How to Design Smarter on Vinyl on Cups, Tumblers, and Mugs

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I’ve mentioned on the Cutting for Business blog before that I really don’t think that vinyl on a mug is the best product to sell. I know that some sellers have had a great luck doing them – while others get customers complaining that the vinyl is simply a “sticker” or that it peels off easily. Instead, I would rather see everyone doing sublimation on mugs which makes the design permanent, washable, and able to withstand the microwave. If you don’t know how mug sublimation works, head to this post.

How to Design Smarter on Cups and Mugs

If you do want to do vinyl on mugs, you just need to learn to design smarter. Let’s look at an example – which mug is a smarter design?Vinyl on Mugs - Designing Smarter with Your Silhouette Cameo or Cricut Explore - by cuttingforbusiness.comVinyl on Mugs - Designing Smarter with Your Silhouette Cameo or Cricut Explore - by cuttingforbusiness.com

These two sayings are the same, however, there are big differences. Here’s why the second one is a better design choice: Vinyl on Mugs - Designing Smarter with Your Silhouette Cameo or Cricut Explore - by cuttingforbusiness.com Vinyl on Mugs - Designing Smarter with Your Silhouette Cameo or Cricut Explore - by cuttingforbusiness.com

When designing (or shopping for designs) to put on cups, mugs, and tumblers using vinyl you can make smarter decisions by looking for designs that are one piece and those that have thicker or chunkier letters. When you have more surface area of adhesive against the blank – the better the design will stay on. For maximum design life, don’t forget to follow the vinyl manufacturer’s recommendations for curing time before use.

Remember, better designed products lead to happier customers – and more money in your pocket!

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