I really appreciate that you said we must use “sublimation mugs” due to their special coating. Excellent and detailed explanation. Just what I needed to answer ALL my questions.
Awesome teaching video - you should actually have a video for others on how to teach on a video :). I learned more from you than from the company that sells sublimation items. Thank you
What an excellent video! I have been crafting for years and just decided to start my sublimation adventures! Your video is clear, concise, and to the point; to me, this is the earmark of a great video. From start to finish one of the best video presentations I have seen in a long time. Thanks!
Omg. I am so so so happy I randomly found this video! The tips you give in this video are beyond helpful. I have that same exact convection oven I use for making crayons! I'm thrilled to see it can be used for this as well! (it's never been used for food) And the tape tip. Brilliant. Thank you for this!
You have an excellent way of describing what you are doing and why you are doing it. I just got into sublimation, and your video is invaluable as I learn how to do it better.
Thank you so much for this great video! I followed every step except one (I forgot to mirror) but aside from that my cup turned out great! No problems, nothing! Thank you so much!
I'm so glad that you found it helpful. I forgot to mirror my first mug also, ha ha! If you have an Epson printer you might find the video I did on setting up printer profiles helpful, this could help avoid the mirror issue.
Thank you for this clear demonstration. My question is do you need to remove everything while hot or can you wait until it cools down and then remove the silicone and everything else?
You can wait until everything is cool before removing the wrap, I haven't tried it, but I would probably reduce the bake time by a minute or two since the sublimation process would continue for a while as it cools down. I'm thinking about doing a tutorial on this as I've had a few other people ask.
Natalie, I let mine cool. It helps with the faded areas around the edges. It will continue to "cook" a little more and darken the parts that were faded.
You sound like Isabella Rossellini. I just decided tonight I needed to learn how to do this, and I found your wonderful video. Of course now I need to figure out the getting a new printer and convection oven issue. Is there a reason the wrap and papers come off as soon as they come out of the oven? I saw someone else do the same.
It's up to you, you can leave them on until the mug cools but it can make the colors darker and you run the risk of ghosting. For me personally I get better results removing right away.
Yes, same time. As I suggested in the video use my time and temperature as a benchmark, you may need to make adjustments to your equipment to get the desired results.
@@PoppyHillDesigns I am using a gas oven. I've already made wonderful mugs, but due to the poor distribution of heat, it is very fickle. My black either burns or has white spots.
Top knob is temperature, that's the only one you need to set. Use an oven thermometer to check the oven temperature and adjust the knob up or down as needed. The middle knob is a timer, I don't use it at all, and the bottom one is for toast, so there is no use for it in sublimation. Good luck with your mugs.
thank you for this video! what is the print configuration you use? I have the Epson 2720 with sublimation ink, and I use the same paper as you, however when I print it seems like your colors come out more vivid than mine. I have plain paper, high-quality print. I use photoshop and illustrator. Thank you!
Hi Priscilla; I have a tutorial on how to set-up print presets that shows the setting I use: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-Ad2fnLovAKs.html Your color differences may be due to the ink brand. The sublimated image is what counts at the end of the day. Thanks for watching.
Hi, thank you for your video. It is very helpful. I had one problem, being that my handled cracked at some points. Do you know what would be the reason for this?
I purchased mine from the Dollar Tree, but parchment paper is readily available at most grocery stores. Use plain parchment paper not coated, typically they are plain unless otherwise noted on the label.
Each oven is different, I would try it and make adjustments as needed. The best way to tell is look at the area in your design that should be black, if they are black then time is good! If they are brownish they are overcooked, greenish means not long enough. Hope this helps.
Hi Deborah, just use the top dial and turn it to 400 degrees or the temperature you need, that will automatically activate the convection feature. Use an oven thermometer, as demonstrated in the video, to calibrate the temperature, you will probably have to adjust the dial on the oven. As long as you keep the temperature between 385 to 400 degrees F you should be good. Hope this answers your question.
hi i tried it but my picture came out blurry i can tell it has enough ink but i cant see the faces clearly set at 400degress for 12 min, would it be something in the printer setting?
I have the same wraps you have and 11oz cups , but you wrap want come together enough to latch . Any secret help you can give The wraps were bought for subbing 11oz mugs.
Could be that your mug has a larger circumference, or that the mug wraps need to be stretched out. I listed the products I used in the description box if that helps.
mmm i was interested in getting the oven to replace my mug presses, but 14 minutes is an eternity, i am already suffering with the Cricut mug press that takes just over 5 minutes per mug. Sad to see this can't really be an option 😔
I haven't tried it. The wraps provide the pressure needed to transfer the ink to the mug evenly, you could try it and see how it turns out. Definitely dial back the time and temp.
What size mugs did you use? How much clearance do you have between the top of the mug and the top elements in the oven? I'm worried about catching fire. Thanks
Hi Cheryl, the mug in the video is 11oz with about an inch clearance. If you are worried about clearance you can try placing the mug on its side, just make sure you flip it half way through.
I haven't. If you do I would recommend that you reduce the cook time by a minute or two as the sublimation process will continue while the mug is cooling.
Poppy Hill Designs for Cricut mug press they recommend to wait til it’s cool so you don’t shift the paper and cause ghosting. I take it you haven’t had issues with this happening when you take off paper white it’s hot?
I place the oven thermometer inside the oven then turn the knob to 400 degrees and let it heat for 10 minutes. I then look at the thermometer inside the oven, if it's over 400 degrees I turn the knob on the oven down, if not hot enough I turn it up. The temperature in the oven will go up and down as you open the door. Try to keep it within 380 to 400 degrees.
So i can't use a regular ceramic mug? It has to be a sublimation mug? You said you let it cool down with air or a fan. What about the freezer or refrigerator?
A mug coated for sublimation is essential for the process to work. The reason I suggest letting it cool slowly is to avoid micro cracking of that sublimation coating. You won't be able to see it with you eyes, but if the cracking occurs your mug will not stand the test of time. It only takes about 15 mins. or so to cool, so it's not long.
I have never done that, but you could give it a try and see how it turns out. If you do try it please leave me a comment as I'd like to know your results.
If you use any oven for sublimation it can NEVER be used for food again. The sublimation process turns the solid, dry printed sublimation ink directly to a gas, bypassing the liquid stage... and that will permeate throughout the interior of the oven. It will not only severely alter the tastes of food cooked in it but the chemicals that remain from the residual of the gas can be toxic if ingested.
Soooo...I got this toaster convection oven, which looks pretty much like yours. But when I set it to airfry (which is the convection) it runs about 475. Am I ok with this? Or, should I just set it to bake at 400?
I used the thermometer, that's how I knew. I can set it to bake at the lower temperature, but apparently, when the air fryer (convection) kicks on, it goes higher. Maybe I could set it to the lower temperature and then just manually put the convection part on periodically?
@@karenfreeman9633 Convection always makes the temp higher. Maybe play around with a lower temp that will stop at 400. (plus using a thermometer) I have a Breville oven and that is what mine does--if I take it out of convection/super convection the temp is always higher.
