Now comes the fun part! There are a few different ways to sublimate mugs, and we’ll delve into two of my favorites: a Cricut Mug Press and a dedicated convection oven. Remember, not all mugs can be used for sublimation - you need to use mugs sold as “sublimation blanks” to get results!
Sublimation involves using high heat to transform sublimation ink into a gaseous state, which is then infused into the mug’s surface. If you don’t have a cutting machine, you can just cut your mug wraps and liners out with scissors. This project can be cut with any Cricut Maker or Explore series machine, but not on the Joy a it does not have Print then Cut capabilities. A regular inkjet printer will NOT work for this project! Then we’ll cut our designs and sublimation liners from butcher paper using a Cricut cutting machine. Since these wrap designs are large, you will need legal size 8.5″ x 14″ paper and a 12″ x 24″ green StandardGrip Machine Mat from Cricut. Next we’ll use Cricut’s Print then Cut feature to print mug wrap designs on sublimation paper using a sublimation printer. We’ll cover how to create two designs that form a border around the handle of the mug, as well as one full wrap design that goes completely around your mug, even under the handle. Then we’ll use the Slice tool to fit them exactly to your size mug template. Our first step is to learn how to customize designs in Cricut Design Space. So, are you ready to let go of perfection and start learning how to sublimate mugs?
But when you break it down, it’s still an art form - and a variable one at that.Ĭolors may sublimate different than you imagine, smudges or inconsistencies may appear in your final result, but you know what? In the end, you made that mug - and even if it’s not quite “gift quality”, it will still hold your water or coffee while you craft. Sure, there are a bunch of steps, temperatures, sizes, and times to adhere to for the best results. Sublimation is more of an art than a science. Learn more in my Cricut Mystery Box Guide. While this mystery box is no longer available, you can still purchase the mugs below in my material list.
This is a Cricut Mystery Box project - it uses the same Cricut Mug Blank that you could have gotten in the “World of Enchantment” mystery box in April 2023. Easy Paper Craft Ideas & Projects Expand.
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