Mug Press vs Oven for Sublimation Tumblers 

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Agree 100%! Tried the convection oven first, but my main issue was consistent heating. I have a PYD life tumbler press arriving today! :)

I use an air fryer and it works perfectly for me. I’ve been debating on getting a tumbler press. So far I’m not convinced I need to get one.

The way you prepare tumbler for your press is all I do for convection oven and I can do 4 at a time.

Convection oven all the way for me. I started off with the press and hated it. You don’t need shrink wrap for the oven, all i use is heat resistant tape to secure my image.

I'm returning my tumbler press.. I can't get good tops no matter how well I tape them. I've tried super tight pressure, even looser pressure. Nothing I've tried gives me tops with white spots. However, my tumblers come out perfect almost every single time in convention oven.

I love watching your videos. You always have a smile on your face and in your voice. I agree with using a tumbler press. It's so easy and takes so much less time than an oven. I saw so many posts of people having trouble using an oven that I went straight for a press.

I use epson presentation paper matte (not premium). less expensive, thinner, so its easier to line up image on mug/tumbler

I wish you would have shown the final result comparison of your two methods

For me.. I wanted to do different sizes and products. My press won’t do larger mugs, and tumblers. Buying multiple presses adds up and requires a good amount of designated storage and work workspace. And- one at a time. I think ultimately, the press is a better way to go but I now have both, and a heat press for shirts and flat objects. Where did you get your tape dispenser?

Thanks for the informative video. What if you have odd shaped tumblers. I have some tapered travel mugs which are not the standard 17oz mug size for the standard heat press attachment?

I wish I know this before I buy a oven. Because my tumblers are coming out fade.

I always love your videos. I personally prefer to use a tumbler press myself I just feel like I have more control lol.

Hi Allison, I would like to know if you can do the sublimation sippy cups and the fat tumblers with the trans pro

I’ve switched to a press and no matter what I do I get white around the edges. :( any tips?

I ordered a press and waiting for it to come in. I ran across your video. On your press do you have to rotate the tumbler? Or does it press it all at once. I’ve been watching many videos to get familiar with mine. Many people say they rotate to get a full sub on their tumbler. It made me curious, does your do a full press.

Thanks Alison great video

When you did the mug press you said 60 seconds and it's done... but did you flip it it looks exposed on the very top? And also what temp did you use. 🙏

I love craft haven! ❤

The ovens take so much longer. Taping is very important. I love using my tumbler press. It presses up to 30 ounces. I rarely use my convection oven. Maybe I’ll try to sublimate a bowl or something in the oven. 😮

What about for mugs with handles?

It’s so odd to me that people would use a confection oven as opposed to an actual sublimation oven designed specifically to make tumblers and many other items. Of course there will be issues using a confection oven, it’s not designed for sublimation.

Great video and information I was contemplating a convection oven as opposed to using cricut mug press since I have to spin and turn the mug (I am a crafter not a seller) if I were to sell I would definitely get the bigger press.

When you use your silicone bands it didn't leave a obvious darker ink transfer where the band was placed? I did it once and was to scared to try again

What toaster oven did you use?

Please can you tell me if it’s ok to put a final coat of crystalac over a tumbler that has epoxy? I made some pens and want to put a decal on them but I’m not using epoxy anymore. Do I need to sand them or would the epoxy repel off the epoxy?

I just wonder if it’s cheaper to make them or have someone else do it ?

so you dont have to turn it and heat it again in the mug press to get a good 360 subblimation?

What masking tape did you use in the beginning for the convection oven method? I don’t see it in your lists of supplies

Great video! 60 secs for what temp ? Tia

Where do you get the bands to go around the tumbler

Is any brand okay to use or do you prefer a certain tumbler press?

I’m looking for what printer to do 😓

Please give me a link to your tape Dispenser

Did you show the difference between the two tumblers after? I'm really interested to see if not, if you did I'm sorry I had kids hanging off me while watching.

Well if you do 4 tumblers in the oven at one time then it evens out. Some people do 8

What size of tumbler will that do?

do u do 30 sec and rotate 30 sec

Does the oven smoke ? And smell

Sublimation press dont do slant subtraits well

I keep getting a white line in my designs

Airfryers are way better than mug press and convection

Painters tape not masking tape. Two different tapes

Woah!!! What happened to turning the tumbler in the mug/tumbler press?? Pretty important step you skipped!! 😳