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Getting Started with Handmade Crafts
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items Hi! I’m a hands-on crafter who enjoys turning simple materials into custom handmade pieces. I work with bracelets, tumblers, and laser engraved items, and I’m always testing new ideas. I’ll be sharing what I’ve learned, where I find my supplies, and ...
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Getting Started with Sublimation Tumblers
Laser Engraving
Getting Started with Sublimation Tumblers
Your go to guide if you want to start sublimation tumblers and etc.
Most importantly you will need a sublimation ink. I will not ever recommend another brand of sublimation ink EVER!!! This is the only brand I’ve used since I started sublimating 6…..almost 7 years ago. They will teach you how to convert you printer a...
Sublimation Ink for Epson Printer, EcoTank, and Sawgrass
This is the only sublimation paper I’ve ever tried and it comes out so nicely. They have it in different sizes also
Best Sublimation Paper for T-Shirts & Crafts
You will need a really good heat tape and this is what I recommend!!! Not the brown!!! Why? Because sometimes you get a good one and sometimes you don’t. And to prevent ghosting This one has NEVER failed me. Repeat after me: Stay away from the brown ...
PYD Life Sublimation Heat Crafts Tape 0.4in x 108ft
This is called shrink wrap!! I didn’t start using this till this year and I wish I would have been using it. I put this on my cups after I’m done taping my design and use my heat gun to shrink it. It just make the design tighter on the cup. We have t...
Shrink Wrap
When it comes to getting your sublimation tumblers there are a lot of different ones. Make sure and pay attention to this part: MAKE SURE you do not get the ones with the rounded bottoms until you are comfortable doing them. Look for the straight edg...
Sublimation Tumblers
These are some really good tumblers to try. They are the straight edge 20 oz sublimation tumblers they come with a stainless steel straw, straw cleaner and lid. They also have the rubber bottom for the bottom of the cup if you want to add it.
8pack 20oz White Skinny Sublimation Tumblers
This would be my go to for pressing a tumbler. PYDLife has really good tumbler ovens and presses. They will also have the tumblers made to sublimate on.
PYD Life Tumbler Press
Go here and the will let you know how to avoid ghosting. This will prevent you from being excited about making tumblers to hating them.
How to avoid ghosting and seam lines on sublimation tumblers?
Follow these guides and watch these videos for a good tutorial on how to sublimate your tumbler
How to sublimate Tumblers
This is the place to get your tumbler wrap designs. They are affordable and don’t forget to measure your tumblers.
Tumbler Wrap
Laser Engraving
I love to laser engrave also. This is for engraving on a XTool S1 diode laser.
This is the Xtool S1 diode laser. This is a 10w. It comes in 10,20,40 watt. Price depends on which module (watt) you order. The good thing is it’s interchangeable so you can order a 10w now and order a 40w later. Only thing I don’t like it it can’t ...
xTool S1 Enclosed Diode Laser Cutter
These are basswood sheets. They are affordable and good to get some practice in with your laser. When lasering pay attention to the thickness of your wood.
Basswood Sheets
These would be great for making custom coasters using the Xtool s1.
36pcs Black Slate Coasters 18 Round & 18 Square 4Inch for DIY & Decor