Hi friends! Today, I’m excited to be sharing this month’s “mug of the month” in a tutorial to show you how to sublimate tumblers with the Cricut Mug Press! I realize it’s not a mug, but it does hold coffee! 😉 So let’s get started!
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How to Sublimate Tumblers with the Cricut Mug Press
It’s September, and officially Pumpkin Spice Season so why not kick it off with a Pumpkin Spice and Everything Nice design for your tumbler? I love this design the pastels really look nice against the white tumbler.
- Cricut Mug Press
- 20 oz Skinny Sublimation Tumblers
- Sublimation print (sign up for my newsletter below for my Pumpkin Spice design)
- Silicone Wraps
- Heat Resistant Tape
- Lint Roller
- Butcher Paper
- Heat Resistant Gloves
- Heat Mat
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I created a quick video to show you the steps below…
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Now, let’s walk through the steps…
Step 1: Print the design on your sublimation printer, and trim it with scissors to fit.
Step 2: Grab your skinny tumbler and remove dust and debris with the lint roller.
Step 3: Wrap the design with the print side around the tumbler and secure it with heat-resistant tape.
Step 4: Wrap butcher paper around the tumbler and secure it with tape.
Step 5. Wrap a silicon wrap around the tumbler (I used the middle-thickness one) and place it in the Cricut Mug Press. Time it for about 4 minutes, then with heat-resistant gloves, spin the tumbler 180 degrees. And press for an additional 4 minutes.
Step 6: With heat-resistant gloves, flip over the tumbler and repeat step 5.
Step 7: Remove the tumbler from the press and place it on a heat mat. Once cooled, remove the paper to reveal the design!
What do you think? Wasn’t that easy? And I didn’t have to purchase a separate tumbler press to make it!
I hope you give this technique a try and please don’t forget to tag me on social media @michellespartyplanit. I love to see your creations!
Need more Sublimation ideas? Check out my other fun Sublimation Projects!
DIY Halloween Mickey Luggage Tag with Cricut
How to Use Sublimation Prints with the Cricut Mug Press
Happy Crafting!