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Fab Academy Huando 2026 Cindy Marilyn Crispín

Logo and Sublimation Design on Mug

Descripción General

In this activity I developed a custom graphic design to sublimate on a mug using vector design tools and a thermal transfer process.

The objective was to integrate:

Diseño digital 2D

File preparation for printing

Sublimation Parameter Settings

Controlled thermal transfer process

This activity combines computer-aided design with digital manufacturing applied to customized products.

1. Digital Design in Corel Draw

The design was made in Corel Draw, where the logos of:

IES HUANDO

Document Settings

Se creó un rectángulo base de:

21 cm x 9 cm

This size corresponds to the usable printing area for an 11-ounce mug.

Design Process

The Spline tool was used to vectorize and fit curves.

Color was applied using the CMYK palette.

The design was mirrored horizontally, since sublimation requires printing in mirror mode.

The design was replicated on an A4 sheet to take advantage of the material and produce three cups.

The file was exported in format:

.JPG – CMYK color mode

2. Sublimation Printing

Se utilizó:

Impresora: Epson L1250

Special ink for sublimation

Special paper for sublimation

The paper is similar to bond, but contains a specific coating for thermal transfer.

3. Preparation for Sublimation

Materiales utilizados:

11oz sublimable mug

Papel impreso

Cinta térmica resistente a 200°C

Sublimador Subliflex

The paper was placed around the cup and fixed with thermal tape to prevent displacement.

4. Sublimator Configuration

Equipo utilizado:

Subliflex – Mug sublimator

Parámetros configurados:

Temperatura: 200°C

Tiempo: 2 minutos

Pressure: Manually adjusted with lever

The cup was placed in the center of the equipment to ensure uniform transfer.

5. Resultado Final

At the end of time:

The cup was removed with thermal gloves

Se dejó enfriar durante 10 minutos

The paper was carefully removed

The result was a personalized mug with uniform color transfer and high definition.

Digital Workflow

Vector design in Corel Draw

Size fit 21x9cm

Reflejo horizontal

Exportación JPG

Printing on sublimable paper

Preparación térmica

Controlled heat transfer

Producto terminado

Consideraciones Técnicas

Only insert the cup when the equipment reaches 200°C.

Always remove with thermal gloves.

Check correct pressure to avoid discolored areas.

The design must be printed on the white part of the sublimable paper.