How can I sublimate a design on a tumbler?

By printing a sublimation sheet, trimming it, taping it securely around the tumbler, and using a mug press for even sublimation.

What temperature should the mug press be preheated to?

The mug press should be preheated to 350 degrees before pressing the tumbler.

Trimming the sublimation sheet removes white margins to prevent white lines on the tumbler during sublimation.

Each section of the tumbler should be pressed for 50 seconds to ensure even sublimation of the design.

You can customize the sublimated tumbler by adding a name using a template in Silhouette Studio for a professional finish without texture.

Trimming the sublimation sheet precisely and securing it tightly with tape around the tumbler are crucial steps to avoid white lines and ensure an even, vibrant sublimated design.
The process outlined by Melissa showcases how a regular mug press, with strategic taping and precise sublimation printing, can efficiently personalize 20-ounce tumblers, offering professional results without requiring additional specialized equipment.

How can I sublimate a design on a tumbler?
By printing a sublimation sheet, trimming it, taping it securely around the tumbler, and using a mug press for even sublimation.
What temperature should the mug press be preheated to?
The mug press should be preheated to 350 degrees before pressing the tumbler.
What is the purpose of trimming the sublimation sheet?
Trimming the sublimation sheet removes white margins to prevent white lines on the tumbler during sublimation.
How long should each section of the tumbler be pressed for?
Each section of the tumbler should be pressed for 50 seconds to ensure even sublimation of the design.
How can I customize the sublimated tumbler further?
You can customize the sublimated tumbler by adding a name using a template in Silhouette Studio for a professional finish without texture.

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Melissa demonstrates how to do a full wrap all-over sublimation on a 20-ounce tumbler using a mug press.
She uses an eight-in-one heat press with a mug press attachment for this process.
Melissa prints a sublimation sheet specifically sized for a 20-ounce tumbler using a PNG template.
The printed sheet needs to be trimmed to remove any white margins to avoid white lines on the tumbler.
She emphasizes the importance of using plenty of tape to secure the sublimation sheet tightly around the tumbler.
The tumbler needs to be taped strategically to ensure no white edges are left visible.
Melissa recommends starting the taping process from the top to avoid pushing the template through while taping.
The taped tumbler is then placed in the mug press, which needs to be preheated to 350 degrees.
The tumbler is pressed in four sections for 50 seconds each to ensure even sublimation.
After the pressing is complete, the tape is removed carefully to reveal the vibrant sublimated design on the tumbler.

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The process involves wrapping a tumbler with a mug wrap template, ensuring a seamless appearance despite a slight seam, creating a glittery effect through sublimation. Customization can be done by adding a name using a template in Silhouette Studio, maintaining a smooth, professional finish without any texture, and achieving vibrant results with sublimation printing.
The method allows for using a regular mug press to work on 20-ounce tumblers efficiently, with the potential to experiment with 30-ounce tumblers by adjusting the process slightly, taking around four minutes per tumbler for sublimation printing, offering a professional look without the need for additional equipment.