Make Amazing Waterslide Decals for Tumblers, Mugs, and Glasses!

[@jamimarais8651]

I absolutely love this lady!!! :D Her voice is calming when I am freaking out because I can’t get my crafts right!!!

[@dary2howard]

She's like the Bob Ross of crafts😁😁

[@taniaaguilar5420]

I love the way you teach so the tumbler you don't put in the oven only a coffee mug or wine

[@RhondaFavors]

Jennifer, I have been a follower for a long time. I wanted to let you know that I really appreciate the information that you provide. When the gigantic flowers were extremely popular so many people were charging an arm and a leg for flower templates. You gave away free templates. I told everyone I knew. I appreciate your help and educational posts and your willingness to help. Thank you so much, Rhonda

[@JenniferMaker]

Thank you, Rhonda!

[@sistasuga]

@@JenniferMaker Hi Jennifer, this tutorial was really easy to follow🤗 You always make them fun and informative😍 The part about baking them in the oven; I heard that the smell is intolerable and it's best not to put them in the oven where you cook, and that it's better to use a toaster oven specifically for water slide decals, in a well ventilated area. What's your take on this, or anyone reading who is familiar with the process?

[@patlavender9092]

Jennifer, I've been watching your KZbin videos since I got my vinyl cutting machine last Christmas. (gift to myself) Your videos are very professionally done, very informative, and to the point. I love them and I learn a lot each one I watch and I don't get bored when I am watching them and want to fast forward.

[@sandyelliott989]

I got a Cricut as a gift at Christmas and was not very excited and more than a bit frustrated with the Cricut web site and the Cricut support (there really isn't any). Then I found you!. OH, my goodness. I am spending half the day watching you and then the other half making things. Your videos are thorough, to the point, just excellent! The amount of free stuff on your web site is incredible. God bless you, Jennifer.

[@JenniferMaker]

Awe...this makes me SO happy! Thanks so much for being here in my crafty community!

[@Mayaralelis27]

You are honestly an AMAZING teacher. I've been following you for a while and I absolutely LOOOOVE your projects. You explain every detail, which I appreciate and love. Thank You!!

[@gmooney4]

..Here it is 2022 Christmas..I ordered material and made several gifts. I have been watching your videos for about five years and I appreciate all the work you do to make accurate easy to understand videos. I appreciate all your dedication. Thank you.

[@Brenda-ut9yn]

Thank you for making this video! I've been wondering for ages how the heck waterslide worked. This is the best video yet. I had no idea you bake it on!

[@lynncamomile5025]

I used to use waterside when I did ceramics over 20 years ago - thanks for the reminder! I’m buying some today since I used to love the technique!

[@JenniferMaker]

Have fun!

[@babyteaseknw]

That tumbler is absolutely gorgeous!

[@cindywingler2246]

I have to tell you that I spent almost 4 hours trying to do this and none of the videos I watched, helped as much as yours did. I am so excited to finally finish my daughters tumbler personalized with her name in the same font as the waterslide I bought on Etsy. I would love to learn how to design my own waterslides. Thank you so much for being such a huge inspiration for me ❤️

[@JenniferMaker]

Thank you SO much Cindy! That means so much to my team and I! I'm so happy you're here crafting with us! 🧡🌻

[@cindywingler2246]

It’s so much better to make my own waterslides because if I mess it up, I can just trying again with another one on my sheet Instead of paying for another one on Etsy 😂

[@Lunabelle09]

You are AMAZING! I love the way you explain everything in a very clear to understand and just over all informative way. I'm hoping to get started making cups like this here in the next week and I will for sure be using your tutorials as a guide!

[@sherriejohnson9250]

I have been a fan of yours for quite awhile now. (when you had another blog name). I love your creations, your patterns, your tutorials and certainly your videos. You explain everything so that we all can sit down and actually make something! I can't wait to make some waterslide creations! I can see an entire year of gifts...everything from mugs and glasses for Birthday and Anniversary gifts to Christmas ornaments and gifts. Thank you, thank you Jennifer. You are a true genius.

[@007Moron]

Hi Jennifer. I use waterslide decals on my model rockets, and I've learned to NOT apply them to a painted surface, but to apply a coat of clear gloss first. Then, they'll slide around for re-positioning much easier. Also, the intricate parts of a decal that fold under, or over other parts of the decal can be flipped back over with a artists fine detail brush. That brush made it ssssso much easier since I got me a set of fumbly fingered guy's paws. Excellent tutorial Jennifer!

[@JenniferMaker]

That's a great idea! Thanks for watching!😊🌻

[@kimberlygranger5205]

I was wondering if a small fan brush would work, like I use for decoupaging napkins?

[@jenniferstinert5498]

Thank you so much for explaining the “smooth” background. I’m doing my very first water slide decal and I wasn’t sure how to put all the images together. Great help!

[@rcoutdoors8176]

This is great for those of you who have printers an all that to go with it

[@JenniferMaker]

Thanks!

[@christinaschaplowsky4241]

It’s like you read my mind! If I’m learning from anyone I’d rather it be you! 🥰🥰 love your tutorials!

[@JenniferMaker]

Awe...thank you so much!

[@marvisgreen74]

I loved your tutorial. You speak clear and precise and didn't ramble on. I just got a critcut air 2 a few weeks ago. I am learning to use it and this helped me so much.

[@JenniferMaker]

YAY! So happy to help!

[@brendalawrence6732]

I am so intrigued by this! I never knew about this waterslide thing, this is so cool and now it opens up all kinds of doors! Thanks Jennifer! I will be making some door prizes using this technique for our Pink Out. Hugs, Brenda

[@patriciabrewer4974]

Absolutely LOVE this project. I googled waterslide paper and yours was the first thing that popped up. Soooo thrilled I clicked on it. Not only are you very precise for directions, I need things broken down Barney style and you nailed it, but your voice....OHHHH MYYY WORRRRRD. So calming like a kindergarten teachers. Definitely helps when you are nervous to attempt a project, but you just gently talked me through it. Thank you THANK you THANK YOU!!! I'm a follower now for as long as you continue.

[@JenniferMaker]

Aww, Patricia, thank you so much for your very kind words! This is what I love to do, and fully intend to be doing it for a very long time to come! 😁 Especially when someone as nice as you takes the time to let me know I've made a difference! 😍

[@amyslifelocsandmakeup8731]

Your channel is a beginners dream...Thank you so much....question....does the colors show up on any color background?

[@PEPSIKERR]

Jennifer Maker, thank you for all of the in depth details with each step of the process. I will be watching this again when I get my supplies to try this technique out. A HUGE THANK YOU!!!

[@dfpressler1243]

OMG! I love this tutorial! You are awesome and present this so well! Please keep the tutorials coming.

[@Grandmommoms]

Thank you so much. There are alot of waterslide videos, but not that many that include how to start in the Cricut machine, which is what I needed to know-newb here- This was easy to understand and now I am hooked!

[@JenniferMaker]

Glad it was helpful!

[@rafishachar]

Your videos are great. Thanks so much. Question: what's the advantage of waterslide as opposed to using clear sticker paper?

[@laceysaxon3225]

I just did a coffee mug with waterslide and about ready to put in the oven. Thank you.

[@JenniferMaker]

Wonderful! 🥳🦋

[@calissaobviouslycannotdeci7419]

This is a wonderful concept and I like the idea of being able to use your PHOTOS! Job well done Jennifer!

[@sparky10901]

You should try printing them mirrored and applying them backwards...if that makes sense. So basically, when you apply, the backing will be facing you instead of under the decal. It is just as vibrant and a million times faster and easier to apply.

[@JenniferMaker]

Great idea!

[@KitCampbell-f9f]

So I don't understand how this method would work. Maybe you can explain it better? When I visualize putting the decal on backwards so that the backing is facing you to me that says when you remove the backing what you are exposing is not what is sealed isn't the point to the acrylic spray to seal the color in to the water paper or the transfer? If you are putting the sprayed side against the blank/cup or whatever, what would be against the removable paper would not be sealed, correct?

[@KitCampbell-f9f]

Never mind my brain woke up I understand it now

[@dellableau7120]

my brain didn't wake up. the sealed surface will be on the mug, and any 'glue' or anything on the waterslide paper will be facing out? I'm not understanding how this works.

[@carolemmons1087]

You are very. thorough..thank you..

[@rcoutdoors8176]

I've been using waterslides decals for years for models 1/64th scale and up

[@JenniferMaker]

Nice!

[@beyoutful1]

I have been trying to find washing instructions. I know the tumbler is covered in acrylic so it's washable but what about the mug and the wine glass?

[@akuamcclure4456]

Thank you, thank you, thank you, I was getting really frustrated trying to figure out how to print an image! Usually I would buy wayerslides from companies and I wanted to buy or make images myself and then print them myself instead so I really appreciate you showing how to print then cut in design space!!! 😅 FYI on the gliter tumblers if you don't want the blurry image then do two coats of epoxy instead of sanding. Sanding creates a matte finish underneath that will not disappear when ypu put the new coat of epoxy on it. When you smooth the surface with the epoxy and don't sand then the image is much clearer!

[@JenniferMaker]

Good to know! Thanks so much for the tip!

[@deannasnyder2470]

Thanks - I really (snark) needed another obsession! Beautiful job! I will hold out as long as I can - no more room for more craft stuff! LOL

[@lyricwritertoo]

So interesting. Just fining you for first time in this video. Also binge watching a lot of craft videos involving labels, names, decals. Water slide decals. You know where we saw them as kids? Even as a girl I bought little hot rod kits in the 60s. They all had water decals.

[@kimbearlysoriginal4276]

You are fantastic! I mean this in every sense of the word. You are generous, kind and have a wonderful heart. Keep the fantastic videos coming. :) New Subscriber

[@SarahMinyard]

I love the sunflower.

[@marleneoutlaw5132]

I am making coffee mugs. I would like to see a video on resin bottles or mugs. Thanks. Your videos are the best on the market.

[@nerdygirl1220]

What setting did you use for your Cricut Maker to cut the waterslide?

[@sarahburnham7893]

Did you ever figure this out?

[@LorraineCastellon-Rowe]

You are such a sweetheart!! Thank you so very much for this tutorial!! I remember playing with waterslide decals when I was little. It brought back some amazing memories. Thank you again for sharing all these wonderful ideas with us!! 💗💗💗

[@JenniferMaker]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@cosmolightz4538]

Awesome video but I have a question/concern...You put your water slides on wine glass and coffee mugs, these items are meant to drink from also meaning washing them after. Water slide would just fall off with slight water rinse?? How are you preventing that.As well any cup can get banged or dinged...Image would get scratched??? How do you keep it safe???

[@daniellemiller2010]

Looks like putting in oven at 230 bakes it into the glass

[@journeystorm8585]

I was seriously hoping she was one that answered questions :-(

[@Yokujiii]

You can bake cup to set it or apply epoxy over

[@janehenderson362]

Linda Mery s

[@tccoates2556]

Thank you Jennifer for helping us fellow crafters. I've tried so many new things and can't wait to try some more. I enjoy your videos very much and think you have a true gift for teaching.

[@JenniferMaker]

Thank you so much!

[@Carol_559]

Can the mug be put in dishwasher and or microwave with a waterslide decal?

[@smle4di]

Mine did get ruined in the dishwasher. I even applied dishwasher safe modpodge. I did have that cycle heated because I was testing it.

[@CarmieCreech2]

If you apply it like a temporary tattoo, decal side down/waterslide backing up, its SO much easier to remove the paper and not have all the issues with the tiny precision cuts.

[@JenniferMaker]

Thanks for that information, Carmyn! 😄

[@dthomas6307]

Loved your tutorial! These all turned out beautiful. I would love to give this a try when I can find some time. Thanks for sharing with us.

[@trpk4713]

I love, love, love your tutorials! I appreciate your honest reviews, sharing of your designs and ideas, and your complete directions/tips...you don't leave anything out, even mistakes, which are SO helpful! Thank you very much for your dedication to your channel, you are the BEST!!

[@JenniferMaker]

Thank you so much! ❤️

[@amy4pres]

Your videos are amazingly informative! I am so excited to have found your channel!!! 🧾🔁❗️❕❗️❕❗️

[@jeanewatsonjones1664]

I am so happy I found you! Your tutorials are simply the best. You have a real talent at explaining projects in an engaging way as well as making viewers feel like they too can have a great result. But you also keep it real, noting when you had a bit of a tricky time. Thanks so much!!

[@telmabermudez8235]

Jennifer, my daughter and I just watched your video, it was amazing. We love how you did your tutorial. We were so impressed I subscribed to your channel. Is the baked waterslide decal mug microwaveable? Thank you, Telma

[@normatynes6403]

I learn so much by watching your tutorials. Thank you , Thank you, Thank you!

[@JenniferMaker]

You are so welcome! Thanks for watching!😊🌻

[@dyane1869]

You are amazing! I've Been watching you from the beginning! So glad you have so many followers now! Bravo Jennifer:)

[@dmoody8238]

I truly appreciate your detail for novices like me. You are truly a consummate instructor! Thank you so much.

[@doracruz2271]

Thank you so much been trying to get this and your the only one that really explains.what I needed to know.

[@RRWriterGurl]

Your tutorials are some of the best. Love your voice also. Just an FYI a mask is not a respirator, a respirator has canisters to filter. Just so people aren't confused.

[@molly3292011]

Can you print photos on the waterslide paper? Love your videos.

[@JenniferMaker]

Yes. My flowers in the designs are actually photos of the flowers.

[@molly3292011]

Oh, perfect. Thank you.

[@gwenpopaditch1024]

You are a gift to the world of crafting!

[@JenniferMaker]

Aww, thank you so much, Gwen! 😍

[@AutumnWojnarek]

Can you do a tutorial with it being used on wood?

[@Abbygailohemgee]

I know this is late, but the decal paper says it can be used on wood, so I assume you would do it just like on glass.

[@leonyfoyle620]

Jennifer I love your tutorials, I did notice that the star wheels had been moved before cutting on the Cricut to prevent marking the decal paper, maybe mention that in future tutorials. Keep up the awesome work.

[@JenniferMaker]

Thank you!💗

[@DoctorFashion]

You’re room!!😍😍😍 so pretty ! (As least from what I can see) lol ❤️ great tutorial

[@JenniferMaker]

Thank you!! 😊

[@andreward8510]

@@JenniferMaker Thanks for the video. How do you protect surface of the decal from mechanical alterations?

[@juliegayson7947]

Thank you for this fantastic tutorial. I love all you do for us and your generosity for all free files and step by step guide. You are so sweet. Thank you x

[@jessicathomas4360]

What setting do you select for the cut on the circuit? I can figure out what paper setting it would be.

[@daniellebrowning6530]

Cardstock from what ive gathered

[@jannavanderhoof4617]

I've been doing waterslides for a while and found it just as easy to cut out around the edges with scissors. I use clear so nothing shows on a white background.

[@aanderson0772]

I use the Clear Printable Sticker Paper setting.

[@troyyarbrough]

I have a Silhouette Cameo 4. I've never tried making water slide decals, but it sounds like fun.

[@JenniferMaker]

It's a lot of fun!

[@Woppaho]

You should note that Waterslide comes in white as well as the clear/transparent. If you use the clear on a dark surface it is a lot harder to see the image and if the image has any white color you need to use the white waterslide not the clear. Also you do not need to seal the waterslide if you use a laser printer.

[@jillbaker5658]

She did say there was a white as well

[@journeystorm8585]

She did say that.................. also you are incorrect on not having to "seal" if using laser printer.... You need to seal anything you decal and for more than one reason lol.

[@Woppaho]

Journey Storm Laser printed waterslide does not need to be sealed per the instructions on package.

[@TheJohnsonfamily22]

I love that you are so passionate. Describe how to do things with a lot of details and also write out the step by step directions. Thank you ❤️

[@JenniferMaker]

Thank you much for the kind words!

[@TheManyRhodesWeTravel]

I love this video! I was curious how you suggest getting the bubbles out when the decal is down? I get the ink on my fingers. Idk if I need more than one coat of the spray on it.

[@jannavanderhoof4617]

I do at least 3 coats and allow them to dry like she says for at least 3 hours.

[@sunshinelifeco]

Do at least 3 coats.

[@OptimisticSag90]

I am so glad that I'd watched this before I started using the waterslide paper. Thanks your tutorial has helped bunches!

[@JenniferMaker]

I'm so glad to hear that!

[@debbiewoods716]

How do you get Cricut to recognize the registration marks? I have darkened them with a Sharpie and closed the lid to make it darker.

[@carolburns6550]

Jennifer I just love this wild flower design.

[@JenniferMaker]

Thank you so much, Carol! Me, too! 😍

[@AMOJKO1]

When you get ready to cut your image on the Cricut, it asks what material. I do not see waterside paper. What do you choose?

[@annagodfrey4689]

AMOJKO1 I cut mine on card stock setting.

[@AMOJKO1]

@@annagodfrey4689 ..thank you. I will try that.

[@Machenziethemodel]

I was this day old when I find out a circuit machine is a just precise cutting machine. I want it even more. Thank you for this video.

[@JenniferMaker]

You are so welcome!

[@Tinkerbell012788]

my water-slide decal keeps smearing, I've sealed it 3 times with mod podge acrylic sealer, left it to dry for one or more hours between coats and as soon as I placed i in the water it smears. Please help me! I amusing the white sunnyscopa water slide :( I am so frustrated.

[@JenniferMaker]

I took a look on the ModPodge website, Angelita, and they say that ModPodge acrylic sealer takes 2-3 weeks to cure. So you probably want to use a different sealer - one that dries more quickly! 🥰

[@judichristopher4604]

EXCELLENT TUTORIAL Thank you for sharing this video.

[@corrinebalagna5734]

Love your videos my problem is you speak too softly. I have my volume up to 100 percent and still have a hard time hearing you. I have to put on ear phones to hear it better.

[@karolosteen3313]

She has such a soft, sweet, pleasant voice and her instructions are always so clear; however, I do have a hard time hearing her as well.

[@anitacurnutt7641]

For those having a difficult time hearing Jennifer... There are a couple of ways to fix it. If you listen on your cell phone... Go to your Google play store and download one of their free volume adjusters. Be careful not to overpower your phone speakers... I have found only a slight increase helps immensely. If u are using a computer to view, I found many inexpensive simple external speakers that simply plug in. I hope this helps someone!

[@carolross1449]

You are awesome! I should have known you had water slide project in your library.

[@JenniferMaker]

Glad I could help! Thanks for watching! 😊🌻

[@luiscorps8625]

Jennifer, by any chance can you make a video on what materials are good for making bows that are not necessarily from/by Cricut. Thank you so much, Sophia

[@marsm9514]

looked super amazing especially after baking the glasswares! Now, I need to find an acrylic spray!

[@JenniferMaker]

I like Krylon acrylic spray, Mars!

[@marsm9514]

@@JenniferMaker thanks Jennifer! I'm looking it up online. Very clear and lovely tutorial!! Subscribed! ❤️ Can't wait to try!

[@dawnpratt179]

Your tutorials are always timely and perfect to follow. I appreciate your willingness to teach us!! I would really like to learn how to design and create my own ornament stands using the Maker. I’m willing to do the work but can’t seem to wrap my head around the “construction” piece of it. Sometimes, the ornaments I make and give aren’t necessarily Christmas specific and I’d like to provide a non-Christmasy way of year-round display.

[@JenniferMaker]

I've not made an ornament stand before, but I recommend you start with a prototype made by hand then study the pieces and figure out how you can replicate it on a Cricut. :)

[@dawnpratt179]

@@JenniferMaker great idea! I was just so stuck on not being able to visualise it that I didnt think about that!

[@terrys4179]

I had no idea what waterslide decals were! Thank you for this very informative, precise, tutorial. I will definitely be adding this to my to do list!

[@amystanley4431]

I'm new to the Cricut community and just getting into diying. I love your videos and tutorials, such a big help!! Thank you!! Also, I thank you for the free templates and designs!! You're amazing!!

[@JenniferMaker]

You are so welcome, Amy! And WELCOME to our community! 😍

[@robinlewisart_1997]

Thanks Jennifer I’ve tried this but never used the spray for this … awesome thank you

[@JenniferMaker]

You are so welcome!

[@elexiscraig9407]

You made waterslides look so easy, I can only hope to do it with as much ease as you've shown lol I'm going to have a silhouette cameo 3 tomorrow, so It may be a little different but thank you for this video :)

[@janellekm]

Thank you for a very clear and understanding tutorial, I have seen this stuff before but really didn't understand how to do it.

[@JenniferMaker]

You're very welcome!

[@divinelove7253]

You are so inspirational and make this look so much easier. You are truly talented and I pray to have as much knowledge as you one day

[@brownzkreations]

This is by far the easiest water slide tutorial that I’ve seen! Thank you so much for taking time to be so patient hopeful!

[@JenniferMaker]

I'm glad you found it helpful! Now get out and try some projects! They really will turn out cool! 😊

[@isettech]

For an easier transfer of the large sunflower, kiss cut the decal. When you soak it you can weed it.(remove the unprinted portion) Now the sunflower on a larger carrier is much easier to slide into place and does not snag on edges of the cut carrier sheet..

[@lynnkaufman9006]

Jennifer...you are an enabler....everything I see you do, I want to do....this is bad for my budget....lol

[@JenniferMaker]

Thank you? 😁😂

[@Adawehi40]

I love this. The tumbler came out so awesome. I love how happy the colors are. Awesome job!!! ❤❤

[@tatyanarosa]

Thank you Jennifer for the step by step! I feel so much more comfortable to try these!!!

[@JenniferMaker]

You're so welcome!

[@karolosteen3313]

Love watching your videos(even tho I have a Cameo) You give very precise, easy to follow instructions. I do have to crank up my volume to hear you :) You have such a soft, sweet, pleasant voice :) These 64 year old ears have trouble hearing at times :) Keep up the awesome work & thanks for all you do!

[@JenniferMaker]

I will boost the audio more on my future videos. Do you have a problem more with the intro (where you see me) or the middle part (where I'm narrating the video)?

[@michelleprins2939]

I won't speak for Karol, but I find in most of your videos, the narration is significantly softer/quieter than the "live" bits. Still awesome information!, just have to strain to hear it all.

[@JenniferMaker]

@@michelleprins2939 That's what I'm wondering. The mic is closer to me when I narrate, and in my software, the volume is the same. BUT because the distance from me to the mic is different, my voice changes a lot, and I think that's why some people find it harder to hear. I will just keep boosting the volume of the narration section until things seem better. :)

[@mojo2613]

You have a very soft-spoken and pleasant voice, and I have no trouble hearing/understanding you.

[@lsdemon7773]

Have to tried to put the waterslide on the other way? With the picture facing down. I've seen some awesome results from doing it that way. Of course if you have words you have to mirror the image.

[@sherylldupuis6323]

Hi Jennifer. They are so cute. I am deciding on trying waterslide. I have used tatoos. And they are awesome. But you are limited to the designs. Waterslides , the sky is the limit. Thank you. You make everything look so easy. ❤️🇨🇦

[@JenniferMaker]

Thank you so much! 😃

[@ChrisL-eh]

Thank you so much for this great video. I was thinking of making mini stuff and couldn’t find a way to add patterns, your video was so easy to follow!

[@JenniferMaker]

Thank you!

[@nancyhixon1141]

Awesome tumbler! I do like that technique as well. Thanks for sharing😎🦄🦈🕊🌲

[@tinahopkins5463]

Wow this is the 1st video I've watched for waterslides , this is awesome thankyou , my shopping list keeps getting longer lol xx

[@JenniferMaker]

Glad you enjoyed! Thanks for watching!😊🌻

[@marthaestrada4767]

I have been wanting to try this craft....I like the way you explain each step! It looks like I can do it. Thank you !

[@JenniferMaker]

You are so welcome!

[@digigum]

I am so in love with your tutorials. You provide such thorough information! I have probably watched 10 of your videos between last night and this morning. And, I will be watching more...because it seems like you are doing everything I want to do for my business! Thank you again for sharing your knowledge!!!

[@vickeyjohnson3682]

I absolutely love watching your videos,you explain and demonstrate everything where it makes it easy for me to do the things that I would like to do. So Thank you for being so generous.

[@jenniferhalley2313]

Thankyou for such a concise, clear tutorial. The best I've seen.

[@JenniferMaker]

You're very welcome!

[@melissacathleen6892]

Such a helpful tutorial! Thank you so much - and the tumbler came out so beautiful!! :)

[@JenniferMaker]

Thank you!

[@jessicam1284]

This is sooooo neat! Just heard about this technique

[@JenniferMaker]

It is pretty cool! It's fun too! 💛

[@ashleypaulsen5646]

Do you have a tutorial on how you can do the print/cut to use the full size of the paper? I have been looking for this and can’t seem to find the setting on my Cricut or in DS. Thank you so much!