Sublimation Polar Camel 20 oz. White Vacuum Insulated Tumbler w/Lid
POLAR CAMEL SUBLIMATION
There are a few important things to know about the Polar Camel tumblers before
you sublimate. First the tumblers are similar to all other sublimated
products in that the transfer and tumbler surface need to make direct contact
and reach about 385 degrees before sublimation will occur.
Optimal image quality will be achieved using Polar Camels
specifically designed for sublimation.
Because not all ovens are created equally the dwell time in an oven can range
from 4-6 minutes. Convection oven is recommended.
Thirdly you will not be able to decorate full bleed due to Polar Camel's
complex shape but you will be able to apply singular graphics. It is also not
recommended to sublimate this style in a mug press due to the taper.
There are 2 methods of sublimating this product - in an oven using shrink wrap
or a silicone wrap. Scroll for all methods.
METHOD 1 - IN A CONVECTION OVEN (using Silicone Wrap)
Supplies needed:
- sublimatable substrate (tumbler)
- sublimation transfer
- scratch paper
- Silicone Wrap
- heat tape
- convection oven
Oven settings:
- temperature - 380-400 degrees F
- dwell time - 5.5 to 6 minutes
- pressure - light to medium
Note: The recommended settings above may need adjustments for best results.
Settings will vary depending on the oven brand and model ink and paper and
atmospheric conditions.
2nd Note: Be sure that the artwork does not go beyond the size limits of the
wrap.
STEPS:
1. Contour cut around artwork of your transfer.
2. Position transfer onto the substrate using heat tape to secure the transfer
to the substrate.
3. Keep artwork 1/2 inch from top of Polar Camel when placing transfer.
4. Cut a piece of scratch paper to tape over your artwork transfer this
protects your wrap from ink.
5. Use the silicone wrap to secure the transfer to the Polar Camel start
wrapping the Polar Camel by stretching and rolling the silicone over top of
itself. Make sure to start wrap in a non artwork area to prevent a line in
your artwork.
6. Put a piece of heat tape around silicone wrapped Polar Camel to secure
wrap.
7. Place Polar Camel in oven with recommended settings listed above.
8. Pull from oven and remove wrap and paper. Caution contents will be hot
use heat resistant gloves for safety.
Tips:
- If the image of the final product appears light increase the pressure or
the dwell time slightly (30-45 seconds).
- If the image on the final product appears blurred or substrate appears
yellowed or has brown spots reduce the dwell time slightly (30-45 seconds).
- Too much pressure can cause trapped moisture in the paper to "jet" away
pulling ink with it in a spiked-peaked formation. To avoid this reduce the
pressure.
METHOD 2 - IN A CONVECTION OVEN (using shrink wrap)
Note: Because not all ovens are created equally the dwell time in an oven can
range from 4 to 6 minutes. Convection oven is recommended. Settings will vary
depending on the oven brand and model ink and paper and atmospheric
conditions.
Supplies needed:
- sublimatable substrate (tumbler)
- sublimation transfer
- shrink wrap
- heat gun
- heat tape
- convection oven
Oven settings:
- temperature - 375-380 degrees F
- dwell time - 4 to 5.5 minutes
STEPS:
1. Position transfer onto the tumbler using heat tape to secure the transfer
to the substrate.
2. Place Polar Camel and transfer into shrink wrap cylinder.
4. Using the heat gun carefully direct hot air onto the shrink wrap until
tight around the Polar Camel and transfer.
5. Place Polar Camel in oven with recommended settings listed above.
6. Pull from oven and remove wrap and paper. Caution contents will be hot
use heat resistant gloves for safety.
Tips:
- If the image of the final product appears light increase the pressure or
the dwell time slightly (30-45 seconds).
- If the image on the final product appears blurred or substrate appears
yellowed or has brown spots reduce the dwell time slightly (30-45 seconds).
