press, pressing pillows, butcher paper, heat tape
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Bleach Stencil Graphic Tees
Wear It · Custom T-shirts

Bleach Stencil Graphic Tees

Reference technique
Bleach-spray discharge through a vinyl stencil
Reference materials
Colored cotton tees, 50/50 bleach and water in a spray bottle, adhesive vinyl stencil (Cricut/Silhouette) or cardstock, cardboard insert, paper towels
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Geode-Fold Tie Dye Hoodie
Wear It · Hoodies and sweatshirts

Geode-Fold Tie Dye Hoodie

Reference technique
Fiber-reactive tie dye, geode / pinch-and-tie fold on a heavyweight hoodie
Reference materials
Cotton hoodie, fiber reactive dyes, soda ash, sinew or waxed cord, nitrile gloves
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"Holy Cannoli" Hand-Embroidered Sweatshirt
Wear It · Hoodies and sweatshirts

"Holy Cannoli" Hand-Embroidered Sweatshirt

Reference technique
Hand embroidery (back stitch) with a freezer-paper lettering template
Reference materials
Pink crew sweatshirt, white embroidery floss, embroidery needle, freezer paper, colored pencil, iron, printer
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Cricut-Stencil Screen Printed Slogan Sweatshirts
Wear It · Hoodies and sweatshirts

Cricut-Stencil Screen Printed Slogan Sweatshirts

Reference technique
Screen printing with a Cricut-cut adhesive vinyl stencil on the screen
Reference materials
Blank sweatshirts, screen and squeegee, Speedball fabric ink, permanent adhesive vinyl for the stencil, Cricut machine, EasyPress
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"It's a Vibe" Flocked Vinyl Trucker Hat
Wear It · Hats and caps

"It's a Vibe" Flocked Vinyl Trucker Hat

Reference technique
Layered flocked + smooth heat transfer vinyl on a curved cap front
Reference materials
Trucker hat, fuschia flocked HTV, passion pink smooth HTV, heat-resistant tape, EasyPress Mini, rolled towel
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Hand-Embroidered Wildflower Baseball Cap
Wear It · Hats and caps

Hand-Embroidered Wildflower Baseball Cap

Reference technique
Hand embroidery on a structured cap using water-soluble stabilizer as the pattern
Reference materials
Comfort Colors baseball cap, Sulky Fabri-Solvy water-soluble stabilizer, DMC floss in 9 colors, embroidery needles, 4-inch hoop
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Hand-Embroidered Canvas Work Apron
Wear It · Workwear and uniforms

Hand-Embroidered Canvas Work Apron

Reference technique
Chain-stitch hand embroidery plus fabric marker fill on canvas
Reference materials
Pre-washed canvas apron, 6-strand embroidery floss, embroidery needle and hoop, disappearing-ink marking pen, fabric markers
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"Dad's Little Helper" Personalized Iron-On Apron
Wear It · Workwear and uniforms

"Dad's Little Helper" Personalized Iron-On Apron

Reference technique
Heat transfer vinyl name/role personalization on a cotton apron
Reference materials
Blank cotton or cotton-blend apron, black iron-on vinyl, Cricut Maker, weeding tool, EasyPress or iron
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Retro Daisy Layered Teacher Shirt
Wear It · Workwear and uniforms

Retro Daisy Layered Teacher Shirt

Reference technique
Five-color layered heat transfer vinyl on a tee
Reference materials
Blank tee, iron-on HTV in 5 colors, Cricut Joy Xtra / Explore 3 / Maker 3, weeding tools, Teflon sheet, heat press
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Disco Cowgirl Bachelorette Party Shirts
Wear It · Event, team, and family apparel

Disco Cowgirl Bachelorette Party Shirts

Reference technique
Iron-on vinyl from purchased SVG designs across tees, tanks and sweatshirts
Reference materials
Tees/tanks/sweatshirts, iron-on HTV in assorted colors, Cricut Explore, SVG and PNG design files, StandardGrip mat, weeding tool, brayer, EasyPress
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Double-Sided "Cousin Crew" Numbered Reunion Shirts
Wear It · Event, team, and family apparel

Double-Sided "Cousin Crew" Numbered Reunion Shirts

Reference technique
Smart iron-on vinyl, front graphic plus jersey-style numbers on the back
Reference materials
Pre-laundered tees, Cricut Smart Iron-On (matless), Cricut Explore 3 or Maker 3, EasyPress, pressing mat
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Donut-Themed Sublimation Ceramic Mug
Drink It · Ceramic mugs

Donut-Themed Sublimation Ceramic Mug

Reference technique
Sublimation heat press
Reference materials
Poly-coated ceramic mug blank, sublimation print, heat tape, butcher paper, Cricut Mug Press
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Infusible Ink Bicycle Mug Pressed With a Heat Gun
Drink It · Ceramic mugs

Infusible Ink Bicycle Mug Pressed With a Heat Gun

Reference technique
Infusible Ink transfer, no mug press
Reference materials
Sublimation-coated mug, Cricut Infusible Ink sheet, cutting machine, heat-resistant tape, heat gun
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Hand-Drawn Sharpie and Ceramic-Paint Mugs
Drink It · Ceramic mugs

Hand-Drawn Sharpie and Ceramic-Paint Mugs

Reference technique
Oil-based marker and ceramic paint, oven-cured
Reference materials
Plain ceramic mugs, oil-based Sharpies, ceramic paint pens, stencils, rubbing alcohol
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DIY Glitter Epoxy Tumbler
Drink It · Insulated tumblers

DIY Glitter Epoxy Tumbler

Reference technique
Spray adhesive glitter coat sealed in epoxy resin
Reference materials
Stainless steel tumbler, Loctite spray adhesive, fine/chunky glitter, clear coat, high-gloss epoxy, vinyl decal + transfer tape
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Alcohol Ink Watercolor Tumbler
Drink It · Insulated tumblers

Alcohol Ink Watercolor Tumbler

Reference technique
Alcohol ink on painted steel, epoxy sealed, layered vinyl
Reference materials
Stainless steel tumbler, white gloss enamel spray paint, Ranger alcohol inks, 91% rubbing alcohol, makeup sponges, vinyl, two-part epoxy
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Iridescent Crinkle-Foil Resin Tumbler
Drink It · Insulated tumblers

Iridescent Crinkle-Foil Resin Tumbler

Reference technique
Adhered iridescent film under multiple epoxy coats
Reference materials
Stainless steel tumbler, iridescent plastic tablecloth/tissue, Ultra Seal adhesive, EnviroTex Lite high-gloss resin, cup turner, heat gun
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Outdoor-Themed Custom Water Bottles
Drink It · Water bottles

Outdoor-Themed Custom Water Bottles

Reference technique
Permanent adhesive vinyl decals
Reference materials
Stainless steel water bottles, permanent adhesive vinyl in assorted colors, transfer tape, Cricut Maker/Explore Air 2
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Alcohol Ink and Epoxy Pastel Water Bottle
Drink It · Water bottles

Alcohol Ink and Epoxy Pastel Water Bottle

Reference technique
Alcohol ink marbling sealed in epoxy
Reference materials
Stainless steel water bottle, Marabu alcohol inks, epoxy resin coating
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Personalized Etched Glass Water Bottles
Drink It · Water bottles

Personalized Etched Glass Water Bottles

Reference technique
Etching cream through a vinyl stencil
Reference materials
Thick glass water bottles with stainless twist tops, Armour Etch cream, vinyl stencils, q-tips
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Sublimated Stainless Steel Travel Mug
Drink It · Travel mugs and thermoses

Sublimated Stainless Steel Travel Mug

Reference technique
Sublimation with shrink wrap and convection oven
Reference materials
Sublimation-coated stainless travel mug blank, sublimation paper, converted Epson printer, SubliShrink film, heat gun, convection oven
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Upcycled Sharpie Motivational Travel Mug
Drink It · Travel mugs and thermoses

Upcycled Sharpie Motivational Travel Mug

Reference technique
Acrylic dots plus hand-lettered Sharpie, sealed
Reference materials
Plain white ceramic travel mug, mustard acrylic paint, fine-point Sharpie, printed lettering template, waterproof Mod Podge sealer
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