Skinny Photo Tumbler Tutorial! From Start To Finish, Let's Sublimate A Tumbler Perfect For Gifting!

[@johnnysandy63]

Beautiful!!! 🙂

[@KimByers]

Thanks so much for crafting with me Sandy! Glad you like the tumblers! 🩷

[@vickiedreamin590]

Great tutorial! Beautiful work! Thx for sharing!

[@KimByers]

Thanks so much for crafting with me Vickie! 💕

[@billytimmons5405]

Would you suggest putting epoxy over it to keep the quality longer when hand washing and all?

[@KimByers]

I personally don't use epoxy, Billy. When handwashing I've never had one fade. Now, I did have one fade or bleed a bit after washing it in the dishwasher 10+ times. I think the heat got too it because my dishwasher has a sanitizer mode. Thanks so much for crafting with me!

[@LisaVornhagen]

Those turned out so great!

[@KimByers]

Thanks Lisa! Merry Christmas 🎄 💕☃️

[@pamtilsonrodgers2825]

These are adorable!😊

[@KimByers]

Thanks Pam! Merry Christmas 🎄 💕

[@siddeeqahabdullah9942]

Is it possible to do this on a Frosted glass tumbler?

[@KimByers]

Hey there Siddeequh! Yes. You can sublimate photos onto a frosted glass tumbler. (I've never done photos of people, but I've dont patterns.) I like the PYD brand. I have a little video that can help you: kzbin.info/www/bejne/bXPPiZtribZ2eJY Thanks so much for crafting and happy sublimating!

[@krystal700]

How do you move the template like that?

[@KimByers]

Hey Krystal! Move the template? Do you mean the photos inside the template? Thanks for crafting with me!

[@Smurfette80]

What type of printer did you use?

[@KimByers]

Hi Latasha! I have the Epson EcoTank 2800. If you're in the market I would check all the sites for the best price. These are the retailers that I've found usually have the best prices: ⭐ Amazon - amzn.to/3ZZLcUY ⭐ Walmart - bit.ly/42seu0e ⭐ Target - bit.ly/3JSm3Gf ⭐ Best Buy - bit.ly/3lrrqme Thanks so much for crafting with me! 🩷

[@smilyblessings7668]

Do you have to have a computer/laptop or is there a machine that prints images ?

[@KimByers]

I use my computer to set things up in Canva and then print to my sublimation printer. Thanks so much for crafting with me! 💕

[@vickiedreamin590]

Oh my gosh no one has ever told me that the heat is what makes sublimation brighter! I just wish it would be a bit brighter then what have been getting. I do DTF on my shirts to get that really bright look. But on pens it stays muted.

[@AnneHatten]

How do you avoid distortion of a photo on a tumbler?

[@KimByers]

Hey there! My best advice is to start with a good resolution photo and only size down once you import it. If you have an iPhone it should start with a good resolution. Don't text it to yourself because that can sometimes reduce/compress the resolution. If you're using a Mac computer to edit your design, airdrop it to yourself. I hope that helps and I hope you make lovely tumblers! Thanks for crafting with me! 🩷

[@tesspratt466]

what is the name of the app?

[@KimByers]

Hey Tess! If you mean the app that I used to pull the design together, that is Canva: partner.canva.com/c/3294628/619765/10068 Thanks so much for crafting with me! 💕

[@lindamiller4344]

Don’t you have to have the expensive version of canva to add more than one image? I have canva and I cannot Upload more than one image

[@KimByers]

Hey Linda! I started with the free version and uploaded several, but that has been some time ago. I have the paid version now so I'm not sure. 😬 Thanks so much for crafting with me! 💕

[@ashelonharrelson8960]

What's the width & height, please?

[@KimByers]

Hey Ashelon! I go through sizing in the video, using the template, but of course it also depends on your tumbler. For my skinny tumbler, if I use a fabric ruler to measure, it's 9.25" around (horizontal), by 8" tall (vertical). I hope that helps. Happy sublimating! 🩷

[@speakonit3]

This is so beautiful. For some reason my brown faces keep printing out looking crazy

[@KimByers]

Thanks so much for crafting with me! Make sure you're selecting "Best" quality from your printer's dialog box to get PHOTO quality prints for your sublimation. 💕

[@debbiemarchbanks8538]

Sadly I haven’t learned Canva yet

[@KimByers]

It's really easy Debbie! This video shows you from the homepage in and it's a free app. :) kzbin.info/www/bejne/kKfZgahvicuXa5o Thanks so much for watching and happy crafting! 💕