Wow...I wasnt sure if I would buy a press but now can't wait to get one. How permanent will the htv be. Can the mug go into the dishwasher. I would love to see you use htv on a regular mug.
I’m really happy to know that the HTV worked in the mug press. I have been going back and forth trying to decide if I wanted to delve into sublimation. What really holds me back is the cost of the printer and ink. This would at least give me a better option for making mugs. The cost of the mug press is financially a better choice for me. Thanks for sharing! This makes my heart happy!
Hey Jana! It's all about what works best for you and your crafting needs. Are you a personal crafter or have a small business? Does it make sense for you to spend the money on sublimation supplies? It's a lot to consider! We are here to help if you have any questions!!
Thank you very much for showing this. I have a mug press and I'm very happy to find there's other materials in which I can use on a mug besides infusible ink thank you thank you thank you 😊
Hey Jennie! Before testing out any other mugs, make sure you take measurements because not all mugs are sized to fit this mug press and it's not adjustable outside it's normal range. Hope this helps! ---Becky
Thank you! I appreciate you taking on the challenge! With this said, the rest of us can feel better about our investment of the mug press with the additional usage you’ve proven! 🤗
It's good to know that we can use copy paper or parchment paper..ty for clarifying that.. I'm always using parchment paper for allot of projects so glad to know I don't have to wait on an order for bakers paper to arrive..
I used my empty 15oz can of beans to Sublimate on. I cut 2 strips of my Cricut Infusible ink sheets and wrapped & taped them to the can . One on top and the other on the bottom. Left the middle of the can which has ridges alone. I ran the full cycle. Of course I had to turn the can around in my press to finish the Sublimation were the handle for a mug would of been. I use and decorate empty cans to hold my crafting supply's. This will put to good use any infusible ink leftover strips.
Amazing! I was kind of not sure if I wanted to get the Mug press but seeing this makes me really want to get one knowing it can do more than just infusible ink/sublimation! Thank you for this tutorial!
THANK YOU,THO i DON'T HAVE A ''CRICUT''MUG PRESS(YET)BUT I DO HAVE IT WITH A PRESS THAT HAS AN ''MUG ADAPTER'' AND WORKS WONDERFULLY. THO I'M SURE ITS MY ''ERROR'' AND I DID A HTV ON A MUG AND THO IT TURNED OUT ''BEAUTIFULLY'',UNTIL YOU PUT IT UNDER THE LIGHT. THE LETTERING TURNED OUT WONDERFUL BUT AS I LOOK CLOSER IT LOOKS LIKE SOME OF THE ''TRANSPARENT VINYL HAD ''FORMED''AROUND THE ''LETTERING'S'' WHICH MY CONCERN OF ''LIFTING'' SOONER OR LATER. I'M SURE I WAS OVER CONCERNED ABOUT THE TIME AND TEMP AND THIS WAS THE RESULTS. THANK YOU,I LEARN GREATLY FROM YOU.
Thank you sharing! I don't have a printer to use for sublimation ink and was hoping this would work. I am now subscribed to your channel and look forward to learning more from you.
Newbie here, why can't it go in the microwave? My husband wants a coffee mug but he reheats his coffee in the microwave all the time, so is there any vinyl that can go in the microwave?
Since the temperature of your dishwasher will vary, I would still handwash only. Some crafters say that it holds up in the dishwasher, others don't, do it's a coin toss to be honest. Hope this helps! ---Becky
Thank you so much. I am new to crafting and wasn't able to use my mug press often due to not having a sublimation printer and infusable ink is challenging at times. Once again thank you for sharing
This is a total game changer!!! I can't wait to get to Dollar Tree to get some mugs to try this out!!! Thank you so very much for sharing this tutorial!! I'm so excited!!! Do you think this might withstand the dishwasher and/or the microwave better than permanent vinyl? ❣💐🌸🌺💐🌸🌺💐🌸🌺❣
Hey Lorraine! Before testing out any other mugs, make sure you take measurements because not all mugs are sized to fit this mug press and it's not adjustable outside it's normal range. As for the dishwasher, dinner crafters say that it will hold up, others say there's washes off. I believe it's because of the different temperatures for individual dishwashers. Definitely DO NOT put in the microwave. Hope this helps! ---Becky
Thank you for doing this video. Can I ask does the HTV Vinyl lay smoother after it has been in the mug press than if it was just regular permanent vinyl? Xx
I just wanted to first say thank you for your quick and to the point tutorial, it is so frustrating to get sucked into a video which turns into videos and still not have any instructions 😜 My question is will it be dishwasher safe? And can you do print and cut option with the printer paper like the infusible pens or will the water slide paper decals work with the press as well??? Thank you again 💁🏻♀️
Hey Aprylmae, I'm glad you enjoyed the video! Since the temperature of your dishwasher will vary, I would still hand wash only. You can definitely use the Infusible Ink pens with the mug press, but I don't think I would use it with Waterslide or as a print and cut transfer. Some crafters say that it holds up in the dishwasher, others don't, do it's a coin toss to be honest. Hope this helps! ---Becky
Hey Keti! For the dishwasher, some crafters say that it will hold up, others say there's washes off. I believe it's because of the different temperatures for individual dishwashers. Definitely DO NOT put in the microwave. Hope this helps! ---Becky
Hey Faith, I would probably just try to time it for 45-60 seconds and then remove. I'm not sure how reliable the lights are for timing. Glad you are enjoying the videos! ---Becky
Thank you! Question, you said it went to the third light, but did it reset after your first 30 second press? If so, maybe it needs more than the third light? My mug press is on order, so I don't have it to test yet.
Hey Suzanne! It's possible, it won't be an exact science with using HTV. But I think that 60-seconds should be a good pressing time, I'll play with it again this afternoon. Although I have on a few occasions, I don't think I would regularly press HTV at this high of a temp for more than a minute. Hope this helps! ---Becky
Hay, thanks so much for this video. I'm pretty new to Cricuting, and hadn't even considered HTV in this way. Can I use regular HTV, or does it have to be glitter? and is it necessary to seal it after pressing?
Hi Laura! Around the 9 minute mark, Becky talks about how HTV is durable so I don't think it has to be just glitter. Let us know how it turns out if you try regular HTV! 😊
Hey Linda! Unfortunately no, I don't believe so. I only experimented with the Glitter HTV because I knew it could be used with the higher temperatures for sublimation. Hope this helps! ---Becky
So Becky if I have a mug press attachment to my heat press that can have temperature adjustment, could I then use any htv with this same process? Is so, What temperature and time would you suggest? Thanks 😊
Hey Sasha, if you are using a "regular" mug press and can adjust the temperature, then the recommended settings from the heat transfer vinyl manufacturer should work. For most, it's around 320 degrees F for 15-20 seconds. Hope this helps! ---Becky
Hey Debbie, I carry them in my little vinyl store but you can find even prettier ones on Amazon, just search for Wedding Tweezers or Fine Tip Tweezers. Hope this helps! ---Becky
Hey Laura! Since the temperature of your dishwasher will vary, I would still hand wash only. Some crafters say that it holds up in the dishwasher, others don't, do it's a coin toss to be honest. Hope this helps! ---Becky
Hey Becky! For the dishwasher, some crafters say that it will hold up, others say there's washes off. I believe it's because of the different temperatures for individual dishwashers. Definitely DO NOT put in the microwave. Hope this helps! ---Becky
