Applying Vinyl To Acrylic Tumblers

All you need for this craft is an acrylic tumbler and some vinyl.

Applying vinyl to acrylic tumblers.

You can seal vinyl without any problem. It s like you need another set of hands to hold the cup still and your two hands to apply the vinyl. In addition to my post on adhesive vinyl you ll also want to know these things for applying vinyl on an acrylic blank. I put mine on the top rack of the dishwasher and they are fine but your results may vary.

There are so many options out there that sometimes it s hard to know what to choose. Otherwise applying a thick coat will make it curl on itself note. So today i m going to show you how to make a cheap and easy pvc frame to hold your cups and tumblers for you so you can easily apply the vinyl. When you receive the acrylic blanks there will be an adhesive sheet covering both sides.

The latter tends to turn yellow over time and can ruin the look of your mug. There is a common misconception that vinyl needs to breath and that therefore you shouldn t apply any sealant. Well today we are going to share not just one way but three different ways you can seal your vinyl decals. Use adhesive vinyl like oracle or avery.

However this is false. After i have weeded my vinyl and applied the transfer tape i used a hair dryer to warm the back of the transfer tape a little bit. When using this sealant you ll need to apply it in thin layers. For this kind of project that is going to get a lot of use.

Yetis and ozark tumblers are all the rage these days. This is a property of the cheap vinyl itself and isn t caused by the sealing process. The trick to applying vinyl on a curved surface is a hair dryer and patience. One of the pains of applying vinyl to cups and tumblers is the fact they like to roll away.

Updated january 24 2020. Find out how easy it is to apply straight and make sure to watch the video tutorial. Everyone wants to know how to seal vinyl decals. You can apply any of them to a tumbler or mug but keep in mind none of them are dishwasher safe.

If you decide to use this sealant make sure it s 100 acrylic and not polyurethane. This is just to protect it. Yes vinyl will stay on mugs and tumblers provided you are using permanent adhesive vinyl. Be sure to take it off before applying the vinyl.

Applying vinyl to a tumbler is a super easy and fun way to personalize your cup.