Cutting Vinyl For Curved Surfaces

Oct 19 2015 formula for applying vinyl to curved surfaces.

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. Instruction includes how to determine the natural. Cutting slits in the transfer tape is a game changer. I have struggled with vinyl on curved surfaces for a while now and i thought i had read all the tips and tricks.

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. Using a few simple tools and techniques can make this a much easier process. 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. Hi everyone i came across a challenge this morning that i solved and thought people here could.

See the curvature of the text actually appears straight when applied to the curved surface. The file from the site saves. Secure the vinyl to the surface with tape. 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.

Applying vinyl to a surface with curved aspects can be tricky. Creating labels for curved surfaces. This instructable will use a skateboard deck as the example surface but the technique can be used for a va. The edges of your design will likely stick out from the curved surface to the left and right of the tape.

Oct 19 2015 formula for 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. Applying vinyl to curved surfaces. I ve been super successful with this even with super light grip repositionable vinyl which can be a nightmare.