Adding Vinyl To Curved Surface

Prepare your curved surface by wiping it with rubbing alcohol and allowing it to dry completely.

Adding vinyl to curved surface.

About this time last year i made another lovely little flower po t to show how to put vinyl on a curved surface. 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. 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. In this video i show you how to use the reverse weeding technique for vinyl projects.

I will also show you how to apply your layered vinyl onto a mug. I found a great video on youtube that showed how to put vinyl on a bike helmet really well. Adjusting vinyl designs for curved surfaces. Unfortunately the video was removed from youtube and it left many wondering just how to put things on a curved surface.

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. 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. Prepare your mug. Learn how to easily add vinyl to a mug or other curved surface using iron on vinyl and a wagner ht400 heat gun.

Cricut vinyl on mugs. 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. Using a few simple tools and techniques can make this a much easier process.

Applying vinyl to a surface with curved aspects can be tricky. Adjusting vinyl designs for curved surfaces sign in to follow this. Secure the vinyl to the surface with tape.