I went with siser easyweed metallic from expressions vinyl.
Heat transfer vinyl on a mug.
Now there is also the easypress mini that will work great for projects like these.
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I am very excited to try this method of putting a design on a mug.
I will say my favorite application method for the heat transfer vinyl on a mug was the mini iron.
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Using heat transfer vinyl on mugs with a heat press january 6 2017 2 21 pm published by jennifer milliron.
Affiliate links below to the products i use and recommend ceramic coffee mug i used these mugs heat transfer vinyl i used black gold glitter silhouette cameo or scissors or an x acto knife if you have super steady hands an iron.
Diy glittery heat transfer vinyl mug.
We are experimenting with permanent vinyl and iron on and adding it to some mugs.
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.
I have read mixed reviews of using heat transfer vinyl.
This project is really simple to do if you have a silhouette or cricut machine.
Which will win in our tests.
I ve had numerous requests for a tutorial on how to create custom mugs so this week s topic is using heat transfer vinyl on mugs with a heat press.
I would try the regular vinyl setting first.
Let s get after it shall we for this project you will need.
The setting in between vinyl and iron on is vinyl.
I ve used heat transfer material before to make custom t shirts and onsies for friends and friends with babies but never thought to use it for a non fabric application.
Here s what i used for this project.
Solid color mugs metallic gold heat transfer vinyl craft mini iron or regular iron towel silhouette cutting machine cut fileappropriately size and cut your hug in a mug file out of glitter or foil htv and weed the design.
I always use permanent adhesive vinyl on my mugs.
The vinyl brand i use is avery which is also the vinyl used to wrap cars.