Applying Vinyl Stickers To Glass

For static cling decals use a wet solution to apply large decals and the dry method for small decals.

Applying vinyl stickers to glass.

We recommend that you cover the entire mug and not just the decal because you will see some little brushstrokes. When applying vinyl to glass you need to leave the finished project for a day or two afterwards before using and washing it. Use the least amount of tape as possible. So cut the tape and the backing down as close to the vinyl as you can before peeling off the tape to transfer it to the glass.

To start on the other side remove the remaining backing paper. While i m looking at my computer i lay mine on top of the glass first to gauge where i want everything. They can really stand out if only on the vinyl but it looks like it was meant to be that way if you cover the whole mug. This allows the adhesive to fully adhere.

Pinch the vertical edges of the vinyl sticker as you place it down. Try applying the center of the sticker first then press the outer edges of the vinyl sticker into place. How to avoid bubbles when applying vinyl when working with vinyl and other similar materials much of the finished product depends on your techniques. Apply the vinyl decal.

Now you have one side completely done. Burnish the decal. Method 1 finding a place for the decal. To apply adhesive decals clean the area properly remove the protective cover position the decal and use a hard plastic object like a credit card to apply it and remove bubbles.

Aim to do this in a fluid motion to prevent any air bubbles from forming. I have made several thousand items with adhesive vinyl so i have become quite fluent with application of the material. To seal vinyl decals on mugs simply cover the entire mug with some dishwasher safe mod podge. It is best to hand wash this type of thing though personally i do put mugs with the same vinyl through the dishwasher and they re totally fine.

Once again focus on one section at a time and press from the middle out towards the edge. Use your burnishing tool or scraper to ensure it is completely stuck down. Applying vinyl to glass clean your glass with rubbing alcohol or glass cleaner.