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Sublimation tumbler designs are taking the spotlight in the world of tailor made products. What you don’t know is that these sublimation tumblers can be easily made at home with the help of just a few simple tools. Let’s dive right in and explore all the tips and tricks to create your very own beautiful sublimation tumblers!

What is a sublimation tumbler?

Sublimation tumblers are the tumblers decorated with different kinds of images. The images on the exterior of the tumblers are printed with a printing method called “sublimation”. For this method to work, you need to use a type of ink that can transfer from a special paper and combine with another material. From a solid state, the ink turns into gas when exposed to high heat, then finally it’s embedded into the surface of the tumbler.This printing technique is now widely used with different kinds of material and objects, such as t-shirts, door mat, ceramic mugs, mouse pads and of course, tumblers. Sublimation tumblers can last permanently, and the sublimation image is as high quality as a photograph. Now you can transform a blank tumbler into a beautiful sublimation tumbler with any kind of pictures or patterns you want. These tumblers can be used as gifts or even sold as products.However, one thing you need to keep in mind is that only tumblers coated with polyester can be printed using sublimation technique, as the sublimation ink can only be binded with a polyester surface.

Prepare the required supplies to make sublimation tumbler

• Blank sublimation tumbler
• Sublimation ink
  • Cricut Infusible Ink Transfer Sheets (requires an electronic cutting machine)
  • Infusible Ink Markers (no machine needed)
  • Artesprix Sublimation Markers
  • Sublimation Ink for Printers
  • Pre-Printed Sublimation Transfers
• Heat source
  • Cricut Mug Press
  • Tumbler Heat Press
  • Craft Oven
• Sublimation Paper or Laser Paper
• Butcher Paper
• Heat Resistant Tape
• Sublimation Shrink Wraps (if using an oven)

How to make sublimation tumbler: Step-by-step guide

Step 1: Prepare a sublimation tumbler design

Choose any image you want to print on your tumbler. It can be pictures of you and your family, a cartoon character that you like, your pet or just random patterns that you find amusing. Although it’s easy to just order a sublimation print, it wold be way more exciting to make it your own. Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop or Procreate are some of the best softwares to design your sublimation tumbler ideas.

Step 2: Process of making sublimation tumblers

Sublimation Tumbler with TransferIf you have an inkjet printer available, you can use it to print your picture on a sublimation paper using sublimation ink. Next, use the printed sublimation paper to wrap around the tumbler. Make sure that the image fits the entire exterior of the tumbler, even the edge. Attach the paper with the tumbler using heat resistant tape.Make sublimation tumbler with ovenMaking sublimation tumblers in the oven is easier and more efficient than you think. Once the printed paper is securely attached to the tumbler, next you need to place a sublimation shrink wrap over the tumbler and slowly shrink the wrap with a heat gun with a low setting until the wrap fits the tumbler perfectly.Then transfer your tumbler in the oven and start heating. The heating time and temperature will vary depending on your oven wattage. If you’re using a traditional oven, the ideal setting will be 15 minutes at 400 degrees.

Step 3: Remove the sublimation paper

Once the heating process is complete, let your tumbler cool down for about 1 – 2 minutes. Then carefully remove the printed sublimation paper. Now you will see your design is perfectly printed on the surface of the tumbler, if everything is done correctly.

Top 3 best Sublimation tumbler designs in 2022

You’re still wondering which design to choose for you tumbler? No worries, Customvouge got you covered! We’re providing thousands of high-quality and one-of-a-kind images for tumblers with different file formats such as DXF, EPS, PNG or SVG. Let’s check out 3 best selling sublimation tumbler designs on our website:

As Christmas is around the corner, these Christmas-inspired sublimation tumbler designs are highly searched for. Gnomes, snowmen or candy cane are sure to wake up the Christmas spirit in you!

If your kids love Disney characters then this sublimation design for tumbler should definitely be on your list. On a single design you can see many characters at once, such as Disney princesses, Winnie the Pooh and his friends, Mickey, Minnie, Donald etc.

This sublimation design is made for a 20 oz skinny tumbler and it’s perfect for any cat lover.Hopefully this article will serve as a helpful guidance for you to make your own sublimation tumbler. Don’t forget to check our website Customvouge to choose your favorite sublimation design. Make sure to be quick as many items are on sale!