March 27 2019 by cori george 4 comments.
Applying vinyl to plastic cups.
Yetis and ozark tumblers are all the rage these days.
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So today i am going to share some tips for preparing surfaces for applying vinyl.
Applying vinyl to a tumbler is a super easy and fun way to personalize your cup.
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Make sure before applying the vinyl i use oracle 651 you wipe the surface of the glass with rubbing alcohol to remove any grease or fingerprints.
It just helps activate the glue better.
Everyone wants to know how to seal vinyl decals.
The vinyl has a tendency to want to lift up if you don t have a surface that s perfectly smooth.
Applying vinyl to glass or plastic.
You can go ahead and paint it or spray paint it but just be sure to give it a really long time to dry before applying the vinyl.
However you might want to apply a sealant if you are going to make.
Find out how easy it is to apply straight and make sure to watch the video tutorial.
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Cups and plates that can go in the dishwasher.
Vinyl on rough surfaces such as wood or stainless steel.
Using vinyl on plastic with transfer tape.
Make use of the scraping tool to help smoothen out your design and brush out any bubbles and make the vinyl stick to the mug.
And when applying it keep the design as low as possible.
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You have spent time creating the design cutting and weeding the vinyl that you want it to look its best.
Applying vinyl to mugs or cups cricut basics.
Anything that you place outdoors.
Well today we are going to share not just one way but three different ways you can seal your vinyl decals.
After you apply the vinyl use your blow dryer to heat set it.
This will help ensure it doesn t affect where you ll be drinking from your mug.
So if you put vinyl on a smooth canvas and put it in your bedroom there is really no need to apply a sealant.
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You want to make sure that your vinyl adheres well and that nothing comes up with the transfer paper.
The last and most crucial step involves sealing the vinyl.
Make sure you go back and forth don t stay in one spot for about 10 15 seconds.