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.

However shapes can also be. 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. Let s get after it shall we for this project you will need. Get my free svg cut files and patterns for the vinyl transfer mugs.

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. Now even though i did the. It cuts a little deeper than regular vinyl.

Solid color mugs metallic gold heat transfer vinyl craft mini iron or regular iron towel silhouette cutting machine cut fileappropriately size and cut your hug in a mug file out of glitter or foil htv and weed the design. Craft like a pro series. Designed for transfer of vibrant and permanent full color images. High quality dye sublimation mugs and drinkware for your crafting professional needs.

I am very excited to try this method of putting a design on a mug. The vinyl brand i use is avery which is also the vinyl used to wrap cars. This project is really simple to do if you have a silhouette or cricut machine. I went with siser easyweed metallic from expressions vinyl.

Take off all the transfer tape. I would try the regular vinyl setting first. Using heat transfer vinyl on mugs with a heat press january 6 2017 2 21 pm published by jennifer milliron. 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.

Welcome back to svg salon s craft like a pro series. The plastic backing what you re calling transfer tape is the carrier sheet for the design and it has a sticky back itself. 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.

I have read mixed reviews of using heat transfer vinyl. I always use permanent adhesive vinyl on my mugs. Your goal is to see perfectly smooth and clear vinyl on your mug with no creases. Vinyl mugs are fun and easy if you do it the right way.