Adding Vinyl To Curved Surface

Position your design in place on the surface.

Adding vinyl to curved surface.

Cricut vinyl on mugs. For my bulbs i ran my thumb across the center of the letters to ensure they stuck to the ornament. In this video i show you how to use the reverse weeding technique for vinyl projects. When it is in place use a piece of painter s tape to attach the vinyl to the surface from top to bottom across its middle.

Using a few simple tools and techniques can make this a much easier process. Prepare your curved surface by wiping it with rubbing alcohol and allowing it to dry completely. 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. Learn how to easily add vinyl to a mug or other curved surface using iron on vinyl and a wagner ht400 heat gun.

About this time last year i made another lovely little flower po t to show how to put vinyl on a curved surface. Secure the vinyl to the surface with tape. This instructable will use a skateboard deck as the example surface but the technique can be used for a variety of applications. If you don t have any rubbing alcohol then simply give it a good hot wash.

It s very hard to describe but what i m picturing in my head is adding curvatures where the vinyl wants to go in one direction but the graphic dictates that it should go another way. I will also show you how to apply your layered vinyl onto a mug. Adjusting vinyl designs for curved surfaces sign in to follow this. I found a great video on youtube that showed how to put vinyl on a bike helmet really well.

Applying vinyl to a surface with curved aspects can be tricky. If you re having trouble with applying your vinyl here s how to put vinyl on a curved surface because you re working with a rounded surface extra care goes a long way when attaching the letters. Adjusting vinyl designs for curved surfaces.