How to Make It: Día de Los Muertos

Skill Level: Intermediate 

Tools & Supplies To Make It:   

• DesignMate Plus Membership   
• Sawgrass SG 500 or 1000  
• Tumbler or Mug Press with 20 oz skinny tumbler attachment  
• 8.5”x11” sublimation paper   
• 20 oz Skinny tumbler  
• Heat Tape   
• Blowout paper   
  

How to Create It: 

• Once you are logged in, start a New Creation.  
• In the “Blank Products” window in DesignMate click on the “Drinkware” Icon then scroll down and click on “20oz Stainless Steel Skinny Tumbler.” Click on “Apply” to continue  
• Go to the “Designs” tab and click on the “Dia De Los Muertos” folder.  Select the Sugar Skull DesignMate Plus pattern.   
• Click on the design to “select all” and resize the design on the tumbler.  Then click outside of the design to deselect.  
• You may need to move, expand, or duplicate the design to get the best fit in the area.    
• Once you are done, choose “CONTINUE” from the top right panel.    
• Give your design a name and add it to a category. Then click “Save”   
• Add a description about your design or product.   
• Now we are ready to print, click on the “Print” Icon at the top right. 

 How To Print It: 

• Click on the “Print” Icon at the top right this will open PrintMate.  
• The printer should be set on the Sawgrass SG 1000. 
• Select the preset for “Tumbler.” 
• Set your paper size to “US Letter.”  
• Change Print Orientation to “Landscape.”  
• Under the Color Management tab, select “Vibrant” for the Color Mode.  
• Click on Print.   

How to Press It: 

• Turn on and set your tumbler heat press to 365F and your time to 60 Seconds.  
• Place your design face down and center on the sign, tape down the printed design with heat tape on all sides.  
• Since this design is a full wrap, you need to rotate during pressing.  Place it in the press and press for 60 seconds the rotate and press for another 60 seconds  
• Slowly open the tumbler press and quickly remove the printed design. 

Tips & Tricks: 

• Wipe your tumbler off with an alcohol wipe or alcohol on a lint free cloth to remove fingerprints and dust before pressing.  
• Make sure to rotate the tumbler at least 45 degrees after the first sixty seconds to get an even result on a full wrap design.