Sublimation is an increasingly popular method for customizing products, as it produces vibrant and durable designs that last over time. However, this process does require precision to achieve flawless results.
Before printing on tumblers, it is necessary to thoroughly prepare them. The first step should be covering them with a polymer coating which allows sublimation processes to take place more easily.
Sublimation is a technique that uses heat to transfer dye onto a variety of materials
Sublimation allows you to easily create high-quality customized tumblers for customers or as gifts using durable prints that outlive other methods and are safe for most materials. It is an efficient process with low temperatures required, making sublimation ideal.
Sublimating a tumbler requires cleaning the surface and removing any impurities, followed by taping your design securely onto it using heat-resistant tape ensuring its centered positioning without air bubbles, then covering with sublimation shrink wrap before placing in an oven.
Sublimating onto metal requires it to have a polyester coating that binds with sublimation ink during heating; otherwise, the sublimation ink could bleed onto bare metal and leave visible marks. Powder coating is one effective choice that offers durable corrosion protection while being quick and straightforward process.
It’s a popular choice for customization
Sublimation offers an exciting and creative way to personalize tumblers, while being durable and cost-effective. The technique allows you to craft designs that will endure for years; just make sure that you use high-quality equipment for optimal results!
Before beginning sublimation, it’s essential that your printer and materials are compatible. Some tumblers may crack during heating processes; therefore, for optimal results make sure to purchase quality tumblers.
Heat presses or convection ovens must also be utilized during this process to sublimate powdered coatings into tumblers. Once this process is completed, your tumbler is ready for use! To begin this step in your journey, place the Teflon sheet into your heat press and apply medium pressure for about 90 seconds to get things started.
It’s a skill that requires precision
Beginners to sublimation decoration may face difficulties when printing their designs, as even minor mistakes can completely derail the entire process. There are various strategies available to them in order to avoid these errors, one being investing in an effective heat press.
Mug presses are special devices used to apply dye-sub paper onto cups or tumblers at specific time and temperature settings, with manual or pneumatic operation options. A flatbed heat press may be more suitable for larger items, like aluminum panels; its operation can either be manual or automatic with various sizes available for operation.
Vacuum heat presses can also be used to produce three-dimensional products such as phone cases or ornaments quickly and affordably. While this method is faster than using a mug press, its quality depends on what type of vacuum heater is being used – using low quality heat can result in poor transfer and blurry or faded graphics.
It’s a great way to bring your imagination to life
Sublimation is an easy and cost-effective way to bring your imagination to life when creating custom engraved tumblers or personalizing existing ones. Once printed, however, it’s essential to take proper care in maintaining them for maximum longevity; avoid washing in the dishwasher and leaving in hot cars to prevent damages to the printing. Instead, hand washing should be preferred or use a tumbler press if possible.
Sublimation printing on stainless steel tumblers is an ideal solution, as its vibrant designs won’t fade or wear away over time. Furthermore, its process is straightforward to learn and requires minimal equipment.
Making sublimation tumblers at home using an oven, mug press or Cricut machine can be achieved easily. First create your design on a transfer sheet; tape it to your tumbler; once heat-resistant wrap the tumbler in butcher paper or use an alternative wrap material such as butcher paper to protect from further heat exposure.