Project | Moms Heart of the home 🏡

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Supplies

  • HTVRONT color-changing permanent vinyl (heat or UV reactive)
  • White permanent vinyl (for layered text, optional)
  • Transfer tape
  • Loklik/iCraft machine + Idea Studio
  • Weeding tools
  • Rubbing alcohol + lint-free cloth
  • Scraper/card

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Step 1: Design (Idea Studio)

  1. Open Idea Studio and type your design (“MOM – the heart of the family”).
  2. Use:
    • Bold font for MOM
    • Script font for family
  3. Add icons (heart/clover).
  4. Size to fit mug (3–4 inches wide).
  5. Do NOT mirror (adhesive vinyl only cuts normal).

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Step 2: Cut

  1. Place vinyl color side up on mat.
  2. Select “Permanent Vinyl” setting.
  3. Cut design.

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Step 3: Weed

  • Remove all excess vinyl carefully.
  • Leave only your design on backing.

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Step 4: Transfer Tape

  1. Apply transfer tape over design.
  2. Burnish well so everything sticks evenly.
  3. Peel backing off—design stays on tape.

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Step 5: Prep Mug

  1. Clean with rubbing alcohol (this matters a lot for adhesion).
  2. Let dry fully—no fingerprints or dust.

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Step 6: Apply Design

  1. Line up your design.
  2. Apply from center outward to avoid bubbles.
  3. Burnish firmly with scraper.

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Step 7: Peel Tape

  • Slowly peel transfer tape at an angle.
  • If lifting happens, press back down and re-burnish.

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Step 8: Cure Time

  • Let sit 24–48 hours before use.

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Tips for Color-Changing Vinyl

  • The color effect shows best with:
    • Heat (hot drinks) or sunlight (UV vinyl) depending on type
  • Avoid stretching vinyl during application (can weaken effect).
  • Works best on light-colored mugs like your gray one.
  • Hand wash only—no dishwasher.

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