Sealing A Decal On A Starbucks Cup Using CRYSTALAC Brite Tone (EPOXY FREE)
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- Опубліковано 6 лип 2020
- Hello you guys.. here is an update on my how I've been sealing decals/designs on my Starbucks cups. When using permanent vinyl it is NOT necessary to seal your designs/decals. But as we know, even if the vinyl is permanent, with time, it will eventually start to come off. This is why is seal my decals using Brite Tone from the Crystalac company. Brite Tone is a non toxic, non yellowing top coat. As you know, I no longer use epoxy for safety concerns. All cups that are coated on my channel are all sealed using Brite Tone.
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*** IN THE VIDEO I PUT A PICTURE OF THE SATIN Brite Tone top coat. THE ONE I USE IS THE GLOSS FINISH... SORRY!
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Oh my I'm so glad your vid came up in my feed. I really wanted a non toxic alternative to epoxy. Your instructions are so so clear. Thamk you times 🤩
Thanks for this video. Because of your I'm waiting for my Brite Tone order. I need to seal a Starbucks cup I already put a decal on & wanted to seal it for long term.
you’re very welcome ☺️ ❤️
thank you for taking the time to answer my question and thank you for the tips !!!
You are so very welcome 😊
Omg I’m sooo happy I found this channel thanks to Facebook I’ve been on the fence about epoxy since I have small kids here but I most definitely will be getting this
Aww yay! 😊 That’s the exact same reason why I stopped using epoxy. Let me know if you have any questions once you start this journey .. I’m here to help 💙
@@MelissaCrafter definitely will thanks
This channel is so helpful, thank you so much!
You’re very welcome 😊
Just found your video and I’m impressed... been wanting to make cups but what hesitant because of the chemicals with epoxy... but this seems like a better option!
Aww thanks so much (: It definitely is a safer option. When I first started I dived right into it with epoxy with little research and quickly realized it wasn’t for me. So thankful for this safer alternative (:
Yes ! Same ! I got really sick with epoxy in the 3 months even touching I broke up in what seems hives . Defiantly trying this out ☺️
What happens if you only put one coat of the Brite Tone over the vinyl? Will it still seal ok even if it’s not super shiny?
Thank you! I brought a cup at an artisan fair today and when I got home I noticed the vinyl had begun peeling. Now i need to seal it myself because the seller clearly didn't
Hi Melissa!
Your videos are great! I’m learning a lot!!
Brite tone can be used in Starbucks hot cups?
Thanks in advance 🤗🤗🤗
Thanks I love this I made some wondered how to seal them. Do you know if it will effect color changing cups or color changing vinyl? I seen someone do epoxy with the glitter I love this better!!
Hi I barely started making the clear cups with simple vinyl cutouts, I tried to seal it with mod podge and it dried with lines through it. Maybe because the cup is rough? But I watched this video and it is super helpful! I am gonna buy the brite tone.
Your work is amazing
Hope to see more of these videos
They are very helpful
Definitely working on some! Thanks so much 😊
would i be able to do this to stop the decals from scratching off of my gfuel shakers? edit: i obviously wouldn’t be sanding it because that would make the decals scratch off.
Thank you for such simple and clean instructions!
You're very welcome!
Hello. How do you make your stitch decal? I'm new at this and it just looks AMAZING 😍
Does this brite tone get those lil air bubbles like epoxy where you have to have a heat gun to get rid of the bubbles also??
Thank for this video. I was wanting to ask is it safe to submerge in dish water or dish washer
I have to ask! Does this work also for the acrylic tumblers?
Thank you so much for this 💗
My BT started lifting at the bottom when I stopped it at the bottom line. Anything I can do to prevent this? Thanks for your help.
Why did the brite tone start to crack and peel after just two uses. Hopefully you can help.
Im having problems getting the crystalac adhering to the Starbucks logo. it seems to repel it.
Hiii I have a question so I have a cup ready with vinyl I did not sand it before putting vinyl is that fine ? Before I put the brite tone
Do you lightly sand the cup after 2/3 coats?
me encanta tu video, soy de chile. aqui no venden ese producto para sellar pero si venden barniz cristal, crees que con eso lo puedo reemplazar? THAKS, XOXO.
I’m not a crafter myself but is this helpful for cracked cups? Looking for ways to repair my custom cup, like the one you were just working on
I've been trying to seal with the crystalac but It keeps looking streaky. What am I doing wrong?
Try applying thinner coats. If it looks streaky chances are your adding a bit too much .. so it’s not allowing your cup to self level
If the Brite Tone gets damaged from being set down so much wouldn’t it be the same if it’s being put in a cup holder constantly? I’m barely starting and looking into different sealers because I refuse to use epoxy
Good question
you are godsend !! thankyou so much 💞
Did you sand in the prep process? Meaning before you added brite tone or decals.
Thank you for sharing. I do have a question.. why are you using you hand and not a paint brush?
Does vinyl stay on with brite tone, it doesn't feel like it would
Does this keep your cup matte enough or does it make it glossy?
How many days for a fully cured cup to be able to use?.. hpw long wit it last before it start to lift n come off?
best method to apply? i feel like my finger leaves streaks.. any help with that id appreciate it.. tia!!
Hi! using this product, would you recommend hand wash only or is it dishwasher safe?
Hello, do you have to prep the cup by sanding like when using epoxy as well? Also does the Brite Tone come in liquid form in the tub?
Yes sanding is recommended! Just a light sand with 400 grit sanding. & yes the brite tone cones in liquid form in a tub 😊
What does the spinner do? Is there air or head coming out from it ?
What’s the difference between each one of the products?
Thank you for this very helpful video! My daughter just got a layered vinyl starbucks cup for Christmas and it's already peeling up! Is it possible to only seal on top of the vinyl design? We obviously don't have a cup turner. Thanks for any suggestions! :)
Yes you definitely could. if you don't have a turner you can do super thin coats and you should be okay. add coats until you can no longer feel the vinyl. usually about 5-7 coats
How long should it be left so it’s safe to used?
Omg thank you!!! Also can you teach us how to do the layered SVG?!
Definitely😊 I do have a video where I show how to create a butterfly design with two layers if you want to see it but I’ll definitely do one that has more layers !
Can we use these on regular stainless steel tumblers?
I used brite tone at the suggestion of a friend, but it left a lot of air bubbles what did undo wrong :(
Can you do this on cofee cups too and is it microwave safe?
hi just started doing Starbuck cups . I'm doing tweety bird what are the measurements of that Stitch. thank you
How soon after sealing with brite tone can you drink from the cup? I sealed a cup about 2 weeks ago and I tasted chemicals when I drank from my cup :(
After 5-7 days the cups are okay for light use. The brite tone should only be added to the outside of your cup. I’m not so sure how you tasted chemicals . Maybe you mean smelled like chemicals? I’ve used a cup 5 days after my last coat and there isn’t a smell to it anymore at that point.
Hi there!!! Amazing video!!! I love to channel!! Quick question, What care instructions do you send with your cups?
Hi ... this is a care instruction template
that I got from the crystalac Facebook group. This is what I use and I add it on a card that goes with the order. Hope this helps ...
TUMBLER CARE INSTRUCTIONS
HAND WASH ONLY
DRY IMMEDIATELY
DO NOT SOAK
NOT MICROWAVE SAFE
NOT DISHWASHER SAFE
Please handle with care. Dropping this tumbler may cause it to crack.
Every effort was made to ensure this tumbler is perfect! Due to the handmade nature, minor imperfections are sometimes unavoidable.
This is a TOXIC FREE clear coat that will continue to harden over the first 30 days! Please be sure to follow all care instructions to ensure a long life for your tumbler.
Thank you for your support!
BUSINESS NAME
WEBSITE
Fully Cured: ____________________________
Melissa Crafter Thank you so much!!
Great video!! Definitely learned a lot! especially since learning to craft personalized gifts :D
Yay ! I’m so glad 😊
Would you recommend using it on stainless steel as well?
Yes definitely! I have videos using brite tone one stainless steels 😊
@@MelissaCrafter awesome!! Thank you!
Can I use the mod poge spray? Instead of Brite tone?
New subscriber! your video is so helpful. Thank you!
Thanks so much 🥰
Hello thank you for the video super helpful if I were to sell my cup with brite tone should I wait the 30 days to ship out or can I give sooner?
The cup is okay for used after 5-7 days so that’s when I ship mine. I just wrap it in parchment paper first and the bubble wrap when shipping
Will the decal ever be smooth and 100% under the poly or will you still feel the edges? I'd done 4 layers and it's still very rigid. Just want to make sure I'm not doing something wrong.
I used Brite Tone.... depending on the gloss finish you are going for, you can continue to coat until you no longer feel the decal. I usually coat until I can no longer feel the decal and the cup is 100% smooth. if you are feeling the edges you can try lightly spot sanding with 400 grit sanding paper. Run your finger through the cup and sand where ever you feel the decal . Hope this helps :)
I see you're just using your bare hand. How does that end up making your hand/skin feeling? Since with epoxy it leaves it really sticky and it's hard to clean off.
Your video was very helpful. ...one question: Do you lightly sand the cups before placing the vinyl or brite tone?
Thanks so much :) so yes lightly sand your cup with 400 grit sanding paper... wash.. dry then apply your vinyl design and then start coating with Brite Tone :)
Thank you !
Love your video! Question: Have you tried sealing your cups with polycrylic? If so, would you recommend it?
Thanks so much. Polycyclic is very low in solids. Making it almost impossible to build up a gloss .
Like epoxy, can you mix brite tone with glitter to give it that effect? Or do you have to apply glitter separately?
It would have to be added separate unless its micro fine glitter.
How many days till I can ship it? Will it be ok in the shipping box with paper ? 😊
how many layers do you add to these cups?
Love your video! I'm definitely going to try this! My question is, I saw in another video that using other things than food grade epoxy you need to let it cure for 28 or so days, do you need to let your cure after sealing it? I'm guessing since it's nontoxic you don't need to.... Thanks😁😁
Did you ever get an answer
Is there any mixing with this like the epoxy? And can u put this on mug? And is it food safe? So so many questions newby
Hello.. so no there’s no mixing . It comes mixed already. You can definitely put it on a mug. After doing research and contacting the company directly I was told crystalac is food safe. The FDA does not regulate or test these types of coatings. They do have recommendations which all of their products are well within to be considered food safe. Hope this helps (:
Hi quick question, once you open the product does it dry inside the bottle you use to pour out the brite tone. Thanks love the videos.
Aww thanks 😊 so no it doesn’t dry out . As long as you seal after ever use !
What kind of spinners are those? Thank you for the tips
I have a question I did in my first epoxy Starbucks for some reason it didn’t seal the Starbuck logo and the black lines. With the brite tone does it cover it
A lot of people experience this. This also happens with brite tone. I can always get it to cover up though. What I do when I notice that happening is that I start with the logo first and then do the rest of the cup . After i finish coating the entire cup.. I go over the logo part again. That usually covers it... if it doesn’t, I repeat the same process on the second coat and it’s covered on the second coat .
Beautiful!!!i wanted to know where do you find the colors to make the lilo the 3 different blues because I have purple
mycraftsource.com/hd-glossy/
They have the cheapest vinyl I’ve found 😊 & they ship the same day you order. .55cents for 12x12 sheets & $2.50 for 12x5 ft rolls. Be sure to create an account with them & the price drops a little more 😊
i know this is an older video, I'm hoping you'll still respond....Would the process be the same if using the grand finale?
Do you only use ur finger to apply the coats
Beginner here! Do you prefer using your finger to apply or what of brush would you recommend for this application too?
I personally like to use my finger. Doing so helps me not miss any spots 😊
Hi, how do you create the wrap for the full cup? It’s hard to crate it using Cricut as we don’t have that conical warp option.
I usually measure it and use the slice option on cricut design space. If you go on kaylamakes.com under free downloads.. she has a bunch of free Starbucks cup wraps to download for free. She even has a blank one with the correct sizing that you can customize.
Thank you for this video! How long do you wait between each coating?
Hello & you're very welcome. I let the cup spin for an hour and then dry for an additional 3. Totaling 4 hours of dry time in between each coat.
When you sand your cup do you apply vinyl first then sand? Also, what is the specific sandpaper you recommend?
I sand the cup first . With 600 grit sanding paper. Around the logos . Then wash & apply decals. After the designs I start coating with brite tone. I’m editing a video now on prepping Starbucks cups. Should be up in the next couple days 😊
Hi Melissa how do you prevent streaking on the cups? How do you get them to look so smooth?
Hello ... thin coats is key to not having streaks on your cup. If your coats are too thick it doesn’t allow your cup to self level and it dries unevenly. If your coats are thin , after a couple minutes of spinning, the brite tone self levels... this gives off a smooth finish after each coat. Hope this helps (:
Where do you get your cups from? I’ve been wanting to start making custom cups but I can’t find and bulk orders
At any Starbucks location. They cost $4 & come with the straw & lid . They are called reusable cold cups. They are becoming harder to find these days since there’s a lot of people selling them. What I do is call the store before going & ask if they have them. My local Starbucks let me know when they receive shipment for them so I go on those days. If you do find them before they unpack them they will sell them to you by the pack of 15.
i recently bought a starbucks cup with a decal and 2 days later it has started to lift. any ideas on what i could do to fix it?
Was the cup sealed with a gloss on top of the decal or it just had a decal?
Any recommendations to avoid bubbles?
Thank you for sharing! I am just starting with Crystalac. Will the crystalac ever crack?
If proper care instructions are followed.. no 😊
Hi! Your videos are so informative! Wanted to ask; How many layers of Brite Tone do you need to apply to each cup? Glitter cups? In between glitter & vinyl?
Hello! Thanks so much 😊 for cups with just vinyl design I usually do about 5-6 coats. For glitter cups I usually do around 9-12 coats depending on the glitter type. For glitter cups I usually do glitter... 3 coats of brite tone. Sand . Two more coats of brite tone. Sand. Then I add my decals. Then continue coating until the cup is smooth. Sanding after every 3 coats. I hope this helps!
Why does it take so many coats?
Hello. I love your videos. I have a question though. I’ve been reading that crystalac shouldn’t be applied to these cups because it will crack. Is it true? I wanted to seal a cup but now I’m scared to.
Hello & thanks so much 🥰
As long as the plastic is rigid then the cup should be fine. These Starbucks cups are rigid plastic & ive done many. I’ve never experience any cracking.
Did you do any prepping beforehand like sanding the cup? I saw some people on the FB group say its necessary to sand/prep but I cant do that to my hydro flask :/
Yes prepping is an important step. Hydro flasks are usually powder coated so they would have to be stripped down (by sanding) to the stainless steel part or else the brite tone won’t adhere
Hi i have a question when i apply brite tone to my cups it always tends to separate on the starbucks logo has that happened to you ? I tried washing and sanitizing them but it still separates
Start with the logo when adding a coat . Then continue with the rest of your cup. Once your done add a little more to the logo part. I usually keep rubbing the logo part with my finger until I no longer see it separate. Usually a couple minutes. Then I wait 4 hours for my coat to dry.. sometimes you’ll still have it separate. So in the next coat I do the same thing.. and it should be covered in the second coat. Hope this helps (:
Hi! have you ever had an issue with the crystallac completely peeling off? I wanted to try it out on my own plastic cup and it completely bubbled and peeled off is that normal?
hello.. so your cup should not be peeling... did you prep your cup before adding Brite Tone? Prep by sanding lightly with 400 grit sanding paper... wash and dry. Make sure the plastic cup you are using is rigid plastic. Also try adding thin coats on plastic cups. ..Ive found thin coats work best :)
hi i have a few questions... the sealer that your using does it already come in liquid form? I also wanted to ask you being that you're using your finger does it dry with streaks or will it even out while drying
Hi. Yes the sealant comes ready to use. Each coat is applied thin and it will self level and smoothen out.
Thank you for this! Great video and very informative! How long do you let the tumbler with brite tone spin? And I'm sorry but I didn't catch how many layers you put? Thanks again!
Have you had luck w anything yet
@@imeffinshort1 I was so busy with the holidays that I told myself I would attempt these after and I still haven't! Thank you for the reminder! How many layers do you usually put? Thanks!
@@ValYo0623 I have never done this before! I just recently got an epoxy resin kit that came with a tumbler and a few plastic cups. I sealed the plastic cup and on the last coat after about an hour it looked like there was streaks on it like brush strokes. On a few Cricut Facebook groups I follow I was told never use epoxy on plastic cups. Then I also was told if you use anything to seal plastic cups when the cup bends the seal will crack or break. The plastic cup I sealed is on the drying rack right now and I was going to see how the cup did on Sunday since that will be a full 72 hours.
@@imeffinshort1 Ohhhh, ok! Let us know how it turns out! Good luck 🤞🏼
Can I spread it with a brush ?
This was very informative! Thank you! In total, how many coats of the Brite Tone should we do on Starbucks cups?
You’re welcome 😊 so I always continue coats with brite tone til I can no longer feel the decal. It depends mostly on the type of decal you apply to your cup. A cup with a single layer decal (like a name) with cover with about 5-6 coats. Decals with multiple layers will take a few more .
And you do 4 hrs for each coat?
Hello , I been trying to work with crystalac but the first couple times the cups didn't heal right ? even after a week if I would touch them with point of my nail it would scratch the cup almost like if the crystalac was peeling off , has that ever happened to you?
Hey! No that has never happened to me. What was your prep process like ?
What brand vinyl do you use? I’ve been using the permanent from Cricut, but I feel like it’s thick, not sure if they’re all the same
I use cricut sometimes. My favorite is oracal . That’s what I mostly use .
how did you do the sticker?
Does this also work for acrylic tumblers? Did you have to sand it before adding the Brite tone?
It definitely works on acrylic tumblers. I do recommend giving them a light sand with 400 grit sanding paper (:
Great video. I followed your link for the brite tone. Do you know what is the difference between the Brite tone and the "Extreme Protection Polyurethane" with the blue label?
Thanks SO MUCH :) so brite tone is higher in solids so you can build up a gloss faster with Brite Tone. The blue label Extreme Protection Polyurethane is also good but its lower in solids so you will still have to end with Brite Tone to achieve a glossy finish. A lot of people start off with Extreme protection to glitter or to start building up their gloss and then do their last couple coats with brite tone. They do this since the Extreme Protection is cheaper than Brite Tone . Hope this helps (:
Do you have a video showing how you set up the decal in your computer so it cuts out with your machine?
I have a video creating a butterfly design that may help . ua-cam.com/video/HPx41kbRF8g/v-deo.html
Hello how do u get rid of bubble
Have you tried the gloss version to brite tone? I see you’re using the satin. Is there a difference between the two?
Hello.. so I accidentally put a picture of the satin one instead of the gloss one. I was actually using the gloss one. I always want a glossy finish on my cups so I’ve only purchased the gloss one.
Hi Melissa, do you put anything inside your turner so the cup dowsnt fall off?
With heavier cups , yes. I usually wrap electrical tape around the grip part of the turner and that keeps it from falling off .
Could you apply by hand if you dont have a spinner? And how do you know when you have enough coats?
Ive never tried coating a cup without a spinner. I think the only way it would work without a spinner is if your coats are super super thin... that way its not dripping.
You know you have enough coats when you no longer feel your vinyl design and you are satisfied with your gloss finish :)
I don’t have a spinner yet is there an alternative method
Can you still sand and fix the cup after the fourth coat when the cup has holes all over? I’m working on two cups now and after looking closely I realize the spots I’m seeing all over are Holes 🥲
If anyone is wondering, I was able to fix it! It’s so true that brite tone is forgiving.... I was sweating it 😅
Sorry for the late reply! Im so glad you were able to fix it! Brite tone is definitely very forgiving. A quick sand can get rid of any imperfections. The holes you mentioned sound like something people call orange peel. It resembles an actual orange peel with kind of inward holes everywhere. This tends to happen when the previous BT coat is too thick or it doesn't have enough dry time in between coats. hope this helps :) if you ever have any other question you can always message me on instagram. I can reply faster there since notifications come directly to my phone. My instagram is Melissacrafer00
@@MelissaCrafter yes that’s exactly what it looked like! That’s interesting! Thank you so much!! I appreciate it 💖🙏🏼
How long do you have to let it dry between coats? Thanks for the video! It was super satisfying & informative 🥰
Thanks so much ! 😊❤️ you would have to let the cup dry for a total of 4 hours. Let it spin for an hour and dry for an additional 3. Hope this helps !
4 hours? And you add 4 or 5 coats?
@@MelissaCrafter so when you apply it you let it spin a total of 4 hours, turn the Turner off and let it sit 3 hours and then take it off of the Turner and put it on a drying rack for another 7 hours!?
Thank you so much for making this video. Do you put a layer of Britetone before adding the vinyl? Or do you first put the vinyl then start coating?
You’re very welcome ☺️ yes I now put a coat of brite tone first. Just to set a good foundation for the next brite tone coat to adhere well too .
@@MelissaCrafter I did the same but the Britetone peeling off when I was removing the transfer tape.
Make sure your transfer tape is not too sticky. Stick it to a towel a few times before using it . That way it doesn’t pull off your previous coat of brite tone.
@@MelissaCrafter thanks for the tip!!