Heat Transfer Vinyl Mug

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.

Heat transfer vinyl mug. Using heat transfer vinyl on mugs with a heat press january 6 2017 2 21 pm published by jennifer milliron. The plastic backing what you re calling transfer tape is the carrier sheet for the design and it has a sticky back itself. Welcome back to svg salon s craft like a pro series. I always use permanent adhesive vinyl on my mugs.

Designed for transfer of vibrant and permanent full color images. The vinyl brand i use is avery which is also the vinyl used to wrap cars. It cuts a little deeper than regular vinyl. Take off all the transfer tape.

Now even though i did the. I will say my favorite application method for the heat transfer vinyl on a mug was the mini iron. To learn how to apply a layered vinyl decal to a mug please watch the video. I ve used heat transfer material before to make custom t shirts and onsies for friends and friends with babies but never thought to use it for a non fabric application.

I have read mixed reviews of using heat transfer vinyl. High quality dye sublimation mugs and drinkware for your crafting professional needs. Get my free svg cut files and patterns for the vinyl transfer mugs. However shapes can also be.

I went with siser easyweed metallic from expressions vinyl. Vinyl mugs are fun and easy if you do it the right way. Sublimation paper 100 sheets sublimation ink transfer paper 8 27x11 7 inches for heat transfer mug t shirt light fabric diy 4 0 out of 5 stars 89 15 99 15. Your goal is to see perfectly smooth and clear vinyl on your mug with no creases.

For the other vinyls i tried everyday glitter and sportflex i was able to stick the carrier sheet to the mug and then use the mini to transfer the design with heat. Craft like a pro series. I am very excited to try this method of putting a design on a mug. Laser printer mug press kit includes 36 mugs cl hard surface i paper heat tape 255 95 235 95 green heat resistant sublimation tape for heat transfer 3 8 x 36 yard.

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. The setting in between vinyl and iron on is vinyl. Let s get after it shall we for this project you will need. Now there is also the easypress mini that will work great for projects like these.