Adding Vinyl To Curved Surface

Learn how to easily add vinyl to a mug or other curved surface using iron on vinyl and a wagner ht400 heat gun.

Adding vinyl to curved surface.

This instructable will use a skateboard deck as the example surface but the technique can be used for a variety of applications. I will also show you how to apply your layered vinyl onto a mug. For my bulbs i ran my thumb across the center of the letters to ensure they stuck to the ornament. If you don t have any rubbing alcohol then simply give it a good hot wash.

Adjusting vinyl designs for curved surfaces sign in to follow this. Adjusting vinyl designs for curved surfaces. In this video i show you how to use the reverse weeding technique for vinyl projects. Using a few simple tools and techniques can make this a much easier process.

I found a great video on youtube that showed how to put vinyl on a bike helmet really well. Unfortunately the video was removed from youtube and it left many wondering just how to put things on a curved surface. Prepare your curved surface by wiping it with rubbing alcohol and allowing it to dry completely. Applying vinyl to a surface with curved aspects can be tricky.

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. If you re having trouble with applying your vinyl here s how to put vinyl on a curved surface because you re working with a rounded surface extra care goes a long way when attaching the letters. Position your design in place on the surface. Cricut vinyl on mugs.

It s very hard to describe but what i m picturing in my head is adding curvatures where the vinyl wants to go in one direction but the graphic dictates that it should go another way. Secure the vinyl to the surface with tape. About this time last year i made another lovely little flower po t to show how to put vinyl on a curved surface.