Hi thank you so much for the knowledge. I have a question, could I use that to seal custom pens so the vinyl doesn’t feel raised? I don’t want to be able to feel the vinyl.
I have a Starbucks hot cup I'm now going to seal! Thanks for the video, by the way! And try your chai tea latte with no water and some mocha pumps...tastes like a cinnamon spiced hot chocolate! Thanks my drink!
I’m just starting to seal and looking at purchasing the minwax. Is there a difference between the crystal clear topcoat and the protective finish? Or can I use either???
What it seems like such an easy process. And I would love to seal all the cups I make. Another thing is that I have noticed that the cups I seal with epoxy is that they start to peel. And I've been so discouraged to seal em now. I love this! Thank you
I saw on one of the resin manufacturer's sites that resin doesn't bond well to plastic and will peel, but if you apply something for it to grip on, such as spray on mod podge, that it won't peel. Dunno if it's true, but might work better
I’m doing my project with a waterslide but I want to use this technique to seal it. Once I put the waterslide decal on do I have to wait to three days before putting this acrylic on or can I put it on right away? Thanks in advance
I clicked on the Amazon link and it shows a different one not exactly like the one you have. It says premium water base is that still okay? And thank you so much for this video it really helps..
I know you're getting a lot of the same questions and the food safe rule is 28 days BUT do you think it would be OK to drink from a sealed starbucks cup with the straw and wash by hand before the 28 days?
Unfortunately we just don't recommend using the cup before the 28 days are up. It would stink to compromise the seal because we wanted to use it early (which I understand, I'm so impatient! lol).
It's not a necessity. They will last a good long time with hand washing and being dried immediately after watching, but if you want them to last longer, sealing is a good option :)
I just personalized one of these cups with permanent vinyl... I didnt know i needed to seal it. Is this something that I need to do? Or will it be ok as is?
it will extend the life of your cup, but it's not a must if you don't want to :) Just make sure you hand wash only and dry it quickly and it will last quite a long time.
So that means if I make one of these for a customer- I would do this to seal it, & then wait 28 days before giving it to them? I’m new to all this, sorry! I’ve been wondering how to seal the SB cups I have
If you're selling these you don't HAVE to seal them, or you can ship them with a note letting the customer know you sealed it and that it needs "X" more days to fully cure before being used :)
I haven’t sold any yet, was just curious if I did . As I haven’t so far bc I know from my own that the vinyl comes off easier an faster than i thought. Thank you for the help!
Hi! Thanks so much for this helpful video, I’m new here! I have black tumblers I want to seal, will this sealant show up on it ? The cups are matte black.
Cheers! I love your videos and they have been a great help to me! My question is, is there a sealant that does not have to wait so many days to sell the glass? They have asked me for an order of 36 glasses to deliver them in a week and a half! what dou you recommend???
Hello! So, unfortunately, if you want your product to be food safe, you'll need to wait the 28 days :) However, you mentioned glasses, and we don't recommend sealing glass. My advice, send them unsealed!
Do you know if this procedure would work on a Yeti cup? Mine is white powder coated and I’ve added my name several times but it peels off very easily. Thank you for your great videos!
Wondering the same thing. So far the vinyl has stayed on without any kind of finish, but would love to seal them with something other than the epoxy method.
This is probably a dumb question, but will applying that stuff affect color changing cups? I would think not but I just don’t want to ruin my favorite cup
We have separate videos for that. Use this same method on acrylic cups. Mugs: ruclips.net/video/rRiSVUhEUa8/видео.html . Stainless Steel: ruclips.net/video/4-A5hWiEADg/видео.html .
Thank you for your video! I have had such high hopes for using polycrylic as a sealer on cups, mugs, etc, but every time the items are gently handwashed under lukewarm water, the polycrylic peels right off (most of the items were washed under the 28 day cure time and a few with the cure time complete). Is there something you'd suggest? Perhaps a different approach?
Thank you@@MakersGonnaLearn ! There have been some cups I've sealed entirely with polycrylic (thin layers), have waited the full cure time, and they still do this bubbling up thing when handwashed gently... Do you have any suggestions for maneuvering that?
@@feliciareason6937 Do you live in a humid environment? I had the same problem when I lived in FL, it was soo frustrating 😔. My chemist friend recommended that I use a hair dryer to dry the polycrylic and it worked!! I applied one thin layer over the whole cup, let it sit for 10 mins, then sat the cup under a hair dryer on cold for 10 mins, applied another thin layer, thin sit the cup back under the dryer for another 2 hrs. Then I let it sit in a CLOSED cabinet, unbothered for 3 wks. Also, don't wash your cups with Dawn or Ajax, I use a plant based dish soap.
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Hello! So, this is not a good replacement for resin. Resin is a very strong, very thick, very permanent sealer. However, this polycrylic will seal your vinyl none the less, but not like epoxy would.
My question is when they wash the the cup will they be about to wash the outside before the 28 days and also does the seal have a sting smell that you will need to wear a mask?
I’m so frustrated because I spent so much money to get started on making iron on vinyl & vinyl on cups and my vinyl rarely sticks to my plastic tumblers. I can’t get it off of the transfer tape. I have wasted so much vinyl and transfer tape😫
Tanner, Rachel..help! My 6 year great-granddaughter want her 5mo old baby sister to have personalized sippy cup, I need to know is this the best sealer to use on a baby's cup or even bottle. PLEASE help!! THANK YOU!!
I sealed mine but my cups have sealed globs even though I made sure that I didn’t put too much and spread it out evenly along the cup. I also have bubbles, opinions?
My starbucks wash’s the cups just a bit be fore using them. Will this work so my vinyl won’t come off? I got the water based semi-gloss if that matters. Just wondering. Also does this work for the stainless steel cups?
I recently purchased plastic water bottles that are clear. I noticed that the sealer changes the cup from being clear to opaque(frosted)? Is there something else I could use?
Unfortunately there is no crystal clear sealer asides from some epoxyies that you can use. This is why we don't recommend sealing anything clear/glass.
We don't recommend sealing anything that's clear. We have a video all about why we don't recommend it: ruclips.net/video/BFBjP_fR5-4/видео.html , but to summarize, no matter what sealer you choose it will show on the clear cup. You will see fogging, clouding, and brush strokes of the product you used.
@@MakersGonnaLearn so you wouldn’t recommend sealing clear cold tumblrs? I want to ensure my designs stay put for as long as possible and this seems great but then you say you wouldn’t recommend sealing clear tumblrs? Any help would be much appreciated
Good question! We like to spray 5-7 light coats :) The point of the spray is to strengthen the paper and make it easier to transfer. So the more coats you add the thicker the waterslide.
What could I use to seal my Starbucks cups if I prefer a MATTE finish instead of satin? Any ideas? 🤔
Love your content!! It’s been so helpful!!
Get the same product just in matte :) amzn.to/2NywsvR
Thank you for this video, I have been searching for this specific video on how to seal a plastic cup
Glad it was helpful!
OMG!! You're a savior!! I just bought 10 of these cups and almost just threw them out! i have that polycrylic so I'm I'm fixing to use that now!!
Yay!! Best of luck!
Im about to start foing things on my cups 🤔😍 thank you sooo much for this video!
How did it go? I’m thinking of sealing my tumblrs like this but heard it peels :/
Thaank youu soo much great info this is exactly what my husband said!! About the vynal being not 100% permanent BECAUSE they can pick at it!!
You're so welcome, Laura!
when doing the first layer, can you add glitter while it dries and then apply the second coat to seal it?
If you want to add glitter you can, just make sure your other layers after the glitter are pretty thick
Hi thank you so much for the knowledge. I have a question, could I use that to seal custom pens so the vinyl doesn’t feel raised? I don’t want to be able to feel the vinyl.
I have a Starbucks hot cup I'm now going to seal! Thanks for the video, by the way! And try your chai tea latte with no water and some mocha pumps...tastes like a cinnamon spiced hot chocolate! Thanks my drink!
Thanks for the tip! Sounds delish!
Can you use this on both Starbucks cups, the plastic basic one like in this video and the double wall tumbler? As well as on the metal tumblers?
Thank you for sharing!
Of course!
thank you so much. You have saved me so much time and material
You are so welcome!
Such a great video 🤩 one question about if you are giving this cups as gifts should the person wait to use them???
I’m just starting to seal and looking at purchasing the minwax. Is there a difference between the crystal clear topcoat and the protective finish? Or can I use either???
how do you prevent streaking from happening?
What it seems like such an easy process. And I would love to seal all the cups I make. Another thing is that I have noticed that the cups I seal with epoxy is that they start to peel. And I've been so discouraged to seal em now. I love this! Thank you
Thanks for the info! Glad you enjoyed the video
This starts to peel too sadly
I saw on one of the resin manufacturer's sites that resin doesn't bond well to plastic and will peel, but if you apply something for it to grip on, such as spray on mod podge, that it won't peel. Dunno if it's true, but might work better
@@parkerabbott2189 I saw that too. That's exactly what i have started to do. Thank you so much
@@adalbertodominguez4128 glad it's working for you!
Love this idea, my son is getting married....gonna give this for the bridal party the morning of the wedding...just make it “Bride Squad”. Thank you!
Woohoo!! So excited! Congratulations!😀❤
Would love to learn and make one of these cups but this sounds so toxic to use. Does it leach through the cup onto the liquid in the cup when using?
I’m doing my project with a waterslide but I want to use this technique to seal it. Once I put the waterslide decal on do I have to wait to three days before putting this acrylic on or can I put it on right away? Thanks in advance
thank you!!!
You're welcome!
I clicked on the Amazon link and it shows a different one not exactly like the one you have. It says premium water base is that still okay?
And thank you so much for this video it really helps..
I know you're getting a lot of the same questions and the food safe rule is 28 days BUT do you think it would be OK to drink from a sealed starbucks cup with the straw and wash by hand before the 28 days?
Unfortunately we just don't recommend using the cup before the 28 days are up. It would stink to compromise the seal because we wanted to use it early (which I understand, I'm so impatient! lol).
Can u use minwax sealer on a matte black plastic cup?
If you want to, but be warned on darker colors like that, you will see the brush strokes on the cup more!
Could I still seal the plastic cups if I made then a few months a go?
So what is the curing time 28 days or 48 hours? On a previous video she mentioned 48 hours about a day or two of curing time?
Hello there, this is very interesting. I have this product but it’s a clear gloss finish. Would I be able to use it to seal with?
I'm a newbie, making cups with permanent vinyl... Do I need to seal them? And which one I need to use to seal them
It's not a necessity. They will last a good long time with hand washing and being dried immediately after watching, but if you want them to last longer, sealing is a good option :)
Can you use this on color changing cups as well or would you suggest something else
I just personalized one of these cups with permanent vinyl... I didnt know i needed to seal it. Is this something that I need to do? Or will it be ok as is?
it will extend the life of your cup, but it's not a must if you don't want to :) Just make sure you hand wash only and dry it quickly and it will last quite a long time.
Have you tried the spray? Was wondering if it worked well.
It does not apply a thick or even enough coat. We do not recommend spraying the cup, but using the brush on formula is the best choice.
So that means if I make one of these for a customer- I would do this to seal it, & then wait 28 days before giving it to them?
I’m new to all this, sorry!
I’ve been wondering how to seal the SB cups I have
If you're selling these you don't HAVE to seal them, or you can ship them with a note letting the customer know you sealed it and that it needs "X" more days to fully cure before being used :)
I haven’t sold any yet, was just curious if I did . As I haven’t so far bc I know from my own that the vinyl comes off easier an faster than i thought.
Thank you for the help!
Hi! Thanks so much for this helpful video, I’m new here! I have black tumblers I want to seal, will this sealant show up on it ? The cups are matte black.
Here's the video you're looking for :) ruclips.net/video/4-A5hWiEADg/видео.html
Cheers! I love your videos and they have been a great help to me! My question is, is there a sealant that does not have to wait so many days to sell the glass? They have asked me for an order of 36 glasses to deliver them in a week and a half! what dou you recommend???
Hello! So, unfortunately, if you want your product to be food safe, you'll need to wait the 28 days :) However, you mentioned glasses, and we don't recommend sealing glass. My advice, send them unsealed!
Can these be spray painted and polyacrylic finish
Do we have to sand the cup? If so when do we sand it? Love your videos!
No ma'am you do not have to sand this :) Happy crafting!
Hi! Thank you for this helpful video! Can this same seal be used on black matte cups? or will there be some discoloration?
That’s what I was wondering as well.
Have the same question as well.
Do you know if this procedure would work on a Yeti cup? Mine is white powder coated and I’ve added my name several times but it peels off very easily. Thank you for your great videos!
Wondering the same thing. So far the vinyl has stayed on without any kind of finish, but would love to seal them with something other than the epoxy method.
Yes, here's the video we have on sealing a tumbler: ruclips.net/video/4-A5hWiEADg/видео.html
Yes, here's the video we have on sealing a tumbler: ruclips.net/video/4-A5hWiEADg/видео.html
The Polyacrylic is better to use then Mod Pod, on those kind of cups? The Mod Pod better for cups and glasses? and Polyacrylic on plastic?
This is probably a dumb question, but will applying that stuff affect color changing cups? I would think not but I just don’t want to ruin my favorite cup
does this also work when using glitter/shimmer circuit vinyl? & will it keep the shine that the vinyl has?
It will work on glitter without compromising the finish :)
Do you recommend to use this method in a holographic vynil design in a color changing cup similar the starbucks cup?
This can work for that, yes :)
Hey is there a way to purchase the Starbucks cups in bulk or do you just buy them from Starbucks restaurants?
Not really bulk, but we get ours off Amazon! amzn.to/3pots3c
Of you go in store they are so much cheaper
Is there different cleaning care instructions for the polycyclic?
Is this technique for plastic only? Can it be used the same way on acrylic cups, stainless steel cups, and mugs?
We have separate videos for that. Use this same method on acrylic cups. Mugs: ruclips.net/video/rRiSVUhEUa8/видео.html . Stainless Steel: ruclips.net/video/4-A5hWiEADg/видео.html .
Is that ok to use on colored cups? Will the brush marks show ?
Thank you for your video! I have had such high hopes for using polycrylic as a sealer on cups, mugs, etc, but every time the items are gently handwashed under lukewarm water, the polycrylic peels right off (most of the items were washed under the 28 day cure time and a few with the cure time complete). Is there something you'd suggest? Perhaps a different approach?
I have the same thing happen with dishwasher safe mod podgy. Waiting for someone to reply to this 😊
Make sure you wait the full cure time :) Also, it's best to seal the entire cup/mug :)
Make sure you wait the full cure time :) Also, it's best to seal the entire cup/mug :)
Thank you@@MakersGonnaLearn !
There have been some cups I've sealed entirely with polycrylic (thin layers), have waited the full cure time, and they still do this bubbling up thing when handwashed gently... Do you have any suggestions for maneuvering that?
@@feliciareason6937 Do you live in a humid environment? I had the same problem when I lived in FL, it was soo frustrating 😔. My chemist friend recommended that I use a hair dryer to dry the polycrylic and it worked!! I applied one thin layer over the whole cup, let it sit for 10 mins, then sat the cup under a hair dryer on cold for 10 mins, applied another thin layer, thin sit the cup back under the dryer for another 2 hrs. Then I let it sit in a CLOSED cabinet, unbothered for 3 wks. Also, don't wash your cups with Dawn or Ajax, I use a plant based dish soap.
Does it peel or flakes after drying?
Does it work on color changing cups?
It will not peel or flake if applied and dried properly. It will hinder the cups' color changing ability.
5:00 is what you're looking for
Can I add glitter with mod podge and then the vinyl and seal it with this? I try epoxy and it didn’t work for me 😢
Thank you!! Newbie here!!
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When brushing on the polycrylic, after you stand it up and it drips, how do you fix this issue?
It should not drip. If so, your coat is too heavy :) No way to fix it once it dry! If wet, you can use alcohol on a paper towel to remove the drips
Hmm than mine is ruined 😩 I’ll try again. Thank you so SO much for getting back to me. I greatly appreciate it!
can this be poured on and spread evenly to work in place of an epoxy resin?
Hello! So, this is not a good replacement for resin. Resin is a very strong, very thick, very permanent sealer. However, this polycrylic will seal your vinyl none the less, but not like epoxy would.
My question is when they wash the the cup will they be about to wash the outside before the 28 days and also does the seal have a sting smell that you will need to wear a mask?
it's recommended not to use it at all before the 28 day cure time is up. No, the smell is not strong
Can this product work on the Venti double layered tumblers?
I’m so frustrated because I spent so much money to get started on making iron on vinyl & vinyl on cups and my vinyl rarely sticks to my plastic tumblers. I can’t get it off of the transfer tape. I have wasted so much vinyl and transfer tape😫
Great video where do you get your brushes ?
Here's the ones we use :) amzn.to/3akuGI5
I tried to seal my coaster with that sealer and same brushes u using it showed a lot of lines on it after drying is there any way to fix this?
So before giving the sealed cups away, you have to wait 28 days?
Newbie here. Can this be used for print then cut vinyl also?
Would this work for the yetit tumblers?
Can you brush Polyacrylic on any kind of cup/mug/surface?
This cup has some texture, too, right. Not a smooth feel cup?
Tanner, Rachel..help! My 6 year great-granddaughter want her 5mo old baby sister to have personalized sippy cup, I need to know is this the best sealer to use on a baby's cup or even bottle. PLEASE help!! THANK YOU!!
Yes, this is good!! This or Dishwasher Safe Mod Podge: amzn.to/354190H . After 28 days, per the FDA, both sealers are dishwasher safe and food safe :)
After your layers are dry, can you wash even before the 28th day?
Can you use the same polycyclic on a stainless cup w vinyl?
Here you go: ruclips.net/video/4-A5hWiEADg/видео.html
Would this work for the clear double walled Starbucks cups?
If it's crystal clear, we don't recommend sealing those! ruclips.net/video/BFBjP_fR5-4/видео.html
Would it be ok to hand wash a cup, before the needed cure time, after its been seale?
Unfortunately, we don't recommend that, no. You wouldn't want to compromise the seal before it's cured.
I fo have a question is epoxy safe on plastic water bottle??
Would this work as an alternative to brite tone?
I sealed mine but my cups have sealed globs even though I made sure that I didn’t put too much and spread it out evenly along the cup. I also have bubbles, opinions?
What other surfaces can we use this on?
Tons of them!! Feel free to use it on anything you want to seal :)
My starbucks wash’s the cups just a bit be fore using them. Will this work so my vinyl won’t come off? I got the water based semi-gloss if that matters. Just wondering. Also does this work for the stainless steel cups?
Yes, that would help your cup last longer :) Yes, it does work for stainless steel!
I recently purchased plastic water bottles that are clear. I noticed that the sealer changes the cup from being clear to opaque(frosted)? Is there something else I could use?
Unfortunately there is no crystal clear sealer asides from some epoxyies that you can use. This is why we don't recommend sealing anything clear/glass.
can you use clear gloss? or just satin?
Hi. I can’t find the video on how to apply the vinyl to the cup.
If I am giving this as a gift, I have to wait 28 days to give it as a gift/use?
can it be washed by hand within the 28 day cure time?
So, I have to wait 28 days to just wash the cup… or just 28 days until the dishwasher?
I have the polycyclic clear gloss would that work too ??
I think so! She said whichever sealer just make sure it’s water based (:
yes, our friend is correct!
Thanks for answering!
Thank you !
@@MakersGonnaLearn I love to help and love y’all 🥰
Is their a sealer that is faster or safer ?
Do you have to wait 28 days before giving this as a gift?
Not really. After a few days you can give it, but make sure to include a note that says not to use it for however many days. Good Luck!
@@MakersGonnaLearn omg thank you so much for answering! I love you guys!
Can you use spray polyacrylic?
Thank you! Can you do the same thing with water slide on a Starbucks cup?
Sure :)
What if I wrapped the entire cup with decals ? Can I still seal ? Also I have clear matte of this brand is that ok? It’s not satin
Yes we use clear matte too :) You can cover the whole cup!
Anyone try curing the finished product with heat lamps or space heater to reduce the time from 28 days?
Sorry, you can't rush the process :) ruclips.net/video/zVpbXu0AItY/видео.html
Can it be used on shimmer vinyl
can I use poly acrylic on print then cut? for starbucks cup
Sure
So would u recommend this for an clear acrylic tumbler? And would I have to wait 28 days before I could use the tumbler?
We don't recommend sealing anything that's clear. We have a video all about why we don't recommend it: ruclips.net/video/BFBjP_fR5-4/видео.html , but to summarize, no matter what sealer you choose it will show on the clear cup. You will see fogging, clouding, and brush strokes of the product you used.
@@MakersGonnaLearn so you wouldn’t recommend sealing clear cold tumblrs? I want to ensure my designs stay put for as long as possible and this seems great but then you say you wouldn’t recommend sealing clear tumblrs?
Any help would be much appreciated
Can I use the spray polycyclic?
Also, I love watching y’all’s videos 💕 Y’all have helped me out SO 👏🏼 MUCH 👏🏼!!
We don't recommend spray sealer for this. The spray just doesn't apply the same nice even coats and better seal that occurs by brushing a sealer on :)
I have a girl wanting a cup by tomorrow if I used this to seal the design in the cup would she beable to drink out of it once it has dried?
If not what could I use that's a fast sealer
Can I do this on a color changing cup??
You can :)
@@MakersGonnaLearn thank you!!
How about a heat color changing cup?
Can you use this on print and cut vinyl?
Sure, you can :)
To cure the cup after sealing does that mean we can’t use the the cup? Does it just have to sit tight for 28 days?
Yes ma'am! :) The cup needs to set and cure for 28 days :)
I have a question. Can you use this product for an acrylic starbucks cup?
Hello! We don't recommend applying any sealer to clear cups because you will be able to see the brush strokes.
@@MakersGonnaLearn thanks for the video! I am confused, isnt the cup you put the sealer on a clear acrylic starbucks cup?
Wendy that’s not an acrylic cup. The poster asked about clear acrylic cups. The clear cold cups won’t show streaks as bad because of the texture
I bought this but the air bubble haven’t gone down like you said it does
Make sure you're using a super soft brush. You shouldn't see a ton of bubbles....
Does the orange modPoge spray work to ?
We don't recommend spray sealer for this. The spray just doesn't apply the same nice even coats and better seal that occurs by brushing a sealer on :)
Thanks for asking this I was thinking about using that too
I know this doesn't really go with what you are doing...but how do I know I have enough acrylic spray on my waterslide?
Good question! We like to spray 5-7 light coats :) The point of the spray is to strengthen the paper and make it easier to transfer. So the more coats you add the thicker the waterslide.
How long do you have to wait to use the cup once you seal it?
28 Days. Here's some info: ruclips.net/video/zVpbXu0AItY/видео.html
@@MakersGonnaLearn thank you
Okay so you can use this on plastic but not glass right cause I saw a video of you guys saying its not good on glass
it's not good on anything clear because you can see the brush strokes of the sealer.
@@MakersGonnaLearn okay so tumbler and the plastic starbuck cup are fine i have to try this
So I tried this and it started dripping down when I stood it up? Would you recommend using a cup turner!
That should not happen. Make sure your coats are thin. Allow time to dry in between.
Same thing happened to me 🥺
do you need to be wearing a mask for this sealing product?