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Sublimation Mugs: Blanks, Sizes & Starting Press Settings

Match the mug’s coating, size and geometry to a compatible press method, then use the exact product setting where one is available.

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11 oz and 15 oz sublimation mug lineup.9 mug blanks

Common formats

11 oz, 15 oz and specialty mugs

11

11 oz mug

Common everyday format. Verify diameter and straight-wall press fit.

15

15 oz mug

More capacity and height can require a different attachment or placement.

Verified records

Use the mug’s actual product setting

Product-specific supplier or manufacturer guidance takes priority over a generic mug chart.

BlankMethodTemperatureTimePressureEvidence
11 oz Dolphin Coated White Ceramic MugHPN Signature Series 2-in-1 Mug and Tumbler Press385°F190 secsupplier-recommendedthird-party-supported
11 oz Premium White Ceramic MugHPN Signature Series 2-in-1 Mug and Tumbler Press385°F190 secsupplier-recommendedthird-party-supported
15 oz White Porcelain Sublimation MugHPN Signature Series 2-in-1 Mug and Tumbler Press385°F190 secsupplier-recommendedthird-party-supported
15 oz Black Ceramic Mug with White Sublimation PatchHPN Signature Series 2-in-1 Mug and Tumbler Press385°F190 secsupplier-recommendedthird-party-supported
11 oz Plated Handle Ceramic MugHPN Signature Series 2-in-1 Mug and Tumbler Press385°F190 secsupplier-recommendedthird-party-supported
11 oz Glossy Color-Changing Ceramic MugHPN Signature Series 2-in-1 Mug and Tumbler Press350–375°F120–240 secsupplier-recommendedthird-party-supported
Ceramic Mug Blank White 12 ozCricut Mug PressAutomatic / source controlledAutomatic / source controlledautomaticmanufacturer-verified

Heat method

Choose a mug press or an oven by geometry and workflow

Neither method creates universal settings. Start with the exact blank and documented equipment path.

Mug press

Direct contact. Confirm mug diameter, height, attachment fit, pressure, and the product-specific starting setting.

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Convection oven

Indirect surrounding heat. Confirm the wrap method, oven suitability, airflow, and the blank supplier’s instructions.

Check documented methods →

Automatic equipment

Cricut Mug Press uses automatic settings

Compatible mug geometry matters because the device does not expose normal manual temperature and pressure controls.

Automatic does not mean universal.

The blank’s coating and geometry must still match the device instructions.

Diagnose before adding heat

If the result is uneven, diagnose before increasing heat

Check contact, moisture, blank compatibility and source-specific settings rather than assuming more heat is always better.

Illustrative uneven transfer defect on a sublimation transfer.Uneven transferOpen guided checks →Illustrative ghosting defect on a sublimation transfer.GhostingOpen guided checks →Illustrative faded color defect on a sublimation transfer.Faded colorOpen guided checks →Illustrative no transfer defect on a sublimation transfer.No transferOpen guided checks →

Related

Continue with exact inputs

Mug settings guideUnderstand the variables →Mug settings finderUse a published product record →Blank compatibilityCheck coating and equipment →