Cricut Mug Press Versus Oven: Which is best for sublimation?
Today we are looking at the Cricut Mug Press versus an oven. Will a countertop oven work as well as the Cricut Mug Press? Which is easier to operate? Which is less expensive? Let’s take a deep dive into how to use the oven so you can make a decision on which to purchase for your crafting needs. If you want to make sublimation mugs and tumblers, this is one video you don’t want to miss!
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Supplies used:
Oven options https://amzn.to/3rI5ikp or https://amzn.to/3cAbXJo or https://amzn.to/2O7eSja or https://amzn.to/3ueGlPv
Cricut Mug Press https://www.thecountrychiccottage.net/mugpressaff
Temperature gauges https://amzn.to/2PmsV55
Nomex pad https://amzn.to/3mbC5gH
Shrink wrap https://dyetrans.com/search.php?search=shrink+wrap or https://heattransfer.ositracker.com/175971/11767/url_17614
Silicone wraps https://amzn.to/3uaAQ4k
Heat resistant pad https://shrsl.com/2ny7t
Protective paper https://shrsl.com/2ny7q
Heat tape https://dyetrans.com/details.php?item_no=54150
Tape dispenser https://dyetrans.com/details.php?item_no=54199
Lint roller
Scissors
Sublimation printer (see what I use here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-f4oH2x-Nu0 )
Sublimation ink https://amz.fun/GH/youtube
Infusible Ink https://www.thecountrychiccottage.net/infusible-ink-aff
Sublimation paper https://amzn.to/39uA9uS or https://amzn.to/3rDIGlh
Blanks used:
Cricut mugs https://www.thecountrychiccottage.net/mugaff
Wine tumbler https://shrsl.com/2vv2w
Straight 20 oz tumbler https://heattransfer.ositracker.com/175971/11767/url_17613
Steel tumbler https://amzn.to/3ftwb9B
Shot glass https://dyetrans.com/details.php?item_no=SHOT01
Poly tumbler https://dyetrans.com/details.php?item_no=TUM220
Designs used:
IH Oil Filter https://rstyle.me/+ZgAk_LiecvWy_Sf05QsLVQ
Galaxy https://www.creativefabrica.com/product/space-sublimation-mug-design-2/ref/235591/
Succ It Succulent Wrap https://www.creativefabrica.com/product/sublimation-tumbler-design-succulent/ref/235591/
Cactus https://www.creativefabrica.com/product/cute-cactus-clipart/ref/235591/
Mama of Both https://rstyle.me/+Vu5TEIinoMJOHjBHH8MJ3w
Make All the Things with Cricut Machine https://shop.thecountrychiccottage.net/collections/digital-cut-files/products/make-all-the-things-svg-file
21 Years Old https://www.creativefabrica.com/product/it-took-21-years-to-look-this-good-3/ref/235591/
Other videos you may like:
Epson EcoTank Printer Converted for Sublimation https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-f4oH2x-Nu0
Cricut Mug Press Beginner’s Guide https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MMTEioFCsn8
Mugs, Tumblers, and More to Use in the Cricut Mug Press https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vx-o3Kht5_Q
Designing Mugs for the Cricut Mug Press https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ALOxLgc3nyM
How to Make Photo Mugs https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0O70CulqbbI
#cricut #sublimation #sublimationoven
0:00 Introduction
1:08 Size differences
2:27 Oven types
5:27 Supplies needed
6:40 Oven sizes
7:14 Mug wraps
11:31 Using silicone wraps
16:57 Using shrink wraps
21:50 Failed mug
23:03 Infusible Ink mug
25:33 Removing silicone wrap
26:37 Removing shrink wrap
28:11 Infusible Ink mug reveal
29:15 Shrink wrap tumblers
31:17 Using templates
33:34 Revealing designs
37:43 Comparison
43:02 Blank sources
43:21 Wrap comparisons
43:35 Which to buy
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