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Luma Steel Sublimation Stainless Steel Tumbler

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Varies by Method

Varies by Method

OUR INSTRUCTIONS ARE BASED ON USING A DK20S, DK3110 AND/OR A COUNTER TOP CONVECTION OVEN. TIMES AND TEMPERATURES WILL VARY DEPENDING ON WHICH EQUIPMENT YOU USE.

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Detailed Instructions

Substrate TUM217, TUM218, MUG048, MUG049, SSCUP13W, SSCUP13S, SSB16W, SSB16S, MUG050, MUG051, TUM232, TUM233, SSLB18W, SSLB18S, SSD720W, SSD720S,
Temperature Varies by Method
Time (min:sec) Varies by Method
Pressure Varies by Method
Additional Heat Tape, Green Pad, SubliShrink Wrap
Recommended Paper DyeTrans Multi-Purpose or TexPrint
Heat Press Instructions

Hover transfer under open heat press for 10 seconds to dry excess moisture.

Instructions for Using a DK3D Mug Press

1. Secure transfer to the Tumbler using Heat Tape.
2. Cover with protective paper
3. Wrap the tumbler with heat conductive rubber (we recommend HCR-181010 for skinny tumblers)
4. Place Tumbler in Mug Press and close the heating element
5. Press at 375 degrees for 2 minutes
6. Rotate tumbler and press for an additional 2 minutes

Instructions for Using a DK3 Mug Press

1. Secure transfer to the Tumbler using Heat Tape.
2. Cover with protective paper
3. Wrap the tumbler with heat conductive rubber (we recommend HCR-18610 for skinny tumblers)
4. Place Tumbler in Mug Press and close the heating element
5. Press at 375 degrees for 2 minutes
6. Rotate tumbler and press for an additional 2 minutes
Shrink Wrap Instructions Instructions for Using an Oven and SubliShrink

1. Remove all plastic parts and lids
2. Cut out design and affix to tumbler using gold heat tape
3. Cover entire tumbler with blowout paper
4. Place in SubliShrink bag
5. Use heat gun to shrink bag to tumbler
6. Place in oven for 6 minutes at 360 degrees
7. Remove from oven
8. Remove shrink bag and image from tumbler

Pressure Cheat Sheet

Contact Level
PSI
Press Dial Level
Average Human Resistance Felt
Contact Pressure
10-15 psi
1 on press dial
where the platen just makes physical contact with product
Light Pressure
20 psi
2 on press dial
resistant with one arm pressing down, easy with two arms
Medium Pressure
40-60 psi
3-5 on press dial
resistant with two arms pressing down, doesn’t require usage of shoulders
Heavy Pressure
80 psi
6 and up on dial
very resistant with two arms pressing down, requires lifting of elbows and shoulders to lock in place
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