How to apply waterslide decals to tumblers
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- Опубліковано 2 чер 2018
- Quick video, and I’m sorry that I’m not great with these! This is how I do my water slides to help keep them from wrinkling up. I’m sorry I cut off at the last teeny bit but the important parts are all there.
***UPDATED 1/2022 - I never dreamed people would STILL be referring to this over 2 years later! I've updated the amazon links below - yes they're referral links, they cost you nothing extra and I get a tiny reward for each purchase:
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My FAVORITE glitters come from Britches N Bows Shop on Etsy, or from Mr. Nola's.
If you put a little water on the cup before you apply the water slide it will smooth out on the cup easier. Love what you created
I got super distracted by the BSBs in the background!!!
bailey ragsdale haha! I ask Alexa to play 90s pop for me, and she never disappoints!
after the second song started I checked to make sure it wasn't me lol. sounds just like my playlist 🤣🤣🤣
Tw1080 that’s all I play on my Pandora
lmao so true
me too love them BSB
Omg loving the back street boys !
Great Video! I like how you fixed a mishap !
I had to watch the video twice because I got into the BSB in the background!
i love the background music !
Nice Alanis in the background!
I was jamming lol but I love how it came out!
THAT WAS Awesome!
Great tutorial! Loved the background music too!
what color glitter is this?? great job!
Tell me whyyyyyyyy... I love this video.
Do you have to use epoxy cups for the waterslide decals or can I just use a regular white coffee mug?
Carol Alvarado waterslide doesn’t have an adhesive, and I haven’t tried it myself without epoxy. Some brands do include instructions that call for you to bake the item in a low oven for a time, it’s worth trying!
You can use it on ceramic and glass. Bake in oven. I have made some and came out beautifully
What type of water slide paper is this because the one I ordered when I print on it the color does not come out solid it see threw until I apply it on a white surface
Amy Oliva this one was a white waterslide paper. The clear waterslide paper needs to be applied on white or VERY light colors.
@@margaritamondays4985 good to know? thank you!
Love BSB!
I didn't understand what u did there but the background song though ✨ backstreet boys
So I can take any picture and made it a waterslide images and print it out on the waterslide paper thank you for sharing
Yes! As long as you have a good clear image. If you can print it on paper you can print it on Waterslide. White waterslide might be best
Tw1080 thank you so much
Mick B clear is pointless unless you’re putting it on a white or VERY pale background for tumblers. And FYI, the reason I had trouble with the decal was because I sealed after cutting. Please don’t be rude on my video.
Hello love your channel what type of. Printer do you use
I have 2. I have a Canon Pixma series printer (inkjet) and I have an HP color laser printer. I tend to use my Inkjet for waterslides. I’ve had my printer for 7 years or so, and I’ve used Canon printers since around 2005, but I do hear great things about the HP Instant Ink printers.
When did you apply the waterslide? After 2 coats of epoxy or after 1 coat and then apply another coat of epoxy later?
Maya West whenever it’s smooth, with no bumps in the epoxy. That’s going to vary from person to person and cup to cup. I usually only need one coat after.
Tw1080 so I can apply one coat of epoxy, then the decal, and finish with one final coat of epoxy?
Maya West oh sure! If your cup is super smooth after one coat, GO for it! If I do inks instead of glitter, I’m smooth after the first coat.
Tw1080 okay thank you 😊
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Hi. Great video. What is the tool you used to straighten the edge that rolled under? Thank you!
That’s just a weeding tool (a dental pick)
So what if you want it around the dip in the cup? I’m having huge issues with mine
SUPER difficult to do, you’d need to make sure your Waterslide image is appropriately warped to fit and be able to stretch it.
& my other question is do regular sticker work on tumbler glitter cups or no
lenora nikia if it’s a waterproof decal yes. Get a smooth coat of epoxy (it may take more than one coat!), then apply the decal, then another layer of epoxy to seal. If the sticker is a paper-y sticker, the epoxy is going to soak in and make it look awful.
I want it thadaway🎶
Is the clear or white waterslide paper better for darker colored cups? I’m new with waterside paper so I’m trying to figure out the best one to use
Katie Warrant for anything other than VERY light backgrounds, white. HOWEVER to save on having to buy both, if you have a vinyl cutter, you can cut vinyl to the outline (JUST inside the outline of your waterslide) and place clear waterslide over that. Whichever is easier. I do that if I don’t have white waterslide on hand.
Margarita Mondays perfect! Thank you so much! That’s a big help. I felt like I was failing at this lol
Can you use any printer I have a canon . I want to know if I get the paper will it still work ?
As long as you get the type of paper that matches your printer type (laser or inkjet)
Love the tumbler; but tell me why as I'm watching, I caught myself singing my lungs out to BSB LOL.
So I did a silver glitter tumbler what do I do with the epoxy clear stuff?
lenora nikia you need a smooth coat of epoxy before the waterslide. I recommend checking out FeatherBear videos for more detailed instructions
Hello, just came across your video, any advice for having only clear water slide paper and having to put an image on a purple glitter cup? I've tried it but image is too see through 🥴
Yep! I got you! Cut white vinyl JUST a smidge smaller than your waterslide as a background.
Thank you so much!!
Is it easier to mirror it so you can put it face down??
I ask because me doing this, I'd rip it 😶😶
Hi... did you epoxy the cup, then do water slide picture the epoxy again? If not how is the cup so shiny before you added the pic
Yes, you want a VERY smooth surface before waterslide. You want to sandwich the waterslide decal between layers of epoxy. You can sand before the waterslide if needed, but if you’re using a clear Waterslide, try to avoid it because the marks from sanding will show through and make it look cloudy.
Glad to know that I am not the only one using a explorer as a weeding tool! LOL!! #dentallife
what spray do you use on top of the image?
thanks!
Usually any clear coat is fine. I like the clear plasti-dip because it gives a smidge more durability to the decal and has UV protection. Back when I did these it was just the Rustoleum 2x clear coat.
Do you have to apoxy after the water decal can it be used on glass?
Javier Martinez waterslide has NO adhesive, so you need to use some sort of something to hold it after.
@@margaritamondays4985 Ok thank you i like how quick you reaponded and your help. I am new to this so thank you
What kind of epoxy do y use?
My son is a huge fan of toystory
Dear tw1080 very interesting video. can you tell me where can I get this kind the paper? or how you call this paper?. thank you.
Sure! This is called waterslide paper. The brand I used in particular is called Blinggasm, but you can also buy on Amazon. I used white here. It comes in white and clear. Clear will be (obviously) clear, and most of your ink will be somewhat transparent. Generally you would use that on white or VERY light colors. Nothing white in your image will print (printers don’t print white). It doesn’t show up well on anything besides very light backgrounds. White will print just as you would on a white piece of paper and not be transparent.
Hi everyone, can I get some help? :/ I am having massive printing issues. My printer leaves scratch marks all the time and sometimes the print is totally unusable. My printer back feed uses wheels that make contact with the ink on the paper and leave marks, and my front feed keeps bumping into curved or elevated surfaces on the paper, scratching the ink. Does anyone know how this can be solved?
Many thanks in advance :)
Do you need a specific printer while using the water slide paper?
Nikkii Rimer you want a printer that can give you good quality prints, preferably one that can handle photo paper (the water slide is similar in weight and finish). Other than that, as long as you get the right type for your printer (laser or inkjet) you’re good!
Margarita Mondays thank you so much! ❤️
Where do I purchase this waterslide paper?
Carol Alvarado I have links in the description!
I want it that way!
I bought the transparent/clear paper. Having a little trouble getting the ink to stay on lol. I probably did not coat enough with clear spray. Might need some help with my projects lol. Any advice?
Smerfy 956 double check that you got the right type for your printer. If it is the right kind, it does probably need more clear coat. Many folks report good luck using a coat of clear spray, and Plasti-Dip Glossifier (clear). I find using 3-4 good coats of clear is best.
I spray mine with 3 thin coats of clear rustoleum. No problems unless I spray closer than 12-16inches from the image. 1 coat every 30min to make sure I have a good seal to the ink. I have correct waterslide paper for my printer, but inkjet printers need a sealer. So I print my image. Let it dry for a day, next day I spray it (once ever 30min) 3x total. After it dries after the last coat, I cut and trim. Then I use it on whatever.
What kind of waterslide paper did you use? Every time I try and do a waterslide that would be that rich in color, it does not come out that rich. It's see-through.
Christine Gilbert If you’re using clear Waterslide, that will happen. This one in the video was done on white waterslide paper, which is much more able to show very vibrant colors.
Margarita Mondays thank you so much! You have been very helpful!
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What kind of printer do you have?
jadahl413 just a basic Canon Pixma. I’ve always liked them for their print quality. Mine is an MG5620, I believe. I use the “Photo” and “best” quality settings to print.
Do you seal it before putting epoxy?
No! The edges of the waterslide will curl if you do that. Let it dry a good while before doing epoxy (I leave it overnight just for convenience)
Hi. What inkjet printer do you use?
I’ve used the Canon Pixma series printers for decades now, but I know most folks LOVE the HP Instant Ink ones these days.
Does any white on any picture you decide to print, come out clear? or do you have to buy the download water slide pictures off of etsy that are like 8$ per picture 🙄
Vall Daubitz any white in any picture will be clear, if you use clear waterslide paper, or white if you’ve used white waterslide. If you can print an image on regular paper, you can print it on waterslide paper - you don’t HAVE to buy from Etsy :)
Margarita Mondays THANK YOU so much! you’ve helped a lot, i’m new to this and most people don’t want to share are to make them
How did you make or what did you use to make the slide?
I linked in the description I believe, but I purchased waterslide paper on Amazon, specifically for inkjet (that’s the printer I was using at the time - if you have a laser printer, order that kind). Print it, seal with 3-5 light coats of a clear sealer (Rustoleum clear spray paint, triple thick spray by Krylon, or similar). Once that’s done, cut your design out, and then apply.
Infinitely grateful for your prompt response. This will help me a lot. The truth is almost none of this. And it will help me a lot your answer.God bless you
mine comes off transparent...is there a way to prevent this. I'm using waterslide decal paper
specktor456 clear waterslide paper is transparent. I used white water slide in this video. You just have to pick the kind that’s best for your cup.
@@margaritamondays4985 I just got the only one that I could find on amazon, since no craft store around here carries them. Thank you though.
What printer do you have??
I use an HP laser or a Canon Pixma series
So, you don't need warm water? Just tepid water?
If the brand you purchased specifies warm, absolutely follow their instructions. I think perhaps my idea of “tepid” water may be different from people who don’t live on the surface of the sun lol. Even our “cold” tap water is tepid.
@@margaritamondays4985 Thank you! I sooo appreciate your timely answer
How do you get the white to show up on the clear waterslide paper
It’s not possible (with regular printers) - you need white Waterslide if you need white to show up (clear should only be used on white or VERY light backgrounds).
@@margaritamondays4985 ok so I purchased white waterslide paper (inkjet), my friend said when she uses if the whole design came off white and not the color she needed
@@lailaford1237 that sounds like possibly a printer issue?
@@margaritamondays4985 ok I’m going to try it on my printer when I get home and see if it works on mine
How did you make the picture I'm lost
Racquel Knowles the picture is printed from an image file I had on my computer. Waterslide paper prints like any other paper.
@@margaritamondays4985 where can i buy water slide paper
What kind of spray to you put on the decal before applying the water? Thanks.
TIIFANY GORDON I used Krylon Triple Thick spray. Whatever clear sealer you normally use is fine.
@@margaritamondays4985 mine keeps going yellow hun is it my sealant I'm using 🙈
Where do u buy ur waterslide paper?
Linda MacKeigan Amazon or eBay
I purchased from BlingGasm www.blinggasm.com/Waterslide-And-Tattoo-Paper_c_57.html but you can also find it on Amazon.
What epoxy do you use?
Farisha Nisha ArtWorks by TheCraftAttack is my favorite
@@margaritamondays4985 Thank you for replying. Do you think epoxy should be used even if not using glitter?
Farisha Nisha epoxy is going to be the only way to secure this completely, waterslide isn’t adhesive, the durability would be drastically impacted if you don’t seal it.
@@margaritamondays4985 ohh okay, thanks for that. I can bake it if doing on mugs and that would make it permanent hay? Also if I'm doing a vinyl aswell on the surface would you think it's better to epoxy the whole thing for smooth surface?
Sorry for all the questions
Is it warm water?
This can vary a bit based on the brand of waterslide. I use slightly warm water - you should always check the manufacturer’s directions for this
@@tracyhoward9036 Thank you so much for responding!
Cold/ luke warmish water....dunk the decal in there and count to ten SLOWLY....pull the decal off the paper and put it in place on the item. Sqeegee the water out of it and let idry over night before moving on to the next step.....Different brands of decals need different water temperatures......experiment......
My hearing must be going out bc I hear no music lol
Can you use water slide paper on glass?
Rhonda Walker you can, but waterslide has no adhesive properties and I would think it would need to be sealed If it’s going to be handled
You have to bake it if you use it on glass or ceramic.
Okay, I do these on my nails all the time. If you use a big mochie stamp, you can lay on flat on the stamp, then stamp it onto the cup. It's leaps and bounds easier than this
Hi. The links you have in your description are incorrect.
sorry, good tutorial lol
What is waterslide?
What program do you use to create your design or print from ?
LifeWithCat i use Photoshop and my Silhouette Cameo, but you can use any graphics program
This method gives me anxiety hahaha
What other methods are there? Would love suggestions before I venture into my friends tumblers.
Epoxy? What?