We are experimenting with permanent vinyl and iron on and adding it to some mugs.
Tools for iron on vinyl on mugs.
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.
For mugs or anything that s going to get washed you are going to want to make sure you use a permanent vinyl you will also need transfer tape to transfer your design.
Most iron on vinyls have a clear sheet that you remove excess vinyl from to leave only your design.
I would also suggest in investing in a cricut tool set for weeding and a scraper for getting your vinyl to stick to first the transfer tape and then your projects.
Okay before i get into the tutorial let me explain why we used iron on foil.
Diy iron on mugs with cricut easypress mini.
Hey y all if you ve ever tried to add vinyl to a mug or a sticker to a canister you know that adding a cute quote to your favorite mug is a little harder than it sounds.
Cover the design with a pressing cloth and use your iron to adhere the design to the mug.
Which will win in our tests.
I would try the regular vinyl setting first.
I will say my favorite application method for the heat transfer vinyl on a mug was the mini iron.
Iron on vinyl uk craft vinyl starter kits great selection of vinyls available.
Learn how to easily add vinyl to a mug or other curved surface using iron on vinyl and a wagner ht400 heat gun.
How to make an iron on vinyl mug.
The vinyl brand i use is avery which is also the vinyl used to wrap cars.
Decorate clothing glasses mugs vehicles and much more.
Glittery iron on is thick and takes longer to adhere so be patient.
Now there is also the easypress mini that will work great for projects like these.
Well we tried it all.
Which is best for you to use on your projects.
Do that and trim your sheet to about 1 2 inch around your design.
I spent a full day cutting weeding and ironing much of cricut s iron on product line onto our mugs.
I always use permanent adhesive vinyl on my mugs.
Lay iron on design on the clean mug and cover with piece thin cotton like a pillowcase.
Old t shirt or cotton rag to iron on over the design.
Work in small sections hitting all of the details.
I have read mixed reviews of using heat transfer vinyl.
Remove iron on vinyl from the cutting mat and weed the excess vinyl from the design using the weeding tool.
The setting in between vinyl and iron on is vinyl.
First create your design and cut it out however you are most comfortable.
It cuts a little deeper than regular vinyl.