Materials Types 

• Sublimation Paper 
• Substrate or sublimation blank appropriate for sublimation. Typically, products with a polyester coating or composition.  
• Suggested color for sublimation blanks: white 

Design Software Available 

Canva, Sawgrass Design Studio (limited usage), Silhouette Studio, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator. Any software that can open an image can send a job to print on sublimation paper. 

Additional Information 

• Cost per sublimation sheet is $2.00 
• Files accepted: SVG, PNG, JPEG  

• Sublimation paper is one time use 
• Items that are 100% cotton cannot be sublimated 
• Polyester or a blend is preferred for sublimation of fabrics 
• Patrons must have design ready when requesting to use the equipment (file saved in correct format) 
• Makerspace waiver must be signed prior to use of equipment.  

The Brownsville Public Library Makerspace, is home to innovation and creativity. It features a variety of equipment, software, and kits in a flexible, collaborative workspace.  

Using Makerspace Equipment 

• Makerspace equipment is available for walk-in use pending equipment and staff availability. An advance reservation is recommended. 
   

• A library card in good standing with a signed waiver is required to make equipment reservations. 
   
• A signed Use Agreement and Liability for Use Form acknowledging the user guidelines must be on file at before a maker is allowed use of the equipment. Forms are available at both makerspace departments. 
   
• Makers are limited to one reservation per machine type per week (excluding the 3D printers). After a reservation has been used, if available, Makers can use a machine on a first come, first serve basis. 
   
• Reservations may be made up to one week in advance. 
   
• Since Makers are expected to monitor their projects at all times, only one machine may be reserved or checked out at a time.