I hadn t realized how different it was to apply vinyl to a flat surface and the result was a bit of a wonky flop.
Applying vinyl to mug.
I used oracle 651 but there are other types of permanent vinyl out there as well.
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.
There is a common misconception that vinyl needs to breath and that therefore you shouldn t apply any sealant.
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.
Updated january 24 2020.
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Applying vinyl to a tumbler is a super easy and fun way to personalize your cup.
Today we will be sharing with you a few tips and tricks that will help you put vinyl on your mugs like a pro.
This is a property of the cheap vinyl itself and isn t caused by the sealing process.
A mug with straight sides makes it very easy to apply the vinyl.
Many crafters have reported cases of the vinyl coming off their mugs.
And in 99 of these cases the vinyl was sealed.
There are so many options out there that sometimes it s hard to know what to choose.
I still remember the first time i tried to apply vinyl to a mug.
You can seal vinyl without any problem.
Sometimes the vinyl underneath sealant might shrink a little over time.
This further shows how important sealing the vinyl designs you apply on your mug is.
I ve learnt a lot since then and want to share my tips and tricks on how to apply vinyl on mugs.
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.
However this is false.
Find out how easy it is to apply straight and make sure to watch the video tutorial.
Applying vinyl to mugs or cups cricut basics.
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If you re curious about how to apply vinyl to mugs this post is for you.