krys10g 0 Posted November 8, 2009 Has everyone ever put vinyl lettering on glass ball Christmas ornaments? I am trying to do it with Oracal 651. I am struggling to get all the letters to stick. I think it is because it is on a curved surface. Any suggestions or tips would be so appreciated. Kristen Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JoeBlow 5 Posted November 8, 2009 Try using Paint Mask Joe Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jay2703 704 Posted November 8, 2009 How big of letters are you using. I have done it but with 1/2" letters. You need to use paper application tape and stretch it around the curve to get it to stick. Jay Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
krys10g 0 Posted November 8, 2009 Jay, I was doing a word which was about 2.5" wide. I will try using the paper application tape to see if that helps. Thank you. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jay2703 704 Posted November 8, 2009 The paper stretches to conform to the shape of the ornament. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
xstreme 0 Posted November 8, 2009 Try heating the vinyl and app tape it lightly, it will make it more flexible. Light-being the key word. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kctrader 10 Posted November 10, 2009 I found if I wiped them down with alcohol first, it made a big difference. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BannerJohn 1,324 Posted November 10, 2009 you might try using CAST vinyl. It is thinner, more pliable,and is designed for curved surfaces. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
krys10g 0 Posted November 10, 2009 Thanks to everyone for your tips. That is a BIG help. I will definitely try them out! Kristen Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FutureSgtsWife 0 Posted November 23, 2009 Have you seen the new flat front ornaments at Michaels? Sooooooooooo much easier to work with!! I didn't have much of a problem with the lettering. I even offer a custom ribbon - and either use my sublimation or my vinyl to put lettering on the ribbon, depending on the color requested. What are you filling them with? I use either sand with mini colored shells or fake snow and tiny jingle bells. This week's project is to adhere the vinyl, then spray the ball with a metallic blue spray paint - then peel off the vinyl and fill the ornament with white snow. We'll see.... Here's a pic from last year... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kelly54487 2 Posted November 23, 2009 ;)GREAT JOB THIS IS BEAUTIFUL. I LOVE THE FLAT PART OF THE ORNAMENT.HMMMMMMMM MAY HAVE TO PICK A FEW OF THESE BABIES UP.GREAT IDEA Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
barrypatch 0 Posted December 2, 2009 That ornament is beautiful. How are you using the vinyl on ribbon? Is it satin ribbon? I have people wanting vinyl on ribbon, but I haven't investigated it yet. Beautiful work, no Michael's here, not sure if Hobby Lobby has those ornaments. Nancy Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bamafan2277 50 Posted December 17, 2009 I was able to put Oracal 651 on ornaments. It takes some work with letters. I don't go over 2" long and .5" high. I was using clear tape. What I did is start with the beginning or end of the words on the short side. and slowly stick 1-2 letters at a time making sure to rub them down well before moving to the next. Once all were down I would then peel the tape. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites