Sublimation Pressing Instructions

These times & temperatures are a good place to start, but you may have to adjust due to different heat presses and product quality. Producing quality end products is a matter of suitable substrates, a calibrated heat press, smart color management following manufacturer guidelines, testing and practice!


Ceramic Mugs

  • 150-210 seconds
  • 350-400° F
  • 40 psi (medium)
  • Time varies with press. Press into silicon pad. Mugs should be cooled down after transfer paper is removed in either a bucket of warm water or using a cooling plate.

Stainless Steel Tumblers 

  • 365° F
  • 40 psi (medium)
  • Time varies with press. If you are doing a full wrap, press for 45 sec. then rotate your tumbler 180 degrees and press a second time for 45 sec.
  • If using a toaster oven it’s suggested to bake at 365 for 6 min turning after 3 min.

Polyester Fabric

  • 35-45 seconds
  • 400 - 410° F
  • 204 - 210 C
  • 40 psi (medium)
  • Pre-press shirt for 3-5 seconds to eliminate moisture. 

    Polyester with Foam Backing (Koozie / Mousepad)

    • 45 seconds
    • 400° F
    • 204 C
    • 40 psi (medium)

      Metal

      • 45 seconds
      • 375°-400° F
      • 190 - 204 C
      • 40 psi (medium)
      • Time varies with metal manufacturer. Place absorbent sheet on bottom of heat press. 

        Glass or Ceramic Tiles

        • 300 - 720 seconds
        • 400° F
        • 204 C
        • 40 psi (medium)
        • Time varies depending on tile type and size. 

          Glass

          • 180 - 240 seconds
          • 360 - 400° F
          • 182 - 204 C
          • 40 psi (medium)
          • Be careful not to put too much pressure on the glass. This can shatter it. Wear protective gear. 

            Polyester Linen

            • 55 - 65 seconds
            • 385 - 425° F
            • 196 - 218 C
            • 40 psi (medium)
            • Peel transfer while hot. Press with substrate facing up and transfer paper on top.

            Wood

            • 60 seconds
            • 400° F
            • 204 C
            • 40 psi (medium)
            • Remove any plastic coating. Press with the transfer on top.