Sublimation for beginners Private Courses

If you would like to book special times for private or group sessions, please send us an email with your full information. We will contact you at courssublimation@gmail.com.

This course will save you countless hours of searching on YouTube and Facebook groups, giving you clear, structured knowledge fast.

Time Breakdown (60 minutes total)

1. Welcome & Introduction (5 min)

• Brief introduction of the trainer and course goals.

• Explain what sublimation is and why it’s popular (custom mugs, t-shirts, tumblers, etc.).

• What participants will take away from this session.

2. What is Sublimation? (10 min)

• Definition: process of turning solid dye into gas with heat and pressure.

• Key difference from other printing methods (vinyl, screen printing, DTF).

• Applications in textiles, hard goods, and promotional products.

3. Equipment Needed (10 min)

• Printers (Epson converted vs. Epson F-series).

• Sublimation inks.

• Heat presses (flat press, mug press, tumbler press, ovens).

• Accessories (heat tape, butcher paper, wraps).

4. Blanks & Materials (5 min)

• Explanation of sublimation-ready blanks (polyester, polymer-coated).

• Popular items: mugs, shirts, bottles, puzzles, keychains.

• What does not work (cotton, uncoated ceramics, etc.).

5. Basic Workflow (10 min)

• Step 1: Design (software like Canva, Photoshop, Corel).

• Step 2: Printing (mirror image, ICC profiles, paper settings).

• Step 3: Pressing (time, temperature, pressure basics).

• Step 4: Finishing (cooling, packaging, quality check).

6. Common Beginner Mistakes (5 min)

• Using the wrong materials (cotton or non-coated surfaces).

• Not checking time/temperature/pressure settings.

• Ink clogs from not using the printer regularly.

• Ghosting due to movement during pressing.

7. Wrap-Up (5 min)

• Recap of the sublimation process.

• Emphasis on the importance of practice and consistency.

• Where to go next: starter kits, online resources, local suppliers.

8. Questions & Answers (15 min)

• Open floor for participants to ask about their own needs (ex: “Which printer is best for me?”).

• Troubleshoot theoretical situations (ex: “Why do my mugs look faded?”).

• Suggest next steps for those who want to go hands-on.

👉 By the end, participants will understand sublimation from start to finish, the equipment and blanks required, common pitfalls, and how to get started with confidence.

Given by Mike Benchmuel (Co-owner SDN Sublimation inc)(18 years experience in the industry)