If you want to make the mug dishwasher safe follow the instructions in this post.
Info to wash vinyl mug.
You can also use a clean paper towel to dry the mug quickly.
Carefully remove the backing from the vinyl and position the vinyl on the mug.
I will say my favorite application method for the heat transfer vinyl on a mug was the mini iron.
Which is best for you to use on your projects.
Once you have everything cut and weeded you may apply to the mug.
If your finished product is going to be tossed into a dishwasher dean recommends that the applied graphic be allowed to cure for at least 24 hours before washing so the adhesive has ample time to form a permanent bond with the drinking vessel.
Next grab the transfer tape and stick it to your design.
We are experimenting with permanent vinyl and iron on and adding it to some mugs.
Cut on card stock setting.
Before you apply your vinyl to your mug use some rubbing alcohol and clean off your mug where we re going to apply our vinyl.
Slowly peel the transfer tape away from the vinyl.
All separate pieces after cut and weeding ready to transfer.
Repeat for all the other elements of your design.
Siser easypsv is also a permanent vinyl suitable for mug and cup projects.
Now if you are going to hand wash your mugs you can probably use either adhesive vinyl or heat transfer vinyl and any of the application methods mentioned.
It has to say outdoor and many outdoor vinyls will tell you how many years they are expected to last.
Moisture too can hinder the vinyl ability to stick to the mug.
Once we ve peeled our vinyl off the mat we re just going to set that aside and grab our mug and our little paint bottle.
As with all these recommended vinyls for mugs it comes in many sizes and colors.
I apply the camera clip art first and work my way around that.
This works wonders for taking off any dirt or dust or any grease from your fingers.
Transfer the design to your mug.
Which will win in our tests.
If you re using mugs glassware or a vinyl friendly plastic your major concern is longevity of the graphic as the drinkware is cleaned.
Do not apply transfer tape to the printable vinyl.
Then finish cutting your colored 651 vinyl on vinyl setting.
Outdoor vinyl should be okay.
Once you have cleaned the mug put it in the drying rack to enable it to dry completely.
It s a hard wearing vinyl from the makers of siser easyweed and it will stand up to a ton of use.
Now even though i did the dishwasher test i still tend to hand wash my vinyl mugs.
Vinyl mugs are fun and easy if you do it the right way.
Rub the transfer tape again to ensure the vinyl is sticking to the mug.