f.a.q

A lot of people think it is like a resin tumbler but it is very different. A resin tumbler is made with layers - design, glitter and unknown layers of resin. To me these cups are heavy and usually do not fit in a cars cup holder...this is my opinion. They are very pretty and I get the appeal. Sublimation items are created by printing a design on a specific paper with sublimation ink. The item to be sublimated has to have a poly coating because once it is wrapped with the printed design and cooked at 350 degrees the ink turns into a gas and is absorbed into the poly coating.My first one was for my mom. She has small hands and heavy things are hard for her to hold so this was the perfect solution. :-)

*TIP: If you are looking to purchase a sublimated tumbler anywhere look for "ghosting".  That is white spots (see picture above) usually on the top and/or bottom but sometimes in the seam of the design.  This is due to air getting in during the cooking process.  FYI - I will not sell any product of mine that this happens because I feel this is a defect.  Some say "oh, I wouldn't have noticed"...but I know it's there and can't sell it. 

No and No.

The Hot/Cold Tumbler can be used for many different drinks like coffee, soda, tea and even beer just to name a few. The list is endless! The Cold Only Water Bottle is not only great for water with or without the Cirkul Flavor top but any cold liquid like soda and tea too! I'm sure there are other drinks that could be used in these tumblers. So, when you leave a review why not let others know what you have used yours for!

The answer is NO.

If you look it up on the internet, as I did in the beginning, you will find that it says you can...So I did. Then I started noticing the color changing and it wasn't as brilliant... it was getting dull and faded out. So then I kept putting 2 of my tumblers in there just as an example to take to my craft fairs and show people.

It's also been suggested not soaking them in a sink of water. This would be because the hot water can dull the design just like a dishwasher can. I also wash my cups first, before greasy pans, silverware, etc. just to be safe. I've noticed that items like silverware can chip the design.
Remember, they are hand made and need a little extra care.

I sure wish they did but No, they do not.  

The lids are plastic and with the motion of opening and closing they eventually get worn out.

Here's the good news - they can easily be purchased from Amazon in packages of 3 to 5 from $5.95 to 10.99 (specific details can change). Just look up "20oz Skinny Tumbler Lid" and pick which option works best for you. Personally, I use the lids that the sliding part broke off on as lids for my tumbler when I have my cold drinks in them and a straw (metal or plastic, your choice).

*TIP: a friend of mine (Thanks Septembre!) told me if you soak the lids in a cup with a denture cleaning tablet (get the cheap ones at the Dollar Store) and it gets the coffee stains out much easier. Then just rinse and they are clean!