Applying Vinyl To Acrylic Tumblers

One of the pains of applying vinyl to cups and tumblers is the fact they like to roll away.

Applying vinyl to acrylic tumblers.

Everyone wants to know how to seal vinyl decals. All you need for this craft is an acrylic tumbler and some vinyl. In addition to my post on adhesive vinyl you ll also want to know these things for applying vinyl on an acrylic blank. Yetis and ozark tumblers are all the rage these days.

I put mine on the top rack of the dishwasher and they are fine but your results may vary. This is a property of the cheap vinyl itself and isn t caused by the sealing process. You can seal vinyl without any problem. Well today we are going to share not just one way but three different ways you can seal your vinyl decals.

If you prefer video you can scroll to the bottom or. If you decide to use this sealant make sure it s 100 acrylic and not polyurethane. It s like you need another set of hands to hold the cup still and your two hands to apply the vinyl. For this kind of project that is going to get a lot of use.

There is a common misconception that vinyl needs to breath and that therefore you shouldn t apply any sealant. However this is false. Applying vinyl to a tumbler is a super easy and fun way to personalize your cup. The latter tends to turn yellow over time and can ruin the look of your mug.

When you receive the acrylic blanks there will be an adhesive sheet covering both sides. After i have weeded my vinyl and applied the transfer tape i used a hair dryer to warm the back of the transfer tape a little bit. Yes vinyl will stay on mugs and tumblers provided you are using permanent adhesive vinyl. So today i m going to show you how to make a cheap and easy pvc frame to hold your cups and tumblers for you so you can easily apply the vinyl.

Otherwise applying a thick coat will make it curl on itself note. There are so many options out there that sometimes it s hard to know what to choose. When using this sealant you ll need to apply it in thin layers. You can apply any of them to a tumbler or mug but keep in mind none of them are dishwasher safe.

Updated january 24 2020. Sometimes the vinyl underneath sealant might shrink a little over time. This is just to protect it. Does vinyl stay on mugs and tumblers.

Be sure to take it off before applying the vinyl.