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Aqua blue tumbler next to a container of CitriStrip
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HOW TO ETCH TUMBLERS WITH CitriStrip

Here is my favorite way to etch tumblers with CitriStrip, plus tips and tricks for crisp edges even on the most intricate details!
Keyword: CitriStrip, Cricut, Tumblers, Vinyl
Author: Cori George

Equipment

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Create your stencil image in Cricut Design Space.
    Design Space screenshot
  • Cut your stencil using your Cricut. Then weed out the design itself to create a stencil.
    Hands weeding stencil
  • Use transfer tape to apply the stencil to your tumbler.
    Hands applying the decal to the water bottle
  • Use a blow dryer to heat up the adhesive, and then use your thumbs to press your stencil to your tumbler more securely.
    Hands using a blow dryer to heat up the stencil
  • Mask off the rest of the tumbler using painter's tape.
    Hands showing painters tape on tumbler
  • Apply the CitriStrip to your tumbler and let sit for 90 minutes.
    Hands painting Citristrip onto the tumbler
  • Rinse off your tumbler and use a weeding hook to start pulling up some of the powder coating.
    Hands using a weeding hook to pull up the powder coating on the tumbler
  • Use a washcloth to rub off the rest of the etched powder coating.
    hands wiping the etched powder coating from the tumbler using a washcloth