So which is better for mugs – vinyl or heat transfer vinyl? I thought I would do some experiments applying both to glass and give you my opinion on this debate. Then you can use my information to decide which to buy when adding vinyl on mugs. After all, you don’t want your gift to a friend to end up being in the trash after it has been washed a few times!
There are different types depending on the application. For instance, you want a vinyl design on your wall to come off when you are tired of it so you would need a removable vinyl. For vinyl on mugs, however, you want one that will last a really long time.
Types of Heat Transfer Vinyl
You may not even realize that you can add heat transfer vinyl to glass but you can! Most types will work you may just need a little patience. I like to do a lower heat and time and then like to do multiple passes over the mug.
How to Put Vinyl on a Mug
Adding the vinyl is easy as you just need to cut and then add to your mug with some transfer paper.
if you are going to hand wash your mugs, you can probably use either adhesive vinyl or heat transfer vinyl and any of the application methods mentioned. I will say my favorite application method for the heat transfer vinyl on a mug was the mini iron.
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