WATCH THIS Before You Sublimate Another Coffee Mug (and get a free template!)

Hey, and welcome! In this episode, I’ll be quickly unboxing some 15 ounce coffee mugs, then figuring out the best color that matches the mugs, testing that color, and finally, creating a design and sublimating it onto a 15 ounce coffee mug. I’m also including a png file of the template I use, as well as a png file of the cut and center line I use. These files are for an 8-1/2” by 11” project. Use the template to align your image correctly on the paper, then hide that template layer and turn on the cut line layer before printing. This will print the cut lines but not the template. Double check to make sure the template and cut line aligns correctly on your editing program! Because my 15 ounce mugs curve inward at the bottom, I have to be careful about how close the image is to the bottom of the template.
I’m on a MacBook Pro and I’m using Photoshop Elements 2021. Photoshop Elements is a one time purchase, and in my opinion, easier to use than the full Photoshop. (Plus, Photoshop is a monthly subscription. Yuk!)
I’m not sure about your Photoshop skill level, so I’m just jumping in and creating this image as I normally would. If it’s beneath your skills, please accept my apology. If it seems overwhelming, let me know and I can create future videos and get a little more basic.
I was never taught Photoshop, I just learned it on my own (before KZbin!). There are so many great KZbin videos now about using Photoshop, so if you don’t know anything about it, I assure you, you can learn it! Just be patient and take baby steps!
If you’re looking for some unique designs, be sure to check out my digital design website. www.industrialfringedesigns.com/
Please check out our Facebook group, groups/55947.... If you enjoy sublimation, just answer a couple of quick questions and join. We’d love to have you!
I hope you enjoy, and if this video helped you, please give it a thumbs up! And also, be sure to subscribe for more fun and (hopefully) informative videos!
Here’s the link to the 15 ounce mug template used in the video. Feel free to download and use it! If someone asks, please send them here to get the Google Drive file: drive.google.com/file/d/1kSnU...
And here’s the link to the 15 ounce mug cut/center line that I used in the video. Feel free to download and use it as well! It’ll make centering images so much easier! If someone asks, please send them here to get the Google drive file: drive.google.com/file/d/1V5s1...
Here’s the link to the image I created and used in this video. Feel free to download and use it. The cut/center line is already on the image. All I ask is, if someone you know wants it, instead of sharing it, send them to this video! Google drive file: drive.google.com/file/d/1ldIO...
This video is NOT sponsored, and I don’t receive any commissions if you click on any of the links. The links are simply here to help you in your search for more “stuff!”
Links to items I used in this video:
Heat Press Nation Signature Series Mug Press: www.heatpressnation.com/produ... (There are also Signature Series Mug Press bundles: www.heatpressnation.com/colle...)
Heat Tape: www.amazon.com/dp/B07S1Z877Q/...
15 ounce coffee mugs with colored handle and interior: www.heatpressnation.com/produ...

[@bridgetgainous3196]

Wow! This is just what I needed. Thank you for sharing your experience and your templates.

[@industrialfringe953]

I’m so glad this helped! Thanks for watching!

[@RoseIse2018]

thank you!! your videos are suuuuper helpful from all the ones I usually watch! ty your the one that help me to get the right temp on my tumblers! those I struggle with omg lol ty uncle !

[@rolandhawbibata8029]

Thank you sir for your clear explanation and for sharing your templates. This is exactly what I was seeking for🙏

[@industrialfringe953]

I’m so glad I could help! And thanks for watching!

[@indicaokard2004]

You’re my spirit animal.. that is exactly what I use my broken mugs for (and pen cups)

[@industrialfringe953]

HA! And you just wait! I have another idea for broken mugs that I’m working on. If it comes to fruition, I’ll definitely be making a video! Thanks for watching!

[@avismorris9383]

I love watching your video, and also thank you for the template...

[@industrialfringe953]

You’re quite welcome, and thank you!

[@1963BOS]

Thanks for the great info! Cute cup!

[@industrialfringe953]

Thanks so much! And thanks for watching!

[@tonycarrington6994]

hey....thanks for posting this video, just starting out in sublimation, have done some mugs and finally synced my particular press with temp, time & pressure for the 10oz mugs i use. but my biggest issue was positioning and getting image straight, your video helped a lot, initially i thought that the centre line you printed out would transfer to mug, but noticed that on positioning ,the centre line sat proud of the mug. great idea. thanks again Tony UK

[@industrialfringe953]

I’m so glad it helped! And thanks for watching!

[@CraftableThings]

looks great!!!!

[@industrialfringe953]

Thank you!!!

[@jodalynnshaffer4147]

Nice, thanks,

[@nicolereeves4719]

Great tips!

[@industrialfringe953]

Thank you, Nicole!

[@jjlove9644]

With this paper no curing? Do you use dtf transfer paper? If so do you use powder and oven first ?

[@mcrescoord]

Thank you! Enjoyed the video!!!

[@industrialfringe953]

Absolutely! I was thinking of occasionally doing short videos on the very basics. Please let me know if there’s anything in particular you’d like to see!

[@mcrescoord]

@@industrialfringe953 I’m actually watching part one of your Photoshop elements tumbler design video. I have not done a thing in Photoshop so anything would be great & appreciated. Thank you again!

[@industrialfringe953]

Definitely check out the second video. I didn’t cover some of the basics in the first video and should have, so I took a step back at the beginning of part two. And I’ll definitely do more Photoshop Elements basics! Thanks for watching!

[@mcrescoord]

@@industrialfringe953 you’re awesome!!! Thank you!!!!

[@DenisePoole-Closet-Crafts]

Thank you

[@industrialfringe953]

You’re quite welcome! Thanks for watching!

[@cathymcbride429]

Your videos are very helpful to this timid newbie!!! I downloaded the template, but I see a ZIP UNZIP files. The width I downloaded is only 7" wide. Could that be because I didn't unzip correctly??

[@MyVantasticLifeVoyage]

Thanks for the template and video. Could you perhaps make a template for the 11oz mug too?

[@industrialfringe953]

Join the Facebook group, let me know when you’ve joined (ask about the 11oz template), and I’ll make it happen!

[@preciouspeaces]

TFS

[@industrialfringe953]

I hope you enjoy!

[@MsCharlieBrown78]

Hi. Sometimes the colours don't come out the same on the print as they are in the computer file. Did you have to change your colour settings first?

[@industrialfringe953]

I don’t normally, but there have been a few times where I needed an exact color and it’s subbed slightly off. In that case, if I absolutely need that color to be correct, I’ll press a test mug (one that came with a broken handle!) with several variations of the color I’m looking for, adding the hex code to the sub so I can see what each color is. Or if I’ve made a tumbler in the past with that color, I’ll just go back and look to see what that exact color is! Thanks for watching

[@redlibra2096]

Awesome template!!! Thank you for this information! Do you have it or 11oz mugs? And on a 8.5 x 14 sublimation paper?

[@industrialfringe953]

Thank you! I plan on doing a video on 11oz coffee mugs in the near future. When I do, I’ll be sure to include one! Thanks for watching!

[@ashleyprice9487]

Hi I loved your video but quick question I’m new to Submliation I was thinking of getting of circuit mug press or another heat press what heat press do you suggest for beginners 😄

[@industrialfringe953]

Ashley, there are some great videos out there on using Cricut presses. I almost bought one, but decided to stick with the Heat Press Nation Signature Series mug press. If I weren’t doing tumblers, I would have probably purchased a Cricut mug press, as I’m sure they are awesome for 11 ounce and 15 ounce mugs. And there are people that do tumblers in them. I just figured I’d stick with something that’s made to do what I want it to do. So, if tumblers in a press aren’t something you’re looking at doing, the Cricut would be great. (You could also probably resale a Cricut press easier then most presses.) If you want to sub tumblers on a Cricut, I’d just do more research on KZbin first. I like the idea of being able to expand my mug press by buying attachments, so that was a big reason I got the HPN press. Whatever you do, don’t buy a cheap Amazon press for $100. Sometimes people luck out with them, but most people, me included, end up throwing them away because they break. Good luck!

[@dondeawatson8828]

@@industrialfringe953 great information. I am also new and had the same question. I purchased a sublimation oven but was thinking about the Crichton mug press for mugs.

[@industrialfringe953]

I’m not familiar with Crichton, but think the Cricut would be great for mugs. As I said before, I’d be hesitant on getting something that’s not made for tumblers if tumblers are in your future. From the videos I’ve seen, people are doing a good job of pressing tumblers in a Cricut, but it would make me nervous. My two big pieces of advice are, don’t go with a cheap Amazon press, and go with something that can also press different cylindrical objects for growth. Heat Press Nation and Pro World are both great places to look.

[@heather0479]

I love your videos. Keep going. Anyways, I’m having a problem with my mugs having a little shadow right above the images. I thought maybe my heat was too high but I kept turning my heat down and the shadow keeps showing up. So, now I’m thinking I’m not letting the mug cool before I take the transfer off. Can you help my figure this out? I can send you a pic if you like. Thank you

[@industrialfringe953]

My first guess would be exactly what you said, you may not be letting it cool enough before removing the image. If you’d like more ideas, feel free to join the Facebook group. There are a lot of great folks in there! Thanks for watching!

[@dhey007]

Do you happen to have an 11 0z template? I'm just starting out and I am OCD for placement! Thanks, enjoyed this video.

[@industrialfringe953]

Apologies for the late response! I’ll try to do an updated video for 11oz mugs soon!

[@angelataylor4202]

Fabulous work

[@industrialfringe953]

Thank you, Angela!

[@PaniniCrunch]

Hi! The template is huge… 37x20… what is the size to print it to with the cut template?

[@industrialfringe953]

Print 8-1/2” x 11” and you should be all set!

[@PaniniCrunch]

@@industrialfringe953 i guess i am asking what size did you set the template to before you hid it at printing? My mug measures 9.75 x 4.75 from the exact top to bottom, bottom has a curved unprintable area of about 1/2" but i still included it in that measurement. How much higher do you recommend i set the template to so the registration mark wont hit the top of the mug? maybe 5.75"? or is that too much? if it matters im using silhouette studio and it imports your templates and the registration marks HUGE.

[@JPurontong]

can you print or heat press on a curved shape coffee mug

[@industrialfringe953]

Hey, John, it’s extremely difficult. You can cut your paper in small sections to help get the paper against the mug, but it’s difficult. I don’t mess with it because it’s not worth the time for me, especially with the energy it takes to get it wrapped just right. Thanks for watching!

[@JPurontong]

@@industrialfringe953 -thanks for the reply

[@brianreid5607]

Hi Roy, have you ever purchased sublimation mugs from Alibaba ?

[@industrialfringe953]

Hey, Brian! No, I get my mugs from Heat Press Nation. They’re usually cheaper than Alibaba and they’re great if there are issues with one being broken. Thanks for watching!

[@carolhewett-fo8lq]

Is there a way to sublimated on I side?

[@industrialfringe953]

You know, I haven’t tried…YET! It all boils down to if they spray the inside with sub coating. And the challenge will be getting pressure in the inside. But I’d be up to that challenge! Maybe in an upcoming video!

[@oliviajohnson9062]

Do you have a template for 11 oz mugs ?

[@industrialfringe953]

I’ll be making a video soon that talks about 11oz mugs. When I do, I’ll share a link to my website for the template. Thanks for watching!

[@ukjams55]

Trying to learn everything your doing right there 💔

[@industrialfringe953]

You got this! Thanks for watching!

[@bobs5051]

do you ever have issues with text blurring slightly? I put my mugs in room temperature,, solves the problem

[@industrialfringe953]

As long as I let them cool for 3 or so minutes, I’m good. I have found blurring can occur if I try and take the paper off early. When you say “I put my mugs in room temperature,” I hope you don’t mean water. I say that because you have a good chance of fracturing the porcelain or ceramic and not even knowing it. The mug really should come to room temperature on its own. Thanks so much for watching!

[@bobs5051]

@@industrialfringe953 I did mean water, I typically will do 100-150 mugs on-site at events (golf outings and parties) and for a while I tried not using the water but the image, mostly the text would blur as ink kept spreading. Never had a problem with mugs cracking

[@arhodes]

Thank you for the this video/template and laugh at the very end! 🤣

[@industrialfringe953]

Thank you for watching!

[@ukjams55]

Where can i make the templates please

[@industrialfringe953]

You can download them from a link in the description! Thanks for watching!

[@perrimedina4345]

Can I use this template on Canva? I don’t not have photoshop

[@industrialfringe953]

I’m not overly competent with Canva, but as long as you keep the image at 100%, I don’t see why not! Thanks for watching!

[@GayCarnes]

Enjoyed the video. I was able to download the template, but the cut lines did not download correctly. In other words, I could not use it.

[@industrialfringe953]

I went back and looked and was able to download it, so I’m not sure what happened. Maybe try again?

[@GayCarnes]

I was able to download the template and cut lines again. Thank you much. I even watched the video again. I also like Heat Press Nation.