How to personalise a Mug
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I have been sublimating mugs for nearly 6 years, I have thousands of mugs internationally and printed every single one, using the sublimation technique I am about to show you.
The beauty of sublimation compared to vinyl transfer is that there is no weeding, the mugs and design are dishwasher proof and it takes seconds to make.
I have been sublimating mugs for nearly 6 years, I have thousands of mugs internationally and printed every single one, using the sublimation technique I am about to show you.
The beauty of sublimation compared to vinyl transfer is that there is no weeding, the mugs and design are dishwasher proof and it takes seconds to make.
The equipment is relatively low cost and small. So you can make any area in your home a dedicated sublimation craft zone! Just be aware that the equipment gets very hot so not suitable to be near children or pets.
So before we start Ill list the equipment you will need and links to purchase if you decide you want to take the plunge. You can start a personalised business for less than £500, isn’t that cool?
The equipment is relatively low cost and small. So you can make any area in your home a dedicated sublimation craft zone! Just be aware that the equipment gets very hot so not suitable to be near children or pets.
So, Let’s get started. The first thing you need to do is make sure your mugs are at room temperature. Cold or hot mugs will cause blurriness of your print, we do not want that.
Grab some designs from www.thecreativemum.co.uk. I personally use photoshop to lay out my designs using this mug template here. This is for an 110z mug.
In your graphics program (Mine being photoshop) make sure your mug design is mirrored, this is important!
Once printed, simply cut out your design and position onto your mug. Using Heat resistant tape stick the sides down, do not worry this tape does not leave a mark.
Turn your heat press on and set to 200 degrees and times for 200 seconds, ensure you put a dummy blank mug in whilst the mug press is heating up. This will ensure even distribution and that your mug press will last longer.
Hit the timer on your heat press machine. Once 200 seconds is completed, depending on your machine it should beep to let you know the press has finished.
Use heat resistant gloves to remove your mug and remove the paper and tape as quickly as possible. Do not slide it off as this may smudge the design.
Set the mug down in a room temperature environment and leave it to cool for 45 minutes as it will be fragile from the heat.
And Booooom! Your first sublimation mug is complete. If you have had any trouble shooting issues , please message me below of email me and I’ll try and help you as much as I can.
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