Gift Tin Transferring Instructions
Read these instructions completely before you begin.
Supplies Needed
• King Coat™ dye sublimation Gift Tins
• Sublimation ink transfers
• Press support to fit each size lid (5/8” thick wood support)
• Heat resistant tape or spray adhesive which is preferred
• Oven mitt or heat-resistant gloves (for removing product from heat press)
• Thermal Rubber Mat, 1/16” thick (a thicker mat may require a longer pressing time)
Note: If you did not purchase a transfer support from us, you can make one yourself by cutting
a piece of wood to fit easily inside the lid of each tin.
Step 1: Adjust the Heat Press for height. Do NOT use felt pad on the heat press
For best results, always pre-heat your press.
Heat Press Temperature: 385 – 400 deg. F
Dwell Time: 1.5 - 2 minutes with a 1/16” rubber mat (a thicker mat may require a
longer pressing time)
Pressure: Medium
Note: These instructions, including transfer times and temperatures, are based on the inks, paper, equipment and supplies we use. Your inks, papers, etc. may require adjustments in your settings.
Step 2: Design & Print Your Transfer
1. Scan and open your image.
2. The gift tins come in different sizes. For best results, the transfers should be slightly larger
than the surface of the lid. You may size the image to bleed off the lid.
3. Remember to print a mirror image so the final product will be correctly oriented once it is
transferred.
Step 3: Transfer the Image
1. Place the press support on a heat press.
2. Pre-adjust the heat press for the correct height.
3. Spray the transfer with our repositionable adhesive.
Place the gift tin lid onto the transfer paper in register so it sticks to the lid.
Then place the gift tin lid over the press support.
4. Place our thermal rubber over the gift tin lid with transfer on it.
5. If you are using heat tape to secure the transfer paper tape in two opposite sides using heat tape.
7. Place the lid/press support in the center of your heat press.
9. Close the heat press. Using medium pressure, press at 385 – 400 deg. F for 1.5 - 2 minutes
Note: A thicker mat may require a longer pressing time.
10. Open the press. Carefully remove the thermal rubber then the tin lid.
Caution: The tin lid will be HOT. We recommend using heat resistant gloves.
11. Carefully remove the transfer then the lid from the support and allow to cool.
Transfer Tips, Techniques & Troubleshooting
• If you are printing an image without a bleed, print an outline slightly larger than the size of the tin to help you register the position of the design on the lid.
• Prints light in places:
a. Check your time and temperature. You should be pressing at 385 - 400o F for 1.75 - 2
minutes with a 1/16” thermal rubber mat. Lightness may be caused by too much time or heat
(burnout) as well as too little time or heat. Try adjusting the temp or pressing time.
b. Check your pressure. Your press may have a “cold” or worn spot. Try increasing pressure
and/or moving the tin to the left or right.
c. Make sure your rubber mat is not worn out from previous pressings.
• The outside edges print light:
d. Check to make sure you are using medium pressure.
e. Make sure you have placed the gift tin lid in the center of the press.
f. Make sure you don’t have any felt pad under the press support.
Sales & Marketing Tips
• Sell the tins empty, or fill them with gifts designed for the recipients.
• Package printed tins with personalized basket-type gifts to make a big impression.
• Small, 2.5” round tins are perfect for a small piece of jewelry, a lock of hair, baby’s first tooth,
or rice or bird seed for a wedding, with appropriate dates printed on the top, or labeled on the
bottom.
• Medium size tins are suitable for puzzles, sewing notions, personal notions, or pet treats.
• Large tins are idea for candy, cookies, nuts, or even apparel, such as t-shirts, hats, or lingerie.
• Create your own label with our MultiCal decal for the bottom of each tin. Advertise your company, or let your customer use the space for their company logo or a personal sentiment.
