Sublimating black tumblers. How to get the best results

The struggle is real when it comes to sublimating dark tumblers especially with black as the primary color.

I decided to do a little experiment so I can figure out what changes I need to make so I can get the results I want with black tumblers.

This was a huge help for me. I sure hope this will be of great help to others as well who have the same struggles.

Life is too short. Craft it well!

Tools and items used: Not in any particular order

*Graphic designs from Creative Fabrica https://www.creativefabrica.com/
*Sawgrass Creative Studio
*Sawgrass SG1000 sublimation printer and ink https://www.heatpressnation.com/colle...
*Heat Press Nation Signature Series 7-in-1 mug and tumbler press https://www.heatpressnation.com/produ...
*alcohol wipes https://www.amazon.com/Care-Touch-Ste...
*A-sub sublimation paper https://www.amazon.com/SUB-Sublimatio...
*20oz skinny tumblers https://www.heatpressnation.com/produ...
*crafting scraper https://cricut.com/en-us/tools-access...
*Heat resistant tape https://www.amazon.com/MEBMIK-Tempera...
*Heat resistant tape dispenser https://www.amazon.com/Echomerx-Weigh...
*Vinyl weeding tool https://cricut.com/en-us/tools-access...
*Parchment paper https://www.costco.com/kirkland-signa...
*Lint roller https://www.target.com/c/lint-rollers...
*Heat resistant gloves https://www.amazon.com/heat-protectio...
*Heat safe mat https://www.amazon.com/Cricut-2004475...

Proceed for pressing tumbler #4:

Set press at 365 degrees
Press tumbler for 45 sec
Rotate tumbler 180 degrees and turn clockwise, press for 45 sec
Rotate tumbler for 90 degrees, press for 30 sec
Rotate tumbler another 90 degrees and turn clockwise again