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.

How to Perfectly Sublimate a Stainless Steel Tumbler with a Tumbler Press

Knowing how to sublimate a stainless steel tumbler can require a lot of trial and error which can get expensive and time consuming. 

But today I'm sharing a few tricks so you can perfectly sublimate tumblers with a tumbler press meaning no ghosting and colors that pop - including deep black!

How to Make a Sublimation Tumbler Template in Canva

Ensuring your sublimation tumbler template is the right size for your tumbler is important to avoid a a white seam and white at the top or bottom. 

Did you know you can make sublimation tumbler templates in Canva that you can re-use every time you print a sublimation wrap? Follow along for how to set up tumbler templates for any size tumblers! 

Vinyl Wraps vs Sublimation Wraps: Pros and Cons

If you're looking to decorate glass or tumblers and wondering if vinyl wraps vs sublimation wraps are better, we're going to get to the bottom of it today. 

There are pros and cons to both vinyl printing and sublimation and deciding which is best will be based on the type of equipment you have, the blanks you have and your personal preference. 

Best Sublimation Heat Press for Mugs and Tumblers

I get asked a lot what's the best sublimation heat press for mugs and tumblers. 

As someone who has an 8 in 1 heat press, a tumbler press and several different style mug presses...I definitely have my favorites!  Read on and I'll spill it on what I consider the best sublimation heat press for mugs and tumblers. 

Tumblers for Sublimation, Vinyl, and Laser Engraving + Free Tumbler Templates

If you are trying to find the best place to buy tumblers for sublimation, vinyl or laser engraving...do not sleep on Save a Cup. 

I recently received my first shipment from Save a Cup and I can safely say I'm hooked. Not only do they have lots of different types of tumblers in various sizes and styles, but they are tons of on trend colors as well. 

How to Design Skinny Sublimation Tumbler Mockups in Canva

If you sell or make skinny sublimation tumblers it's always an added bonus for the customer when they can see the full wrap. 

Today I'm sharing a trick to design skinny sublimation tumbler mockups in Canva!  

How to Make a 3D Tumbler (and 10 3D Sublimation Wraps I'm Obsessed With)

The 3D tumbler wrap craze is just taking off and I have a feeling it's going to be the sublimation trend of 2023. 

Learning how to make a 3D tumbler with sublimation is no different than sublimating any other tumbler...you just need to find the best 3d sublimation wrap templates..and lucky for you I'm going to share 10 of my favorites with you too! 

Tumbler Epoxy Resin Drying Machine for Tumblers | Unboxing Video

Did you guys even know there was such a thing as an epoxy drying machine for tumblers?  I stumbled across this gadget a few months ago while looking for new craft gadgets and thought..I have to check this out. 

If you make epoxy tumblers you know they take a long time due to all of the drying time...so if this drying machine works it would be a game changer. 

Check out this unboxing video of the epoxy resin drying machine to learn more about it!

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How to Sublimate on Shot Glasses Using a Shot Glass Attachment

A shot glass attachment makes it easy and fast to sublimate on shot glasses. 

Sublimating means you can quickly make custom shot glasses with whatever design you want. Read on for the perfect time and temperature to sublimate on shot glasses.