Sublimation for beginners Group Courses – Maximum 5 People

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)