Clear Waterslide on Dark Cup HACK !!

[@CourtneysCustoms]

The white paint gives the clear water slide a bright background to stand out against the black cup

[@kayladavis9793]

I was wondering what the white was for I've been researching the waterslide decals and just seen this one lol

[@kayladavis9793]

If I were to want to use what I have on hand till I go to town can I use something other than that squeegee that you used in the video?

[@chaep]

@@kayladavis9793 I saw in another video the lady used a makeup sponge and paper towel to help get the water out from underneath. Hope that helps

[@jennysci33]

I was JUST coming on to ask this very question. So as long as you make the square in DS the color of the cup or at least similar?

[@g_o_d_esigns]

I don't even care what else is on your channel (in a good way!)...I'm subscribing just because of this video. You have helped a lot of people without beating around the bush and shared your idea without a price tag. Thank you and God bless you!

[@CourtneysCustoms]

Well thank you so much !!💜

[@g_o_d_esigns]

@@CourtneysCustoms More than welcome. Credit where credit is due. I'm headed over to your Patreon Now!

[@CourtneysCustoms]

@@g_o_d_esigns oh my thank you !!💜💜💜

[@missydossett4614]

Why did you do the white spray? Why not just do a couple coats of the clear?

[@SparkleBlingDiva]

Same!

[@98RudolphXmas]

To those who wonder how it works. The black background she added to the picture is there to hide the white spray paint layer which just adds the non transparent effect to the picture and because of she printed the picture out mirrored the front of the print has to be attached to the surface instead of sliding it with the back on.

[@bltvd]

Thank you very much for this! I painted my guitar’s headstock black and wanted to put a new label on it. Using this method I was able to do this and it looks awesome!

[@elizabethmarrufo3237]

love this! i have been trying to figure out how to use waterslide on a dark cup for so long. such a game changer for me. thank you!

[@CourtneysCustoms]

You’re so welcome !!

[@jestcy4205]

I don’t even under stand how that white worked in there but this is amazing! Great channel, you make everything so simple and beautiful.

[@jacquelinenoakes9318]

This is a winner. The image is gorgeous. I love this technique if I can just remember the process. Thank You 🙏

[@SuperBrowndog1]

That came out so good. I can't wait to try this. Thanx

[@ttsmith273]

Hi! I really need that waterslide in my life. My daughter loves music and she would love that design!! Great job!!

[@catherinehatter5247]

Your tutorials are awesome and I actually love watching them. I learn so much just from watching you!! Keep them coming please. ♥️

[@CourtneysCustoms]

That’s awesome thank you so much 💜

[@BigGuyCustoms]

OMG! That actually worked. I'm trying to figure out why it worked though.

[@BloodSweatnBass]

I am too, looks like you posted this comment two whole weeks ago cross fingers perhaps we’ll get a response 🔜!

[@stephaniecase7959]

I think it's because the black box filled in the clear space, and the white spray paint went behind the colors, basically making the color images on a "white" waterslide. Because of the black box, the white spray paint didn't show where it wasn't wanted. That's what I figured in my head anyway lol, so I typed it out here so it would make sense to me lol

[@banzaisbanza]

Dope!

[@sherylldupuis6323]

Tfs. Game changer. Awesome tumbler. ❤️

[@AlicesCraftAttic]

This is amazing. I just saw you do this in another video earlier today. I don't understand though, where does the white paint go?

[@sc9622]

As a former band geek, I am so proud to see that you included a treble clef!!! Lol...thank you for the info :)

[@CourtneysCustoms]

Lol !! I use to play the trumpet😊 glad u liked the video !!

[@alannamorton]

This is brilliant! thank you so much for sharing and saving me from having to buy a pack of white slide paper for a tiny job.

[@janellaproctor4945]

This video hack alone made me an instant subscriber. Lol this is awesome. Thanks for sharing.

[@CourtneysCustoms]

Thank you so much !!

[@audrawilliams6977]

I love this video. Will something like this work if we have red and black dominos. Thank you

[@rachelmoore3154]

This is great! Just clarifying, is the white spray paint layer just to solidify the black background?? Thanks!

[@theforgottenchild1403]

Would this work on every dark color like navy blue or would I have to do the background color navy blue to match? And if I have black detailing for the navy blue surface, would that be affected? i suspect it would be.

[@katherinebrooks1909]

Omg.... I loved this!! ❤️ however I’m lost on the white flat paint.

[@CourtneysCustoms]

Katherine Brooks thanks !! The white paint basically just turns it into a white water slide so it’ll show up against a dark cup

[@TRCustomAirbrushTumblers]

You are awesome!!!! Wasted a pack of water slide sheets on this black tumbler!! Then I came across your video. It worked great!! Thank you!!

[@naemichelle9255]

@@CourtneysCustoms but what if I have white paper ( I bought both clear & white) should I skip the white Flat part? & just turn my background shape black?

[@CourtneysCustoms]

@@naemichelle9255 yes if u have white paper u can skip the white paint😊

[@naemichelle9255]

@@CourtneysCustoms awesome! First big order came through & so now I can't sleep lol 50 cups & 25 of them black. Just a logo but the logo is black and red🤦🏾‍♀️ oh no I can't put a black background behind black words onto a black cup! 😭 I'm back where I started

[@wendyearwood]

I'm jumping into the deep end and giving this a shot because of your video. Thank you!!

[@Nutty4925-q4t]

Should I change the background square the color of the tumbler I would be doing?

[@kathleenpentiicost7097]

Do you have to have a printer to print out like the donuts you done? Or can you buy them and what equipment needed

[@matthewonusz2953]

worked like a charm!! Just don't forget to mirror the text. it needs to be flipped horizontally so it shows up the right way! I was struggleing to put a decal on a guitar headstock I was redoing. I painted it black and the decal didn't show up until I did this, ☺

[@vondellacrawford1405]

I’m love your videos . You give clear n understanding details. . Thx so much

[@CourtneysCustoms]

Aww thank you !!

[@DoloresTellez]

Would this work on a gold decal to be put on a white background?

[@jenniferruth237]

can you do a tutorial on how you are doing the print on the cricut design space? pleeeeease?

[@tashiraorji5280]

Thanks for the hack I'm going to try it but I just curious will this work for other colors such as blue, red, or gold? Also if it do, do you add the same color square of the cup to get the same results? Thanks in advance for your time and help

[@stitchesandsashmee]

This is amazing! But why spray it with the white paint though🤔

[@CrystalWilliams-rt3zm]

First off I Love Your Video’s You explain so well How would you do this on a white tumbler

[@CourtneysCustoms]

Thank you !! On a white tumbler you could just use a plain clear water slide and just seal it with clear spray. No colored box needed behind the image

[@ashnevs5317]

I am set up to try sublimation/printing/waterside but I have not tried either yet 😬 so please educate me as to the final process of the waterside application. What do you seal it with? Thank youuu

[@shazastalentedtalons]

Could u do this on nail waterslide decals so i can put the decal on any background colour

[@mikekurtz627]

That is pretty cool. Question: with this technique does the difference of the black ink printed on the waterslide verses the black of the cup show an edge of the decal where you cut?

[@sarajoyy]

You are brilliant!! Do you not have to epoxy before you waterside a spray painted cup?

[@CourtneysCustoms]

Well thank u !! And nope u can add a waterslide right after spray paint dries

[@heatherpickering6446]

Do u need to paint it white sorry didn't understand that bit

[@cherylshephard3923]

Is it possible to add a white waterslide decal (printed on white waterslide paper) onto a vinyl wrapped tumbler? I tried this morning but the wateslide is not adhering to the vinyl (I wrapped the tumbler in a woodgrain vinyl). Is there something I need to do further than just trying to add it onto the vinyl ?

[@kristinwagner3316]

Awesome! Have you tried colors other than black? Would the. Color printed need to match the cup color perfectly to pull this off?

[@CourtneysCustoms]

Thanks! I’ve only tried black. And yes it would need to match really well!

[@mommalove3.057]

Ok odd question but do you think this would work with spray paint instead? Like if I didn't want to use a that black ink. Could we seal them then do a later of black spray paint over the white or vis versa?

[@Sunny-qs5gf]

What a fantastic idea! I have used the white vinegar to trick, bbut this will save me so much time and also allow me to do intricate waterslide designs on dark cups!

[@CourtneysCustoms]

I’m so glad I was able to help you !!

[@leeweckler5757]

Hi! Do you know if I can spray paint a temp tattoo so i can put it on a painted surface?

[@rebawright7599]

Can I ask why did you spray the white over the image after you sealed it with the clear

[@nottoday70]

Would this work when using a clear waterslide and then placing it on a white tumbler?

[@koakes82]

This is an amazing hack! Thanks.

[@cyndibrierly7179]

I just found this video! Awesome hack! Can you use this trick on other color tumblers i.e teal, blue, by putting a matching or close to matching background on the back of the image?

[@CourtneysCustoms]

Yes you can!

[@priscillamcclure6509]

Thanks for showing this... but where did the white go? I can’t wrap my head about the white spray paint and how you applied it backwards?

[@amandabensyl3418]

I'm new to making cups. I've made a few but haven't tried waterslides. What does spraying the clear waterslide white do?

[@janicerakestraw2637]

Wow you’re really awesome gf!!! Thanks for this!!!! I’m new to tumblers and cricuit and I prefer waterslides, this helped me soo much!! Bless you doll

[@CourtneysCustoms]

Aww thank you !! Glad I could help

[@rainlilly68]

For this method does it work on black and white decals if so how do I go about it if I didn’t put the black square on the back or does it just work for color decals…TIA

[@desireefuentes68]

You saved my sanity with this video! Thank you for sharing this genius idea ❤️

[@Vivian-zz5qy]

Will it stick without epoxy

[@sallymccornack2800]

It’s beautiful but, I can’t work out why you sprayed the white on top?

[@traceystewart6760]

me either?

[@jessicasexton7327]

If you didn’t spray it white, it would be just applying clear waterslide on a black tumbler so the colored music notes wouldn’t show up on the black tumbler. By spraying white you are essentially making your clear waterslide sheet into a white waterslide sheet by giving it a base coat behind the image.

[@CourtneysCustoms]

yes exactly !!

[@jillrobinson4591]

@@jessicasexton7327 I had to read this twice, and I just got it. It's the white side she's sliding away, leaving the clear. Do you happen to know how to do these steps in Silhouette studio?

[@kelli_ziobro]

I’m not understanding either since you changed the background from clear to black in design space so why spray it with white afterwards?

[@Luuvlyscorp55]

I’m new with the tumblers and using water slide decals, I’ve always used printable vinyl, I’m anxious to try this method thanks for the tutorial!!

[@CourtneysCustoms]

I’ve found water slides to be so much easier than printable vinyl !!

[@Godsf8vrit]

@@CourtneysCustoms what brand of waterslide do you like best? I want to try it but have heard negative reviews.

[@CourtneysCustoms]

@@Godsf8vrit I’ve only ever used Hayes😊

[@jenniferbeale3929]

Hello there! Thanks for all of your videos! They are so helpful. My question is have you figured out how to partially make an image non-transparent on your water slide? If I have a background that I want to be transparent but then have a focal point in the center of that that I would like to be solid how would you suggest going about doing that? Thanks for your help!

[@crystalwatson9811]

spray the paint on just the portion you want to be solid!

[@elizabethreed8107]

Mind BLOWN! Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! Just saved my sanity!

[@micheleerrington9467]

Would this work on a camouflage cup?

[@AnnetteCook]

Why do you use the white paint? Also, I read somewhere about sanding the edges of a water slide image. What would be the reason for doing so?

[@ErikaJean22]

What if your base isnt black? what if its glittered, ombre a "color". . . will black still work?? this hack is amazing

[@amandawarthen1618]

This is awesome! Does the background have to be black? Like what if you are doing a dark purple or darker colored glitters? Thank you for sharing this!

[@CourtneysCustoms]

You want the background to match the tumbler 😊

[@ashiadavis7413]

Hi 👋🏽 I’ve never used epoxy before. On the site you linked there are different kinds. Which one do you use?

[@CourtneysCustoms]

I use Liquid Art

[@tishodom5928]

What's the best printer for waterslide paper

[@deborahvieyra2507]

Help me understand why you seal the waterslide if that is the side going towards the tumbler. I always have the waterslide print right side up so I seal for sure.

[@robertamyers1982]

I made a coffee mug using alcohol ink and epoxy that has different colors of purple on it and it's pretty dark but I want to add clear waterslide to it what is the best way to make the picture stand out on it

[@Wendy-fx3zn]

Wow so pretty! Why did you spray paint the waterside white? Thank you 😊

[@CourtneysCustoms]

Thanks !! The white paint gives the clear water slide a bright background to stand out against the black cup

[@Wendy-fx3zn]

@@CourtneysCustoms ok makes sense thank you 😀

[@CourtneysCustoms]

@@Wendy-fx3zn no problem !!

[@lynnepalumbo4218]

Awesome. Can you explain the reason for the white spray paint? Newbie still with waterslide

[@CourtneysCustoms]

The white paint basically just turns it into a white water slide so it’ll show up against a dark cup

[@carlaparks6215]

So I'm totally new to the waterslides trying to make sense of this. I do have a question, what in the world is the purpose of the white paint if your cup is black and you put a black background behind the image? I'm so confused.

[@sindymontoya5908]

Great video.. May I ask where you purchase that squeegee brush?

[@CourtneysCustoms]

Thanks !! You can get them from the glitter grind theglittergrind.com?sca_ref=415856.Coj81gkGqJ

[@chrisbarth7728]

How would I do this for a woodgrain cup, as there are different shades of brown?

[@leahronise9983]

Great idea. Thank you for sharing.

[@tat2293]

I am new to all if I spray paint my tumbler do I epoxy it after spray paint or you just epoxy it once at the end

[@CourtneysCustoms]

Some people like to epoxy first, I just add my water slide over top of the dried paint and then epoxy

[@markitajohnson2144]

🤔will this work on any dark color cup or does it have to be black? I recently tried doing water slide on a dark purple and the image didn’t pop like i wanted. It disappeared.

[@mohdhafiz7463]

So the last layer is matte clear isnt it?can i know how it would stick on the surface after it dry.?

[@syncerelyhisgal4800]

Thats a great idea, I just have one question that I'm not clear on....why do you spray it white between sealant coats?

[@CourtneysCustoms]

I pretty much just turned a clear water slide into a white waterslide so it would show up against a dark cup

[@klo368]

What is the setting you use on your computer or phone to print clear or white water slide. Every time I print a picture on ether water slide the picture does not come out right. Please help. I have wasted soooo much water slide paper. I've even tried to print on printable vinyl and still no luck.

[@j.v.6799]

Love this.... unfortunately I have a shilouette so I have to figure out how to do exactly this on their software .... love love love your channel thank you for all of your beautiful work

[@CourtneysCustoms]

I wish I knew how to help you there !! But thank you so much 💜

[@kelleyconnolly4471]

Hello! Did you post a link to the water slide paper you use? This was such an awesome video! Thanks for sharing!

[@CourtneysCustoms]

amzn.to/3t85Ouf Here ya go !! Thanks for watching

[@kelleyconnolly4471]

@@CourtneysCustoms you’re amazing! Thank you so much! Loved watching!

[@nataliesharp1745]

What if the letters are black on the decal when trying to make it into a waterslide? Do we still do a black box and send it to the back?

[@kathyallen2804]

What is the purpose of the white paint?

[@sretmier6125]

I tried your approach but when I put it on you could see the white edge. If I hand painted it and left an outline of the WaterSlide would that help it blend better? Or do you have any suggestions?

[@CrystalWilliams-rt3zm]

How would I do a water slide using white water slide paper

[@louisboyce2058]

wow love this is there any alternative I can use other than the matte clear ?Like triple thick glaze ?

[@CourtneysCustoms]

Thank u !! The only sealant I’ve ever used is rustoleum clear , but it doesn’t have to be matte

[@rosetoellner8846]

Terrific tumbler

[@CourtneysCustoms]

Thank you 💜

[@sabrinaurso7751]

Hi there! Ok, I have two questions. Did you "mirror" the image for this? I am trying to understand how the white made the images show up without seeing the actual white paint. I am going to use this method on words to put on a dark tumbler. Also, if I am using a sealer and I want to epoxy over it after, is that ok to do without the waterslide outline showing through. Thank you!

[@trinamccannon205]

Can you do this with other dark colors or just black?

[@CourtneysCustoms]

As long as the box you put behind the image matches the color of the cup, you can do it with any color 😊

[@Justyna1788]

Would you have to match the square's color to the color of cup, or does it just have to be black?

[@CourtneysCustoms]

It has to match

[@SaraJoy1]

Could you useany dark color that matched the cup color?

[@CourtneysCustoms]

Yes as long as the background color matches the cup color you’re good!

[@lakeshiaguice6914]

Love the video!!! Really love the video! However, I must be doing something wrong because when I get to part of apply the decal to the tumbler. The decal is still white, the backing comes off and not staying on the cup. Please help 🙏! What I'm I doing wrong? I'm using Printers Jack waterslide from Amazon.

[@melissaryberg7464]

You need to mirror the image and put the white painted side down...you'll have the back of the water decal to remove directly on top when you place it on your cup. You're going to apply the decal flipped from how you typically apply it, I'm guessing. :)

[@rachelsherman2902]

Love this, thank you! I did it on a black up and can see my outline of my waterslide (hasn't been epoxied over yet) will they still show once epoxied?

[@CourtneysCustoms]

Thanks!! You may see it a little bit but I feel like epoxy helps a ton

[@deniseryman2003]

Where did you get the music note water slide? I love you videos!!

[@CourtneysCustoms]

I made it. And thank you 😊

[@deniseryman2003]

@@CourtneysCustoms I love it!

[@sophielafleche3803]

Would this hack work for or is there another hack for - clear decals that cannot print white. So it's clear background decal - and if there are "white" details, that part is clear unless you get a decal printed on white but then you have the annoying fact that it's a fully white image and you see the borders.

[@mamaliz63melendez19]

Hi Courtney I just recently started doing tumblers. Thank you for your tricks and tips. But I have one question ❓ should I spray my clear slide white if I'm placing it right side up?

[@CourtneysCustoms]

Hi!! If you’re placing it right side up, the paint is just going to cover up the image and you’ll just have a white blob

[@mamaliz63melendez19]

@@CourtneysCustoms thank you so much 🌹

[@melindarobinson2117]

If you are printing with a laser printer do you still have to use the coats of clear spray?

[@CourtneysCustoms]

I would skip the first one but still seal after the white paint

[@WigVitalitythewighero]

Greetings thanks for the information love it. I'm new to this so how did you seal it?

[@CourtneysCustoms]

You’re welcome!! I seal with rustoleum 2X clear. Spray it on and let dry

[@WigVitalitythewighero]

@@CourtneysCustoms 💜💜 thank you

[@kimadamson6257]

Instead of waterslide paper can u use glossy paper and seal it with the spray sealer?

[@MariaMendoza-xw9pn]

Why the white spray paint if you have the black box? Have you tried with out?

[@CourtneysCustoms]

The white spray paint gives the clear water side a bright background to stand out against the dark cup

[@craftnmomster]

Can you explain why the white paint? It doesn't seem necessary but would like to know why you did that layer of spray paint. Thanks!

[@CourtneysCustoms]

The white paint gives the clear water slide a bright background to stand out against the black cup

[@mystic671gaming5]

Can we use this hack on other colors? And if we can do we still have to spray the white?

[@CourtneysCustoms]

Just make sure the box behind the image matches your cup. And yes you’d still need to paint it white

[@laceyblaubach9159]

Do you epoxy your cup first or is it best to do on paint.?

[@CourtneysCustoms]

You can do either !! I just put it on paint

[@menamc78]

You said 'I wasted a whole sheet almost' is there a way to use the sheets after we've used half? Just put in the printer as a half? Thank you for your videos!

[@cieragilmore1705]

Thank you. I had a customer order something I needed to do with waterslides and black this helped me so much

[@CourtneysCustoms]

You’re welcome !!

[@cynthiaaleman4031]

Do I need any specific ink for these waterslide decals or can I just use the ones the printer comes with?

[@CourtneysCustoms]

You can use what you’ve got !! Just make sure you’re using inkjet water slide paper if your printer is inkjet. And laser water slide paper if you’re using a laser printer