All you need for this craft is an acrylic tumbler and some vinyl.
Adding vinyl to tumbler.
So before we get into how to add a decal to a tumbler let s talk about the best vinyl to make the decal with.
This project requires permanent vinyl lettering.
There are several different types of permanent adhesive vinyl including patterned glitter glossy matte and more.
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.
You might also like this diy tumbler stickers project.
If you try this with removable vinyl it will fall off pretty quick.
Removable also called indoor vinyl and permanent also called outdoor vinyl.
To put vinyl on tumblers you re going to want to make sure you are using a permanent adhesive vinyl.
For this kind of project that is going to get a lot of use i like to use permanent vinyl i still wouldn t put it in the dishwasher but it gives it more staying power than regular vinyl.
How to put vinyl on cups and tumblers so it s straight silhouette school.
What they are called depends on the brand you are using.
You can make some yourself if you have a cricut or another cutting machine or buy some from a small shop.
Saved by melissa silhouette school.
One of the pains of applying vinyl to cups and tumblers is the fact they like to roll away.
For a few years i ve been adding personal designs to my tumblers with vinyl and my cricut machine.
If you just want to add vinyl to a cup we have a tutorial for how to cut and apply vinyl decals to tumblers with cricut machine.
You can use this tutorial to personalize anything a yeti cup hydroflask mug glass jar etc.
It s like you need another set of hands to hold the cup still and your two hands to apply the vinyl.
If you prefer video you can scroll to the bottom or.
When it comes to adhesive vinyl there are two types.
Best vinyl for tumblers.
It is high time for a very detailed tutorial where i can share all the tips and tricks i ve learned along the way.