Cutting Vinyl For Curved Surfaces

Using a few simple tools and techniques can make this a much easier process.

Cutting vinyl for curved surfaces.

Learn how to easily add vinyl to a mug or other curved surface using iron on vinyl and a wagner ht400 heat gun. 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. The file from the site saves. I have struggled with vinyl on curved surfaces for a while now and i thought i had read all the tips and tricks.

Hi everyone i came across a challenge this morning that i solved and thought people here could. I ve been super successful with this even with super light grip repositionable vinyl which can be a nightmare. Applying vinyl to curved surfaces. The maker even has a new fast mode that will cut popular materials including vinyl iron on and cardstock up to 2x faster.

In this video i demo how i use template form a template maker website to curve text so that it goes onto tumblers cups straight. Oct 19 2015 formula for applying vinyl to curved surfaces. This instructable will use a skateboard deck as the example surface but the technique can be used for a va. Secure the vinyl to the surface with tape.

Now that you know how to curve text for tumblers in cricut design space the possibilities are endless. Oct 19 2015 formula for applying vinyl to curved surfaces. Position your design in place on the surface. Creating labels for curved surfaces.

Applying vinyl to a surface with curved aspects can be tricky. Cutting slits in the transfer tape is a game changer. Instruction includes how to determine the natural. The edges of your design will likely stick out from the curved surface to the left and right of the tape.