Decorating apparel is one of the most enjoyable and popular uses for vinyl cutters.
Do you mirror vinyl for tumbler.
Removable also called indoor vinyl and permanent also called outdoor vinyl.
When it comes to adhesive vinyl there are two types.
Plus i m going to give you all a really handy cut file to help you get that vinyl straight no matter where it s being placed on a tumbler.
If you re putting this vinyl decal on a ceramic mug sign ornament etc you do not need to seal it.
When you go to cut your design click the mirror to on for each of the mats you are going to cut.
Since i know you re all dying to know i am going to share a few tips on what has worked for me.
If you re using sticky vinyl adhesive you do not mirror your image.
For fabric decoration you ll need a cuttable thermal transfer film like our enduratex iron on.
But since vinyl is designed to be adhered to flat stable surfaces it doesn t work well on fabric.
So now that you know when to mirror your design the question is how do you do that.
If you re putting this vinyl decal on a painted or glittered tumbler you ll want to seal the tumbler again with another coat of epoxy resin see the tutorial here.
Best vinyl for tumblers.
Iron on as the name implies is applied using a standard household iron.
How to mirror your cricut design.
So before we get into how to add a decal to a tumbler let s talk about the best vinyl to make the decal with.
Optional seal the vinyl decal.
You use transfer tape to lift the image and apply it to a clean and solid surface.
However if your adhesive vinyl is going on the inside of a window or similar you mirror the design before cutting.
You will need to do this for each of the mats.