Trying Out A Tumbler Press for Sublimation

Thank you for watching this video! In this video, I unbox and try out a Tumbler Press that my husband bought for me off of Amazon. I was so happy with the quality of the results and am excited to make a lot more tumblers. Added January 15, 2022: this heat press does amazing work on tumblers up to 20 ounces, but is too small to sublimate on 30 ounce tumblers. Also, Amazon no longer carries it, but there are a lot of options through other vendors.
Printer Used (Epson Ecotank 2760 - do not use the ink that comes with it if you are going to use it for sublimation) www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07...
Sublimation Ink Used (Cosmos Ink) shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=136325...
Paper Used (Printers Jack with the Pink Back) www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08...

[@marybrown1131]

Awesome! That press did a great job on your tumblers.

[@MakingwithMarilyn]

Thank you Mary! Yes, I was really happy with it.

[@CraftableThings]

Love it, Marilyn!!! The tumbler came out great!!

[@MakingwithMarilyn]

Thanks Patrice!!! I am amazed at how much better my tumblers are coming out, and it is so much faster!

[@ShaynaKrause]

Hello Marilyn! Thank you for the unboxing video. That press looks like a sting piece of equipment. I like the extra wide handle… I wish my heat press had a handle like that. Your tumblers came out nice!

[@MakingwithMarilyn]

Thanks Shayna!!!

[@Sharemyjoi2]

That really is gorgeous , thank you for sharing!

[@MakingwithMarilyn]

Thank you QueenCee Essentials!!!

[@pepperbomb45]

I just got this same one!!!! im so glad i found your video!!

[@MakingwithMarilyn]

Thank you!!!

[@ruthmoses9065]

Your tumblers came out great enjoy your new toy!

[@MakingwithMarilyn]

Thank you!!!

[@aejan4]

Ohh I love them!!! Awesome! TFS

[@MakingwithMarilyn]

Thanks for watching Angela!!!

[@cazzperscreationz1323]

Great video, the tumblers turned out lovely good job

[@MakingwithMarilyn]

Thank you Cazzper's Creationz!!!

[@allainat666]

Thank you Marilyn! Great job! I’ll check the press out 😬

[@MakingwithMarilyn]

Thank you Allaina!

[@755Media]

WoW! those came out so ...so....I WANT ONE!!! 🤩LOL great video

[@MakingwithMarilyn]

Stay tuned for my next video! I’m working on your and Sissy’s rhinestone transfers ❤️

[@Sparkledivaapparel]

Love it! Thank you for sharing

[@MakingwithMarilyn]

Thank you Luveina! I appreciate you watching and taking the time to comment!

[@lilyssimplecreations6634]

Love the video Marilyn thank you for sharing ❤️❤️❤️

[@MakingwithMarilyn]

Thank you Lily!

[@jessiegibson9023]

Good video thanks they look good ❤

[@TYJ419]

They turned out great! Tracey

[@MakingwithMarilyn]

Thank you Tracey!

[@blanksbytiffacollections7470]

Awesome work💜💜

[@MakingwithMarilyn]

Thank you Tiffany!!!

[@TheBestUni]

❤️

[@marquitacarr3506]

Those turned out great. I like how you designed your images. I've been staring at book girl for some time now, she's amazing.

[@MakingwithMarilyn]

Thank you!!! I recently found the book girl without all the background stuff, which is nice too.

[@marquitacarr3506]

@@MakingwithMarilyn I seen her too and downloaded her.

[@preciouspeaces]

TFS..great job as usual👍🏽

[@MakingwithMarilyn]

Thank you Nicole!

[@TheBestUni]

Congratulations on the 8k

[@MakingwithMarilyn]

Thanks so much Best Uni!!!

[@vikki92411]

Beautiful 😊

[@MakingwithMarilyn]

Thank you so much 😀

[@FourCornersCustomProducts-4CCP]

Good Morning 👋 and Happy Holidays 😊

[@MakingwithMarilyn]

Thank you Four Corners!!! Happy Holidays to you!!!

[@andreaary4845]

I have the same press. It is amazing! Your video is great for setting up this machine. I found that if I shrink wrap the tumbler, I don't get any fading spots.

[@MakingwithMarilyn]

Thank you!

[@CreationsbyKAyishaLLC]

Your tumblers came out super cute

[@MakingwithMarilyn]

Thank you so much!!!

[@empresst3084]

NICE!

[@MakingwithMarilyn]

Thank you.

[@latenightcraftingwithstace3009]

NEW TOY....YAAAAAAY!!!!!!

[@MakingwithMarilyn]

Yes, and I am having fun playing with it:) Thanks Stacey!

[@marycowan4578]

Love them I need one great job Mary from Kansas City

[@MakingwithMarilyn]

Hello Mary!!! MC from KC - go Chiefs!!!

[@KarenValladares]

Thank you for this video. What ink do you use in this video? And what setting of paper and quality? And where do you get your blank tumblers? I have the same heat press but my tumblers are dull, I use hiipoo anti uv, koala paper and Epson ET-2400

[@MakingwithMarilyn]

In this video, I used an Epson Ecotank 2760, Printers Jack Sub Paper and Cosmos Ink. I also have an Epson Ecotank 15000 with Hiipoo ink and love to use HTV Ront Sub Paper. Overcooking can cause colors to fade. What time and temp do you press at?

[@ylight42]

Thank you for making this video, I just received my press today. Do I need to use shrink wrap with this?

[@MakingwithMarilyn]

No, you don't need shrink wrap in the press. At least, I've never used it in the press. Good luck with your tumblers!!!

[@bigboiprints5726]

Hey Making with Marylin! I got one still in the box

[@MakingwithMarilyn]

Big Boi, get it out and use it!!! You can make cool Cowboys tumblers:)

[@TampaTheCraftyQueen]

Nice I can't wait to sub oooo colors

[@MakingwithMarilyn]

Thank you Tampa BBQ Queen!!!

[@latenightcraftingwithstace3009]

NIIIIIIICE TUMBLER.

[@MakingwithMarilyn]

My best friend is a nurse, so I am sending it to her.

[@kimwiley4131]

Hi Marilyn, what did you call the sheet of paper that you placed the tumbler in before putting it into the press? I normally use shrink wrap, but would love to find another alternative.

[@MakingwithMarilyn]

I just put regular printer paper around it in order to cradle it and protect the press from sublimation ink staining it. Thank you for watching!!!

[@sharonrosenmeier4279]

Hi Marilyn. I so enjoy your videos there very informative and taught so well, you had to have been a teacher. I have a question regarding your sublimation printer(s), You used the ET2760 for this project and I see you also have the ET1500, are you happy with the ET2760? I'm unable to find the ET1500 but the other is in stock at various locations. Your input would be greatly appreciated.

[@MakingwithMarilyn]

Thank you so much, Sharon, for such nice feedback!!! Yes, I was a teacher and am now a high school counselor:) I started with the ET2760 and have always been very happy with it. The only reason I got the ET15000 was so that I could print wide format prints. I got up and looked online at Staples, BestBuy, etc. every morning. Then, one morning, Staples showed one in stock so I ordered it. Thanks again! Marilyn

[@sharonrosenmeier4279]

@@MakingwithMarilyn Thank you Marilyn. : )

[@albinsalguero6300]

I like your heat resistant tile I use the same thing

[@MakingwithMarilyn]

Yes, it comes in handy:) Thank you for watching!!!

[@willieroseman1432]

Hello Marilyn, I just recently got this press from Alibaba. Just wondering if you still have it or had any problems with it. The supplier I got it from said it can press 11oz to 30oz. I can’t seem to get it adjusted to do my 11oz mugs. When I inquired about that, they sent me your video to watch😀. Do you have anything to add to the review since you posted this video? I love watching and listening to your videos.

[@MakingwithMarilyn]

That is interesting. I had no idea they even knew who I was. I bought mine through Amazon. The press did an excellent job for me for what I used it for (primarily 20 oz tumblers, which is what they advertised it for on Amazon), but I ended up buying a press that had interchangeable wraps so that I could easily do a wide variety of sizes. I can't remember if I could get it to actually close on my coffee mug or if I had to just manually hold it closed on it.

[@mazerehi]

Gorgeous! I just unboxed my first Tumbler press this weekend and I cannot get it not to ghost on the tops and bottoms- do you have any tips?!

[@MakingwithMarilyn]

I definitely have some tips and I am going to show them in a video really soon. It's all about the taping and I have a new way of doing it that I just discovered in the last week. I was frustrated b/c my tumbler press tumblers had ghosting at the top and the bottom, whereas my oven tumblers do not.

[@mazerehi]

Wonderful!! That’s the same boat I’m in! Can’t wait! Thank you!

[@angeliquemarquez4441]

Only one star on this heat press. I am nervous to get? Do you also have a tutorial on how to put special ink in printer? I have not opened my epson yet

[@MakingwithMarilyn]

I totally understand your concern. What I see is 1 rating with 2 stars. I ordered it to try it out knowing that I could return it to Amazon if I didn't like it. In the one review that I can see, the person was upset that the press didn't close all the way and it bends tumblers. I have seen people put so much pressure on their tumblers that they bend, and I even mentioned that in the video. I haven't seen a tumbler press that doesn't require you open it and turn the tumbler at least once - at least if doing an all over design. Before my return period ends, I'm going to try this several times and even try it on a 30 ounce tumbler. I will put those videos on KZbin if you are interested. Thanks so much for watching!! I do have 2 videos on adding sublimation ink to 2 different Epson printers.

[@jadediamond7901]

Did you have have to print he picture separately for tumbler?

[@MakingwithMarilyn]

Yes, the picture was printed on sublimation paper with sublimation ink before being pressed onto the tumbler.

[@richardyniguez9694]

Great colors very vibrant great job! Where did you get your tumblers?

[@MakingwithMarilyn]

The tumblers from this video came from Conde Systems (dyetrans.com). Since then, I have purchased in bulk from Alibaba.

[@stephanieclark2382]

Question, I bought this exact press except it is green. When I tested the fit for my 20 ounce tumbler it leaves a large gap. I couldn't tell if you had a large gap as well. It's probably an inch or more gap.

[@MakingwithMarilyn]

This brand didn't come in green, but so many of them are basically the same press. This press did have about an inch gap so you have to rotate your tumbler/image. Since then, I bought a tumbler press from Alibaba that has less of a gap. I still have to rotate the tumbler or the small gap will be obvious.

[@medakfiles]

Hi. Which presss is this. You said amazon but you didnt add the link so I dont know which model or brand love your videos

[@MakingwithMarilyn]

Thanks so much!!! I originally had the link in the video, but then the press became discontinued or otherwise unavailable on Amazon so I removed it. I have a tumbler press coming that I got off of Alibaba. I will do a review of it as soon as it arrives. It has more flexibility than this press (does larger things) and cost less so I am excited to try it out!

[@marjoriecramer9102]

They look great. Where did you find the nurse design?

[@MakingwithMarilyn]

Thank you!!! I bought the nurse design off Etsy. It comes with 2 files. www.etsy.com/listing/1049316560/20-oz-skinny-tumbler-nurse-nutritional?ref=cart There are also several nurse designs on Creative Fabrica, such as www.creativefabrica.com/product/nurse-tumbler-20-oz-skinny/ref/1340608/ and www.creativefabrica.com/product/nurse-20oz-skinny-tumbler-sublimation-2/ref/1340608/ and www.creativefabrica.com/product/nurse-tumbler-with-brown-skin-tone-20oz/ref/1340608/ but there are several more.

[@tiggeroo1798]

How do you get your colors so bright

[@MakingwithMarilyn]

I print using premium presentation matte setting and the highest quality print. Some people use regular paper, but I always use paper specifically made for sublimation. Another thing that can dull your colors is over-cooking your number.

[@leannecrawford6077]

Hi Marilyn Can you tell me what subermation paper you use and were it you get the design I am in love Cheers from Australia

[@MakingwithMarilyn]

I have used a lot of sublimation papers with good success. My favorite one currently is htv ront amzn.to/3Xmezyr and I get most of my designs from Creative Fabrica. Is there a particular design you are talking about?

[@patricialooper6209]

How did you make it patty’s in Westminster md

[@MakingwithMarilyn]

Are you asking how I made the designs? If so, I download designs off of Creative Fabrica or once in a while, I purchase designs from Etsy. If you are interested in trying Creative Fabrica for $1 for a month, here is a link to receive that. www.creativefabrica.com/promo/1754/FGHIJKLMNO/ref/1340608/

[@annemckenzie7382]

Where do you get your transfers from please ? Great videos 😊

[@MakingwithMarilyn]

I get most of my designs or design elements from Creative Fabrica and then I print them myself. Here is a link for a free 30 day trial to Creative Fabrica with 10 free downloads if you are interested. www.creativefabrica.com/promo/5862/0p454-FGHIJKLMNO/ref/1340608

[@tpjewel]

Thanks for the video. Do you know the maker of this press? I found one that looks similar to yours on Amazon by Cowbysr, and will definitely buy it if it's the same.

[@MakingwithMarilyn]

The one I bought is showing as no longer available. I ended up buying a larger one that would do up to 30 oz tumblers. I bought it off of Alibaba and even though the shipping was high, the total price was still not too bad.

[@claredunn757]

hi! So lovely! Do you have the model number of your Amazon mug press? Thank you

[@MakingwithMarilyn]

The press I used in this video is no longer available. Here is the press I use most often and I really love it. I have 3 presses that all work about the same, but this is the one I use most often. amzn.to/3WpzTTY

[@jjlove9644]

What type of paper? Is this DTF printer? Did you powder and cure

[@MakingwithMarilyn]

This is sublimation and not DTF. Here are the links to products used that are under the video: Printer Used (Epson Ecotank 2760 - do not use the ink that comes with it if you are going to use it for sublimation) www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07Q1NYMDR/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B07Q1NYMDR&linkCode=as2&tag=makingwith022-20&linkId=dce52df4939d67a7fa1470d257e86bbe Sublimation Ink Used (Cosmos Ink) shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=1363259&u=2315764&m=89134&urllink=&afftrack= Paper Used (Printers Jack with the Pink Back) www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08FD6MK8G/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B08FD6MK8G&lin

[@monsterstorm78]

How & where do u get the images

[@MakingwithMarilyn]

I get most of my images from Creative Fabrica. Here is a link for a free trial to it. www.creativefabrica.com/promo/5862/0p454-FGHIJKLMNO/ref/1340608

[@keronaus6914]

Hi, can I ask where you got your designs? I would love to get them

[@MakingwithMarilyn]

I got 2 of the designs from Creative Fabrica. Here is a link to the white-haired lady design www.creativefabrica.com/product/leopard-tumbler-sublimation/ref/1340608/ and here is the Girl Who Loves Books design www.creativefabrica.com/product/girl-who-loves-books-20oz-skinny/ref/1340608/ Alternatively, you could do a $1 trial membership for a month and not pay for individual files www.creativefabrica.com/promo/1754/FGHIJKLMNO/ref/1340608/ I got the nurse design off Etsy www.etsy.com/listing/1049316560/20-oz-skinny-tumbler-nurse-nutritional?ref=yr_purchases

[@monsterstorm78]

What kinda printer do u need for this heat press

[@MakingwithMarilyn]

You need a sublimation printer to do this type of project. In my case, I took an epson ecotank printer and added sublimation ink instead of the ink that came with it.

[@monsterstorm78]

@@MakingwithMarilyn u can do that wit printers

[@patricialooper6209]

Where do you buy it at

[@MakingwithMarilyn]

I got this on Amazon but it has been discontinued. I have videos on 2 other full sized tumbler presses that I have used and really like.

[@lillianarmstrong3183]

What’s brand is the tumbler press?

[@MakingwithMarilyn]

It was one I bought off of Amazon but it is no longer available. I ended up getting a different one that does up to 30 tumblers that I really love. Here is a link to the brand I use now. It comes in white or pink. amzn.to/3rqqZsd

[@pepperbomb45]

Whats the other cord for?

[@MakingwithMarilyn]

Are you talking about the orange cord that is in the video? If so, that's my heavy duty extension cord.

[@pepperbomb45]

@@MakingwithMarilyn the cord that’s coming out of the press on the right.

[@MakingwithMarilyn]

@@pepperbomb45 the 2 cords in mine were the power cord and the other short one is a cord that connects the round heating element to the press itself.

[@chasingkans]

Can you use 30 oz and fattys?

[@MakingwithMarilyn]

It is not intended for that and I don't know if you could get it to work on larger diameter items. I plan to try it out of wider materials though.

[@MakingwithMarilyn]

I just ordered some 30 ounce tumblers from Amazon:) I will let you know if the press works with them.

[@MakingwithMarilyn]

You can make it work with a 30 ounce tumbler, but you have to hold it shut manually. Definitely not ideal.

[@MakingwithMarilyn]

I uploaded a video within the last two days of me using the press for 30 ounce tumblers. It can work, but I would not buy it if you plan to do 30 ounce tumblers because you have to manually hold it closed.

[@monsterstorm78]

Is this tumbler machine an good buy ?

[@MakingwithMarilyn]

I don't think this tumbler press is still available on Amazon. I also have a Sublifun tumbler press amzn.to/3DV2mKl and a Mocaru tumbler press amzn.to/40L1YrQ that I really like. I have another press that I do not like so I will not link to it.

[@monsterstorm78]

@@MakingwithMarilyn did ya check to see if the press is on Amazon

[@MakingwithMarilyn]

@@monsterstorm78 yes. It shows I purchased it Dec 20 of 2021 and is currently unavailable.

[@monsterstorm78]

@@MakingwithMarilyn have u had any issues wit the machine

[@monsterstorm78]

@@MakingwithMarilyn u still use that tumbler machine

[@MrsVonB-zq1yh]

Those are fuses not lights. They give extra fuses incase the one in the press goes out you have spares

[@MakingwithMarilyn]

Thank you. I finally figured that out on my next heat press:)