How to Put Printable Vinyl on Glitter Epoxy Tumblers | Print Then Cut Vinyl

[@DIYAlex]

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[@sihaMahis]

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[@DIYAlex]

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[@OneSpiritDesigns]

What do you do for excessive miniature bubbles in the epoxy at the surface of the printable vinyl? I've torched them, but if using quick cure epoxy, I can't always get all of them. Do you recommend putting some sort of sealer over the vinyl to avoid that?

[@emikoakira1688]

Thank you so much you answered a question that I’ve been trying to figure out for the loooongest. Which is with printable vinyl that is laminated can you epoxy over it.

[@DIYAlex]

You’re welcome! I love Starcraft printable vinyl!

[@tvbutterfly8500]

Great video! Would this sealing method be the same for a tumbler wrap using Cricut printable vinyl?

[@DIYAlex]

Yes, it should be the same process.

[@gertrudecharles]

Beautiful. Great teacher.

[@DIYAlex]

thank you! I'm so glad you enjoyed it!

[@janellebellard1913]

Hi Alex the instructions for the Cricut printable vinyls say to use transfer tape do you have experience with that brand peeling the color off as well?

[@DIYAlex]

I haven't tried the Cricut printable vinyl, but I would follow the directions on the package as closely as you can.

[@Samcharlie]

Hi, great video. I just have one question that you briefly went over, but I’d like a little more detail. If I am using a plain white tumbler and I prefer that as the background, how do I prep for printable vinyl? So the tumbler would come as-is and I am just wanting to apply a printable vinyl decal before epoxy. You mentioned a prep spray, but I’m uncertain of what kind or if I am to use one in my case. Thank you for any suggestions you are able to give.

[@DIYAlex]

In that case I would actually use clear waterslide since the cup is already white! I have a tutorial on it here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/sHW7aoiBaL-XbZI :)

[@pattiroche290]

Love all of your videos

[@DIYAlex]

Thank you Patti! ✨

[@haventhehedgehog]

I've been trying to find a way with brite tone over printable vinyl, without the smudges

[@veloraeast9521]

I am getting ready to try this myself, I think I'm going to seal it a couple times and see if that works 🤞

[@DIYAlex]

I haven’t used Brite Tone so I’m not sure. Sorry about that!

[@tinabillings4794]

Hi, I made a tumbler and applied vinyl but the epoxy didn’t stick to some of it. Once it dried it only dried on some if it. It didn’t take to the vinyl in some spots. Do you know why this would happen.

[@DIYAlex]

Sometimes if the texture is smooth, the epoxy slides off. You can try sanding the epoxy (NOT the areas where the vinyl isn't covered iwth epoxy), spraying with UV spray and epoxying again to cover the whole thing.

[@gloriacasanova7449]

Hello. I'm using printable vinyl and doing exactly as described in your video. The thing is some corners of the vinyl are lifting when applying the epoxy. Can you give me a solution for this issue? Thank you.

[@DIYAlex]

You may need to put a layer of epoxy over the glitter before applying the printable vinyl so it has an easier time sticking.

[@gloriacasanova7449]

@@DIYAlex It didn't have glitter. I was putting it on over a coat of epoxy. I stripped the cup and did over. This time I sealed over the stickers. That did the trick. Thank you!

[@DIYAlex]

I’m glad! You’re welcome!

[@jessicaandrade6189]

I am trying to do a photo on printable vinyl. I am using a laser jet. Have you ever done laser jet & if so does the ink run when you try to epoxy? or is Inkjet the best way to go for that?

[@DIYAlex]

I have not tried using that printer. But I would try sealing with clear spray or trying a different brand of paper.

[@chandurishreepal]

Hi I followed word by word instructions in creating one but I realized that as the Tumblr was dryinb up there were a lot of lines or waves on it can you help me or make me understand why am I getting these lines please.

[@DIYAlex]

I'll need more details to help you figure that out. What brand of epoxy were you using? Are you sure your tumbler was perfectly level?

[@miss90rain]

If I had a sublimation ready tumbler that I just added a print and cut decal to, how many coats of epoxy do I need, and how long do i let them spin for?

[@DIYAlex]

Sublimation is totally different from what I'm showing you in this tutorial. If you're sublimating on a sublimation compatible tumbler, then you don't need to epoxy the tumbler if you don't want to.

[@NicoleEivissa]

Hi! I have a laserjet. I’ve heard it’s not recommended to use printable vinyl for laser printers - is this true? I really wanna create stuff from holographic vinyl that I also wanna print on but I have a laser printer. I was told by a printing company employee that vinyl is heat sensitive and can destroy the laser printer. I would appreciate any tips on this, like if there are any brands recommended to use for laser printer (of the printable vinyl ideally holographic). I can’t seem to find anyone talking about laser printers and printable vinyl because everyone I see is using inkjets. But I’ve been searching on Amazon and stuff and some show products both for inkjet and laser jet so I’m confused😅 Thanks in advance for any feedback and also for a valuable video!🫶

[@DIYAlex]

I know that Neato Labels have some laser compatible products! That’s where I would check first. ☺️

[@NicoleEivissa]

@@DIYAlex Thanks so much! I’ll search for those👍

[@stylesbychristina9541]

So I have a black yeti tumbler that I want to put a printable Vinyl on do I need to put anything on the tumbler before putting the vinyl on? Or can I just put the printable vinyl on top of black Tumbler

[@DIYAlex]

No you can put the printable vinyl directly on the tumbler. Make sure it's sealed with a laminate or something so the vinyl is water proof when hand washed.

[@marissaray-reyes915]

Hi I’m doing a tumbler with Printable Vinyl with Cricut brand and this is my first time using epoxy and I was wonder if I need to spray adhesive on it cause I used pictures and how much epoxy should I use

[@DIYAlex]

You shouldn't need a spray adhesive. The vinyl should stick just fine. The amount of epoxy you use will depend on your cup, but you can start by using the same amount of mL of epoxy as the oz of your cup. For example, a 20oz cup will need about 20mL of epoxy. If you need more help in the tumbler department, check out my epoxy tumbler series here: kzbin.info/aero/PLdqAY6wTCkWCeMGXrRhEhYsorONi7RDQc

[@bubblegumgirl0204]

I tried to use the mod podge spray to seal my print and cut and it bubbled all over the images should I use something else??

[@DIYAlex]

I recommend clear acrylic spray. Also give it plenty of time to dry before sealing.

[@zacksara148]

Hi, can i use printable vinyl (with self adhesive laminate-one sided laminate) ,and using transfer tape to transfer the design at the gift box surface (pizza box- i use as a gift box)

[@DIYAlex]

Hi Zack! If you’re using laminate I would just peel it up and stick it into the box instead of using transfer tape.

[@marni7346]

Thank You, when cutting an image that is detailed how do I prevent it from printing inside areas I don't want cut? not even sure if I'm explaining this right.

[@DIYAlex]

Put a shale behind the image, select both, and choose flatten. So it will print then inside and cut the outside shape ☺️

[@ginnyr5437]

Great info. thanks for sharing.

[@DIYAlex]

You’re welcome! ☺️

[@ambersleigh7883]

I’m having trouble with the printable vinyl pulling away once I apply epoxy.

[@DIYAlex]

Try sealing it with clear spray.

[@andrewhare1524]

Are you able to use transfer tape if an intricate cut? I'm worried it will pull the ink off!

[@DIYAlex]

I wouldn't use transfer tape with anything printable.

[@cassandrareed5959]

Would you use the UV laminate if you are making nail decals?

[@DIYAlex]

You can try, but I’m not sure printable vinyl would hold up being cut that small. I would just use regular vinyl for nail decals.

[@sherikajohnsoncoleby3885]

What if the printable vinyl has more than one pieces how do you transfer it to make sure everything is lined up?

[@DIYAlex]

Peel it like a sticker. I wouldn’t use transfer tape.

[@lajoycealisa]

If you applied the vinyl before adding a clear coat, can you do it while it's on the tumbler?

[@DIYAlex]

I don't think it would stick before adding the clear coat, but you can give it a try.

[@sireniagomez7837]

Do you have to put a coat of clear spray to the decal before putting it on the tumbler?

[@DIYAlex]

I recommend it.

[@damitapugh-evans3905]

Can you use the clear printable vinyl with epoxy?

[@DIYAlex]

I’m sure you can

[@budweiserman6000]

I used printable viynl and smudged even with a coating over the sticker? Ideas?

[@DIYAlex]

Did you allow the clear coat to dry before epoxy? Or was your ink still not set from the printer?

[@budweiserman6000]

I do use dye sublimation ink that's what I use when I do coffee cups and slates then I got into tumblers a few weeks ago and tried the vinyl sticker then put clear coat on stickers did a dolphin seen ,and they smudged some did some didnt, maybe wait a day of drying?

[@budweiserman6000]

I do appriciate ur feedback thank you

[@DIYAlex]

Are you tumblers coated with polyester? If not the surface won’t hold sublimation ink.

[@budweiserman6000]

I'm using ink sublimation for my printing on viynl printable stickers , on glossy setting ,then I will spray the protecting coating. , then I'll epoxy tumbler let dry put stickers on when epoxy has dried some of the stickers smudged, did I not let stickers dry long enough?

[@bevdowdy9483]

Does it work with a inkjet printer? I'm new to this product. Thank you

[@DIYAlex]

Yes it only works with Inkjet printers

[@bevdowdy9483]

@@DIYAlex thank you I have a new hp inkjet with Insta ink

[@guadalupemejia6595]

would this work with cricut printable vinyl?

[@DIYAlex]

I haven’t tried it with Cricut brand, but it should work in theory.

[@Desamar08418]

What will happen if we don't put the coat on the print And cut.? And just put the epoxy over it.?

[@DIYAlex]

It’s possible that the ink will bleed when you apply epoxy.

[@crystalgrey9655]

Have you ever used glow in the dark vinyl with epoxy and if so does it glow?

[@DIYAlex]

I haven't! But that would be a really cool experiment!

[@charliehinds700]

Great video, thank you!

[@DIYAlex]

You're welcome! I'm glad you like it!

[@laurenhobbs5227]

Could you use premade vinyl stickers?

[@DIYAlex]

Yes! I wouldn’t use regular stickers, but if you already have some vinyl printed then that should be fine!

[@laurenhobbs5227]

Thank you!! I haven’t gotten my cricut yet, but I do have some vinyl stickers and I was wanting to use them for a tumbler project. Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge!!!

[@DIYAlex]

You’re welcome! ☺️

[@lisaj2892]

How long do you allow the clear coat spray to dry over the vinyl before you apply the epoxy?

[@DIYAlex]

Just until it isn’t tacky anymore. So maybe an hour or so!

[@lisaj2892]

@@DIYAlex ok thanks!

[@blamb3242]

I see you use bare hands, beside washing them before applying vinyl, how do you make sure it's clean enough for the epoxy to adhere and not leave a blank spot over it due to oils I'm hands?

[@DIYAlex]

I’ve never had an issue with that, but you can wear gloves if you prefer.

[@skylervermellion5941]

how do you apply it with heat or do you dont you need to use heat

[@DIYAlex]

No you don’t need heat because this is adhesive.

[@veronicaalmeida1370]

I have the color changing cup and tried this process. I added my print and cut decal and epoxy over it and it literally glides off the cup. 🥴 HELP!!!

[@DIYAlex]

It’s probably pretty slippery without any texture for the epoxy to grip. You probably don’t need any epoxy as long as you use the UV laminate over the printable vinyl. Are you using StarCraft printable vinyl?

[@veronicaalmeida1370]

DIY Alex, I actually just purchased it And the UV laminate for on top

[@WhoSznn]

Why you seal it if it vinyl still

[@DIYAlex]

It needs to be sealed with epoxy if the printable vinyl is on top of glitter or another epoxy layer. If the tumbler is plain the decal just needs to be sealed so it's water proof.

[@hedithheredia12]

How much epoxy did you put over the decal

[@DIYAlex]

I didn't put anything additional over the decal, I just mixed up a flood coat of epoxy and applied it evenly over the tumbler.

[@kimr9195]

Hi, why is the clear spray optional?

[@jaimecasey1536]

Sorry if this was already asked, but after applying your print then cut image on your tumbler, do you ever spray an adhesive over it so the epoxy doesn’t make it lift. I am having that issue.

[@ambersleigh7883]

Me too!

[@DIYAlex]

I didn't need to spray seal mine, but if you're having issues then definitely spray seal it!

[@keylove9694]

Did you ever figure it out?