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.
Info to wash vinyl mug.
Before you apply your vinyl to your mug use some rubbing alcohol and clean off your mug where we re going to apply our vinyl.
Which is best for you to use on your projects.
I had a vinyl horse on my truck for 10 years sat out in all kinds of weather and went through the car wash many times and didn t come off or deteriorate.
If your finished product is going to be tossed into a dishwasher dean recommends that the applied graphic be allowed to cure for at least 24 hours before washing so the adhesive has ample time to form a permanent bond with the drinking vessel.
Which will win in our tests.
Siser easypsv is also a permanent vinyl suitable for mug and cup projects.
Once you have cleaned the mug put it in the drying rack to enable it to dry completely.
Vinyl mugs are fun and easy if you do it the right way.
Outdoor vinyl should be okay.
Once we ve peeled our vinyl off the mat we re just going to set that aside and grab our mug and our little paint bottle.
You can also use a clean paper towel to dry the mug quickly.
This works wonders for taking off any dirt or dust or any grease from your fingers.
Once you have everything cut and weeded you may apply to the mug.
Get my free svg cut files and patterns for the vinyl transfer mugs.
Cut on card stock setting.
Moisture too can hinder the vinyl ability to stick to the mug.
Transfer the design to your mug.
To learn how to apply a layered vinyl decal to a mug please watch the video.
We are experimenting with permanent vinyl and iron on and adding it to some mugs.
Then finish cutting your colored 651 vinyl on vinyl setting.
Slowly peel the transfer tape away from the vinyl.
Carefully remove the backing from the vinyl and position the vinyl on the mug.
It has to say outdoor and many outdoor vinyls will tell you how many years they are expected to last.
Do not apply transfer tape to the printable vinyl.
Next grab the transfer tape and stick it to your design.
I will say my favorite application method for the heat transfer vinyl on a mug was the mini iron.
As with all these recommended vinyls for mugs it comes in many sizes and colors.
Rub the transfer tape again to ensure the vinyl is sticking to the mug.
I apply the camera clip art first and work my way around that.
If you re using mugs glassware or a vinyl friendly plastic your major concern is longevity of the graphic as the drinkware is cleaned.
Repeat for all the other elements of your design.
It s a hard wearing vinyl from the makers of siser easyweed and it will stand up to a ton of use.