Cutting Vinyl For Curved Surfaces

Using a few simple tools and techniques can make this a much easier process.

Cutting vinyl for curved surfaces.

Applying vinyl to curved surfaces. Creating labels for curved surfaces. The file from the site saves. Now that you know how to curve text for tumblers in cricut design space the possibilities are endless.

Oct 10 2012 this video provides a step by step instruction for applying sr3000 photomask to an extreme curved surface. The edges of your design will likely stick out from the curved surface to the left and right of the tape. In this video i demo how i use template form a template maker website to curve text so that it goes onto tumblers cups straight. Secure the vinyl to the surface with tape.

I ve been super successful with this even with super light grip repositionable vinyl which can be a nightmare. This instructable will use a skateboard deck as the example surface but the technique can be used for a va. Position your design in place on the surface. Oct 19 2015 formula for applying vinyl to curved surfaces.

See the curvature of the text actually appears straight when applied to the curved surface. Oct 19 2015 formula for applying vinyl to curved surfaces. 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. I have struggled with vinyl on curved surfaces for a while now and i thought i had read all the tips and tricks.

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. Instruction includes how to determine the natural. Applying vinyl to a surface with curved aspects can be tricky. Cutting slits in the transfer tape is a game changer.