Nightmare Before Christmas Tumbler Glow-in-the-Dark, Tattoo, Revised, Minimal Editing
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- Опубліковано 7 сер 2021
- Last year, I uploaded a video showing an early attempt at using full-sleeve temporary tattoo art of Jack Skellington and Oogie Boogie from the Nightmare Before Christmas to make a glow-in-the-dark 30-oz skinny tumbler (see that video here: • Applying Nightmare Bef... ). The video was a pretty big success -- at least for me and my channel at that time -- so this year as we start to think about getting tumblers ready for Halloween, I wanted to offer an updated video since I've made quite a few of these tumblers in the interim and have learned a few things. I did not edit much in this video, and I used very limited "fast-mo" because I wanted to show folks how I create this tumbler in real time, with tips, tricks, and suggestions. PLEASE KEEP IN MIND: This is just my way of making this cup. There are other methods, other materials to use, other ways to cut/trim the art, etc. -- all of the ways are valid and wonderful. This video simply shows how I do it.
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Materials used in this video*:
KS Resin Liquid Stone UItra UV: bit.ly/2N4JX3i (Coupon Code "LuxSwirl" for 5% discount)
30-oz skinny taper tumblers: makerflocrafts.com/products/3...
Temporary tattoos: amzn.to/3f79TJI
Rustoleum glow paint: amzn.to/3i5uO1z
Marabu black alcohol ink: amzn.to/3f7HnaH
Piñata black alcohol ink: amzn.to/3iWUpsX
Mod Podge: amzn.to/3l805D8
Bat-shaped holo glitter: www.mrnolasglitter.com/collec...
Jackolantern-shaped holo glitter: www.theglitterguy.com/product...
Marabu Rainbow alcohol ink: www.mrnolasglitter.com/produc...
Mirror rotating display stand: amzn.to/3iVZr94
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I love Swirls! Mostly swirls of color, but really any swirls at all - I think they add a beauty and grace to everything. So after I started making soap a few years ago, and needing some sort of biz name that didn't sound like everyone else's version of suds-r-us, I decided on Luxinda Swirl. Luxinda is a twist on my real name, and I quickly started putting swirls of color in all of my handmade soaps.
Now I'm branching out a bit, and I want to keep adding swirls to everything I do! - Навчання та стиль
I absolutely love watching your videos! Please come back and make more! ❤
Absolutely fabulous!!! 4 people thumbs down this and that to me says jealousy… I’m enjoying your videos so much, thanks for sharing your art with us🤗
Thank you - I appreciate it!!!
This is fascinating, lots of work but looks like fun. I haven't seen this technique before, nice work.
Thank you!!! Now that 30-oz “thick” or “fatty” tumblers are available, it’s actually much easier - lots less cutting and piecing involved to get everything to fit on the tumbler.
Such an awesome tumbler. Truly adore Halloween. Great tutorial. ❤ everything about this. 🥰
Thanks so much 😊
Ahhhh haaaa moment with layers of glow spray paint. I am trying to make Northern lights on a cup. Thank you!
Sure thing!!
Oooh!! That sounds fabulous!! Please show us how your project turns out!!❤
Hi from Martinsburg WV !!!! Love this and I'm going to make this for my niece!!
Hi there!! 👋👋👋 Have fun with it!!
Oooo great tutorial! Thanks for the details on cutting it out. Putting the little horned guy at the top is brilliant.. that pumpkin (with glitter shapes) on bottom is 🔥
Thanks for sharing your beautiful art LS!!! Have a groovylicious day.💯🤗🌹
Thank you!! You too :D
Hi, Cindy! Rewatching this & hoping you’re doing well. Miss you!
I truly enjoy your videos so helpful for someone wanting to start making tumblers
Thank you!! I’m glad you find them helpful 😊
Wow what a great job! Absolutely seamless! Even though it doesn't show so glad you used the white background to make that tattoo really pop! Awsome glow-in-the-dark effect
I had never seen your last one til after I posted mine last week it recommended it so the original was fresh in my mind! I love seeing how others tackle these massive tattoos!
Thanks! I know other folks do their cuts and filler differently. I need to rework my Alice in Wonderland version and I’m hoping the 30 thick will make things considerably easier…🤞
I found this video the other day, then went and bought everything to try it! Yours came out amazingly! Wish me luck! 😊🥰
Thank you!! Good luck and have fun!! 👍
Cindy, I’ve really become so fond of all of your work and how you explain everything so well. So enjoyable!! Thank you for sharing your talents! 🙏🏻🙏🏻
Thank you very much -- I appreciate it!
Fits like a glove! That was fun watching you piece that together - AWESOME job!
Thanks!
Love this - love Jack
I love this tumbler!!! I'm obsessed with NBC, definitely going to try this!! Thank you for sharing.
Thank you!!! I'm sure yours will turn out great!
Just bought the tattoos! So excited to try this! Thank you!
Enjoy!!
I love this so much! The three little guys are Lock (horns), Shock (witches hat) and Barrel (skeleton mask). I was humming their "kidnap the sandy claws" song as you worked.
Thank you! I will try my best to remember those names!! I’ve seen the movie, but (obviously) forgot a good portion of the details!🙄
Absolutely love this!
Thank you!
Linda your so informative thanks I learn every time I watch you🌻
Thank you!!
Can’t wait to try this out!
Have fun! These tattoo cups are great!
Omg love love love it
Thank you!!!
Thank you sooo much for sharing this! I love it and made it. 💕
Yay! 🥳 Thank you!
This is so amazing … I’m so glad I came across this video .. I’ve had the tattoos for a min but was too scared to try it but you gave helpful pointers … just need to buy the sprays then ima definitely give it a try 🖤🧡
Thanks! Go for it!
Love this and all your videos! Thank you for sharing. I’m going to give it a try.
Thanks very much! Good luck and have fun!
Love This Video As Usual Thanks For Doing This Again‼️❤️‼️
Thanks!!! Hopefully it was a tiny bit less chaotic and more helpful this time around (hopefully - LOL!).
This is a great tutorial ! I actually got a cup from a tumbler exchange and I love it , I want to try it my self !! You did amazing
Thanks so much 😊
Thank you for this great tutorial 😊 I can’t wait to try it !
Thank you! Have fun!!
This is very cool
Thank you!! These are great Halloween tumblers!
Really nice
Thanks!
Hi I love the cutting directions. I wanted to share that I do an ombré light grey on top so that the white isn’t as hard on top. But I’m living how this works together. Thanks for sharing
Great idea - thanks!!
Absolutely amazing!! Cannot wait to try this!! Have you ever tried using small, surgical grade scissors when cutting the intricate parts? Not sure if that would/wouldn’t make that part easier/just as tricky for you? Fabulous job & the glow in the dark part is insanely cool!!❤❤❤❤
These are really fun cups to make! And there are so many tattoos available to try. My hands are huge (man hands), so little scissors just make me dangerous 😁😁 but it’s a great idea!
Super cool, thanks for the tips. Love your cups🥤💖
Thanks for watching!
thank you for your video❤️ this is my daughters favorite movie I cant wait to try this!!
Thank you!! Have fun with it!! 😁
An easier way is to tattoo the tattoo onto the clear protective film then flip the protective film over so it's mirrored correctly and THEN add it to the tumbler....maybe .....
If that works for you, great!😊
Thisis so cool. Going to try it! You make it look soeasy! Thank you.
Thank you!! Good luck and have fun 🤩
I Really Love this cup!!!!!!!!💕💕❤️❤️
Thank you!!
I love this and your videos!! You are so funny!! I love Halloween too! I want to do “A Nightmare Before Christmas” Christmas tree!!
Thank you! Oh, that would be amazing!!!
Never seen this technique on a tumble super neat
Thank you!!
Love watching your videos. Love this one im going to have to try tattoo patter.
Thanks! Good luck and have fun with it!!
Very cool!!!
Thanks!
And at least the glow paint shows on camera for You! I can always see it but the camera never can for me!
Yeah, it's not easy, and I can't explain what it is that makes it show up better sometimes vs others (I'm very much not technically inclined with photography in general). I just watched your vinyl wrap glow cups video, and I thought both of yours looked so cool when you showed the glow. The first one you wrapped that seemed to show somewhat less glow actually looked like all the buildings in the wrap graphic had lights glowing from the roof tops, like the whole city was on fire - I loved it!!!
Love it. Bought one from you!
Awesome! Thank you!
This is so cool wish was a way to make these without the resin x
It’s funny, this video is quite old, but just today I’ve received two comments about wishing there were something other than resin to work with. You’re in luck! 😁 Here’s how I responded to the last comment:
The most common alternative to resin is Brite Tone, which also has to be applied in multiple layers, but is considered non-toxic.
Something like a spray or even brush-on varnish won’t provide enough protection.
Awesome how it turned out
Thank you!!
Thank you for this video. After watching your first video last year, I wanted to make this cup but never got around to it. I watched your new video and was inspired. I've got the tattoo on the cup which came out great thanks to your instructions. I still have to go around the white edges and then epoxy. My question is, it seemed like you only did one coat of epoxy in the video. If I do more than one coat, will the glow still show through? I just want to make sure my cup is good and sturdy. I'm not selling it, it's just or me.
Thanks! I'm glad updating the video was helpful. I tend to show only the one coat in a video because adding another coat won't really change anything so it seems like extra unnecessary video time. But, yes, I do add another coat (or two if you need it to achieve a nice smooth, flat surface) before I sell the cups. And, no, adding more clear resin will definitely not affect the glow or its brightness. Good luck with your cup -- you'll be churning them out in no time 😁
Love ur tumbler, so clever. Quick question, how do you prepare your tumblers for spray paint? Do you coat it on the inner rim first? Or do you clean it up after the project is done and what chemical works best for you? Thanks!
Thank you! All I do to prep for spray paint is sand the cup, clean it with alcohol, then start spraying. I don’t coat the tumbler on the inside, although I know some people do or they line the inner rim with tape because they don’t want to clean later, and that’s great! I just figure that I’ll probably end up cleaning the finished cup anyway, so I don’t worry about prevention as much in the beginning. I clean inside the rim with acetone, then wash the whole cup really well with warm water and dish soap so there’s no leftover smell before I package it up.
@@Luxinda thank you!!
Fun tumbler. You made it look easy, I would of made a mess…
Thanks! Oh, I did back when I first tried this - it was a hot mess 🙄🤣
I’ve watched this video many times and I’m going to try it…I’m wondering in regards to the maribu rainbow ink…do you think if one used a very small amount it would give a metallic look to a cup? I’m making a tumbler with a beer label for a guy and just looking to give it a metallic look
Definitely give the tattoo cup a try! As for the rainbow, I don’t think it will look metallic. Even just a little bit of the rainbow alcohol ink completely disperses through the resin, and the whole cup looks sparkly. I’ve done videos where I mix a metallic marbling mica into a little resin, drizzle that onto a cup, then hit the drizzled resin with a torch flame, and the metallic drizzle sort of puffs apart and makes metallic lacing. That probably makes no sense, but here’s one of the videos: ua-cam.com/video/e9ZHQVmbCsI/v-deo.html
I don’t know if it’ll help, but I hope it does.
I wanted to do a glitter peek a boo but I wanted the glitter part to glow....do you think this would work spraying it over a coat of epoxy put decal on paint white and remove decal???
I am definitely not a peekaboo expert since I've never made one. But If you start by glow painting the cup like I do in this video, then apply a layer of epoxy that has glow powder and ultrafine glitter in it, you'll have a great glow/glitter base layer. Then over top of that, put on all your temporary vinyl, spray paint it white (or any other color) and remove the vinyl. That seems like it would work well. Maybe someone else who does peekaboo tumblers will chime in here.
are those tumblers for collection or actually drinking cups, is the resin safe? thanks..pretty cup..
Thanks! The cups can absolutely be used for drinking -- resin is not inside the tumbler at all, which is double-walled stainless steel, so with the lid and straw, there's no need for the drink or the person drinking to be in contact with the resin. The resin itself is also safe for contact once fully cured, which is about 72 hours (and they aren't shipped until after they are fully cured). On the other hand, I know some folks do also collect them and never use them for drinking. Functional art :) Thank you for your question!
Am I the only bothered that you separated Lock, Shock and Barrel? Other then that, great job!!
I think on the original video I made of this a year earlier, someone expressed dismay. But really, it’s separate or have someone completely covered by overlap because of the taper of the cup. Now that skinny straight (no taper) tumblers are standard, it’s not as much of an issue 😊
Can the glow in the dark spray work on a black base or only white
I haven’t actually tried it so I can’t be 100% certain, but most glow cups you see show the glow only in the light areas of the design, not in the black areas. So my guess is glow paint on a black base won’t look like much at all except maybe a glowy faint shadow. I did put glow powder in resin and drizzle it on a black-painted cup, and you could see where the drizzles were when the cup was in a dark room and charged with a black light. But it was very faint. Video of that if you’re curious: ua-cam.com/video/DUFTqoxfdDc/v-deo.html
Beautiful! I haven’t yet bought the glow spray paint (only because it’s a whopping $9.99 at Walmart), but now I might. Tis the season!
And, it shows up white? Hmmm
Thanks! Do you mean “shows up white?” in regular light? The glow paint layers on the cup show up as a very subtle off-white indoors. When you start spraying the first glow paint layer on the white painted cup, it will look slightly different from stark white, but it’s subtle and not noticeable on camera at all.
@@Luxinda ok thanks. Going to pick some up in the next couple days
Hi Is Zeros name on the dog house suppose to be backwards? Just finished my tumbler and noticed it’s backwards, is this correct?
Yeah, I wouldn’t say it’s supposed to be backwards, but since the creator of the tattoo art didn’t mirror it, that’s how it ends up in all the tattoos, and there’s really nothing you can do about it, unfortunately. 🤷♀️
can you use this method with acrylic cups/tumblers as well?
I don’t see why not - the cup just needs to be painted white, then spray painted glow, then the tattoo applied. If you’re not going to use resin, you can seal the tattoo on with the special Mod Podge that supposedly holds up in dishwashers. amzn.to/3mjkow4
Hahaha, I didn’t cut the label from my Wolf tattoo 🤦🏻♀️thankfully I was able to gently sand it off
Yay! Glad it was that easy a fix.
What does Marabu Rainbow alcohol ink do? Can anything else be used to accomplish what this alcohol ink will?
Rainbow Ink is AMAZING!
Rainbow alcohol ink adds superfine rainbow color-shifting sparkles to the resin. I haven't found anything else that works quite the same, but there are a number of super-fine "glitter additives" out there (pretty much every glitter company carries one now) that are available to add in to your resin for extra sparkle.
I want to try this but I can’t find the 30 oz tumbler with taper. Will it work using one that is not tapered? Thanks for your help.
It definitely should work just fine. In fact, you may not have to do as much cutting and piecing of the tattoo with the skinny straight as I did with the tapered cup. AND if you can find a 30-oz thick, then you may not have to do any cutting except the first cut to split the tattoo in half across just above Zero's house, and it may fit even better. Rae over at Rae's Turquoise Turtle did a video with this tattoo and the 30-oz thick, and said it's basically a perfect fit. Here's the link to her video if you haven't seen it: ua-cam.com/video/gBD8sQprRx4/v-deo.html
@@Luxinda thank you so much. I will check out the link. I can’t wait to try this.
I'm having issues where it shows cracks after it has dried. Any recommendations? Thank you
Yes, unfortunately that can be an issue. After a lot of trial and error, I have had the best results being able to avoid or significantly minimize cracking by being pretty quick about the entire process. I used to let the cup dry overnight after applying the tattoo, to make sure there’s no moisture at all before applying resin. But that amount of time, especially in colder, drier air, can lead to cracking. Another thing I used to do was spray the tattood cup with matte clear spray to seal it before resin. However, I think since matte spray paint dries much faster than glossy spray paint, the actual drying of the matte clear is adding to the possible cracking problem.
So now I apply the tattoo, leave it to dry for just a couple hours, then apply resin. If you still want to seal the tattoo before resin, just to protect the tattoo image, then use a semi-gloss or even a gloss clear spray paint, then apply the resin as soon as the paint is dry. I can’t guarantee this will magically fix the cracking all the time, but it should definitely help reduce most of the cracks.
Thank you very much. I was using the matte clear spray.
Great job! Do you know what's up with the sticker makerflo puts on the bottom of their tumbler? I asked them, but they never replied. I guess they're too ashamed of being so cheap.
Thank you! Not sure, I know there’s one on the Stainless Depot tumblers, and I just take it off. I’m not aware of one on the bottom of MakerFlo tumblers. But they aren’t necessary, just cosmetic.
@@Luxinda Thanks!
Would you have to cut out the characters for a straight tumbler?
Very good question! I have not tried a 30 straight yet. I’m guessing the cutting would be slightly different but might still need to happen. I hope to do that video soon. I do know that with a 30-oz thick, no side cutting is necessary at all, so that would be the easiest cup to use if you have it and the customers are ok with the size. I don’t think 30 thicks fit in any car cup holders, but then again, not everyone takes their tumblers in a car…
I don't see this one in your shop. Is there a way to order it?
Thanks! I just sent you a link through Etsy.
This is so fun! Too bad whoever designed the tattoo didn't notice that Zero's name is backwards. Thanks for sharing!
Thanks! Yes, I agree -- If I could somehow change that one thing, I would, but... clearly it's not important enough to the folks producing the tattoos to be worthy of completely revamping their artwork. :(
@@Luxinda Still looks great anyway!! ;)
Help please I used your video,it worked great but it put it up sidedown grrr is that too bad ?my second problem is when I put the last coat over the glow coat by mistake I used the white, not the clear. Are these things I can fix? Help, mary ann
Well, in regards to the spray paint problem, the easiest fix would be to spray more layers of glow paint over the accidental white paint, then finish with the clear. As for the first problem, if you put the entire tattoo on upside down, there really isn’t a fix for that. You will need to repaint the cup as though you’re just starting, with all the different layers, then apply a second tattoo right side up. I’m sorry I can’t help more than that. Tattoos are notoriously fragile. You might be able to lift and reposition a waterslide, but definitely not a tattoo. 🙁
@@Luxinda ty very much. I was afraid of that. I'm glad I can fix the paint problem. The upside down cup will now be a Christmas present to my granddaughter lol she won't mind too much
How much marabu rainbow ink do you put in your resin?
Basically, I add a 'healthy squirt' -- that's really all I can say in terms of measuring anything. In the beginning, I would suggest adding a few drops, stirring it in, and seeing how you like the way that looks, then add more next time until you're happy with the overall added sparkle.
What can we use other than resin? I'd love to make this but don't want to work with resin.
The most common alternative to resin is Brite Tone, which also has to be applied in multiple layers, but is considered non-toxic.
Something like a spray or even brush-on varnish won’t provide enough protection.
Thank you so much!
Can you use any kind of resin
Pretty much, anything except a deep casting resin. But any art resin would probably work fine.
THANK YOU for sharing but how many layers of glow paint did you use and did you seal it with clear spray before adding the tattoo?
That's in the video! But to reiterate: 2 layers matte white followed by 3 layers of glow followed by 2 layers of gloss clear. Then I applied the tattoo. Thanks!
@@Luxinda thank you where in the video do you say it? I watched IT 2x I'm sorry I missed it both times. Either I'm blind or deaf. SORRY!
@@kokopellicodcs3499 No worries - it's happened to me when watching other videos! I just re-watched, and that info is at time marker 2:06 pretty early on in the video. Hope this helps!
@@Luxinda I missed it 2x UNBELIEVABLE!
Hi can I get a link for the cups
Sure! It looks like MakerFlo isn’t selling these anymore, but The Stainless Depot is:
bit.ly/3bObXI6
Have you ever had the tattoo crack when you put the resin on?
Not exactly. I’ve had the jack o’ lantern on the bottom tear completely one time when I put resin on it - that was a mess! And I’ve had a few tattoos crack a lot after I sprayed on the Rustoleum matte clear spray, and I’ve never figured out why it happened. But I haven’t had the main tattoos all around the sides of the cup crack when I applied resin.
Thank you for the reply! Love your videos!
Is that sublimation or water slide ?
It’s a full-sleeve temporary tattoo.
And Amazon. I would like to try. I'm new
Do you mean the temporary tattoos? That link is amzn.to/3pcn8xc
@@Luxinda ty
I just made this and it just caught my eye that Zero's name is backwards.
Yes, the company that produced the tattoos didn’t realize the art needed to be reversed before printing. 🤷♀️
Lol it's OK. My daughter still loves it.
Where do you get the tattoos? Thank you
Here’s a link: amzn.to/3m81sSI
Thank you
@@Luxinda I looked at the tattoos and I'm confused. It says 12 count, pack of 1. So do you receive 12 of the total tattoo you used?
@@fawnnelson3369 , yes, the link I provided is for a package of 12 of all the same Nightmare Before Christmas tattoos. I don’t know if you can buy just a single one, but if you look around Amazon, you can find packages of tattoos that include just one of these plus other different designs.