Help me give my students the opportunity for a brighter future with sublimation paper for the production of quality printed t-shirts and other promotional items!
FULLY FUNDED! Mr. Sledge's classroom raised $338
This project is fully funded
Celebrating Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month
This project is a part of the Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month celebration because
it supports a Latino teacher or a school where the majority of students are Latino.
My Project
Graphic design has long been a part of education, but in my classroom, it goes beyond the basics. My students learn not just the fundamentals—techniques, applications, and career paths—but the entire process of creating, developing, producing, publishing, and promoting graphic novels. This expands their career possibilities beyond traditional graphic design, giving them new avenues for artistic expression and introducing a real, immediate revenue stream they can tap into now.
What makes this project truly special is the hands-on experience my students gain and the opportunity for financial stability.
Once they complete the publishing stage, I guide them through the promotional side of the industry. They don’t just print their graphic novels in full color—they also develop their personal brand (marketing, branding, and website design), and promotions (creating merchandise like t-shirts, bags, mugs, and posters to support their work).
Sublimation has long been a trusted method in print production, widely used to create high-quality t-shirts, mugs, and other custom goods. Now that I have the essential printers and ink, the final piece I need to complete the process is sublimation paper—the key to ensuring a smooth and successful production.
More than half of students from low‑income households
Data about students' economic need comes from the National Center for Education Statistics, via our partners at MDR Education. Learn more
HTVRONT Sublimation Paper 11x17 Inch - 120 Sheets Easy to Transfer Sublimation Paper for T-shirts, Tumblers, Mugs (A3)
• Amazon Business
$21.98
4
$87.92
HTVRONT Sublimation Paper 8.5 x 11 Inch - 120 Sheets Easy to Transfer Sublimation Paper for T-shirts, Tumblers, Mugs (A4)
• Amazon Business
$15.98
4
$63.92
HTVRONT Sublimation HTV for Dark Fabric/Light Fabric 30 Pack - 12 * 10'' Matte Sublimation Vinyl - Sublimation Blanks for Sublimation Shirts/Hat/Pillow/Bag
• Amazon Business
$27.99
2
$55.98
HTVRONT Clear HTV Vinyl for Sublimation 12" X 10" - 30 Pack Matte Sublimation Vinyl for Cotton Fabric - Wash Durable Clear Dye Sub HTV for Light-Colored T Shirts
• Amazon Business
$22.75
2
$45.50
Materials cost
$253.32
Vendor shipping charges
FREE
Sales tax
$0.00
3rd party payment processing fee
$3.80
Fulfillment labor & materials
$30.00
Total project cost
$287.12
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
$50.67
Total project goal
$337.79
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal
$337.79
2 Donors
-$182.79
Donations toward project cost
-$155.37
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
-$27.42
match offer
-$155.00
Match offer toward project cost
-$131.75
Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
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As a teacher-founded nonprofit, we're trusted by thousands of teachers and supporters across the country. This classroom request for funding was created by Mr. Sledge and reviewed by the DonorsChoose team.
