Cutting Vinyl For Tumblers

How to make diy vinyl decals for tumblers step 1.

Cutting vinyl for tumblers.

See it s so simple and fun. Get my free vinyl decal designs design 163 from my free resource library get the password to it in the form at the bottom of this post. This vinyl removes easily for the ultimate freedom of ever changing expression yet withstands outside elements which makes outdoor vinyl perfect for seasonal and special occasion exterior decorations. I haven t had vinyl come off a mug or tumbler yet but to guarantee longer lasting results be sure to hand wash only.

Cut vinyl using the supplied pattern. This tutorial will show you how to cut vinyl using cricut design space which is the cricut design software used for all newer cricut models cricut explore explore air explore one explore air 2 and cricut maker if you have an older cricut machine that uses cricut craft room the software looks different from design space but the basics are the same. Do you ever sit and look at the cup you are about to make and go what size decal do i need to cut. Here is the guide for you.

Connect your machine select your material load the mat and cut. Using a weeding hook remove the excess vinyl for each layer leaving the triangle and your design. Weed excess vinyl from triangle and design. I do not seal my vinyl on tumblers.

Apply transfer tape to your decal and scrape it down do not remove paper backing yet position decal on tumbler and use a ruler if necessary to make sure it s straight. If you re not sure how to upload an svg cut file to cricut design space watch this helpful video training series i made if you re on an iphone or ipad here s. Yes vinyl will stay on mugs and tumblers provided you are using permanent adhesive vinyl. Arrange on cutting mat vertically 1 inch apart.

Jun 5 2019 if you have asked what size decal should i cut for different size tumblers. Peel and stick to the cup. Add transfer tape over your design. Design and cut out vinyl decal with a cutting machine or buy a decal weed off the extra vinyl.

I like to use the outdoor vinyl on things that will get a lot of use like this teacher tumbler. Clean your tumbler with rubbing alcohol and let dry. Does vinyl stay on mugs and tumblers. How do you seal vinyl on tumblers.

Start with the top layer on your workspace. Use 5 strips of 1 by 4 inch different color vinyl.