Heat Press
Take your custom creations to the next level with our heat press and mug press! Whether you're designing personalised apparel or crafting custom mugs, these tools make it easy to apply vibrant, long-lasting designs with professional results.
Locations
Full-service heat presses are only available at the MakerLab. The heat presses cannot be shipped to other SDG Library Branches.
Hours & Information
Heat Press FAQs
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The MakerLab has two (2) heat press machines:
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Cricut EasyPress 2
The Cricut EasyPress 2 is a versatile heat press tool ideal for applying vinyl decals or sublimation prints onto items such as t-shirts, tote bags, and hats. -
Cricut Mug Press
The Cricut Mug Press creates customised mugs using the infusible ink markers or sublimation prints. The finished mugs will be dishwasher safe.
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Cricut EasyPress 2
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The heat press machines are available to use at no cost. However, materials used in the production such as heat transfer vinyl and sublimation paper may be purchased from the MakerLab.
- Cricut heat transfer vinyl: $0.75 per linear inch.
- Sublimation printing paper (8.5" x 11"): $2.00 per page.
The MakerLab does not stock any base materials/blanks for purchase (i.e. tumblers, t-shirts, tote bags etc.). When making your booking, please confirm with MakerLab staff that your base material/blank is suitable for use with the heat presses.
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If using the Cricut Mug Press, please ensure that mugs purchased are sublimation mugs that are either 12 ounces or 15 ounces with straight walls. Standard mugs that have not been specifically treated with a poly-coating for sublimation will not result in a successful transfer. If you are unsure, please confirm with MakerLab staff when making your booking.
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Yes, it's recommended that you use the online booking form to schedule your visit to the MakerLab. This is to ensure that equipment and supplies (if needed) will be available.
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