Cutting Vinyl For Curved Surfaces

Applying vinyl to curved surfaces.

Cutting vinyl for curved surfaces.

The edges of your design will likely stick out from the curved surface to the left and right of the tape. Instruction includes how to determine the natural. Oct 19 2015 formula for applying vinyl to curved surfaces. Secure the vinyl to the surface with tape.

See the curvature of the text actually appears straight when applied to the curved surface. Applying vinyl to a surface with curved aspects can be tricky. The file from the site saves. Hi everyone i came across a challenge this morning that i solved and thought people here could.

Position your design in place on the surface. Cutting slits in the transfer tape is a game changer. Using a few simple tools and techniques can make this a much easier process. Learn how to easily add vinyl to a mug or other curved surface using iron on vinyl and a wagner ht400 heat gun.

Oct 19 2015 formula for applying vinyl to curved surfaces. Hey y all if you ve ever tried to add vinyl to a mug or a sticker to a canister you know that adding a cute quote to your favorite mug is a little harder than it sounds. Oct 10 2012 this video provides a step by step instruction for applying sr3000 photomask to an extreme curved surface. I have struggled with vinyl on curved surfaces for a while now and i thought i had read all the tips and tricks.

This instructable will use a skateboard deck as the example surface but the technique can be used for a va. 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. Now that you know how to curve text for tumblers in cricut design space the possibilities are endless. I ve been super successful with this even with super light grip repositionable vinyl which can be a nightmare.