So let s look at the best vinyl for cups and mugs.
Apply heat to vinyl on yeti cup.
Allow the htv to cool before removing the carrier sheet.
This keeps the already applied vinyl from melting to the iron.
Many crafters have reported cases of the vinyl coming off their mugs.
And in 99 of these cases the vinyl was sealed.
Protect vinyl without carrier sheet with parchment paper.
Be sure to cover your design with parchment paper as you work.
I started with the horn.
A lot of work goes into cutting and applying these decals so we want them to last.
I always go over the small vinyl with a heat gun and push down right after i put it on.
Vinyl on mugs.
Make sure before applying the vinyl i use oracle 651 you wipe the surface of the glass with rubbing alcohol to remove any grease or fingerprints.
I set the iron to the highest setting and applied heat for one minute.
This further shows how important sealing the vinyl designs you apply on your mug is.
You can apply heat to it with a hair dryer or embossing heat gun and push it back down.
It just helps activate the glue better.
When decorating mugs with vinyl you need a permanent long lasting variety that won t peel off after rinsing and washing.
After you apply the vinyl use your blow dryer to heat set it.
Make sure you re using oracal 651.