Mug printing

[wilky007]

Hi all I was wondering if you could help me I have been doing vinyl items for a little while now people keep asking me to do t-shirts and mugs I could with knowing what I need to do this I have a had a look but don't really under stand what I need ie paper, printer the only thing I can work out I need a heat press

Thank you all
Happy Christmas and happy new year to all

[Renniwano]

Hi Wilky,

welcome to the forum..

Your best bet is to make a cuppa.. *a large one* - pull up a chair and make the search bar your best friend..

For your t-shirts if you are already doing vinyl.. you will indeed need a flat press.. but for mugs you will need a totally different set up.. called sublimation

Soo.. I advise taking a long stroll through the forum to have a look to see what you think your best course of action will be and read up on different presses etc..

Then once you have a better idea of what you are after, you will be able to narrow down what your requirements will be

[wilky007]

Thank you very much

[NikGrey]

Yes, you will need:

A Mug Press.
Sublimation Printer.
Good Sublimation Ink.
Sublimation Paper.
Heat Tape.
Photoshop/Corel
Sublimation Mugs

Patience
Money
Patience
Money
IR Thermometer
Beer/Wine
Time
Time

BUT Most of all, education - Learn how to do it first HERE.
DON'T try to do it cheap (as I did)
More Money.

Result = Eternal Happiness (and in income).
Plus - the warm fuzzy feeling inside that people are willing to part with money for your Mugs (which should last a very long time).

Oh, and you will need a liberal sprinkling of LUCK !

Good Luck.

And welcome to the forum