How to Sublimate Mugs the Easy Way: 3 Ways + 3 Styles, including Full Wrap!

[@MaryBeth1972]

Thank you, Jennifer, for showing me that you can sub under the handle!! That always bugged me -- now I know how to do it. And THANK YOU SO MUCH for the Sublimation Cookbook that I WON during the workshop a couple weeks ago! I absolutely LOVE IT 💖💖💖

[@JenniferMaker]

You are so welcome and congratulations! 😃❤️

[@dvalentine94]

I'm excited to make personalized mugs for Christmas gifts this year.🤗❤️

[@JenniferMaker]

Those make great gifts! 😊🌻

[@roxannepowers7757]

I need to save up for the mug press. Your ladybug timer is the cutest.

[@JenniferMaker]

Thank you! 😃

[@TimCaldwell-ts8cg]

Aww hiya

[@Soiferboyzmom]

I love the mug press. Not sure I’ll buy another heating appliance. I love how they come out.

[@JenniferMaker]

I really love the Cricut mug Press too! It's so easy to use. 😃

[@JD-72191]

I was thinking of getting the mug press but I think I also want to be able to do different shapes and tumblers too so the Cricut mug press wouldn’t allow me to do that.

[@kathyself3921]

Love this video. I have used it multiple times to refresh my memory

[@JenniferMaker]

I'm happy it helped!! 😊🌻

[@piglet4110]

Thank You Jennifer! Another fun project to try 🙂 Update: So I tried the air fryer method because I cannot justify $199 for a machine that does just one thing. I bought an air fryer at the thrift store today for $15.99 (so I can dedicate it only to mugs) and it worked! I actually used a sublimation cup from Michaels, used my infusible ink markers on 24lb copy paper, taped it up good and it worked perfectly! Thank you so much Jennifer for this information. I am totally amazed!

[@JenniferMaker]

Wonderful!

[@JD-72191]

Can I ask if you laid the mug on its side in the air fryer? I’m asking because I want to know if I get an air fryer I’d also like to try tumblers but pretty sure the tumblers are too tall to stand up in the fryer.

[@piglet4110]

@@JD-72191 I did lay mug on it’s side. I turned it halfway as well.

[@JD-72191]

@@piglet4110 thank you so much for your reply! Do you think you can also fit a tumbler in there as well? I’m going to check my local thrift stores to see if I can find an air fryer tomorrow. Did you use shrink wrap too?

[@piglet4110]

@@JD-72191 I bought a 51/2 quart air fryer. I measured basket, it is 8 1/2 inches so I don’t think a tumbler would fit this size. I know they have larger air fryers. I did purchase silicone wraps after this post, I thought it might help me use less tape….it did not. I do like the silicone wraps…just be sure to use butcher paper between wrapped mug and silicone wrap, or color transfers ( then bled on next cup even using butcher paper). I have made about 20 mugs after this post. So in love with this method, Jennifer is the BEST! PS Did successfully use Infusible ink sheets using the silicone wrap as well, opened up a whole different world! ❤️

[@gesilaferreira7261]

Can't wait to try sublimating in airfryer. As usual, you are the "go to person" when doing research on new crafts... You explained everything so well. Just want to check: Do you need to turn the mug in the airfryer during the process?

[@JenniferMaker]

No, the heat should circulate around the mug evenly in an air fryer. 😊🌻

[@brendaestes6797]

I have not have a mug turn out yet so I am hoping this will be the ticket!!

[@JenniferMaker]

I hope it is helpful!

[@brendaestes6797]

@@JenniferMaker it didn’t work. I didn’t loose a mug or paper this time!! Yay. I was trying to use your red roses ring. I got it and added my initial but Cricut Design Space indicated it was too big. So I made it smaller, just to the point where the red alert went off. I then tried to make it but I still kept getting the too big alert. I tried doing a different design. The one that has the cute elephant, first of all I could not change the words to make it my own, so I went back and tried to make it as is. It did the same thing, I kept getting the too big error! I don’t know what to do.

[@triciac1019]

​@@brendaestes6797Maybe use a different program?

[@kirstenmancl7233]

Sublimation is my next project I want to start learning!!!!

[@JenniferMaker]

It's really a lot of fun!💗

[@ashleywiggins2761]

I just really adore your creativitiness here especially the different varietie's of way's to craft

[@JenniferMaker]

Awww, thank you so much! 💗

[@user-cb7wc5sg5p]

love new mug designs

[@JenniferMaker]

Thank you so much! 😊🌻

[@TiannaHolley]

These would be great gifts!

[@JenniferMaker]

Yes, absolutely!💗

[@ary.13]

I just recently got into sublimation and I'm very excited for another jennifer maker video

[@JenniferMaker]

Yay! Glad to hear that!

[@roxannepowers7757]

Hubby just bought me a heat gun. So excited to try this!

[@JenniferMaker]

Awesome! 💗

[@Dee_B23]

Hello Jennifer! Thank you so much for this awesome Tutorial. I love Sublimation and Mugs are my favorite. I got a lot of great tips and tricks from you. Your Mugs are gorgeous. I love the one with Flowers behind the handle. Thank you for all you do for all of us. Happy Crafting!🤗

[@JenniferMaker]

You are so welcome! Happy crafting!

[@tracybevil1090]

Awesome! I always learn something from your classes.

[@JenniferMaker]

Thank you!

[@grod9950]

Impressive

[@beanerton8]

Thank you for sharing this video

[@JenniferMaker]

My pleasure🥰

[@stephiecolorado]

I haven't done mugs yet but maybe sometime in the future. Great video. I love watching to see what is out there and what possibilities there are.

[@JenniferMaker]

Good luck in the giveaway! 😊🌻

[@gesilaferreira7261]

Thank you for taking the time to respond. Much appreciated!

[@JenniferMaker]

Any time!

[@paigeeasley9234]

You make everything look so easy.

[@jnjhawaii5879]

I love the print that goes around the handle. Such a great teaching ❤

[@joymark7554]

Hi Jennifer! I'm finally here before the video starts. I'm always late.

[@JenniferMaker]

Yay! Welcome!

[@0Velazquez]

Very interesting 😊

[@JenniferMaker]

😊❤️

[@ks7566]

Not ready for this one YET...but sure gives one lots of ideas! Thanks so much. 💕

[@JenniferMaker]

You are so welcome!

[@jlj5237]

Nice tutorial and lots of good ideas and techniques

[@JenniferMaker]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@jnjhawaii5879]

You are so encouraging ❤

[@jillkulb]

THANK YOU!

[@JenniferMaker]

You're so welcome! 😊🌻 I'm happy you like the project! 😊🌻

[@sandysleft-handedcrafts5172]

You make it sound so easy. Thank you for sharing all the options.

[@JenniferMaker]

My pleasure! 💗

[@user-xc2uq4sk5g]

Great video!

[@JenniferMaker]

Glad you enjoyed it💗

[@diannerobert3822]

Beautiful sublimation mugs tutorial ! ❤️😊👍

[@JenniferMaker]

Thank you so much! 😊🌻

[@Lydia11599]

This is so neat

[@JenniferMaker]

Thank you!

[@rhondarook6373]

Love these

[@JenniferMaker]

Thank you!

[@karensmelker4278]

I love all the sublimation options - very informative!

[@JenniferMaker]

I'm so happy you enjoyed our video!! 😊🌻

[@vickimills-nichols2750]

Great mugs! Thank you!

[@JenniferMaker]

I'm glad you like them! Thanks for watching!💗

[@sandramartin1460]

I love the one showing how to sublimate under the handle

[@JenniferMaker]

I'm so glad!💗

[@Mad4Clay]

Hi Jennifer! Just in time to catch this one. Busy Sunday!

[@JenniferMaker]

❤️❤️❤️

[@shirleytinker719]

They are really pretty! I would use a mug press...looks easier...

[@JenniferMaker]

It was a bit easier, but the wrap to get the sublimation under the handle wasn't that difficult to deal with for the results it gives. 😊🌻

[@starrbabii2644]

Very informative and beautiful!

[@JenniferMaker]

Glad you think so!🥰

[@SmallTownCustomsFL]

I’m so scared but getting ready to try mugs and tumblers

[@JenniferMaker]

Don't be afraid! you can do it!!🥰

[@raymondmerlock]

You will do great and you don't have so much fun and excuse the mistakes that you will make as the cost of tuition from learning and experience🎉😮❤

[@bneefreak]

Beautiful!! I really love the flower mug with the sub under the handle. 😊Mercy

[@JenniferMaker]

Thank you!

[@000shades]

Great tutorial!

[@JenniferMaker]

Thanks!

[@DBsNature]

Great video and information.

[@JenniferMaker]

Glad it was helpful!

[@merricktheobald8434]

Great vid. You make it look so easy. :)

[@JenniferMaker]

Thank you so much! It is super easy! 😊🌻

[@samanthaabbott8962]

This is great I was just trying to figure out how to use the shrink wrap on a mug with a handle thank you! You saved me from having to search a million videos 😂

[@JenniferMaker]

Yay! Happy to help!

[@jeanweiher1525]

Thank you Jennifer.

[@JenniferMaker]

You are so welcome!

[@user-mr5xt8yf7f]

Love this

[@JenniferMaker]

Thanks so much!

[@Melissa-ss6pz]

This is lovely. You explained it simply for us 101 learners. Question: Can you sublimate more than 1 mug at a time in a convection oven?

[@JenniferMaker]

Yes, you can.

[@roxannepowers7757]

You my dear are the BEST.

[@JenniferMaker]

Wow, thank you!

[@sherryhooper3045]

They are beautiful! I'm not able to make these because all I have is a Cricut Joy.

[@JenniferMaker]

The Joy does not do print then cut but it will cut the mug wrap out. jennifermaker.com/how-to-sublimate-mugs/

[@nahnisjourney1406]

Hello, Jennifer. I’m looking forward to hearing all about your mug sublimation process.

[@JenniferMaker]

I hope you enjoyed it!

[@nahnisjourney1406]

@@JenniferMaker Yes I did. Thank you. 🌹🌹

[@aprilpicard9601]

Something I definitely want to try

[@JenniferMaker]

Give it a go! 😃

[@Dee-nl2jk]

Such a wonderful idea. They are so beautiful! you're a great teacher!

[@JenniferMaker]

Thank you so much!🥰

[@dcvbproductions7624]

Good tutorial.

[@JenniferMaker]

Glad you think so!

[@parbateeragbir1610]

A wonderful tutorial , very fascinating and interesting to share to friends

[@JenniferMaker]

Thank you very much!

[@ricardouribe573]

So cool to learn all the methods

[@JenniferMaker]

Glad you think so!💗

[@neilagoldman1507]

Love learning the new techniques!

[@JenniferMaker]

Glad you like them!🥰

[@wendydio7971]

Love

[@JenniferMaker]

Thank you!

[@teresamorneau3105]

Great video Jennifer!

[@JenniferMaker]

Thank you!!

[@Rosekissez]

Love it. Got mine today

[@JenniferMaker]

Yay! so exciting!🥰

[@garrettruark227]

I love all the sublimation options

[@JenniferMaker]

Thank you🥰

[@1HAPPYBOY]

Such a fun project!

[@JenniferMaker]

It is! 😃

[@barbswitzer7186]

This was fantastic, Jennifer! Thank you so much!

[@JenniferMaker]

You are so welcome!

[@CraftyInes]

I read in our groups that some people are using their heat guns to sublimate mugs. Have you tried it? Can you do a tutorial on that? Thanks

[@JenniferMaker]

I did a comparison here-jennifermaker.com/best-mug-heat-press-cricut-vs-traditional/ using a heat gun. It's not very great at sublimating 🥰

[@CraftyInes]

@@JenniferMaker Thank you so much! I knew you would know the answer! Love Ya! Ines :)

[@TimCaldwell-ts8cg]

Hiya

[@kristinoxendine1164]

You make it look so easy!

[@JenniferMaker]

You can do it!🥰

[@jodycharlton3661]

Awesome tutorial!

[@JenniferMaker]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@Geemmiinnii]

Thank you for the full-wrap technique! Great video, BTW, as always :)

[@JenniferMaker]

You are so welcome!💗

[@Geemmiinnii]

@@JenniferMaker ❤

[@dawncurtis9656]

Thank you for a great video!

[@JenniferMaker]

You are so welcome!

[@AliciaVanSant]

Thanks for this video! ☺ I've got a question for you: if I were to use an air fryer or convection oven that was big enough to fit more than one mug at a time, would the gases from the ink interfere with the other mugs? Would I be better off doing one mug at a time, or can I save time by doing more than one? Thanks so much!

[@JenniferMaker]

Yes! I have seen it done! kzbin.info/www/bejne/rKaqoXRnrdmUnpY

[@mellisamouse]

I ❤ U. 🥰🥰🥰 Thank you!

[@JenniferMaker]

Aww, thank you!

[@cherilowry7789]

Such a great idea. I did not know you could use an air fryer.

[@JenniferMaker]

Yes you can! Of course, just make that your designated sublimation oven from that point forward 😊

[@eileenanderson8548]

Thank you! Very helpful

[@JenniferMaker]

You're welcome!

[@anthonycovington161]

I'M READY AND WAITING

[@JenniferMaker]

I hope you enjoyed it!

[@sarahl212]

Great video and teaching!

[@JenniferMaker]

Glad you liked it!

[@kathylockhart6100]

I’m excited to see this!

[@JenniferMaker]

Yay!

[@parbateeragbir1610]

Judy saying great ideas

[@JenniferMaker]

Thank you!

[@tlillie-images]

I made my first mug in the mug press and was so proud of it, until I realized I put the design on upside down!

[@lindafranklin4746]

Hello Jennifer, got notification ready to learn👍

[@JenniferMaker]

😃❤️

[@tracybevil1090]

This was very helpful!!

[@JenniferMaker]

I'm so glad! 💗

[@parbateeragbir1610]

wonderful , i learn alot

[@JenniferMaker]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@irmaortiz2928]

Hello Jennifer & crafty friends!

[@JenniferMaker]

Hello!

[@neonninja5049]

I’m working hard to understand and learn from the best cricket 🦗 👌

[@JenniferMaker]

I'm glad you're here!🥰

[@jodim1189]

Super cool

[@JenniferMaker]

I'm glad you liked it!💗

[@kathylian3102]

Wow! Thanks for sharing the different ways! 💐❤️ I'm wondering if there's a way to sublimate a logo or brand at the bottom of the mugs? 😊

[@JenniferMaker]

The bottom of the mug would also have to be able to sublimate on. Look for mugs that have the poly coating on the bottom.

[@kathylian3102]

@@JenniferMaker Thanks, Jennifer! Can Cricut mug press does this? Or do I have to use an oven or air fryer?

[@linaschallah3896]

Thank you for your informative videos. Unfortunately, whenever I am trying to sublimate using my mug press, the design is not being transferred to the mug.. any idea what could be the reason?

[@JenniferMaker]

Oh no! That is frustrating! Likely it's not enough heat, pressure, or not the correct blank.

[@Hoggerx1]

Cool

[@JenniferMaker]

Thank you!

[@wishyouwere1974]

If you buy the cricut mugs in bulk, they come out to under $4 CAD per mug!

[@JenniferMaker]

Nice!

[@AustinW10]

Useful!

[@JenniferMaker]

Glad to hear that! 💗

[@Sorrynotsorry47]

I wish I had a printer 😢 I love your tutorials ❤❤

[@JenniferMaker]

Glad you like them!

[@patriciahostetler2622]

Is a sublimation oven the only way to do a full wrap at this current time? I have wanted to do a full wrap but don’t have an oven dedicated to sublimation. Thank you for another great tutorial.

[@JenniferMaker]

I'm so happy you enjoyed it! 😊🌻

[@ineskirby339]

Hello. I will love to learn about how to do pictures on the mugs.

[@JenniferMaker]

You can request that. jennifermaker.com/projectrequests/

[@loiseubank7749]

Do you not add 3 layers of butcher paper before sublimating? Other tutorials say it protects the mug press from bleeds?

[@LisaVornhagen]

All of those mugs are really great! I have a couple of questions, though. Can a toaster oven be used in place of a convection oven? They're a bit too pricey for me. Also, can parchment paper be used instead of butcher paper, or maybe cardstock? Thank you!

[@christinablair1978]

It has to be a convection oven, you cannot use a regular toaster oven, unfortunately. Parchment paper has a coating that holds the moisture in, which is not good for sublimation. Butcher paper does not have a coating so it can absorb the moisture.

[@LisaVornhagen]

@@christinablair1978 Bummer! Okay. Thank you for that info. Guess I'll just have to save my pennies then.

[@JenniferMaker]

Thanks for answering, Christina! ❤️

[@christinablair1978]

@@JenniferMaker You are very welcome! ❤️

[@johnfunchess1322]

Once I create the design in Design Space I do a screen capture and import to Photoshop to print.

[@JenniferMaker]

You don't have to do that. You can load the file directly into Photoshop and print it. 😊🌻

[@brendalafirira8351]

Same question as Lisa. Can a toaster oven be used? I have one that was used to make polymer clay projects so used just for crafts.

[@LisaVornhagen]

I got a response to that and was told a toaster oven won't work. It has to be a convection oven, unfortunately.

[@JenniferMaker]

Correct. ❤️

[@JD-72191]

When using an air fryer, is it better not to rotate it half way through since there isn’t a way not to touch the sides of the mug or tumbler as it will be laying on its side? I notice people have to lay their tumblers on their sides if using a regular convection oven that isn’t super tall. Thank you.

[@JenniferMaker]

Yes

[@anitasmith2949]

The heat wraps that you use say not to use them in temps above 338 yet you are sublimating at 400 in an oven. Do they not melt on you? Mine melted at 385 (using Maker brand from Michaels which allows up to 356).

[@roxannepowers7757]

do we need to wrap the mug in the silicone wrap or butcher paper to do this in the air fryer?

[@JenniferMaker]

You will need to do one of the 3 methods. White Uncoated Butcher Paper Shrink Wrap Tubes and a heat gun or blow dryer - I used this heat gun Silicone Mug Wrap - make sure you get one that fits your mug!

[@rillster1]

Thank you Jennifer. I h ave one question. Can you put a new coloured piece over a sublimated mug if you don't like how it turned out? I did my first mug in the mug press with writing on it and don't really like it. Thankyou for your videos. They are soooo helpful.

[@JenniferMaker]

It would have to be a darker color. For instance, you can draw on a lighter infusible ink sheet with a dark Infusible Ink pen.

[@rillster1]

@@JenniferMaker I wanted to put a solid color wrap over the infusible ink writing. I was thinking of using your Butterfly template that is a solid color. Would this be possible? Thank you for your interest in my concern. Janice

[@iriemoodz4393]

How do you use mug sublimation paper? I've searched high and low for how to use the mug sublimation paper in your printer step by step

[@JenniferMaker]

Here is the blog post tutorial link for you with much more detail and step by step directions, jennifermaker.com/how-to-sublimate-mugs/