How to Make a Personalized Pet Stocking Using Glitter HTV + Sublimation

DIY Custom Pet Stocking – Glitter HTV + Sublimation

Give your furry friend the perfect spot on the mantel this holiday season with a custom pet stocking! By combining glitter HTV and sublimation, you can create a personalized stocking that sparkles and shows off your pet’s personality.

What You’ll Need

• Sublimation-ready stocking
  
  
• Sublimation transfer
  
  
• Glitter HTV
  
  
• Heat tape
  
  
• Heat press
  
  
• Teflon covers on your press or Kraft paper
  
  

Step 1: Add the Glitter HTV

Start with your glitter HTV design — it’s easier to apply this first before sublimating.

1. Position your glitter HTV on the top cuff of the stocking.
   
   
2. Cover with a Kraft paper (optional).
   
   
3. Press at 320°F for 15 seconds using medium pressure.
   
   
4. Peel warm to reveal a sparkly, customized touch!
   
   

This layer adds that glittery charm and makes your stocking stand out.

Step 2: Sublimate the Stocking Body

Now it’s time to sublimate the main body of the stocking.

1. Carefully position your sublimation transfer and tape it securely in place with heat tape.
   
   
2. Make sure to leave the cuff (where your glitter HTV is) hanging off the edge of the press — this prevents you from overpressing the glitter.
   
   
3. Press at 400°F for 60 seconds using medium to firm pressure.
   
   
4. Peel hot to reveal bright, bold color!
   
   

This is where you can really get creative — add patterns, your pet’s face, or a festive background to tie the whole look together.

Step 3: The Final Reveal

When everything’s cooled, you’ll have a custom stocking that’s both glittery and full-color, ready to hang by the fireplace! It’s the perfect mix of fun, festive, and totally one-of-a-kind.

Why You’ll Love It

• Two techniques, one perfect project — sublimation + glitter HTV.
  
  
• Fast and fun — complete in just minutes!
  
  
• Perfect for pet lovers — great for gifts or your own furry family member.
  
  

Your pet deserves something special this holiday season — so grab your blanks, fire up your heat press, and make magic happen!