Using Vinyl On Mugs

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.

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 so i m using today s tutorial as an opportunity to make a hubby wifey mug set. I have read mixed reviews of using heat transfer vinyl. Craft like a pro series. Make sure to do the front and the back since we are applying two decals per mug.

Welcome back to svg trendy. Cut a piece of transfer tape just a bit larger than the biggest decal. To mark the mugs where the vinyl decal is going to go use a dry erase marker and draw a line down the mugs in the rack. 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.

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. It cuts a little deeper than regular vinyl. I would try the regular vinyl setting first. I will say my favorite application method for the heat transfer vinyl on a mug was the mini iron.

This was a well requested tutorial. Beginner video on a 3 in 1 mug press. I always use permanent adhesive vinyl on my mugs. Key concepts taught in the video tutorial include how to select the right mug design and vinyl how to transfer the.

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. The vinyl brand i use is avery which is also the vinyl used to wrap cars. And in 99 of these cases the vinyl was sealed. This further shows how important sealing the vinyl designs you apply on your mug is.

Applying the vinyl to the mugs. Welcome back to svg salon s craft like a pro series. 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. 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.

Transfer tape can be used multiple times. The setting in between vinyl and iron on is vinyl.