A Little About Me

Hi, I’m Alex, and by trade I work in marketing and IT. My day-to-day revolves around strategy, data, and technology, but outside of work, I’ve always loved getting hands-on with arts and crafts.

For me, experimenting with sublimation, embroidery, and other creative projects is a way to slow down and unwind. It’s relaxing, a bit therapeutic, and gives me space to explore ideas in a different way.

Over time, I started writing down what I learned, the mistakes, the small wins, and the little tricks that made things easier. That’s how APM Designs came to life: a place where I can share my experiences, test new things, and hopefully make the crafting process a little smoother for others too.

💡 Learn more about my journey →

What You’ll Find Here

  1. Step-by-step guides for sublimation printing, vinyl transfers, and patch ironing
  2. Product reviews and recommendations for presses, papers, and fabrics
  3. Troubleshooting tips — no more faded prints or scorched shirts
  4. Creative inspiration for customizing t-shirts, mugs, tote bags, and more

Why This Blog Exists

Heat crafting is more than just pressing designs, it’s a way to express personality, celebrate creativity, and even start a small business. This blog was created to make the process easier, clearer, and more enjoyable for everyone who loves to create with heat.

👇Tip Of The Day

For crisp, vibrant sublimation prints, keep your workspace at 40–50% relative humidity. Anything higher lets your paper absorb moisture, which turns into steam during pressing and causes dull colors or blurry details. A small hygrometer can save you a lot of wasted prints!
💡 Save this post for later so you can quickly check whether humidity might be behind your next printing issue.
https://apm-designs.com/sublimation-moisture-problems/

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