How to Sublimate a Tumbler with NO SEAMS!

Angie Holden・2 minutes read

In her tutorial video, Angie Holden from The Country Chic Cottage explains how to create seamless tumbler designs using specific patterns and techniques, including a Canva hack for seamless looks without seams. Detailed instructions on supplies, measurements, and taping methods are provided to achieve visually appealing designs with nearly invisible seams.

Insights

  • Utilizing specific patterns and precise taping techniques are crucial for creating seamless designs on tumblers, ensuring a visually appealing and professional finish.
  • Experimenting with different methods, such as Canva hacks and tape placement, can significantly improve the appearance of seams on tumblers, allowing for a seamless and consistent design across multiple pieces.

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Recent questions

  • How can I create seamless designs on tumblers?

    By using specific patterns that continue around the tumbler, securing the sublimation print with stretchy heat-resistant tape, and ensuring precise alignment, you can achieve seamless designs.

  • What supplies do I need for tumbler design?

    Supplies include tumblers, heat-resistant tape, protective paper, sublimation prints, and tools like a Cricut scraper and lint roller for creating seamless designs.

  • What is the taping method for seamless designs?

    The taping method involves wrapping the sublimation print around the tumbler with stretchy heat-resistant tape, adjusting for alignment and ensuring a tight fit for a seamless look.

  • How can I prevent seams on tumbler designs?

    To prevent seams, use holders to secure the sublimation print in place, ensure precise alignment, and experiment with different taping techniques to achieve a clean and nearly invisible seam.

  • What is the Canva hack for seamless tumbler designs?

    The Canva hack involves using a free template to create unique designs without seams, trimming the sublimation print before applying it to the tumbler, and experimenting with tape placement to prevent dark seams when overlapping prints.

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Summary

00:00

Creating Seamless Tumbler Designs with Angie Holden

  • Angie Holden, blogger of The Country Chic Cottage, discusses making seamless-design tumblers.
  • She offers 3D floral patterns for 20-ounce tumblers from PYD Life, with links for free downloads.
  • Instructions on accessing supplies and patterns are detailed in the video description.
  • A seamless tumbler design involves specific patterns that continue around the tumbler.
  • Holden shares her taping method for seamless and non-seamless designs.
  • A hack using Canva is provided for creating seamless looks without seams.
  • Tips are given for using non-repeating patterns to achieve a visually appealing design.
  • The focus is on the 20-ounce skinny tumbler, with future videos planned for other types.
  • Detailed supplies needed include tumblers, heat-resistant tape, protective paper, sublimation prints, and tools like a Cricut scraper and lint roller.
  • Instructions for measuring tumblers accurately are provided, emphasizing the importance of precise sizing for seamless designs.

12:24

Sublimation Print Application on Tumbler Tutorial

  • Ensure the tumbler is placed with the top facing down on a flat surface.
  • Position the sublimation print facing down on the tumbler, ensuring it touches the mat all around.
  • Use holders to secure the sublimation print in place, one close to the bottom and another halfway up the tumbler.
  • Lay the tumbler down to check alignment and prevent rolling due to flat spots on the holders.
  • Verify the sublimation print alignment at the top and bottom to ensure it meets perfectly.
  • Use stretchy heat-resistant tape to wrap the sublimation print around the tumbler, adjusting if needed for alignment.
  • Repeat the taping process down the entire tumbler, overlapping the tape slightly and ensuring a tight fit.
  • Use a scraper to rub the taped seam to ensure it disappears and the tape adheres well.
  • Finish taping the top and bottom of the tumbler with shorter pieces of tape, ensuring a tight seal.
  • Heat the tumbler in a press at 356 degrees for 50 seconds, adjusting pressure and repositioning the tumbler for even heating.

26:03

"Seamless Tumbler Designs: Tips and Hacks"

  • Using shorter pieces of tape helped improve the seam appearance on a tumbler.
  • Experimenting with different methods led to achieving a nearly invisible seam on a tumbler.
  • Transitioning to a new method resulted in significant success in creating seamless designs on tumblers.
  • The seamless design process can be replicated on multiple tumblers for a consistent look.
  • For non-seamless designs or struggling with seams, additional tips and tricks are available.
  • A free Canva template is provided for creating unique tumbler designs without seams.
  • Trimming the sublimation print is necessary before applying it to the tumbler.
  • Taping techniques are crucial for achieving a clean seam on tumblers with overlapping prints.
  • A hack involving tape placement helps prevent dark seams when overlapping sublimation prints.
  • Various methods and hacks shared in the tutorial aim to assist in creating visually appealing and seamless tumbler designs.

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