3 Mistakes that Ruin Sublimation Tumblers Every Time

If your sublimation tumblers keep coming out faded, dull, or just not right - it's typically due to one of three main reasons or a combination of them all. 

Most of the time, the problem isn't your printer or your ink. It's one of three mistakes happening at the press. It's an issue with heat, pressure, or press time that causes dull prints, partial transfers, ghosting or some other issue. 

Read on for how to avoid common mistakes when sublimation tumblers.

22 Silhouette School Tutorials You May Have Missed In June 2026

Can you believe June is officially over and we are halfway through the year already?

 This past month was packed full of crafting tutorials and lots of helpful info! Here is a look at everything we covered at Silhouette School in the month of June.  

Double Sided Print and Cut Silhouette CAMEO Designs

Did you know it's possible to make double-sided print and cut designs with your Silhouette CAMEO?! Yes!!!

It's a more advanced technique - but one that I suggest you master because it comes in really handy. I've used it to make everything from greeting cards to little printables for my kids with this front/back print and cut technique.

How to Make DTF Transfers: Step-by-Step for Print-Ready Files for Any DTF Printer

One of the most common questions I get is how to make DTF transfers that actually come out soft so they don't crack, peel, or feel stiff as a piece of cardboard. 

Most of the time, the problem started way before you ever hit print. It started with the file itself. That means the key to figuring out how to make DTF transfers that don't crack or peel happens at the design level.  

Almost everyone assumes it's about the printer or the press settings. But the truth is, the DTF file prep is the biggest factor in whether your transfer feels soft or stiff and plasticky - and whether it lasts wash after wash or starts cracking after a few wears.

In this tutorial I'm going to show you exactly how to make a clean, soft, print-ready DTF file - the kind that works on ANY DTF printer and any color garment. I'm going to show the secret to the part most people get wrong, which is the file prep itself.

Patriotic Popsicle Hello Summer Freebie Friday Silhouette Cut File

It's everyone's favorite time of the week here at Silhouette School - Freebie Friday!

And we are getting ready for the 4th of July around here! This week I have the cutest patriotic Hello Summer ice pop design for you.

Is Silhouette Studio Business Edition Worth It If You Don't Have a Business?

If you've been using Silhouette Studio for a while, you've probably seen the Business Edition upgrade mentioned and wondered whether it's actually worth the $50 especially if you don't have a business. 

The question I get from crafters is often: Do I really need Business Edition if I'm not selling at all? 

The honest answer is...I've never heard anyone regret unlocking the full suite of tools and features in Silhouette Studio Business Edition. 

My Best Amazon Prime Day Hack for the Craft Supplies You Buy on Repeat

It's Amazon Prime Day again, and if you're a crafter or you run a small handmade business, I'm going to show you exactly how I shop it (watch the video here!) - including the ONE hack I use every single Prime Day that saves me a ton of money on the stuff I'm buying anyway.

So...here's the thing. Prime Day deals move fast and they sell out, so I'm going to keep this quick and get you straight to the good stuff. 

Eufymake E1 UV Printer: Daily Maintenance Routine

If your eufyMake E1 UV printer has been sitting for a few days and the machine is now in maintenance mode - you should take a few steps before printing. 

And I don't mean just injecting the ink. 

Follow this printing day maintenance to save time, ink and materials and make sure you get the best possible prints. 

Laminated Vinyl Stickers Without Registration Marks

If you're looking to make laminated vinyl stickers without registration marks - there is an entry-level print and cut sticker machine that is often overlooked. 

The iColor 250 is usually dubbed as a label printer, but this MAC and PC compatible printer and cutter can easily be used as a vinyl sticker printer. When it is, it comes in as the lowest priced sticker printer on the market. 

Text to Embroidery: How to Embroider a Custom Name

One of the most common reasons to get an embroidery name is to embroider custom names. 

That means knowing how to convert text for embroidery is a beginner skill - and one you should master early on.  I use (and recommend) Embrilliance Essentials which has a built-in text tool that handles digitizing text so you can easily embroider a name.

Enter at Your Own Risk Freebie Friday Silhouette Cut File

Freebie Fridays roll around quick here at Silhouette School! But I know you guys don't mind!

This week I have a design for all of the parents and grandparents out there living with some wild ones!