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HOW TO USE UV DTF TRANSFERS

UV DTF is a great way to decorate all sorts of hard blanks! Follow the instructions to learn how to do the Wrap Application using this Free Half Teacher Half Coffee design!
Keyword: UV DTF Transfers
Servings: 0
Author: Cori George

Equipment

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Instructions

  • UV DTF Transfer Application
    Once you have your prints, it's time to apply them to your blank! You don't need any other transfer tape or anything to apply your UV DTF transfer to your blank.
    If you've ordered more than one transfer, cut them apart using scissors.
    With your NInja Transfers order, you should get a felt-wrapped scraper. If you used another printer and you don't have one of these scrapers, you can get a felt-wrapped scraper on Amazon. You can also wrap a piece of felt around a Cricut scraper or credit card.
  • Clean Your Surface
    It's very important that we start with a very clean surface. A lint roller is not enough. You'll want to use alcohol and a microfiber cloth to pick up any oils, fingerprints, or other things that can get in the way of good adhesion. Allow the alcohol to dry fully before proceeding.
    Cleaning a glass cup with alcohol
  • Wrap Application
    If your top laminate has any bubbles, run the scraper over the top to make sure that top layer is smooth.
    Using scraper on the decal
  • For this project, the design is for a tumbler wrap so the hinge method will be used.
    Hands adding tape to the DTF transfer
  • Start by taping the transfer to the cup with the backing still on.
    Hands holding cup with DTF transfer taped to the cup with the backing still on
  • Then peel off just one side and cut the backing away from maybe an inch of your wrap.
    Hands holding a scissors and cutting the backing away from the cup wrap.
  • Making sure your wrap is as straight as possible, place down the edge of the wrap. This stuff is STICKY so you have to get it right the first time. There's no peeling it up and putting it back down.
    Hands adhering the DTF transfer to a cup
  • Then carefully pull the backing away as you use the scraper to apply the sticker to the surface. Work your way around the cup slowly. Burnish it with the scraper and your fingers.
    Hands burnishing the DTF transfer to the blank cup
  • Then carefully peel back the clear liner. The liner is very strong and you may need to pull hard—be careful that your transfer is fully stuck down or you can rip it. Peel back against the surface of your blank, vs. pulling up and away from the blank.
    Hands peeling back the clear liner from a cup
  • That's it!
    UV DTF on a glass can