If you re putting this vinyl decal on a ceramic mug sign ornament etc you do not need to seal it.
Do you mirror vinyl for tumbler.
So now that you know when to mirror your design the question is how do you do that.
But since vinyl is designed to be adhered to flat stable surfaces it doesn t work well on fabric.
Best vinyl for tumblers.
You use transfer tape to lift the image and apply it to a clean and solid surface.
Optional seal the vinyl decal.
Since i know you re all dying to know i am going to share a few tips on what has worked for me.
If you re using sticky vinyl adhesive you do not mirror your image.
If you re putting this vinyl decal on a painted or glittered tumbler you ll want to seal the tumbler again with another coat of epoxy resin see the tutorial here.
As a general rule you do not mirror adhesive vinyl.
However if your adhesive vinyl is going on the inside of a window or similar you mirror the design before cutting.
For fabric decoration you ll need a cuttable thermal transfer film like our enduratex iron on.
When it comes to adhesive vinyl there are two types.
When you go to cut your design click the mirror to on for each of the mats you are going to cut.
How to mirror your cricut design.
Iron on as the name implies is applied using a standard household iron.
Removable also called indoor vinyl and permanent also called outdoor vinyl.
Plus i m going to give you all a really handy cut file to help you get that vinyl straight no matter where it s being placed on a tumbler.
Decorating apparel is one of the most enjoyable and popular uses for vinyl cutters.
So before we get into how to add a decal to a tumbler let s talk about the best vinyl to make the decal with.