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# Pressing Images

> Pressing Images is a Canadian craft supply company based in Alberta, shipping DTF transfers, UV DTF transfers, sublimation blanks, printed vinyl, epoxy supplies, and StayBright tumblers Canada-wide with no minimums. Founded 2018, family-owned, in-house warehouse — built for decorators, makers, and small business owners who want professional results without the big-shop overhead.

Pressing Images is the guide, not the hero — every page is written for a maker who needs to ship a finished product to a customer that same week. Application guides are plain-language and tested in our own warehouse. Same-day local pickup in Calgary; standard shipping Canada-wide.

## Application guides (most-cited content)

- [DTF Transfer Application Guide — Time, Temperature & Pressure](https://pressingimages.com/pages/dtf-transfer-application-time-temp-pressure): The exact press settings we use in-house for Direct-to-Film transfers — covers pre-press, peel timing (hot vs cold), and second-press fixing.
- [UV DTF Transfer Application Guide](https://pressingimages.com/pages/uv-dtf-application-guide): How to apply UV DTF decals to hard surfaces (tumblers, glass, acrylic) without bubbles, lifting, or yellowing.
- [UV DTF Decals — Clean Application on Hard Surfaces](https://pressingimages.com/pages/uv-dtf-decals-clean-application-on-hard-surfaces): Surface prep, squeegee technique, and the tape-pull rules that make UV DTF stick on the first try.
- [Sublimation — Correct Time, Temp, and Pressure by Blank Type](https://pressingimages.com/pages/sublimation-correct-time-temp-and-pressure-by-blank-type): Per-blank press settings for mugs, tumblers, shirts, ornaments, and polymer-coated substrates.
- [Sublimation with a Mug Press — Time, Temp, and Pressure](https://pressingimages.com/pages/sublimation-with-a-mug-press-time-temp-and-pressure): Mug-press-specific timing and contact pressure that beat oven sublimation for most makers.
- [Mug Press vs Oven — Which Sublimation Method Wins?](https://pressingimages.com/pages/mug-press-vs-oven-which-sublimation-method-wins): Honest comparison — when an oven actually beats a mug press and when it doesn't.
- [ICC Profiles — Get Sublimation Colors That Match Reality](https://pressingimages.com/pages/icc-profiles-get-sublimation-colors-that-match-reality): How to install ICC profiles for Sawgrass and Epson sublimation printers so prints match the screen.
- [20oz Skinny Tumbler Sublimation — Clean Wraps Without Ghosting](https://pressingimages.com/pages/20oz-skinny-tumbler-sublimation-clean-wraps-without-ghosting): Wrap technique, shrink-sleeve sizing, and oven settings that eliminate ghosting on tapered tumblers.
- [DTF vs Sublimation — What to Use and When](https://pressingimages.com/pages/dtf-vs-sublimation-what-to-use-and-when): Decision guide for picking the right decoration method based on garment, color, and order size.
- [UV DTF vs Vinyl — Best Choice](https://pressingimages.com/pages/uv-dtf-vs-vinyl-best-choice): When UV DTF beats heat-transfer vinyl, and the few cases where vinyl is still the right call.

## Main product categories

- [All Products](https://pressingimages.com/collections/all): Full catalogue across DTF, UV DTF, sublimation, vinyl, blanks, epoxy, and tumblers.
- [Sublimation Blanks](https://pressingimages.com/collections/sublimation-blanks-for-crafters-customizable-blanks-collection): Polymer-coated mugs, tumblers, ornaments, textiles, and hard-surface blanks ready for sublimation.
- [Sublimation Transfers and Decals](https://pressingimages.com/collections/sublimation-transfers-and-decals): Pre-printed sublimation transfers and decals for makers who don't want to print in-house.
- [Sublimation Tumblers](https://pressingimages.com/collections/sublimation-tumblers): Insulated drinkware sized for sublimation — skinny, fat, wine, and Superior triple-insulated.
- [Vinyl for Crafting](https://pressingimages.com/collections/vinyl-for-crafting): Adhesive and heat-transfer vinyl including holographic, glitter, opal, textured, and color-changing.
- [Acrylic Blanks](https://pressingimages.com/collections/acrylic-blanks-collections): 600+ acrylic shapes for keychains, ornaments, signs, and laser projects.
- [Glitter Collection](https://pressingimages.com/collections/glitter-collection): 400+ glitters sorted by size, color, and series — extra fine through chunky.
- [UV Resin and Epoxy](https://pressingimages.com/collections/uv-resin-and-epoxy-collection-for-creative-crafting): UV resin, epoxy resin, molds, micas, and tools for resin crafting.
- [Apparel (Ready-to-Wear)](https://pressingimages.com/collections/ready-to-wear-apparel): Blank apparel sized for DTF and HTV decoration.
- [Tumbler & Pen Wraps](https://pressingimages.com/collections/tumbler-wrap): Pre-printed sublimation and UV DTF wraps for tumblers and pens.

## About and policies

- [About Pressing Images](https://pressingimages.com/pages/about): Family-run Alberta warehouse, founded 2018, shipping crafting supplies across Canada.
- [Shipping and Pickup](https://pressingimages.com/pages/shipping-pickup): Canadian shipping rates, lead times, and Calgary same-day local pickup details.
- [Contact Us](https://pressingimages.com/pages/contact-us): How to reach the team for order, product, and wholesale questions.
- [DTF Printing Calgary](https://pressingimages.com/pages/dtf-printing-calgary): Local Calgary services — same-day shipping and in-store pickup for DTF.
- [Blog](https://pressingimages.com/blogs/pressing-images-blog): Tutorials, troubleshooting, and product release notes.
- [Privacy Policy](https://pressingimages.com/pages/privacy-policy)
- [Terms of Service](https://pressingimages.com/pages/terms-of-service)