Love your videos! I have the PNW pink press, love it. 3 pieces of tape, 2 finger pressure, 30 seconds on 2 sides. They come out great. I am fairly new to sublimation and enjoy all the help I can get.
@@shelleyparker2498 It means you can open and close it easily with just 2 fingers. You don't need a lot of pressure. they have youtube videos and a facebook page where you can get lots of information and help.
I’m just now starting out and I’ve done five tumblers and out of the five only to come out perfect but watching your video this morning I see a lot of mistakes that I made now. Thank you so much!
I also use shrink wrap after taping. But if your using shrink wrap, you need to wrap it with Parshment Paper so the shrink wrap does not stick to the heat press.
It’s interesting how many different ways we all approach this whole sublimation thing with similar results! I tend to recommend not using shrink wrap in a press for two reasons; the press is actually doing the work of what shrink wrap does, sometimes shrink wrap can have a little wrinkle that would cause inconsistent results, AND, the whole reason I wanted a press is to save money on shrink wrap. But when it’s said and done, I recommend doing what works for you! Thanks for watching!
I often get the film on my tumblers after using my press also. I spray rubbing alcohol and wipe it off. Comes out perfect. I had thought I'd ruined the tumbler. But using the alcohol, they are not ruined
Thanks for sharing the process! I was on the HPN site earlier looking at this. I'm not that impressed and it is more work then me using my Nuwave oven so for now I'll stick with that. Tracey
Yes, I was really torn on how I liked it when I first got it. I loved the idea of not having to use plastic shrink wrap or heaving wrapping. Or having to wait 4-1/2 minutes for it to bake in the oven! Now that I’ve done about a dozen more, I’m feeling better. (I normally order plastic shrink wrap sheets from Alibaba at $.10 each, but didn’t this past time because I knew I’d be getting the tumbler press attachment. My favorite place to get the plastic sheets stateside charges $.50 each. 200 tumblers with the plastic shrink wrap @ $.50 each pays for the press!)
I’m so glad! Thank you for watching! If there’s ever anything specific you’d like to know about, join the Facebook group and let me know! Thanks again!
Great vid. I have found over the years that heat tape tends to distort the images (due to the heat absorbing material it's made with) on drinkables & other items so I always apply the tape so that it's "not" touching any of the color graphics. Now granted that's with mugs, travel mugs, etc. when I'm 'not" looking for a full color print from handle to handle. When looking to achieve the full color wrap especially for tumblers, every video I've seen seems to show the best results when using the shrink film and the oven. I'm currently debating on purchasing the tumbler press or just using my oven for my first try at tumblers, but, your video has helped. Thanks.
Thanks! If you already have a dedicated oven, I would definitely start with that. I gotta tell you, going from an oven to a press was not smooth. After the first 4 or 5 tumblers, I was ready to send the tumbler attachment back. (I had only purchased the tumbler attachment, I already had the press.) I finally got everything going together in sync, and came to absolutely love the attachment. But it wasn’t love at first sight! I still have no issues with doing them in the oven, I just wanted to get away from the shrink wrap and I didn’t like the idea of using masking or painters tape. Good luck!
@@industrialfringe953 I just placed a small order at RTS to FINALLY try these out. All my suppliers had them , but were higher, so I decided to check your folks link out. I really wanted to add a NEW drinkable product, hope I can nail it on the first try! Thanks again.
RTS is great. If you decide you want 25+, try the Alibaba folks and their USA warehouse. I think the minimum order is 25. (It used to be 50, but I think that changed.) You’ll cut your prices in half. I think I’m gonna do a really quick unboxing next week, as I just ordered and received 200 from the Alibaba supplier.
@@industrialfringe953 ok, cool, I'll look out for the unboxing vid. I've purchased directly from Alibaba over the years , some products you get murdered with shipping & customs, while others you can do great. Glad to hear these items have a US location!
I already went through the same thing and I do similar to the way you do it, I do 370° for 60 seconds and yes it's very important to do the top and bottom, thanks for the video
I love mine! My advice, get one from a reputable company, not Alibaba or Amazon. You’ll pay a little more, and you’ll thank me when you don’t have issues like uneven heating! Thanks for watching!
Thank you so much! Subscribed and liked! I have been getting tape marks and spots that look like water spots none will come off with alcohol. I will try your method. Thank you so much.
I've had issues with the tape and ghosting as well. Now since watching your video, I know the tape marks are from my press being too tight! Thanks for the help! Now to figure out the ghosting 🤦🏼♀️😂 I'm gonna go watch your video on that now! Thanks so much ❤️
Enjoyed your video, what times and temps do you use for mugs? I have ruined about 30 mugs and don't know if it's too hot, too tight or what the heck. I guess I'm going to have to waste more mugs. I've watched sooo many videos. But you're the only one with the same press that I have enjoyed watching. I'm retired hate to waste mugs but I need black to be black and not brown or green. Thank you for the video. Forgot to say I've subscribed
Hey, and thanks for watching! If you’re talking coffee mugs, I do 385° for 190 seconds. What is your time and temp? And is your press pressure heavy? And are you talking about coffee mugs or tumblers?! Here’s a video I did on coffee mugs. ua-cam.com/video/DKFbTKN7Drc/v-deo.html
@@industrialfringe953 I try to do both. I've tried heavy pressure and meguiar's pressure. Hpn recommends 365 @ 215 seconds. I've over taped them and lightly trapped them. Since I don't sell them just give them away it shouldn't matter. But I like to make nice stuff. I appreciate the feedback
Have you tried a lighter pressure? My pressure is pretty light. (Opening my press gives just slightly more pull than opening a refrigerator door.) Blacks turning brown is typically caused because of too much time and/or temp. And if you haven’t yet, try pressing at 365 for 50/50/20/20, rotating like in the video and let me know how it turns out.
Thank you for your time! Do you have a little elaboration for the pressure? I always hear more or less pressure but never a clear idea of it…. Thank you!
That was a kicker for me too. Everyone says medium or light, but what does that mean. I also think each press will be different. For me, it was part of the experimentation, but I set it until there was just a little resistance. If it closes with no resistance at all, I would say that’s just slightly looser than light pressure. If it’s difficult to close, that’s probably just a little too much resistance for heavy. For me, there is a little resistance, but it still closes easily. I hope that makes sense!
I’ve since made about a dozen more, and the colors seem good. That said, I will continue to tweak the process, as I think there’s at least a little opportunity for the colors to pop a little better! As far as the 3rd turn, I wanted it to be different from the first 2 turns, but didn’t want to press it too long. I also tried 3 presses at 40 seconds each, rotating it a third each time, but didn’t see any difference in the outcome. The most time/temp I used was 2 press at 75 seconds at 366 degrees. That tumbler came out a little light, hence the final decision to go with a lower temperature and slightly less time. I hope that helps, and I’ll probably make a follow-up video with more detail on how I’m wrapping for the tumbler press, as well as updated times and temp to dial in the best colors possible. That video, if needed, will probably be down the road, as I really want to play around with it for a while. And the colors are coming out good now, so I may have it where it needs to be…more to come!
@@industrialfringe953 Ok, I am new to sublimating tumblers, in general, to make the colors more vibrant (darker blacks), do you increase the time or reduce the time, and what about the temp for richer-darker blacks? Thanks
From what I’ve found, if the outcome of the black is lighter or gray, there wasn’t enough of time and/or temp. Conversely, if the black is brown, there was too much time and/or temp. The challenge is always which to increase or decrease. You peaked my curiosity, so I just made a solid black tumbler (with white writing) and it came out great! I MAY increase the time or temp a very small amount just to see what happens, but I’m very happy with the outcome. Blacks and reds have always been trickier for me. (I also just made a mostly red Reddi Wip tumbler that came out great as well.) I hope that helps!
@@industrialfringe953 Ok, thanks for the info, so the time/temp for the solid black tumbler (with white writing) and the mostly red Reddi Wip tumbler that came out great were done with the time/temp in the video shown above? You are very helpful and your videos are some of the BEST on UA-cam (I love the humor).
Tonya, I only recently heard about that too! Apparently there’s a company that sell presses with a warning to do that. I don’t think they’re a known brand. I’ve had my press 2 years and pressed thousands of tumblers. I haven’t had any issues, and again, only recently heard about it. That’s not to say it’s not a good idea, but I haven’t needed to. That said, if the directions from my press told me to do it, you can bet I would! Thanks for watching!
Hey, Lisa! I can’t see an image, but I’m going to guess you joined the group and asked the question there?! If that’s not you, join the group and we can take a look! Thanks for watching!
Hi, Roy, I think the heater is defective in my tumbler press attachment. I’m trying not to have to purchase a big press like the one in your video review. Too much pressure???
Hey! I always use light pressure. If your heating element is defective, you’ll need to look at getting a replacement, getting a new press or getting an oven. But before you do that, try checking the surface temp of the heating element with an infrared thermometer. If you don’t have one, you can pick one up at Harbor Freight for about $15.00 (I think!). Best of luck, and thanks for watching!
@@industrialfringe953 Thank you so much. I will pick up the infrared Heat detector tomorrow. I also, picked up a toaster oven with convection technology yesterday from BIG LOTS. I just about want to put it in the kitchen because it’s so nice. But it’s for sublimation and that’s what I’ll use it for. I’m pressing names on aprons for a church anniversary dinner. I’m waiting for the customer to tell me how large she wants the names to be. I printed a name out in three different sizes and took a picture of them laying on the apron, and sent the picture to her. Again, thanks, Roy. PS. I shared your video with a friend who is trying to decide if she wants to do tumblers.
@@industrialfringe953 Oh yes, I also ordered a silicone sleeve kit yesterday that arrived this evening. It includes a pair of heat resistant gloves, a silicone tumbler sleeve, 4 wide silicon bands, and 4 small silicon bands. I don’t think I want to deal with the shrink wraps although my tumblers included shrink wraps and silicone adhesive bottoms to put on after sublimating the tumblers.
Yes, it sure could. That and a icc profile. I’m happy with the Cosmos Ink I use, and I’ve tried a few different papers, with not much variation. (I do plan on doing a sublimation paper comparison UA-cam video down the road, more for my curiosity than anything!) Thanks for watching!
Hey, Yvonne! There are a lot of factors involved with getting to your answer. First, the type of press you have and what is its functionality. And secondly, what’s the circumference of your tumbler. Most press have bolt screws that can loosen and tighten the heating element. Crank those down to make the heating element as small as possible. If the heating element doesn’t connect and touch all areas of the press, your configuration isn’t going to work. If that’s the case, I suggest going to a thrift store and looking for a cheap convection (or toaster) oven. (Remember, if you use a toaster oven, you’ll have to rotate the tumbler a couple of times during the cook. And never use an oven that you sub with for eating! Thanks for watching!
I have no luck with the color…..black, blue, red…..please help me…I have ask so many times but no response from any other,,,maybe you can help…..what heat temp, time,,,does tumbler matter where you get it from,,,,,does harder or lesser pressure matter,,,,,and is it best to peel when hot or cool….and so fort….I do 360 at 50 secs and rotate …lol…so many questions,,,( probably why no one is answering me…lol). Thank you!
Hey, Cathy, thanks for watching! I suggest you join the Facebook group, as it’s easier to have back and forth dialogue. I used to struggle with reds and blacks as well. I think a lot of people do. As long as the tumbler is a sublimation tumbler and you got it from a source you trust, it should be fine. Pressure matters. I use lighter pressure, as I’ve found that heavier pressure sometimes leaves a faded tape impression in the design. I peel hot the tape off hot, then I give it about 2 minutes before I pull the paper off. I’ve only had ghosting on a tumbler a couple of times, and it was because the design was solid black writing and I didn’t give it a minute or two to cool before pulling the paper off. Try using the time/temp I used in this video and the other tumbler press video. It’s 365 degrees for 50 seconds, then rotate 180 degrees and press another 50 seconds, then rotate 90 degrees and press for 20 seconds, then 180 degrees for a final 20 seconds. That seems to be the magic time for me. Join the Facebook group and me or someone else will answer any (and all) questions you have! Thanks again for watching!
I have the tumbler press from Sichuan Locust and I cant seem to get the right settings or I dont know what im doing wrong and cant seem to find any videos with the press I have do you happen to know anything about it? If you can please help Thank you!😊
Join the Facebook group and me (and others) can absolutely help! (It’s easier to correspond back and forth in Facebook!) There’s a link in the video description. It’s got a lot to do with time, temp, pressure and accuracy.
I have been trying to make tumblers they are getting better but my tape still shows and they arn't as shinny as other's i have seen.. what am i doing worng... please help.
Chris, go join the Facebook group! We have some great folks there, some with a lot of knowledge and some just starting out! It’s much easier there to talk back and forth and troubleshoot!
Hey, Lori! I just checked, and it’s there! (I even checked on my wife’s phone.) Go back and take a look. You should see it right in the description. And thanks for watching!
Hey, Damien, I did an updated video that uses less tape, and I reduced pressure. I think it was the reduction in pressure that fixed it. I haven’t noticed anything since.
I do, but I adjusted the 20 second times to 25 seconds, although I don’t know that it had]s mattered. So my total now is 50/50/25/25. Thanks for watching!
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I love the bloopers at the end of the video LOL....blessings and thanks for the video.
Thank YOU! (And I’m just clumsy enough that there will probably always be bloopers. If not bloopers, I’ve decided to end with a joke!) Thanks again!
Love your videos! I have the PNW pink press, love it. 3 pieces of tape, 2 finger pressure, 30 seconds on 2 sides. They come out great. I am fairly new to sublimation and enjoy all the help I can get.
Thanks for sharing! I’ve heard good things about the PNW press. If I get a second press, I’ll certainly look that up as an option!
@ Lois Laney I just ordered the PNW Pink. Can you explain the two finger pressure? I can’t wait to get it. 😊
@@shelleyparker2498 It means you can open and close it easily with just 2 fingers. You don't need a lot of pressure. they have youtube videos and a facebook page where you can get lots of information and help.
Do you have a link to this??? My press is awful and I would like to try that one
I’m just now starting out and I’ve done five tumblers and out of the five only to come out perfect but watching your video this morning I see a lot of mistakes that I made now. Thank you so much!
Thank YOU for watching! Make sure to join the Facebook group! There are some awesome people in there that really help answer questions!
I also use shrink wrap after taping. But if your using shrink wrap, you need to wrap it with Parshment Paper so the shrink wrap does not stick to the heat press.
It’s interesting how many different ways we all approach this whole sublimation thing with similar results! I tend to recommend not using shrink wrap in a press for two reasons; the press is actually doing the work of what shrink wrap does, sometimes shrink wrap can have a little wrinkle that would cause inconsistent results, AND, the whole reason I wanted a press is to save money on shrink wrap. But when it’s said and done, I recommend doing what works for you! Thanks for watching!
Hi I was just watching your video and then scrolling through the comments to look for your file....love that you experimented enough for us to see.
Cathey, thank you, and thanks so much for watching!
Learned a couple things from other videos I watched of yours!! Thank you
Awesome! Thank you so much! And thanks for watching!
I often get the film on my tumblers after using my press also. I spray rubbing alcohol and wipe it off. Comes out perfect. I had thought I'd ruined the tumbler. But using the alcohol, they are not ruined
That’s great advice! Thanks for sharing! And thanks for watching!
Very helpful! I have this press and tumbler attachment coming from HPN I’ve been watching all the videos.
Thanks so much, Kym! You’re gonna love the press and attachment. Good luck!
Thanks for your video’s. I’ve been having trouble with my s and so I look forward to trying your new way of taping and pressing!
Deb, I hope it works! Make sure to check out my video on taping seams and my video on taping edges! Good luck! And thanks for watching!
You are awesome . I learned more from you in the last 3 i have seen . Its a game changer
Brit, thank you SO much! That makes me happy! And thanks for watching!
Thank your thank you. Your the bomb! Your video sooo down to earth and helpful!
Thank you so much! And thanks for watching!
Thanks for sharing the process! I was on the HPN site earlier looking at this. I'm not that impressed and it is more work then me using my Nuwave oven so for now I'll stick with that.
Tracey
Yes, I was really torn on how I liked it when I first got it. I loved the idea of not having to use plastic shrink wrap or heaving wrapping. Or having to wait 4-1/2 minutes for it to bake in the oven! Now that I’ve done about a dozen more, I’m feeling better. (I normally order plastic shrink wrap sheets from Alibaba at $.10 each, but didn’t this past time because I knew I’d be getting the tumbler press attachment. My favorite place to get the plastic sheets stateside charges $.50 each. 200 tumblers with the plastic shrink wrap @ $.50 each pays for the press!)
Thank you for your videos, I enjoy learning from you!
I’m so glad! Thank you for watching! If there’s ever anything specific you’d like to know about, join the Facebook group and let me know! Thanks again!
Great vid. I have found over the years that heat tape tends to distort the images (due to the heat absorbing material it's made with) on drinkables & other items so I always apply the tape so that it's "not" touching any of the color graphics. Now granted that's with mugs, travel mugs, etc. when I'm 'not" looking for a full color print from handle to handle. When looking to achieve the full color wrap especially for tumblers, every video I've seen seems to show the best results when using the shrink film and the oven. I'm currently debating on purchasing the tumbler press or just using my oven for my first try at tumblers, but, your video has helped. Thanks.
Thanks! If you already have a dedicated oven, I would definitely start with that. I gotta tell you, going from an oven to a press was not smooth. After the first 4 or 5 tumblers, I was ready to send the tumbler attachment back. (I had only purchased the tumbler attachment, I already had the press.) I finally got everything going together in sync, and came to absolutely love the attachment. But it wasn’t love at first sight! I still have no issues with doing them in the oven, I just wanted to get away from the shrink wrap and I didn’t like the idea of using masking or painters tape. Good luck!
@@industrialfringe953 I just placed a small order at RTS to FINALLY try these out. All my suppliers had them , but were higher, so I decided to check your folks link out. I really wanted to add a NEW drinkable product, hope I can nail it on the first try! Thanks again.
RTS is great. If you decide you want 25+, try the Alibaba folks and their USA warehouse. I think the minimum order is 25. (It used to be 50, but I think that changed.) You’ll cut your prices in half. I think I’m gonna do a really quick unboxing next week, as I just ordered and received 200 from the Alibaba supplier.
@@industrialfringe953 ok, cool, I'll look out for the unboxing vid. I've purchased directly from Alibaba over the years , some products you get murdered with shipping & customs, while others you can do great. Glad to hear these items have a US location!
I already went through the same thing and I do similar to the way you do it, I do 370° for 60 seconds and yes it's very important to do the top and bottom, thanks for the video
Thank you for the video. Definitely learned something so I will be checking back with you, thanks again!
Jerri, thanks so much for watching! So glad I was able to help!
I might have to try the press.
I love mine! My advice, get one from a reputable company, not Alibaba or Amazon. You’ll pay a little more, and you’ll thank me when you don’t have issues like uneven heating! Thanks for watching!
Thank you for this! I have that press coming 🙂
You’ll love it! Make sure to join the Facebook group so we can hear all about it!
@@industrialfringe953 I did! Waiting to be approved! 🙂
Approved! It’s a great group! I think you’re gonna like it! Oh, and thanks so much for watching the UA-cam video!
Thank you so much! Subscribed and liked! I have been getting tape marks and spots that look like water spots none will come off with alcohol. I will try your method. Thank you so much.
Good luck! Join the Facebook group and let me know how it turns out! Thanks for watching!
I've had issues with the tape and ghosting as well. Now since watching your video, I know the tape marks are from my press being too tight! Thanks for the help! Now to figure out the ghosting 🤦🏼♀️😂 I'm gonna go watch your video on that now! Thanks so much ❤️
Thank you thank you
You’re quite welcome! Thank YOU for watching!
Great video… thanks for sharing!
Thank you for watching!
Thanks for the video.
Thanks for watching, Shelley!
Great video, thank you!!!
Thank you!
Enjoyed your video, what times and temps do you use for mugs? I have ruined about 30 mugs and don't know if it's too hot, too tight or what the heck. I guess I'm going to have to waste more mugs. I've watched sooo many videos. But you're the only one with the same press that I have enjoyed watching. I'm retired hate to waste mugs but I need black to be black and not brown or green. Thank you for the video. Forgot to say I've subscribed
Hey, and thanks for watching! If you’re talking coffee mugs, I do 385° for 190 seconds. What is your time and temp? And is your press pressure heavy? And are you talking about coffee mugs or tumblers?! Here’s a video I did on coffee mugs. ua-cam.com/video/DKFbTKN7Drc/v-deo.html
@@industrialfringe953 I try to do both. I've tried heavy pressure and meguiar's pressure. Hpn recommends 365 @ 215 seconds. I've over taped them and lightly trapped them. Since I don't sell them just give them away it shouldn't matter. But I like to make nice stuff. I appreciate the feedback
Have you tried a lighter pressure? My pressure is pretty light. (Opening my press gives just slightly more pull than opening a refrigerator door.) Blacks turning brown is typically caused because of too much time and/or temp. And if you haven’t yet, try pressing at 365 for 50/50/20/20, rotating like in the video and let me know how it turns out.
@@industrialfringe953 thank you sir I will do that after lunch today.. Making mugs and tumblers for my doctors wife perfect time to try it
Good luck! Let me know if I can help!
Thank you for your time!
Do you have a little elaboration for the pressure?
I always hear more or less pressure but never a clear idea of it….
Thank you!
That was a kicker for me too. Everyone says medium or light, but what does that mean. I also think each press will be different. For me, it was part of the experimentation, but I set it until there was just a little resistance. If it closes with no resistance at all, I would say that’s just slightly looser than light pressure. If it’s difficult to close, that’s probably just a little too much resistance for heavy. For me, there is a little resistance, but it still closes easily. I hope that makes sense!
Appreciate the file,thank you
You’re welcome! (I’m including a couple more files in this weeks video!)
Thank you 🤙
Thanks for watching!
Great Video :)
Thanks so much! Thanks for watching!
Great video... I will be following the see if you can get the color a little more vibrant on the next video. Thanks
I do have a question: Why are you doing the last 90° turn for 20 sec? What is the purpose for that?
I’ve since made about a dozen more, and the colors seem good. That said, I will continue to tweak the process, as I think there’s at least a little opportunity for the colors to pop a little better! As far as the 3rd turn, I wanted it to be different from the first 2 turns, but didn’t want to press it too long. I also tried 3 presses at 40 seconds each, rotating it a third each time, but didn’t see any difference in the outcome. The most time/temp I used was 2 press at 75 seconds at 366 degrees. That tumbler came out a little light, hence the final decision to go with a lower temperature and slightly less time. I hope that helps, and I’ll probably make a follow-up video with more detail on how I’m wrapping for the tumbler press, as well as updated times and temp to dial in the best colors possible. That video, if needed, will probably be down the road, as I really want to play around with it for a while. And the colors are coming out good now, so I may have it where it needs to be…more to come!
@@industrialfringe953 Ok, I am new to sublimating tumblers, in general, to make the colors more vibrant (darker blacks), do you increase the time or reduce the time, and what about the temp for richer-darker blacks? Thanks
From what I’ve found, if the outcome of the black is lighter or gray, there wasn’t enough of time and/or temp. Conversely, if the black is brown, there was too much time and/or temp. The challenge is always which to increase or decrease. You peaked my curiosity, so I just made a solid black tumbler (with white writing) and it came out great! I MAY increase the time or temp a very small amount just to see what happens, but I’m very happy with the outcome. Blacks and reds have always been trickier for me. (I also just made a mostly red Reddi Wip tumbler that came out great as well.) I hope that helps!
@@industrialfringe953 Ok, thanks for the info, so the time/temp for the solid black tumbler (with white writing) and the mostly red Reddi Wip tumbler that came out great were done with the time/temp in the video shown above?
You are very helpful and your videos are some of the BEST on UA-cam (I love the humor).
I read where it was recommended heating up a press with a blank tumbler in it?
Tonya, I only recently heard about that too! Apparently there’s a company that sell presses with a warning to do that. I don’t think they’re a known brand. I’ve had my press 2 years and pressed thousands of tumblers. I haven’t had any issues, and again, only recently heard about it. That’s not to say it’s not a good idea, but I haven’t needed to. That said, if the directions from my press told me to do it, you can bet I would! Thanks for watching!
@@industrialfringe953 youre welcome!
thank you for getting back with me!
I love your videos. Can you tell me why this happens? Is it burned or not wrapped right enough?
Hey, Lisa! I can’t see an image, but I’m going to guess you joined the group and asked the question there?! If that’s not you, join the group and we can take a look! Thanks for watching!
Hi, Roy,
I think the heater is defective in my tumbler press attachment.
I’m trying not to have to purchase a big press like the one in your video review.
Too much pressure???
Hey! I always use light pressure. If your heating element is defective, you’ll need to look at getting a replacement, getting a new press or getting an oven. But before you do that, try checking the surface temp of the heating element with an infrared thermometer. If you don’t have one, you can pick one up at Harbor Freight for about $15.00 (I think!). Best of luck, and thanks for watching!
@@industrialfringe953 Thank you so much. I will pick up the infrared Heat detector tomorrow. I also, picked up a toaster oven with convection technology yesterday from BIG LOTS. I just about want to put it in the kitchen because it’s so nice. But it’s for sublimation and that’s what I’ll use it for.
I’m pressing names on aprons for a church anniversary dinner. I’m waiting for the customer to tell me how large she wants the names to be. I printed a name out in three different sizes and took a picture of them laying on the apron, and sent the picture to her.
Again, thanks, Roy.
PS. I shared your video with a friend who is trying to decide if she wants to do tumblers.
@@industrialfringe953 Oh yes, I also ordered a silicone sleeve kit yesterday that arrived this evening. It includes a pair of heat resistant gloves, a silicone tumbler sleeve, 4 wide silicon bands, and 4 small silicon bands. I don’t think I want to deal with the shrink wraps although my tumblers included shrink wraps and silicone adhesive bottoms to put on after sublimating the tumblers.
Could the Printer/Ink be the culprit for the color vibrance? Just a suggestion.
Yes, it sure could. That and a icc profile. I’m happy with the Cosmos Ink I use, and I’ve tried a few different papers, with not much variation. (I do plan on doing a sublimation paper comparison UA-cam video down the road, more for my curiosity than anything!) Thanks for watching!
How to adjust the heat press to 17 oz tumblers
Hey, Yvonne! There are a lot of factors involved with getting to your answer. First, the type of press you have and what is its functionality. And secondly, what’s the circumference of your tumbler. Most press have bolt screws that can loosen and tighten the heating element. Crank those down to make the heating element as small as possible. If the heating element doesn’t connect and touch all areas of the press, your configuration isn’t going to work. If that’s the case, I suggest going to a thrift store and looking for a cheap convection (or toaster) oven. (Remember, if you use a toaster oven, you’ll have to rotate the tumbler a couple of times during the cook. And never use an oven that you sub with for eating! Thanks for watching!
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Thanks!
I have no luck with the color…..black, blue, red…..please help me…I have ask so many times but no response from any other,,,maybe you can help…..what heat temp, time,,,does tumbler matter where you get it from,,,,,does harder or lesser pressure matter,,,,,and is it best to peel when hot or cool….and so fort….I do 360 at 50 secs and rotate …lol…so many questions,,,( probably why no one is answering me…lol). Thank you!
Hey, Cathy, thanks for watching! I suggest you join the Facebook group, as it’s easier to have back and forth dialogue. I used to struggle with reds and blacks as well. I think a lot of people do. As long as the tumbler is a sublimation tumbler and you got it from a source you trust, it should be fine. Pressure matters. I use lighter pressure, as I’ve found that heavier pressure sometimes leaves a faded tape impression in the design. I peel hot the tape off hot, then I give it about 2 minutes before I pull the paper off. I’ve only had ghosting on a tumbler a couple of times, and it was because the design was solid black writing and I didn’t give it a minute or two to cool before pulling the paper off. Try using the time/temp I used in this video and the other tumbler press video. It’s 365 degrees for 50 seconds, then rotate 180 degrees and press another 50 seconds, then rotate 90 degrees and press for 20 seconds, then 180 degrees for a final 20 seconds. That seems to be the magic time for me. Join the Facebook group and me or someone else will answer any (and all) questions you have! Thanks again for watching!
I have the tumbler press from Sichuan Locust and I cant seem to get the right settings or I dont know what im doing wrong and cant seem to find any videos with the press I have do you happen to know anything about it? If you can please help Thank you!😊
Join the Facebook group and me (and others) can absolutely help! (It’s easier to correspond back and forth in Facebook!) There’s a link in the video description. It’s got a lot to do with time, temp, pressure and accuracy.
@@industrialfringe953 I did join your facebook group I hope I can find this out because im frustrated lol
Can I use shrink wrap in tumbler press
No, but you don’t need to! The pressure of the press does what shrink wrap does in an oven! And don’t forget, use light pressure! Thanks for watching!
I have been trying to make tumblers they are getting better but my tape still shows and they arn't as shinny as other's i have seen.. what am i doing worng... please help.
Chris, go join the Facebook group! We have some great folks there, some with a lot of knowledge and some just starting out! It’s much easier there to talk back and forth and troubleshoot!
How do i get the file you shared deep appreciate it and all your teaching
Hello, I'm not seeing the link for the I want beer image. Can you repost it?
Hey, Lori! I just checked, and it’s there! (I even checked on my wife’s phone.) Go back and take a look. You should see it right in the description. And thanks for watching!
Thanks found it. Didn't realize I didn't scroll all the way down.
So we still don't know what's causing the Tape marks?
Hey, Damien, I did an updated video that uses less tape, and I reduced pressure. I think it was the reduction in pressure that fixed it. I haven’t noticed anything since.
@@industrialfringe953 ok thank you
do you still use 50 seconds?
I do, but I adjusted the 20 second times to 25 seconds, although I don’t know that it had]s mattered. So my total now is 50/50/25/25. Thanks for watching!
How do you call that machine sir?
I have the Heat Press Nation Signature Series Mug Press with the tumbler attachment!