Using Vinyl On Mugs

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Using vinyl on mugs.

I ve had numerous requests for a tutorial on how to create custom mugs so this week s topic is using heat transfer vinyl on mugs with a heat press. 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. Many crafters have reported cases of the vinyl coming off their mugs. Many thanks to the readers and viewers who requested i show how to put vinyl on mugs anita h connie s melissa christina s stephanie p susan b lynda melissa cheryl w natalie sarah s cathy m crystal t and karen l.

It cuts a little deeper than regular vinyl. Beginner video on a 3 in 1 mug press. For mugs or anything that s going to get washed you are going to want to make sure you use a permanent vinyl you will also need transfer tape to transfer your design. The vinyl brand i use is avery which is also the vinyl used to wrap cars.

Transfer tape can be used multiple times. I have read mixed reviews of using heat transfer vinyl. I ve had numerous requests for a tutorial on how to create custom mugs so this week s topic is using heat transfer vinyl on mugs with a heat press so i m using today s tutorial as an opportunity to make a hubby wifey mug set. This was a well requested tutorial.

I always use permanent adhesive vinyl on my mugs. Welcome back to svg salon s craft like a pro series. I would try the regular vinyl setting first. And in 99 of these cases the vinyl was sealed.

The setting in between vinyl and iron on is vinyl. I would also suggest in investing in a cricut tool set for weeding and a scraper for getting your vinyl to stick to first the transfer tape and then your projects. This further shows how important sealing the vinyl designs you apply on your mug is. I also love having cricut cutting mats in both the 12x12 and.

Key concepts taught in the video tutorial include how to select the right mug design and vinyl how to transfer the. If you re customizing that mug to gift it to someone special sealing the vinyl will ensure you give them a quality gift that lasts a lifetime. Make sure to do the front and the back since we are applying two decals per mug. Using heat transfer vinyl on mugs with a heat press january 6 2017 2 21 pm published by jennifer milliron.

Applying the vinyl to the mugs. I will say my favorite application method for the heat transfer vinyl on a mug was the mini iron.