Sealing waterslide is easy and such an easy way to add decals to your Cups & Keychains! I get most of my designs from Creative Fabrica these days! Here is my link: www.creativefabrica.com/ref/455608/
Thank you Allison. I am a beginner and want to take my craft seriously but also, enjoying the learning experience and you have made that possible for me. I’m a fan😊😊😊
I'm new to this. What I don't understand is whether or not the image has to be sealed onto the actual mug? How long does the glue on the backside of the decal last? Does that make sense?? LOL Once I've adhered the decal to the mug, do I need to go back and cover the mug AND decal with something like mod podge or will the decal stay in place? Thank you so much for sharing!
you have to seal the image on the paper if you have an inkjet printer. This type of decal gets submerged in water so it needs to be sealed so the ink doesn't run. Once it is on the surface it will not move once it is dry. It just needs to be sealed with Brite Tone after it is on the cup for extra protection. I seal with Brite Tone after it dries on the cup for 24 hours.
@@AlisonCrafts hi I’m new to this too. I have the supplies but too scared to try it yet. So once the image is on the mug and dries, how do you seal with brite tone? Do you have a video for the final step? Thanks!
Hello I hope even though these videos are around 2 years ago? That you still look into them and see my post? I did like you said waiting 30 minutes before applying the clear coat over the plastic dip? And I have here a picture of how it looks and I was wondering if it’s supposed to look like this?
dumb question but can i paint the sealant on instead of spray? I am asthmatic and I have zero desire to get any sprayback on me at all when I am such high rish for anything irritating my weak llungs. I would just like to paint over the decal with the sealant.
Can you use any clear spray paint? The paper I have suggests to use an acrylic sealer but I can't find anything like it where I live. I have a clear spray paint in the garage and was wondering if this would work too
If you want to adjust the image and position it correctly then yes, you need a smooth glassy surface. If not, you won't be able to reposition. Hope this helps😊
Hi , I’m new to working with tumblers . I covered a white tumbler with a water slide and the trim of clear water slide that wasn’t cut off turned yellow after I added resin . Do you happen to know what I did wrong ?
If I am using just a smaller sized water slide on a black tumbler, do I do the final epoxy over the entire cup to seal it? Or is there something I just put over the water slide area?
Hi Allison! I am having difficulty with waterslides and them actually adhering permantly to the surface. What steps do I need to do after I let the waterslide dry for 24 hours? Do I have to mod podge or epoxy the surface after? Anytime I do the waterslide and wait to dry, I then attempt to wash the product and the waterslide starts coming off with hand washing. Thanks!
Yeah you want to seal it with some sort of top coat after your done! I use CrystaLac but whatever you use will be fine! Unless you are using ceramic, then you can bake it on the surface!
If I do this whole process like in the video, if I put it on sublimation tumbler, will it still need to be sealed while on the cup? Or will the heat work for it? Or is a water slide even able to go on sublimation tumbler? Thank you!
Alison, I am trying to add waterslides in a custom bike paint project. I am working with solvent based paint and clearcoat (polyurethane clear). Hayes Paper say acrylic clear coat. Can I successfully us polyurethane clear coat? I tried it and failed. I printed the decals using a color laser printer 2 days ago (they look GREAT on the Hayes Paper). Then clear coated 3 light coats last night using an airbrush, and this morning applied my test decals to pvc pike (simulates bike tube). The color immediately came off the waterslide. So it didn't work at all. Not sure if I have a bad chemical reaction using urethane or what. The urethane can be sanded in 20 minutes, so I would think my issue was not drying time. Any thoughts?
Great tips. On a full wrap water slide cup like the pencil one you showed can vinyl be added and if so should there be a layer of BT over the water slide first the add vinyl and BT coat again?
Hello! When I went to apply the white waterslide, it tore, crumpled, and the ink ran off easily. This was my first time so its possible I didn't spray enough but my question is, is the plasti dip necessary? I only ask because I have Hayes waterslide and the instructions for it never mentioned it. Thanks!
Hi Thank you for the detailed video. can I ask what am I doing wrong.. I have used waterslide images then sprayed them with crystal clear gloss finish sealer. I sprayed it four times leaving half hour between coats . then i put it on the cups the next morning. once on i left it 24 hours before putting in the oven to seal it .. When i used it a week alter it has all come off what am I doing wrong
I do all the steps and even sealed the stainless steel tumbler with 5 layers of crystalac but the crystalac scraps off and the edges of the waterslide scrap off. Is there a way to fix this or am I doing something wrong?
I’ve never heard of crystalac before. I’m doing an epoxy tumbler right now and I just cannot figure out why my water slides keep cracking. Im going to try this method but would I need to seal the water slide with something before applying epoxy?
I know you say at the end you put about 3 coats on top of a waterslide. Is this a normal amount? I have read some people still put 12 coats on the cup even if it's a waterslide. I have a cup I am doing and I want to make sure the customer gets great quality! I've put about 6 layers on top of the waterslide but I don't feel it at all. Thank you!!
Thanks for the short but detail explanation. I especially liked the why of waiting 24 hours before using. I did one on glass but didn't wait 24 hours should I seal it? If so what should I use. I am giving them as a gift.
Can you help me with a little more detail...did you spray the waterslide? and just apply quickly? As long as you wait 48 hours from the last spray paint you should be fine to seal!
After sealing and letting sit for 24 hours, I brought my waterslide in the get cut and ready to apply to my pens and they still smell like the sealer. Is that ok? Should I leave them outside until tomorrow?
Seal the actual waterslide paper with 2 coats clear spray paint, 1 coat plasti dip, and 2 more coats of clear spray paint. Then you need to seal it onto your cup. Unless you are using ceramic (where you can bake it on) you want to put a top coat over it.
I have a laser printer and I print high quality. After i place my waterslude in the oven ...comes out really nice. But even after setting 24hours it still peels off when I wash it. Any suggestions
I ordered some waterslides from a company that says they don't need to be sealed. The company is for epoxy-based tumblers. Should I still seal if I am using crystalac?
@@AlisonCrafts I don't put them in too long. I use the hayes brand and yes I seal 3 coats of acrylic spray on the images. I've been using this paper all the time and it's only recently i've been having this issue.
Would i be able to use the krylon clear coat spray? Is that the same as the restolium?? I'm in pinch because I totally forgot I had to seal my waterslide and krylon is all I have right now.
@@AlisonCrafts Is it safe to use the spray on the cup after the waterslide has been applied? I would be concerned it could be toxic if it got along the rim or top of the cup.
I'm having some issues with sealing. I'm new to doing this. I'm sealing the waterslide like in the video, but it appears to be cracking on the paper or something so when I apply a full wrap to the cup it has crackling throughout the image.
What about baking on a ceramic cup? I usually let my applied waterslide dry fir 24 hours and then bake for 15 minutes, then apply bright tone 24 hours later.
I found some plastidip on a deep deep sale and I bought it. Then realized it said pearlizer. I was looking to make sure it said clear and I couldn’t remember glossifier. Oh well. It says clear so just wondering if it would work. Hummmm. I might try it. I have a waterslide sheet that printed wrong. So it already can’t be used. If it messes up no biggie. Maybe I’ll find something new. Lol.
I've used the zinsser shellac and it only needs a couple hours! thecrystalacstore.com/products/clear-shellac-spray-sealant?_pos=2&_sid=7a1ef5cb3&_ss=r&&sca_ref=301559.RjXXsfrXmN
Sealing waterslide is easy and such an easy way to add decals to your Cups & Keychains! I get most of my designs from Creative Fabrica these days! Here is my link: www.creativefabrica.com/ref/455608/
Do you hav the link for the 2nd coat you used?
Thank you Allison. I am a beginner and want to take my craft seriously but also, enjoying the learning experience and you have made that possible for me. I’m a fan😊😊😊
Aww thank you! So glad you’re enjoying the process!
Hi. What is bright tone sealer and where do i get it
My situation is scale modeling, not traditional crafting, but it was exactly what I needed to know. Thank you!
Glad I could help!!
Thank you for all of your ideas! I love listening to your videos because I am so new and you are very helpful!
You’re so welcome!
Huh. I was looking for waterslide information for modeling, but this was oddly fascinating!
Should help with that too! But glad to give you a satisfying video LOL :)
Great information!! I use water slides for nail art and have been making my own I am going to try this!!!
The decal paper I bought says the paint needs to be acrylic paint, is that actually super important?
I'm new to this. What I don't understand is whether or not the image has to be sealed onto the actual mug? How long does the glue on the backside of the decal last? Does that make sense?? LOL Once I've adhered the decal to the mug, do I need to go back and cover the mug AND decal with something like mod podge or will the decal stay in place? Thank you so much for sharing!
you have to seal the image on the paper if you have an inkjet printer. This type of decal gets submerged in water so it needs to be sealed so the ink doesn't run. Once it is on the surface it will not move once it is dry. It just needs to be sealed with Brite Tone after it is on the cup for extra protection. I seal with Brite Tone after it dries on the cup for 24 hours.
@@AlisonCrafts hi I’m new to this too. I have the supplies but too scared to try it yet. So once the image is on the mug and dries, how do you seal with brite tone? Do you have a video for the final step? Thanks!
Hello I hope even though these videos are around 2 years ago? That you still look into them and see my post? I did like you said waiting 30 minutes before applying the clear coat over the plastic dip? And I have here a picture of how it looks and I was wondering if it’s supposed to look like this?
I can’t seem to post the picture
Is there another way to seal cups beside epoxy! Like midge lodge it an acrylic spray?
I use Crystalac Brite Tone!
is water-based transparent acrylic color will do the work?
i can't say for sure without knowing what product you're trying to use, sorry!
do you have any suggestions for water decals used on leather? like a spray that helps it to seal it in
Would modge podge work ?
How long does the waterslide last on a mug or class? Does come off easily?
can you use mod podge spray?
It should be fine. i think any clear spray paint will work! I've just never personally used the MP spray!
Do you have a video on how to make image for the cup
Can a heatgun be used instead of waiting?
No, the solvents need time to dissapate out
Is there any way to copy and paste the description below the video so I can click on all links? Or do I need to come back to this video directly?
dumb question but can i paint the sealant on instead of spray? I am asthmatic and I have zero desire to get any sprayback on me at all when I am such high rish for anything irritating my weak llungs. I would just like to paint over the decal with the sealant.
You can try but it might bleed with the pressure
this was really helpful. i watched a ton of videos but none were as clear as this, thanks
Can you use triple thick or mod podge over a water slide because I don't use epoxy and would love to try water slides
Do you recomend using the Plasti Dip if sealing a waterslide pen wrap?
I do! It just makes it more sturdy
@@AlisonCrafts Thank you!!! I’ll be trying this today 😁
Can you use any clear spray paint? The paper I have suggests to use an acrylic sealer but I can't find anything like it where I live. I have a clear spray paint in the garage and was wondering if this would work too
Any clear spray paint will work!
If you want to do decals for a model plane, do you need to seal? Using inkjet
Waterslides from inkjet printers always need to be sealed!
Do you need to epoxy the tumbler before putting the waterslide on?
If you want to adjust the image and position it correctly then yes, you need a smooth glassy surface. If not, you won't be able to reposition. Hope this helps😊
Thank you.
If using waterslide decals on acrylic keychains should you put a layer of crystalac before applying the decal?
yes, always put 3 coats of BT before a waterslide!
Hi , I’m new to working with tumblers . I covered a white tumbler with a water slide and the trim of clear water slide that wasn’t cut off turned yellow after I added resin . Do you happen to know what I did wrong ?
Can i do this for a plastic thumbler ?
Yes
If I am using just a smaller sized water slide on a black tumbler, do I do the final epoxy over the entire cup to seal it? Or is there something I just put over the water slide area?
Over the whole cup!
Hi Allison! I am having difficulty with waterslides and them actually adhering permantly to the surface. What steps do I need to do after I let the waterslide dry for 24 hours? Do I have to mod podge or epoxy the surface after? Anytime I do the waterslide and wait to dry, I then attempt to wash the product and the waterslide starts coming off with hand washing. Thanks!
Yeah you want to seal it with some sort of top coat after your done! I use CrystaLac but whatever you use will be fine! Unless you are using ceramic, then you can bake it on the surface!
If I do this whole process like in the video, if I put it on sublimation tumbler, will it still need to be sealed while on the cup? Or will the heat work for it? Or is a water slide even able to go on sublimation tumbler? Thank you!
Would 2K clear be overkill?
You can use clear spray paint
hi enjoyed your video can I use waterslide to print a photo from my pictures to make a personal tumbler?
yep!
Can you use crystalac to finish ceramic mugs?
no
I didnt wait 24 hours after sealing my waterslide to apply BT....it seems ok but should I expect problems later?
Alison, I am trying to add waterslides in a custom bike paint project. I am working with solvent based paint and clearcoat (polyurethane clear). Hayes Paper say acrylic clear coat. Can I successfully us polyurethane clear coat? I tried it and failed. I printed the decals using a color laser printer 2 days ago (they look GREAT on the Hayes Paper). Then clear coated 3 light coats last night using an airbrush, and this morning applied my test decals to pvc pike (simulates bike tube). The color immediately came off the waterslide. So it didn't work at all. Not sure if I have a bad chemical reaction using urethane or what. The urethane can be sanded in 20 minutes, so I would think my issue was not drying time. Any thoughts?
Can krylon be used instead of the rustoleum?
any clear spray paint will work!
Great tips. On a full wrap water slide cup like the pencil one you showed can vinyl be added and if so should there be a layer of BT over the water slide first the add vinyl and BT coat again?
My pencil tutorial will be live tomorrow! I did 3 coats of BT before i added the vinyl. I didn't want the transfer tape to mess up the waterslide!
Alison Crafts awesome. Thank you.
do you need the glosify or can you just use the clear spraypaint?
you can just use clear spray paint
Very thorough. Thank you for taking the time to explain things. 🌹
You're welcome! Thanks for watching :)
Hello! When I went to apply the white waterslide, it tore, crumpled, and the ink ran off easily. This was my first time so its possible I didn't spray enough but my question is, is the plasti dip necessary? I only ask because I have Hayes waterslide and the instructions for it never mentioned it. Thanks!
Please I would clarification, if I make lasor prints on waterslide I don't need to use any sprays?
correct. you do not need to seal if it's laser printed.
Does deskJet printers require sealing too??
Yep. I learned desk jet printers is just another name for ink jet.
very clear cut and easily understood thanks girrlll
Thanks for watching!
Hi Thank you for the detailed video. can I ask what am I doing wrong.. I have used waterslide images then sprayed them with crystal clear gloss finish sealer. I sprayed it four times leaving half hour between coats . then i put it on the cups the next morning. once on i left it 24 hours before putting in the oven to seal it .. When i used it a week alter it has all come off what am I doing wrong
which gloss finish? what surface did you add it too? i've honestly never done the baking of it but did you just hand wash it?
@@AlisonCrafts Hi I use crystal clear byrust-oleum gloss also use flawless lacquer at different times ...I hand wash them .
All I have on hand is FolkArt clearcote acrylic sealer bym Plaid and I need my project in 2 days. Will that work???
I usually seal with the modge podge spray after I put the designs on my cups. Can I use that for water slide design after the 24hrs?
Sorry I think I missed a step, at the end once it’s all done and dry, you decal on the cup how do u areal the cup with the decal
I do all the steps and even sealed the stainless steel tumbler with 5 layers of crystalac but the crystalac scraps off and the edges of the waterslide scrap off. Is there a way to fix this or am I doing something wrong?
did you prep the tumbler?
How would I prep the tumbler?
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Do you use the clear or white waterslide paper? Would it depend if you need the background to show through in spots?
yeah totally depends! i personally really dislike white waterslide so i avoid it lol
I’ve never heard of crystalac before. I’m doing an epoxy tumbler right now and I just cannot figure out why my water slides keep cracking. Im going to try this method but would I need to seal the water slide with something before applying epoxy?
If you seal your waterslide with the clear + plasti dip + clear you can add epoxy right on top of that!
@@AlisonCrafts Thank you so much for your reply! I will try this out this weekend. Keeping my fingers crossed that it goes well.
How long do you wait to spray before printing? I waited half an hour and once I sprayed the ink started to dissolve
Same
I know you say at the end you put about 3 coats on top of a waterslide. Is this a normal amount? I have read some people still put 12 coats on the cup even if it's a waterslide. I have a cup I am doing and I want to make sure the customer gets great quality! I've put about 6 layers on top of the waterslide but I don't feel it at all. Thank you!!
The people who are putting 12 over the waterslide are doing something wrong lol i always do 3-4 but there isn't a set rule!
Thanks for the short but detail explanation. I especially liked the why of waiting 24 hours before using. I did one on glass but didn't wait 24 hours should I seal it? If so what should I use. I am giving them as a gift.
Can you help me with a little more detail...did you spray the waterslide? and just apply quickly? As long as you wait 48 hours from the last spray paint you should be fine to seal!
What's the plastic dip do?
Makes them more sturdy!
Why does my Epson always leave a black line through the water slide print? I’ve cleaned the heads it’s so frustrating
Go through all the cleaning and alignment settings. If nothing works see if epson has some customer service people that can help!
Thanks!
You're Welcome!
Hey Can you put crystalac products over a water slide that on a clear double wall Tumbler ?
Yep!
Do you wait gor the ink to dry to start sealing??? Just seems like the ink will smear if not.
Yes, wait a couple of hours!
So I sealed my waterslide but after 24 hours it stank horribly and I couldn’t have it in my craft room. Is this typical?
After sealing and letting sit for 24 hours, I brought my waterslide in the get cut and ready to apply to my pens and they still smell like the sealer. Is that ok? Should I leave them outside until tomorrow?
Do we have to mirror the image/text?
I never do but some people prefer to apply them that way. I don't and just slide them on my cup!
So we are sealing the image with 2x. 3 coats. We place the image wait 24hrs. Than seal with britetone?? Can we use something other than britetone?
Seal the actual waterslide paper with 2 coats clear spray paint, 1 coat plasti dip, and 2 more coats of clear spray paint. Then you need to seal it onto your cup. Unless you are using ceramic (where you can bake it on) you want to put a top coat over it.
Awesome! Thank you so much for this tutorial. It actually works ♥️
Okay so I bought plastidip, but the all purpose one, would it still work the same as the glossifier?
I have a laser printer and I print high quality. After i place my waterslude in the oven ...comes out really nice. But even after setting 24hours it still peels off when I wash it. Any suggestions
I'm not 100% sure. What brand are you using? do they have special instructions?
I ordered some waterslides from a company that says they don't need to be sealed. The company is for epoxy-based tumblers. Should I still seal if I am using crystalac?
Good question!
Do you know how I can prevent my water slide decals from disintegrating in the water ?
How long are you submerging them? And are you sealing them? It could be too long or maybe it's a bad brand.
@@AlisonCrafts I don't put them in too long. I use the hayes brand and yes I seal 3 coats of acrylic spray on the images. I've been using this paper all the time and it's only recently i've been having this issue.
@@ashleymayers95 I've been having this issue lately too and u use Hayes!!!
Awesome video!!!
thank you!
Decal is super thin and easy to tear. Any fix for this?
did you seal it like this video? Using the plasti-dip really helps it be more sturdy. Also, what brand? I do recommend the sunnyscopa: amzn.to/2NaYKwn
Do you use BT to seal a water slide on a wine glass…. If so, how?
You can yes! Prep surface, do a few coats of brite tone, add waterslide, do a few more coats of brite tone!
Would i be able to use the krylon clear coat spray? Is that the same as the restolium?? I'm in pinch because I totally forgot I had to seal my waterslide and krylon is all I have right now.
totally! I just prefer the rustoleum but any clear will work!
@@AlisonCrafts Is it safe to use the spray on the cup after the waterslide has been applied? I would be concerned it could be toxic if it got along the rim or top of the cup.
can i have your direct amazon link so i can use it when i’m ready to shop
www.amazon.com/shop/alisoncrafts
I'm having some issues with sealing. I'm new to doing this. I'm sealing the waterslide like in the video, but it appears to be cracking on the paper or something so when I apply a full wrap to the cup it has crackling throughout the image.
try using a little less plasti-dip. just need alight mist!
What about baking on a ceramic cup? I usually let my applied waterslide dry fir 24 hours and then bake for 15 minutes, then apply bright tone 24 hours later.
I have never put brite tone over a baked on waterslide so I cannot speak from experience, sorry!
Y is the ink running off?
I found some plastidip on a deep deep sale and I bought it. Then realized it said pearlizer. I was looking to make sure it said clear and I couldn’t remember glossifier. Oh well. It says clear so just wondering if it would work. Hummmm. I might try it. I have a waterslide sheet that printed wrong. So it already can’t be used. If it messes up no biggie. Maybe I’ll find something new. Lol.
Just tried it on printable vinyl for a tumbler and no ink smeared while apply crystalac 😊
yeah printable vinyl is great!
when i do that the image wrinkles
maybe try using less spray?
Does anyone know of a non toxic spray/way to seal the decals ?
I've used the zinsser shellac and it only needs a couple hours! thecrystalacstore.com/products/clear-shellac-spray-sealant?_pos=2&_sid=7a1ef5cb3&_ss=r&&sca_ref=301559.RjXXsfrXmN
@@AlisonCrafts thank you so much 🤗
Can I use polycrylic (water based) to seal glitter before BT?
No it is not recommended. It's crappy and yellows over time. Not a good product.
i didn’t use the plasti dip but coated 3x with rustoleum 2x clear actually waited 48hrs because of life and they keep cracking 😭😭😭
What brand? The plasti dip does help make them a bit more sturdy but should still work without it!
@@AlisonCrafts hayes paper clear waterslide from amazon for inkjet printers
@@AlisonCrafts the plasti dip made a huge difference 😁😁😁
One thing is that you need a sterile environment. Airborne dust and debris will clean to it no matter on how much you try to keep it clean.
"im gonna put 2 thin coats" _proceeds to spray a sea of coat_
such woman moment
Anyone having issues with their waterslide paper repelling the sprays and creating blobs of sorts?
it can happen - just keep coating it and it will fill in :)