How to Apply Cup Wraps

Learn how to apply UV DTF wraps to tumblers, mugs, cups, and more!

Total Time 5

Clean and prep your cup by cleaning it with a lint-free cloth.
Wrap the transfer (with the backing still on!) around the cup to determine the proper placement.
Add two strips of washi tape in the middle of the transfer to hold it in place.
Peel away about an inch or two of the backing, and use your scissors to cut away that section of the backing.
Using the washi tape in the center like a hinge, carefully lay down the exposed section of the cup wrap, and use your fingers to press and smooth the design onto the cup.
Remove the washi tape pieces. Slowly peel back the backing to expose more of the cup wrap, and use your fingers to smooth down the design and adhere it to the cup as you go along.
Use the felt end of a scraper tool to gently burnish the design and make sure that it is firmly adhered to your drinkware with no air bubbles trapped underneath.
Carefully peel off the transfer tape layer. If any of the UV DTF design starts to lift up along with the plastic, gently place it back down and burnish it again with the scraper before slowly attempting to remove the plastic again.