Using a Shot Glass Attachment: How to Perfectly Sublimate Shot Glasses

[@uther10]

Wow, that is a great example of how shot glasses work for sublimation!

[@PaigeStevens-ce5ns]

This is only for tapered shot glasses, what about the straight ones?

[@davidlarson4422]

You might also want to try the icolor hard surface paper for those… just as a comparison

[@SilhouetteSchool]

I have used the hard surface paper on porcelean and while it works..it will scratch off and the process is not nearly as fast or simple. :) I would only recommend that technique if you are using a black or other color mug (and one that can't be sublimated) www.silhouetteschoolblog.com/2021/09/how-to-use-icolor-hard-surface-paper.html

[@davidlarson4422]

@@SilhouetteSchool We used to do laser transfers in the 90s. There was the initial transfer press (I.e. with the mug press), then there was a “curing unit” that the mug was placed over (sorta like a intense halogen but that heated the mug from the inside for a couple minutes) to really set it. I still have a couple mugs twenty years old that are pristine. Yes, if you used a hard instrument like a sharp knife,you could scrape the design, but you could do that to sublimation mugs too as you’d be removing the coating where the transfer exists. Of course back then, a single sheet of sublimation paper cost just shy of ten dollars. How things change

[@teresascheidler4934]

The shot glass attachment says it's designed for the 20/30 oz tumbler press and not compatible with other heat presses. You mentioned it can be used with the 8 in 1 press. Just want to clarify it will work with my swing design 8 in 1 heat press before I purchase it.

[@SilhouetteSchool]

Yes I have tested it and it will work with the 8 in 1

[@deloriswhite1309]

Just ordered the attachment

[@SilhouetteSchool]

You'l love it

[@davidlarson4422]

Just checked the press, it says it does include the shot glass attachment.

[@Purebeachlove]

I want to try sublimation on tumblers, but for my first tumblers, I don’t want to spend too much. Any tips on where to get cheap sublimation tumblers to practice on?

[@latoyamason7912]

Cricut has one

[@Mebby06]

Do you think this will work for a round cylinder shaped perfume bottle?

[@SilhouetteSchool]

I'm not sure, but worth a try!

[@carrielaino8214]

Is there anyway you can post a video using the 8 in 1. I tried using the attachment on there and I can’t get the shot glass to stay in place. As it heats up it slips out and doesn’t end up heating my design evenly. I was trying to use my hard surface paper that I printed in with my Uninet printer to create shot glasses and can’t figure out why this happening. Thanks

[@SilhouetteSchool]

Have you increased the pressure by turning the pressure knob?

[@carrielaino8214]

I have yes. And I thought I finally had it at the right pressure and it stayed in place for about 30 seconds maybe alittle longer and slowly inched it’s way out. I ended up having to use water slide instead because I just can’t seem to get to be in the position it needs to

[@deloriswhite1309]

Where can I find that whire board you have on the wall. Thank you

[@SilhouetteSchool]

HI Deloris - I just added them to the Office/Craft Room Amazon List so you can find them. a.co/bPIH3W4 - The peg board pieces come in packs of 4.

[@deloriswhite1309]

@@SilhouetteSchool thank you

[@roxeannetorres477]

This attachment is only for the swing heat press? Can I use it with a tumbler heat press for 20 and 30oz?

[@SilhouetteSchool]

Hey there! Check out this blog post: www.silhouetteschoolblog.com/2023/02/how-to-sublimate-on-shot-glasses-using.html

[@meaganjenkins1226]

How do I keep my shot glass from sliding out while being pressed? I have tried all different ways and they keep sliding

[@SilhouetteSchool]

Kind of hold it in place from the bottom while you close the press

[@edbacho4319]

Have you had a chance to try it on the 8-1 press?

[@SilhouetteSchool]

Yes, it works fine

[@edbacho4319]

Thank you 😊

[@susanbyers7523]

That turned out really cut

[@SilhouetteSchool]

Yes love it!! One of the girls on my team suggested it would make a really cute succulent pot!