Applying Vinyl To Mug

It might seem to easy to apply vinyl to mugs but there are some simple tips that you should know to get flawless results every time.

Applying vinyl to mug.

I still remember the first time i tried to apply vinyl to a mug. Yetis and ozark tumblers are all the rage these days. I will say my favorite application method for the heat transfer vinyl on a mug was the mini iron. Today we will be sharing with you a few tips and tricks that will help you put vinyl on your mugs like a pro.

A mug with straight sides makes it very easy to apply the vinyl. However this is false. When you have a tapered mug because of the curve it s a bit trickier to apply certainly not impossible but something you may wish to consider. You can seal vinyl without any problem.

Vinyl permanent vinyl is recommended. There is a common misconception that vinyl needs to breath and that therefore you shouldn t apply any sealant. Find out how easy it is to apply straight and make sure to watch the video tutorial. As an amazon associate i earn from qualifying purchases if you purchase something through any link hello creative family may receive a small commission at no extra charge to you.

Now if you are going to hand wash your mugs you can probably use either adhesive vinyl or heat transfer vinyl and any of the application methods mentioned. As we have just mentioned above the main idea behind sealing vinyl on your mug is to keep it in place and make your design last longer. 1 hour or less crafts all posts cricut cricut basics cricut crafts diy and craft. Many crafters have reported cases of the vinyl coming off their mugs.

This post and photos may contain amazon or other affiliate links. Updated january 24 2020. I ve learnt a lot since then and want to share my tips and tricks on how to apply vinyl on mugs. And in 99 of these cases the vinyl was sealed.

Sometimes the vinyl underneath sealant might shrink a little over time. This is a property of the cheap vinyl itself and isn t caused by the sealing process. This further shows how important sealing the vinyl designs you apply on your mug is. Applying vinyl to mugs or cups cricut basics.

I used oracle 651 but there are other types of permanent vinyl out there as well. There are so many options out there that sometimes it s hard to know what to choose.