Mistakes You're Making When Sublimating Tumblers and How to Fix Them

Let's look at common mistakes when sublimating tumblers and how to fix them in the future.
Are your sublimation tumblers coming out faded? Stop making these mistakes so you get perfect vibrant colors every time.
Are your tumbler seams off? I'll show you my trick to get them right every time.
Then there are the pesky white spaces that usually appear on the cup's rims. Find out why that's happening and how to stop it.
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[@dac6157]

I can’t get my image to print the size I want so I always have a little bit of white space at the bottom

[@melannieworld]

my problem is that i could see the tape marks on the tumblers. Any advice on getting that fixed?

[@CherryBlawesome]

From what I have read online, you have bad heat tape. I’d purchase from a highly rated company maybe? When you say tape marks, I’m assuming you mean yellow marks from the yellow tape. If that’s the case, heat tape shouldn’t do that.

[@ThugDrama]

I use blue painters tape and regular masking tape, no issues

[@nestorma9895]

I just had the same issue. I used a vevor double heat tumbler machine. I set it up at 250 for 90 seconds and turn it once. Ended up with dull colors, ghosting and tape marks. I think I did everything wrong but then this was my first time doing sublimation. 😮

[@zizimcreations]

Awesome video! We have those blanks too! Love your works!🥰

[@DailyDoseofDIY]

Thanks so much 😊

[@aprilradford1256]

Thank you for this! I didn't know so many of these things & was wondering why these things were happening.

[@Lisa-dj7dj]

Can I use decals in my machine? I don't have a printer .

[@mayrachanta216]

Very informative thank you!!! Do you by chance have recommendations/help on sublimating a tumbler with 2 images on it? I'm having trouble removing the line where both images meet & having them match up! 😢

[@DailyDoseofDIY]

Depending on the image you may want to add a bleed to the edges when printing so that you have a little more area to line up and overlap. And I would line up the images and tape them together before adding them to the tumbler. Good luck 😊

[@cindywhite9754]

Have you ever taped the edges on the top and bottom completely? does this create air pockets and White spots or does it help it?

[@DailyDoseofDIY]

I usually don’t. In my experience it causes air pockets more often than it helps. Getting the paper trimmed up close helps the most with too and bottom air pockets. I will tape top and bottom and all around if I’m not using a sleeve tho.

[@spelersdemon]

I have a problem that my design is not as sharp enough there is a bit kind of grainy on my tumbler

[@flyyfilipina]

I'm having that same problem. Did you figure out a solution?

[@zackbunning3245]

Thank you for the informative video

[@dianegostkowski1]

I hit the element and have a burn the size of a quarter in one spot while burning off a design😢 can i resublimate over it i realize where the coating is off on that spot i thought i could just add permanent vinyl with my name to cover it?

[@Nancy-u4r]

Awesome video! I am seeing the areas where I taped on the image at the top and across the seams. I'm using 18.5 sublimation tumblers from Michaels, A-Sub sublimation paper, image printed using Epson Ecotank 2800 using Hippoo sublimation inks, and a Gigu tumbler heat press. The image is uneven and faded you can see where the tape had been applied to the top,, bottom and seam. The heat press is set at 366 degrees for 70 seconds, turned 180 degrees, then another 70 seconds. Do you have any suggestions?

[@DailyDoseofDIY]

Have you gotten good tumblers with that press before. If you can tell where the tape was applied I Might try a different brand tape, then I would assume it’s a heat press issue

[@acedeleon5798]

What size did you cut your transfer? Thanks for the video! :)

[@Belleame-wt5zq]

Agree, we didnt get the size the design was cut?

[@lindabradford9591]

You really should measure your cup

[@jleecortazar_mkibc]

I forgot to add a name, can i go back and add it now?😢

[@gurlwhowants2dj]

OMG I am so dense. New to the tumbler world. I was wondering what the white plastic was. I was about to return my heat machine because I kept getting ghosting. Thank you for this video

[@DailyDoseofDIY]

You are so welcome!

[@chryswallace8892]

Will those shrink wraps melt in a heat press?

[@sanchezmarely]

no, i sublimate on a heat press and allways use shrinkwraps

[@EiShogun-jv9nu]

is it minutes or seconds?

[@saraginorio]

My tumbler heat press is not transferring the image

[@vickiphillips58]

Did u ever get it to work mine is not transferring

[@dawn.n.dusk.designs]

Are you using the right kind of printer or sublimation ink? Do you have the right paper? And is it the right temp? I originally struggled with my prints not transferring, but it turned out that I was using the wrong ink + the wrong temp.

[@ThugDrama]

Use sublimation ink

[@jennifergilbert3535]

Is there a difference in the color of heat tape you purchase? Ive seen rose gold blue transparent brown yellow...

[@DailyDoseofDIY]

Mostly just different manufactures. In my experience blue is thicker, but doesn’t stick as well. The brown is thinner and tends to curl up but it holds much better, especially on fabrics. I’m not sure if my observations are across the board as I’ve only tested 5-6 brands. Maybe I’ll have to test some more 😉

[@jasminmoore877]

I’m not sure why but my image will not transfer to my tumbler. I purchased the Amazon sublimation tumblers, hippo ink , sub -A paper , epson printer 2800 and heat resistant tape. I set my heat press to 365 for 60 seconds and rotate I’ve up the heat to 385 and it still comes out blank or little to nothing. Any tips??

[@lindabradford9591]

Are you using the paper with The logo on back and sublimate on opposite side and is it sublimation ink? That's the only thing I can think of. I use everything you mentioned and have no issues.

[@jasminmoore877]

⁠@@lindabradford9591 yes I use A -Sub paper But I notice the tape lift a little when it’s in the press so going to change that up and maybe try wrapping tighter some how

[@lindabradford9591]

@jasminmoore877 it still should show all colors but it will be lighter where it isn't tight. Put your tape on the side that is over the other and pull the tape tight.

[@jasminmoore877]

@@lindabradford9591 will do thank you so much for replying

[@katrinagerry6163]

Question for you.....I see you didn't tape down the top or bottom of the cup. I thought that this had to be done to not get the "ghosting" effect? Do you not normally tape down the top and bottom?

[@DailyDoseofDIY]

Normally I do not. The sleeve will pull it in tight. I’ve found that most times taping the top and bottom will create wrinkles or air pockets in the paper and that’s when you get the white blotchy rims.

[@tlc1lpn]

Thank you for sharing,,,what brand of printer do you use

[@debbee2705]

🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@theJenhha99]

Do you use the shrink wrap sleeves in a press?

[@noulanaulls6537]

I was wondering the same,

[@JustPassingBy_Yolo]

No

[@lisacaputo3421]

I have a problem getting tape marks after I sublimate - aren’t you supposed to be able to put clear tape over the project?

[@DailyDoseofDIY]

Clear tape will likely melt.

[@suekropik796]

So you can use a regular toaster oven? It doesn't have to be a convection oven? Great video thank you so much!!

[@DailyDoseofDIY]

You’re welcome, and yes that’s what I use. You can probably use any oven that gets hot enough 😉

[@victoriasarver8714]

Some ppl have used air fryers

[@lindabradford9591]

Just never use it for food if you sublimate in what you use.

[@kali882]

thanks thanks a million!!