HOW TO SUBLIMATE A GLASS CAN IN A PRESS | Beginners Sublimation Tutorial

[@zizimcreations]

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

[@elizabethmacias8107]

Hello, i recently started my business and watching your videos has helped me get a good heat press heat and time. I was either not pressing long enough or was pressing too much or the machine was too hot. With your help I was able to successfully sublimate my glass cup orders :) so thank you. I'm not sure if I missed it on your video thread but because I really enjoyed watching your videos I wanted to ask you if you can do a video of how you pack your libbey cups for shipping; if you can recommend the best boxes for a better rate.

[@TheWesleys]

Hey!! Thank you so much! I’m sorry for late reply! ❤ Yes I would love to show how i pack and ship a glass can. 🥰

[@adanoemi74]

Hi, I just came across your Beginners Sublimation Tutorial and really enjoyed it, I just started wanting to sublimate, I enjoy the glass can so much, I was watching your first press, and I'm so curious, I had the paper residue stick to my first press, and the other two I have tried so far, any recommendations on how not to get that? should I be pressing at a hotter temp? I did 360 for 120 seconds. I have both the clear 16oz and the frosted. Can you please advise me on what I might be doing wrong? thank you so much in advance, I also did try to remove some of the white residue with 99% alcohol, did help, but not sure what I"m doing wrong.

[@TheWesleys]

Hey!! So the paper did stick to mine as well but I rinsed in warm water and it wipes right off easily, no scrubbing needed. :)

[@carribeanwilliams309]

i’m new to this and i want to start a tumbler business. as a beginner do you recommend sublimation first or just regular vinyl? i want the designs on the cup to last

[@TheWesleys]

Hey!! I believe that you can do well with both but if money were an issue I would say going with vinyl would be the cheapest way to start because you’re main machine is a cutter (Cricut or Silhouette) etc. Sublimation is more for metal steel tumblers/glass and the prints last forever BUT the starting cost is higher bc you need a sublimation printer or converted Epson EcoTank, sublimation ink, sublimation paper and a tumbler heat press. I will say I have sold more sublimated steel tumblers over plastic with vinyl. 😁

[@carribeanwilliams309]

@@TheWesleys see i was thinking the same thing. maybe for now i’ll start with the cricut then work my way up to sublimation! you recommend any good vinyl? i still want to use glass though no plastics lol

[@anamiranda-carboni7608]

What type.of papper ? And should I purchase from Hear Nation

[@Quiltertu1]

Now this video was so clear, I'll have to try it. I was also wondering where you got the tape dispenser? The link takes us to a larger one. I'd like the one you have. Keep up the great videos. Thank you.

[@TheWesleys]

Thank you so much! ☺️ I have this one I’ll link now but I had to wrap the wheel with electrical tape for the tape to not spin off but work amazing! Also my favorite clear heat tape is linked to that I use and LOVE! DISPENSER: amzn.to/3nHJSb7 HEAT TAPE: amzn.to/3ManukC Hope those help! I will add them to descriptions as well. 💖🥰

[@JuanHernandez-wn2ji]

Do you need to add an extra layer of like mod podge or something to keep it safer to wash?

[@TheWesleys]

Hey!! It’s best to hand wash only. :) I have never tried mod podge tho so could definitely be a good experiment! ❤

[@mlc1926]

How will I always get the prefect size printed? When I try printing 100% it’s too small and but I try printing at the percentage that auto select it’s too big.

[@TheWesleys]

Hey!! I use Canva to make perfect sized prints :)

[@audreycooper2960]

hi there is that a sublimation glass tumbler? or just a plain glass tumbler?

[@TheWesleys]

Hey! Yes it is a sublimation glass can. There has to be some sort of polyester or poly coating/spray on the item for it to sublimate. :)

[@tammyochoa5418]

Where can I buy the spinning turn table

[@alanasmith5435]

Does this have to be used as sublimation? Or could i cut it from regular permanent vinyl?

[@tiffanywhite4162]

Is it 130 seconds or a minute minute and 30 seconds? You said both but I'm not sure.

[@MizCoffeeMug]

Did you ever get the answer to why your pink color is subbing out a little peachy ? Thank you for sharing .

[@mariiiz1436]

Can this be done with any printer or does it have to be specific one ??

[@TheWesleys]

Hey! So you need a sublimation printer OR another option is to “convert” an Eco-Tank Printer. We “converted an Epson ET-15000 (regular ink printer) INTO a sublimation printer by filling the ink cartridges with sublimation ink. The best way is to purchase a NEW printer and don’t use the ink it comes with. Fill your cartridges with the sublimation ink instead. Eco-tanks are easiest to do this with because you don’t need syringes to fill the ink. Anywaaayy… I do have a video on our channel filling the ink. :)

[@mariiiz1436]

@@TheWesleys thank you for taking the tie to respond and actually help I really appreciate it..thnk you merry christmas Blessing to you and the family

[@bluetoothtv]

amazing👌 new subs here😁

[@Carliemichelle9]

Was it the skinny attachment you did the beer can in?

[@TheWesleys]

Hey! Yes This was with the skinny attachment:)

[@KarlaLopez-ke2nz]

what ink do you use?

[@TheWesleys]

Hey! 🩵 I use Cosmos Ink! here is link : shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=1363259&u=3375574&m=89134&urllink=&afftrack=

[@anitashevchuk8345]

Where did you get your heat press? I have been looking around and wanted to find the best one

[@TheWesleys]

Hey! We got ours from Fb marketplace but it is sold on Amazon as well : amzn.to/3J54X86

[@mpetterez3573]

What program do you use to print your design?

[@TheWesleys]

Hey! I don’t print from a software/program. I use an iMac and print from print preview. Open the png file and click file; print. 💕

[@martymarp1769]

@@TheWesleys thank you, I’ll try that.

[@ilovedanecook62]

how can i get the paper residue off and not lose some of the design?

[@TheWesleys]

The sublimation design can’t be scrubbed off the glass so you can hand clean the paper residue off. Just rinse it in water and scrub off with your hands or a cloth. :)

[@NancyLopez-n8l]

Hi I can’t seem to transfer my paper into the glass.

[@careygibson1400]

How do you get rid of yellow heat tape marks?

[@TheWesleys]

Hey!! I don’t use yellow heat tape anymore!! 🤦🏽‍♀️😣 I use this clear tape from amazon. Link:amzn.to/3KLc5GU

[@courtneyperez2329]

What is the software?

[@TheWesleys]

Hey! I don’t print with any software:) I open the png file on my iMac and just click file and print. I print from image preview and printer settings. Very simple 💕

[@jjlove9644]

How does ink not smudge?

[@TheWesleys]

Hey! So the smudging in sublimation is called ghosting. 😁 It happens when your print is not taped tight enough onto the item especially if you’re double pressing an item. You may be pressing and then when you press another time the paper moves when you close the press down. Also when air gets under the print it can cause it. Just be sure to tape pretty tight all the way around your print. Hopefully that helps! 🩷

[@philbailey2330]

Can l use HTV on glass mugs and tumblers?

[@TheWesleys]

Hey! No HTV is only for fabric or cloth materials. Regular permanent vinyl is for hard items like mugs, glasses, plastic Starbucks tumblers, planners etc. HTV REQUIRES heat (heat transfer vinyl). Permanent Vinyl is applied with no heat. :)

[@philbailey2330]

@@TheWesleys Thank you for getting back to me. I really appreciate it. What about sublimation paper for glass? Does it come clear or white?

[@TheWesleys]

@@philbailey2330 you’re welcome! Sublimation paper is white, feels like matte white. You need a tumbler press for that. My press is from Heat Press Nation and I can give you the link and my Amazon storefront has all the sublimation items I use :) linktr.ee/vanessaxylina

[@TheWesleys]

@@philbailey2330 also I sell Sublimation glass transfers if you are unable to get a printer. You would just need a press, sublimation paper and heat tape. ♥️😬

[@philbailey2330]

@@TheWesleys l will check it out, been Trying to get information for quite some time. Thank you again 😎👍

[@preciouspeaces]

TFS👍🏽

[@TheWesleys]

You’re welcome and thank you ☺️

[@jaritawilliams7534]

What are the measurements

[@nadinebowers2833]

Mine isnt sticking to glass 😪

[@TheWesleys]

Hey!! Maybe your temperature on the Cricut press was not on the highest temp? Just turn on the press. Then click the power button to set to higher temp. One red dot= lowest temp. Third dot= Medium temp. Fifth solid red dot indicates highest temp. :) Hopefully that helps you! 💕