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A customer asks for “Mickey” shirts for their next trip to the Magic Kingdom. You see lots of adorable “Baby Yoda” designs selling on Etsy. Other sublimation shops are selling (and advertising!) tumblers and shirts with NFL team logos. Hold on a minute, isn’t that against the rules? It's a sticky subject. Discussion of it…

If you’ve been creating or customizing your own sublimation designs, you may have considered selling them online to other crafters. There are many successful designers who are doing just that. But how can you get started? Selling digital sublimation designs on Etsy is a great way to reach new customers and grow your business. By…

We’ve all had it happen: we forget to add a cover sheet to a sublimation project or heat transfer before we press it, and then open the heat press to find that the top plate now has ink or residue on it. How can you remove it without scratching the surface of the press? Is…

Many crafters buy pre-printed sublimation transfers to press, but unless you are buying them in bulk or from a local source, the shipping costs can add up. If you have started creating your own designs, or if you subscribe to a graphic design collection, it may be time to consider having your own at-home printing…

If your craft space is full of Cricut and vinyl-cutting supplies, you may already have items that can come in handy for sublimation printing. There are several Cricut tools and accessories that can be used in the pressing and finishing of sublimation projects, and their DesignSpace software can be used to create your designs, although…

Are you looking for more ways to make extra money in your sublimation business?  If you are interested in providing supplies to other crafters or business owners, consider selling printed sublimation transfers. Selling sublimation transfers online is a profitable way to offer designs to crafters who may not own a sublimation printer. Permission or an…

If you've been searching for the best sublimation printer for beginners, take a look at the Epson EcoTank series of inkjet printers. They are not sold as sublimation printers (Epson does offer a line of sublimation printers), but the EcoTanks are more affordable, and are easy to convert to sublimation printing. This makes them a…

Are you looking for ways to boost your sublimation business through local sales? If so, you're in luck! In this blog post, we will give you tips that will help you sell more products and grow your business. Sublimation printing is a great way to create unique products that can be sold locally – in…

Local flea markets are great places to promote your sublimation printing business. You should see a good amount of steady traffic, and you'll receive immediate feedback on what types of items and designs will do well! If you've never tried selling sublimation products at a flea market, read on! We'll share our favorite tips on…

How much should you charge for your work? How to price sublimation products is always a big question, just like it would be when you are starting any type of craft business – you’re not alone! It can be tough to find the right price point, especially in the beginning stages of your business. You…

Tumblers. Travel mugs. Thermoses. Water bottles. Whatever you prefer to call them, they're popular, they sell well, and they're a lot of fun to make! In this post, we'll walk you through wrapping and “baking” a sublimation tumbler, using a countertop convection oven or air fryer. This post may contain affiliate links for products we…

Whether you’re creating sublimation tumblers as custom gifts or want to sell them as part of your business, you probably have some questions about the best way to make them. And a common question involves the heat source used to press the design: should you go with a convection oven or a mug press? Which…