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Get my FREE Flower Garden for waterslide decal design (Design #143) at https://jennifermaker.com/waterslide-decal-tutorial/Learn how to print beautiful full-...
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- Step 1: Find Or Make A Waterslide Decal Design in Cricut Design Space
- Step 2. Print Your Waterslide Decal from Within Cricut Design Space
- Step 3: Seal Your Waterslide Decal
- Step 4: Cut Your Waterslide Decal
- Step 6: Apply Your Waterslide Decal
- Step 7: Dry Your Waterslide Decal
- Step 8: Set Or Seal Your Decal
If you’d like to use my Flower Garden design (Design #143), you can get my free Flower Garden and Sunflower design in my resource library(get the password for it at the bottom of this page). Don’t forget to unzip it. If you don’t have a Cricut, you can skip the next part. But if you DO have a Cricut, head on over to Cricut Design Space and upload t...
Now it’s time to print! To print your decal from within Cricut Design Space, click Send to Printer. In the box that appears, turn off Bleed and then click Advanced Settings. If you’re not using a Cricut, just go ahead and open the PNG (or whatever design you’re using) in an image editor and send it to your printer. Print your decal design on the wa...
In a well-ventilated place, spray acrylic sealer over the entire surface of your now-dry printed sheet. Wait several minutes and repeat with another coat of acrylic sealer. Then repeat one more time with one more coat of acrylic sealer. When finished sealing, there will be three coats of acrylic sealer on your printed sheet.
Now you can just use scissors to cut out your waterslide decals. But if you have a Cricut, here’s how you do it. Go back to Cricut Design Space and click Browse All Materials, search on Medium Cardstock, and then set the pressure to More. You may want to do a test cut to make sure it cuts all the way through, as your waterslide decal paper might di...
Get a bowl of water large enough for your decal to be completely submerged in. You can use regular tap water for this. Submerge your decal in the water for 30-60 seconds. While you’re waiting, get the surface of your tumbler, mug, or glass wet (this will help it slide on easier). Slide the decal off the backing and onto your surface. Watch my video...
Once you have the waterslide decal in position, gently wipe the excess water off with a dry paper towel. I recommend working from the center and lightly moving outward. This also helps eliminate wrinkles. Wait at least three hours for your waterslide decal to dry before moving on to the next step. Keep your decal out of direct sunlight during this ...
Once your decal has had a few hours to dry, you need to either set it (for ceramics and glass) or seal it (for tumblers). To set ceramics or glass, follow the directions on your waterslide decal package. Mine said to bake it in an oven at 230 degrees for 10-15 minutes. To seal a tumbler, do another coat of epoxy. You do not have to seal it again be...
Jun 4, 2020 · Quick overview of how to use water-slide paper on tumblers Find thousands of decals on Creative Fabrica for your water-slide paper projects!-Join Creative F...
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Aug 15, 2021 · Waterslides have become popular among the tumbler making community. But that’s not all you can do with them. You can apply them to most any smooth surface to create a fun, even personalized, gift for anyone! The trick is knowing how to make and apply waterslide decals for a successful project.
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Let's tackle the basics of How To Make Waterslide Decals. This is a great craft technique to use on glasses, mugs, tumblers, and more.
May 10, 2021 · The best thing about making these epoxy tumblers is that there is an endless number of choices when it comes to designing them, so you can match your personal style, whatever that may be! Being so highly customizable means they also make fantastic gifts. You can match their favorite sports teams' colors...
