How To Tape A Sublimation Tumbler For Perfect Edges!
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- Опубліковано 5 лип 2024
- Hey, and welcome! In this episode, I’m going to show you how I wrap sublimation tumblers to get the perfect edges and seam. This newer way is only a slight adjustment to how I’ve been wrapping them, but for designs with solid colors, especially blacks, this has been working quite well for me. I think the thicker tape also has something to do with being able to tighten up the edges without pulling the paper.
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Here are the links to the products I used or talked about in this video:
20mm x 33m, 108 feet (larger) heat tape: amzn.to/33CHvvZ
13mm x 33m, 108 feet heat tape: amzn.to/3eh4LBU
10mm x 33m, 108 feet (narrower) heat tape: amzn.to/3edULJC
Desktop tape dispenser: amzn.to/3qfs2tG
Double Desk Tape dispenser: amzn.to/3qMzi0n
Olaf 12” x 18” self-healing cutting mat: amzn.to/3JbZ0n4
i have wasted a lot of tumbler today and decided to do more research and your video is the best among all that i seen here in youtube and i tried it just now and it work wonders. Thank you so much for sharing your experience here, may god bless you have a good day sir.
Thank you so much! And thanks for watching!
This video has been very helpful Sir! Thank you for teaching and Sharing! God Bless Liz 😊
I use my tiny Cricut vinyl scraper tool that came with my tool set to push those little spots at the top and bottom down. I also scrape the tape going down the seam and this has given me wonderful results!
That’s fantastic! Thanks for sharing! And thanks so much for watching!
Thank you for sharing your great tip, appreciate it! Liz 😊
Your videos are so helpful!! Thank you!!
Thanks so much! And thanks for watching!
I enjoy your information you provide. Thank you!!
Thank you, thank you, thank you!!!
Thank you for your detailed video. Looking forward to trying your method.
Mishawn, thanks for watching! Let me know how it turns out!
Your videos are amazing!! Thanks for sharing with us!!
Thank you so much! And thanks for watching!
Good info, thanks 😊 Happy New Year 🎉
Thank you, and Happy New Year to you, Roberta!
Love this technique I can’t wait to go home and try it !!
It works awesomely! Thanks for watching!
Thanks for this! I'm going to give it a try after I get the wider tape.
That wider tape really helps to get the paper tight against the tumbler! Good luck! Thanks for watching!
Ur videos have inspired me so much .
Oh, Jessica, you don’t know what that means to me! Thank you! And thank you for watching!
I like the purposeful seam idea. Great video. Thank you.
Thank you! And thanks for watching!
This was so helpful as I was having a seem issues.. thank you ❤
So glad it helped! And thanks for watching!
Thank you so much for sharing. I can’t wait to try tape your way
Good luck! I think you’ll like the results. Thanks so much for watching!
Thank You!!! finally got a perfect tumbler using your taping method. Thanks!
So glad I could help! Thanks for watching!
I just started sublimation, Thanks you for all your videos on helping
You’re very welcome! Thanks for watching!
First video on here of many that really showed the best way to sublimate a tumbler. Thank you! Blessings to you.
Thank you so much!
I have an order of tumblers coming in today! Can’t wait to try your methods! Thanks for sharing! You’ve earned a new subscriber ☺️
Excellent! Good luck with the tumblers! And thanks so much for subscribing!
I have watched many videos and this is the best I've seen and made the biggest difference in my tumblers!
Shana, I’m so happy to hear this helped you out! Thank you for the kind words! And thanks so much for watching!
Very educational video! I learned so much from you. I do epoxy tumblers and I have been longing to dive into sublimation. After this video, that's it! ☺️ I'm saving for it. Thanks!
Just dive on in! Glad you enjoyed, and thanks for watching!
I had no idea the complexities of taping tumblers. I thank you for explaining this.
Carol, you’re more than welcome! I’ve seen some people only use a couple of pieces of tape, and get away with it. I’ve tried, and I am not one of those people! There are many ways to tape, but I’ve found this to be the best for me. Thanks so much for watching!
Thank you for this video, it is very informative!
You're very welcome! And thanks for watching!
OMG! Thank you so much for sharing your taping and covering your seems technique! I’m going on give this a try now.
Again, THANKS!!!
So glad! Let me know how they turn out!
Thank you for this! Trying it out on my next project.. love the Seam idea, definitely looks cleaner!
Thanks! It’s definitely worked well for me. I’ll probably do a video in the next week or so on making the seams. And thanks for watching!
@@industrialfringe953 I look forward to it.. Definitely a new subscriber!
Thank you!!! I've been having problems with the top and bottom!! Can't wait to try this!!
You are so welcome! Best of luck!
I Love your passion of not Giving up and trying something Else . I will try your new technique. Thank you so much
Ya know, there’s a fine line between passion and stupidity! But thanks, and thanks for watching!
Thank you for this video. I'm getting ready to sublimate my first tumbler so this video came in handy
Fantastic! Good luck, and thanks for watching!
Update: taping went very well. No ghosting or faded image. Only prob is that I was using a mug press so the coloring is off where there was overlap
I can't thank you enough for this video. I made my first tumbler after watching your video and it came out absolutely perfect. I've made thirty of them now and not one turned out bad. They are all perfect! Thank you so much!
That’s so great to hear!!! Thank you for watching!
You files aren't big enough if you have a gap in your seems
Great video. I love the seam idea. I think I’m going to try that on some of my designs. I’ve never thought of that. It does look more clean.
It’s worked quite well for me. Let me know how it works out! And thanks for watching!
Great video, loved the intro with wad of tape, funny.
That made me want to watch the entire video.
Thank you! And thanks for watching!
Thank you for this video! Very helpful !
Thank you! And thanks for watching!
Wanted to come back and say I’ve shared this with several of my tumbler subbing friends and say it’s helped all of us! 10/10 success rate you’re amazing! Thank you so much for willingly sharing this info
Awe, that’s fantastic! I’m so glad it helped! Thanks for watching!
Great video! thank you so much. This is going to help me so much
Im so glad! Thanks for watching!
Awesome!! We have those blanks too! Love your works!🥰
Fantastic! And thanks!
I can't thank you enough k you enough for ur video after months of bad seams using ur method works !!!
I’m so glad to hear! Thanks for watching!
Thank you so much!!!
I just started sublimation and your wrapping technique is amazing!!!!
I’m SOO glad it helped! Thanks for watching!
Actually tried this today and seams on both tumblers were, well, seamless!!! Thank you
You’re welcome 😊 Thanks for watching!
Thanks I subscribed! I like the one you made!
Thanks for subscribing!
Awesome definitely helped me with my tumblers. And not feel like I'm wasting tape. lol
Fantastic! I’m glad it helped! And thanks for watching!
Thank you! Everything else failed, but your method helped me achieve perfect edges.
I’m so glad I could help! Thanks for watching!
Great job and wonderfully explained
Thank you so much! And thanks for watching!
I had stopped making tumblers, I was so frustrated, but a return customer requested them. I put them off as long as I could, then decided to see if there was any new advice. They came out GREAT, both of them, because of you! Thank you so much for sharing your taping method and the line at the edge, I love how that looks.
I’m so glad it worked for you! Thank you for watching!
Would love to know how to add the seam!! Great video! Can’t wait to sublimate a tumbler!
Here you go! And thanks for watching! ua-cam.com/video/NdPoK3I4xTM/v-deo.html
I usually used a scraper to scrap the wrinkles out of the top and the bottom so you don’t get that weird little ripple effect. I only use one layer of tape and it has worked for me. :) thanks for all the tips. Have a blessed day.
Thanks for the tip! I have seen people use different things to push against the side with great results. Some even roll the edge of the tumbler on the table. For me, I’ve found that I sometimes miss a spot by just doing that. But I should try using a scraper, then adding my second piece of tape. I like the idea of having some help getting the wrinkles out. Thanks again for the tip, and thanks for watching!
Thank you so much, I am having issues on how to wrap your method is straight forward.
I like when I get the Tape roll as a freebie in my bulk order of tumblers! I haven't paid for a roll of tape yet. Great job on your tumblers, I am a newbie and found your video so useful. Thank you for posting!
Hey, if it works, you can’t beat free! Thanks for watching!
Thank you so much for the seem too, I might try that because it definitely looks better to have it that way!
Good luck! And thanks for watching!
best video ever... like you solved a detail that hours of videos coudn't solve. As you say.... some people put to pieces of tape and works perfectly. I can't either with tumblrs or mugs. My teory is materials... but im experimenting too and im new at this.
I’m so glad I could help! Thanks for watching!
thank uou so.much!!! I need to find your video on how uou add that "seam"..I love that!!!!
Thank you. Great video.
Thanks so much! And thanks for watching!
Thanks for sharing your process. The few tumblers I did I did not add tape around the top and bottom. I did use shrink wrap and had no issues around those areas. I use a NuWave Convection Oven.
Tracey
Hey, Tracey! I tried not taping the top and bottom when using my convection oven, but even with the shrink wrap, I just couldn’t get great results. I wish I could reduce my tape usage, but I guess I shouldn’t complain, as it’s working! Thanks for watching!
@@industrialfringe953 As they say, leave it alone if it ain't broke.
Thus far haven't had any issues with the seam but do like the look of adding that solid line. I may need to try that.
thank you very much. very well explaind.
Thanks so much, Dalma! And thanks for watching!
I thought I was the only one worried about using too much tape and being stingy. Glad to hear I am not the only one. I learned tape costs less than a ruined tumbler. Thank you for sharing your methods!
Thanks for watching! Yes, after I figured out how little the price was, I decided to let the whole “save money on tape” thing go! You’re absolutely right! Tape is a lot cheaper than a ruined tumbler!
I KNOW THIS WAS MADE A WHILE AGO, BUT THANKS MAN, THIS WILL HELP ALOT.
Glad to help!
Love the video I love the way you add the seam that’s awesome how did you add the line in there to cover up any flaws that may occur where the seam is. I absolutely love it thank you for sharing. I just got my tumbler press today and I did 3 tumblers came out pretty good except for one it show the seam not connected but I’m learning 😀❤️
Thanks! Check out my video on seams, ua-cam.com/video/NdPoK3I4xTM/v-deo.html Thanks so much for watching!
Love this and all your videos. Would love to see how you added the additional line. Maybe in photoshop elements?
Thank you! I’ll be sure to do a short video on making seam lines to hide the seam!
Happy New Year - I give it a slight white border at the bottom so i dont deal with the ghosting. It's been very effective for me since using the method. For the top i do keep it flush with the edge.
Yes, Carlos, I was doing the exact same thing, especially with designs that had a lot of color. With the addition of the second piece of tape pulled VERY tightly along the edge, it’s given me the ability to extend the design closer to or to the bottom. Thanks for watching, and Happy New Year to you!
@@industrialfringe953 thank you brother.... keep up the great work on the videos
Thanks for sharing!
Thanks for watching!
Thank you for sharing! I love your whoop ass file you made
Thanks so much! I had a lot of fun making it! If you’re interested, my designs are all here! www.georgiamaes.com/digital-designs.html Thanks for watching!
Thank you for this video
Thanks for watching!
Thank you because of this video I have no more ghosting and great seams 🫡😊
YAY! Fantastic! Thanks for watching!
I am going to try your way.
Best of luck! It works great for me. Thanks for watching!
Awesome sharing
Thanks for watching!
Hi! Thank you for this informational video! What size do you make your sublimation image? I am just starting and have been experimenting with taping to see what works best!
You can also use a credit card to secure your seams so there are no air bubbles. Love your videos and how you are so accepting of your mistakes...shows you are human!
I have used a credit card. (More specifically, a Blockbusters membership card!) I’ve also tried a few other tools. I still end up going back to my fingernail! It’s always close by, and it makes me feel like I have cat like reflexes. I don’t. Thanks for watching!
Thank you so much for this video! Could you please make a video showing how you add the seam line to your files?
Hey, Rosamond! I may have already done it! Check this video out and let me know if it answers your questions! ua-cam.com/video/NdPoK3I4xTM/v-deo.html Thanks so much for watching!
Thank you for the video. I hope my tumblers turn out as nice as your's.
I hope they do too! Best of luck, and thanks for watching!
I never tape the top and bottom of my tumbler and I never have an issue. I felt when I tape the top and bottom I always had an issue. I also use clear tape and remove the air from the inner seam and outer seam and with the clear tape I can see my seam seal up. To remove the air from my tape seam I use a matha stuard card maker tool, It works perfect. I also use the shrink wrap. I have a tumbler press but I perfer to use the same oven you used. By the way my first oven, the same one after making a lot of tumblers caught fire. Thanks so much for another great video.
You know, it’s funny. Some people have to over tape the edges (me) to get good results, and some people don’t tape the edges at all with great results! I can get away with not taping sometimes, but I’ve found a 100% consistent great result by taping the way I do, so I just keep on doing it that way. I admire those of you who can get by without taping! Thanks for watching!
Love your video thank you. What are your measurements for a 20oz tumblers if you don't mind
Hey, Edie! My measurements are usually 9-1/4” wide by just under 8-1/8” tall. There are times I get tumblers that require me to adjust that size just a little bit, but that’s where I always start (and usually stay!) Thanks for watching!
You are awesome. Thank you so much. Question, how do you add the seam?
Thank you so much! Take a look at this video to see if it answers your questions regarding seams. ua-cam.com/video/NdPoK3I4xTM/v-deo.html And thank you so much for watching!
Learned a lot thanks. I have a toaster oven though
By toaster oven, I’m guessing it’s not a convection. (My convection oven is a toaster oven with a convection setting.) I haven’t personally used them, but I see lots of people using regular toaster ovens, I believe you just need to turn the tumbler a couple of times during the baking process.
I found it! Would you have any recommendations on how to fix white edges ? One has solid colors so I’m thinking if we cut out the colors that are missing and tape to repress that may work..
@industrialfingers953 how do I get the seam line? I love that idea.
I love your videos, do you have a tutorial on how you created that extra seam? I think that is such a great method and would love to try it!
Thank you! And yes, as a matter of fact, I do! ua-cam.com/video/NdPoK3I4xTM/v-deo.html Thanks for watching!
Love your video. About to try your method on a tumbler now! What temp do you run your press at?
Thank you! I run my press at 365 degrees. Here’s a video on the specifics of how I press. ua-cam.com/video/yOqxHEZgPwk/v-deo.html Thanks for watching!
Hello! Thank you so much for doing this video! I ordered the tape dispenser and thicker tape and will try your method once they arrive. What temperature do you set your tumbler press to? I apologize if I missed it. I also looked through the comments to see if anyone had already asked but I didn’t find the answer.
Here’s a video i made with my time and temp. ua-cam.com/video/yOqxHEZgPwk/v-deo.html Thanks for watching!
I am excited to try this new method later today!!! The tops and bottoms of my tumblers always came out great when I was using a convection oven, but I can see some issues caused by puckering at the top/bottom with my tumbler press. However, the main part of my designs are more crisp with the tumbler press. So, maybe I can finally get one that I am happy with:) Thanks so much!!!
Marilyn, please let me know how it comes out! Make sure to try and remove the creases after the first piece of tape with your fingernail, then pull super tight with the second piece of tape, focusing only on the edge!
@@industrialfringe953 I sure will and I really appreciate how you tried so many variations on your method until you were happy with it! I was temped to send this press back but I just love how crisp the images are when I use it:) If I can get my top and bottom right, I am going to be thrilled!!!
You’ll get them down, I’m sure! And if this doesn’t work, let me know and we’ll figure something else out!
@@industrialfringe953 Oh my goodness Roy!!!! I tried this method and it worked soooooo well! I have just 2 tiny flaws - I call them flaws but no one would ever notice them except for me🤣 I do think my design might be a bit too tall at 8.15 inches. I will go back to see what size of design you use. Thank you so much for sharing your experimentation and sharing your knowledge!
That’s fantastic! It’s worked really well for me. (On my current tumblers, my height is about 8.12.) Thanks again for watching!
Love the whoopass tumbler. I would love to buy that file
Thank you! It’s available on my website, www.industrialfringedesigns.com Thanks for watching!
Great video!! I've been Doinine the same way as your first one for 2 years cause I'm worried about ruining the edges
Thank you! And thanks for watching!
I love the colored seem. Do you put it on both edges of the image?
Hi, Valerie! You don’t have to, but I often find myself simplifying the layer, the duplicating and rotating the duplicated layer horizontally and sliding over to the other side IF I’m using a drop shadow. That gives a]the same shadow to both edges. And I make the seam on the right side just a tad wider, since a tiny bit of the edge will overlap. I have another video detailing the process a little more. ua-cam.com/video/NdPoK3I4xTM/v-deo.html Thanks so much for watching!
Very informative video! What measurements are you using for your sublimation print?
Thank you! My prints are 9-1/4” by 8-1/8”. There is about 1/16 - 1/32” design overlap and just under 1/8” white paper overlap. The hope is the total overlap, design and white paper is around 1/8”.
This was a fantastic tutorial. I learned alot. I actually have that same tape too. I did my first tumbler today (before watching this video) & I noticed the tape left it's mark on the tumbler. What does that mean and how should I avoid it for the next time? Thank you.
The most common reason for seeing tape marks is too much pressure in a press. Do you use a press? If so, try backing off of the pressure and only doing light pressure. Thanks for watching!
Inadf about coordinating edge to the top, bottom, and seam to make it look like it is supposed to be there too. I use the same taping procedure.
Roy, Another great video. I see you have a slight overlap of the paper on the tumble,, how much is the overlap? Thanks
Hey, Jon! I have about a 1/16th inch overlap.
Thanks for the video. When my son was in competitive Field Band many years ago, I used to do buttons for them with a badge-a-minit press….so many buttons! I had a ‘can of Whoop-ass’ one that was a favorite. Is your file for sale? Would love to do one for my son to see if he remembers… (I really need to find those floppy-disks with the files to try to recreate some of those memories…)
Hey, Cakkyblue! Thanks for watching! I have a website page with files for sale, but I need to edit that file to remove my website qrcode before I offer it for sale. I’ll share the link to the website in the Facebook group within the next week or so.
Thanks for the videos, really helping me out. I am having trouble getting the top of the tumbler right. I have tried your way and a bunch of other ways, not sure why its coming out lighter on top. I even tried increasing the pressure on the press, still lighter on top. Any suggestions other then what you have already put out there?
Hey, Eric, a couple of questions. Is it just the top or the top and bottom? If it’s just the top. I’d try rotating the tumbler to see if your top is getting enough heat. If it’s a press, flip it. If it’s an oven, turn it upside down. If that’s not it, I’m at a loss. Good luck! And thanks for watching!
@@industrialfringe953 the heat press looks like the on you have in the video I checked temp with a temp gun seems to run 10 to 20 degrees hotter then what is displayed. If it's temp, it might not be getting enough where I am putting the heat tape. I will try raising temp to 380 on my next attempt. Or should I increase the time at each turn of the tumbler?
If I’ve missed it, I apologize. What size do you cut your image prints? This taping tutorial was very helpful for this novice. Thank you 😊
Hey, Patti, I make my designs 9-1/4” wide by just under 8-1/8” tall. Tumblers sometimes different ever so slightly in size, so when I get a new order in, especially from a different supplier, I always double check to make sure I’m printing exactly as I need. Thanks so much for watching!
I have the same press and having trouble with getting good results on the top and bottom edges, so I'm about to try your method to see if I can improve. But I have a question, do I need to adjust those two knobs on the front of the press. I'm confused on their purpose.
Hey, Christina! I believe the front two knobs are for making the heating element conform to smaller attachments, bug I don’t have any of those smaller attachments, so I’m just guessing. I leave them completely open. Also, I use light to medium pressure (more on the lighter side). Good luck! Let me know how it comes out!
Thank you so much for this video! What are the measurements of your prints for the 20 oz skinny tumblers? I just ordered this tape and can’t wait to try your technique!
You’re very welcome! My measurements are 9-1/4” by just under 8-1/8”. I love the wide tape, this tape has never left any residue, and I won’t wrap any other way! Thanks for watching!
Thanks for asking💜
You mentioned 50 seconds, at what temperature is being used, please advise thank you. I am having issues being a newbie. how do you determine the pressure of the press
I love the seems, are you able to show how you did the seems in the design?
Absolutely! Check out this video, it goes over the entire process! ua-cam.com/video/NdPoK3I4xTM/v-deo.html Thanks for watching!
What temperature are you pressing at? I see so many different temps and times but I have never seen anyone else rotate 4 times like you and that is a wonderful idea. Pressing twice has never cut it on all 9 I have tried for full wraps. Excited to try your method!
Definitely try it! I swear by it! I press at 365 degrees with the seam at the 9 o’clock position (looking at the bottom) for 50 seconds, rotate 180 degrees (seam at 3 o’clock position) for 50 seconds, rotate 90 degrees (seam at 6 o’clock position) for 25 seconds, rotate 180 degrees (seam at 12 o’clock position) for a final 25 seconds. If you get a chance, check out some of my other videos. I go over the process in at least one other video! Thanks for watching!
How did you add that seam? It looks great!
Thanks so much! This video explains my seams! ua-cam.com/video/NdPoK3I4xTM/v-deo.html Thanks for watching!
Thank you for this!!! I’ve been struggling with tops and bottoms!! I will definitely try this.
Fantastic! I hope it works perfectly for you! Thanks for watching!
How do you add the extra seam,love your videos
Hey, Kim! Check out this video, which goes into more detail on creating seams. I begin making the extra seams around the 7 minute and 45 seconds mark. Thanks for watching!
ua-cam.com/video/NdPoK3I4xTM/v-deo.html
What size do you print your design to for the top and bottom loved your video
Hope, my images are 9-1/4” wide by just a touch under 8-1/8” tall. I do measure every time I get a new case of tumblers, as they can vary. But that measurement usually works! Thanks for watching!
I would love that whoop ass image! where can I find it? and thank you for the video!
Here’s where my designs are, and thanks for watching! www.georgiamaes.com/digital-designs.html
I love the design you made. Do you have it available for sale? The whoop one. 😂
Thanks, Timothy! Go over and join the Facebook group. I’ll be sharing my website from there in a week or two. And thanks for watching!
I love your videos. I am struggling with seams and ghosting around the top and bottom. After watching how you tape, I think I know what I was doing wrong on the top and bottom. It is difficult to see, are you overlapping at all? Even a tiny little bit or are you butting the edges up? The one I did when I overlapped a fraction looked better than when I attempted to butt them together. Do you have a video of how you design your intentional seams? TIA
Hey, Gayla, I’m so glad you enjoy the videos! My first piece of tape overhangs by only a small amount, jut enough to have tape to connect with the bottom of the tumbler. My second piece is situated halfway along the edge, as it’s only task is to pull everything tight. And yes, check out my video about perfect seams. I touch base on creating seams there. Thanks so much for watching!
How do you put the seam down on all tumbler and sometimes my tumbler has heat tape marks ?