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Sublimation at MakerFlo

What Printer Should I Use For Sublimation? Do You Offer Any Sublimation Printers?

There are many different types and brands of Sublimation Printers out there. However, we highly recommend using the Epson F170 or the Epson F570 for any of your sublimation printing needs. The Epson F170 and F570 are beautiful pieces of machinery and

Do You Offer An All-In-One Kit For Sublimation?

Yes! Are you tired of having to shop at multiple places in order to find all of the supplies you need for a craft project? Well look no more! Here at MakerFlo Crafts, we offer many different varieties of Sublimation Kits. Whether you are a small busi

Where Can I Buy More Sublimation Ink For My Epson Sublimation Printer?

You've come to the right place! We offer not only the Epson Sublimation Ink, but also a pack of 4 CMYK ink bottles for your Epson sublimation printer! We are your one-stop shop for all things sublimation. We also offer Maintenance Tanks for your Epso

What Is The Recommended Time and Temperature For Sublimating Tumblers?

All of our sublimation products should be baked in a convection oven at 375 degrees F for 6 minutes, turning every 2 minutes if needed . This depends on your oven and how hot it runs. If the oven runs hot, try less heat, If it runs low, try more heat

My Tumbler Came Out Of The Oven And Has Spots All Over It, Why Is that?

This can happen for a couple of reasons. First, make sure to use a good amount of heat tape so that your sublimation paper is snug against your cup. The tape has to be very tight in order to ensure the paper is tightly hugging the cup. Next, double c

I purchased some sublimation cups from you guys and the paint is chipping off, do you know why?

This is the most common issue when baking sublimation cups for too long. Sublimation coating is not meant to withstand too much heat for long periods of time. Another cause for paint chipping is that the cups are not being rotated every 2 minutes. Th

Why is my sublimation paper sticking to the cup?

Many factors play a part in why your sublimation paper may be sticking to your cup after you take it out of the oven. Heat is a part of it because if the cup is baked for too long, the paint softens causing the paper to stick. Also, if you remove the

Why am I seeing small dots on my cup?

If you're noticing small dots on your finished product, this is likely due to excess moisture. We recommend pre-pressing most substrates (cups coating) to ensure you get all of the moisture out. To do this, just place your sublimation tumbler inside

Why does the Sublimation coating chip when I remove my shrink wrap?

When you remove shrink wrap, you should remove it very slowly and gently. Be sure to always wear gloves while doing it because the shrink wrap needs to be removed while the tumbler is still hot. The reason you would do it slowly is because the shrink

I want to get started with sublimation but I am too scared to try, help!

That is totally understandable! Do not feel discouraged because you are not alone. Many first-time crafters become nervous and scared when starting a new craft. However, here at MakerFlo Crafts, we will hold your hand the entire way and help you go f

What supplies do I need to start my sublimation journey?

Here are the supplies you will need in order to start your sublimation business or hobby: