Sublimating White Mugs: A Guide to Perfect Results
Welcome to the blog of Sublimatievoordeel.nl, your wholesaler for sublimation products. Whether you are a business customer (B2B) or a private customer (B2C), we offer everything you need for high-quality sublimation, including an extensive range of white mugs and the equipment to print them. In this blog we explain what sublimation is, how it works on mugs, and which equipment from Craft Express we offer to achieve the best results.
What is Sublimation?
Sublimation is a process where special inks are heated until they become gaseous and then absorbed into the surface of an object. This creates vibrant, durable and wash-resistant prints. Sublimation is ideal for printing on ceramic mugs, textiles, metal plates and much more.
How Does Sublimation Work on Mugs?
Supplies
To start sublimating white mugs, you will need the following supplies:
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Sublimation Mugs : Our white mugs are specially coated to accept sublimation inks.
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Sublimation printer : A printer equipped with sublimation inks.
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Sublimation paper : Special paper on which your design is printed.
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Heat tape : To secure the design to the mug while heating.
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Sublimation press or mug oven : To transfer the design onto the mug.
Step-by-step plan for Sublimation on Mugs
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Create Design : Use a graphics program to create your design. Make sure the dimensions match the size of the mug.
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Printing : Print your design in mirror image on sublimation paper with a sublimation printer.
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Preparing the mug : Clean the mug to remove dust and dirt.
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Attaching the design : Place the printed design on the mug and secure it with heat tape.
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Heat : Use a mug press or mug oven to transfer the design to the mug. Follow the instructions of the device for the correct temperature and time.
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Cooling : Allow the mug to cool before removing the paper and tape.
Tips for the Best Result
- Make sure your design does not contain any white areas, as white sublimation inks do not exist. White areas of your design will remain the color of the mug.
- Use a constant pressure and temperature to avoid uneven prints.
- Experiment with different settings to find what works best for your specific equipment and materials.
Equipment from Craft Express at Sublimatievoordeel.nl
At Sublimatievoordeel.nl we offer high-quality equipment from Craft Express, including mug presses and mug ovens. This equipment is designed to help you achieve the perfect sublimation process.
Mug presses
Our Craft Express mug presses are easy to use and provide consistent results. They are ideal for printing single mugs to medium production runs.
Mug oven
For larger productions and more versatility we also offer mug ovens. These ovens can heat multiple mugs at the same time