How to Use a Tumbler Press for Tumblers and Mugs

Are you ready to dive in and learn how to use a tumbler press? The press I am using can be used for a variety of tumblers as well as mugs.

SUPPLIES

> Tumbler press  > Heat resistant gloves  > Heat resistant mat  > Sublimation printer > Sublimation paper  > Sublimation ink > Heat resistant tape >Protective paper Use  > Glow in the dark tumbler > Heat changing tumbler > UV color changing tumbler  > Lint roller > Tumbler with handle 

Tumbler Press Details

Let’s start with a few details about the tumbler press I am using. I am including restrictions below:  > Size Restrictions > Temperature and Time Restrictions

Tumbler Press Components

> The heating element >The power button > Knobs > Tumbler

Setting the Time and Temperature

Plug in the heat press in and flip the switch to turn it on. To change from Celsius to Fahrenheit, hold the set button for five seconds and AL1 will show on the top screen. Press the set button nine times until it says CTR.

How to Make a Full Wrap Tumbler

This tumbler press can make full wrap tumblers which means that the design is all the way around.

How to Make a Full Wrap Tumbler

Add the sublimation print. You will want to print from a sublimation printer with sublimation ink onto sublimation paper. Be sure to mirror your design as well. You can trim any white space around your print with a pair of scissors.

How to Make a Full Wrap Tumbler

Then add tape all the way around the bottom of the tumbler. You want to make sure to get everything tight. I also like to add a few pieces of tape at the top to secure the inside of the print into place so it doesn’t move.

Pressing a Tumbler

Then close the press. Once the press is closed, the timer starts automatically. I’m doing 360 degrees Fahrenheit for 50 seconds.

Then close the press to heat again. Once it is done for the second press, lift the arm up and pull the tumbler out completely. Set it on a heat-resistant mat and let it cool for just a few seconds.

Pressing a Tumbler

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