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 Apply UV DTF Wraps on 40 oz Tumblers

I recently stumbled across the realization that glass can UV DTF wraps work perfectly on handled 40oz tumblers! 

The 40oz tumblers I'm using are the poor smart crafters alternative to Stanleys. They come in a bunch of different styles and colors with lids and straws and they start under $6 if you can believe that.  Read on for how to decorate these tumblers with handles with standard size UV DTF can wraps and then sell them at a massive profit!

How to Size Designs for Laser Engraved Full Wrap Tumblers

It's important to know how to size a full wrap design when laser engraving a tumbler. 

Making sure the dimensions and size of the design match the tumbler itself are extremely important. Read on for tips on how to size your full wrap laser engraving designs. 

First Tumbler Start to Finish Using The New Sublimation Oven

This new sublimation oven from Swing Design is a game changer for making custom tumblers!

It’s so easy to use and creates flawless vibrant designs every time. Plus, you can do up to 10 tumblers at once now! 

Sorry Stanley! Three Reasons THESE Are My Favorite 40 Oz Tumblers for Laser Engraving

If you're looking for the best tumblers for laser engraving...I may have an unpopular opinion. 

My favorite 40 oz stainless steel tumblers for laser engraving are found at Save a Cup and there's three big reasons why I prefer them over the more well know brand that my teenagers insist I use instead. 

Laser Engraving Tapered 40 oz Tumblers with xTool F1

You can laser engrave stainless steel tumblers, even 40 oz tumblers, with the smallest xTool laser - the F1. 

If you are new to engraving tumblers, I would not start with engraving a tapered tumbler or a full wrap. But if you've already mastered engraving designs on a straight tumbler, this tutorial will take you through how to use the xTool F1 portable laser to engrave a wrap on a tapered tumbler. 

How to Remove a 40oz Tumbler Handle

Whether you're trying to do a full wrap laser engrave or full wrap sublimation on a 40 oz tumbler, you're probably going to need to remove the handle. 

Removing the handle of a 40 oz tumbler seems like it should be a little easier than it is.  I'm sharing my tips so you're not left struggling. 

Step By Step Laser Engraving Full Wrap on 40oz Tumbler with Handle

Are you nervous to try to laser engrave a full wrap on a 40 oz tumbler? 

I was too...it's not for the faint of heart..but I learned a ton and I'm sharing it all in my new video so you can feel confident! 

Plus..the results are stunning and worth all the testing.