Make Your Own Custom Disney Villains Tumbler with Cricut Infusible Ink

Introducing the Disney Villains Tumbler

For fans of Disney villains, now you can show your love for characters like Maleficent, Cruella de Vil, and Ursula with your very own custom Disney Villains tumbler! Using a technique called infusible ink transfer with a Cricut mug press, it's easier than ever to make your own stylish tumblers.

What is a Tumbler?

A tumbler is a popular style of insulated drinking cup, usually with a lid and straw. Tumblers keep drinks hot or cold for hours. They come in stainless steel, plastic, or glass. Tumblers range from simple one-color designs to elaborate patterns and graphics. Their insulation and customizability make them a popular craft item as well as a useful everyday drinking vessel.

Designing Disney Villains Tumblers

When designing Disney Villains tumblers, you have so many iconic characters and designs to choose from! Some ideas include:

• Maleficent's signature black and purple colors with thorns and crow silhouettes
• Cruella de Vil's bold red, white, black, and Dalmatian spots
• Ursula and her eerie blue-greens and tentacles
• Facilier's voodoo vibes with skulls, masks, and playing cards
• Scar and his hyena sidekicks amidst silhouettes of Pride Rock
• Hades and Pain & Panic with blue flames and Greek columns

The options are endless for showcasing your favorite villain in a way that lets your sinister fandom shine!

Making Disney Villains Tumblers with Infusible Ink

Infusible ink is a specially formulated type of ink that bonds permanently with polyester fabrics and hard goods when heat is applied. It can be used to transfer all kinds of designs and patterns onto tumblers.

To make a Disney Villains tumbler with infusible ink, you will need:

• A plastic or stainless steel tumbler
• Infusible ink sheets
• A Cricut machine to cut out the ink designs
• A Cricut mug heat press

First, design your villains pattern in Cricut design space and cut it out on the infusible ink sheet. Wrap the ink transfer around your tumbler and secure it. Place the tumbler into the mug heating attachment and apply heat as directed, usually around 400 degrees for 4 minutes. The bond between the ink and tumbler will happen very quickly! After cooling, remove the backing sheet and reveal your wonderful Disney Villains tumbler.

Cricut Mug Press for Infusible Ink Tumblers

Cricut makes the process of using infusible ink even easier with their mug press attachment. This handy heating unit is designed specifically for use with infusible ink tumblers and other hard goods. It applies even, consistent heat to achieve a good ink transfer every time.

The Cricut mug press attachment is flat, meaning it lies horizontally to cradle your tumbler. The heating plates provide a snug fit to keep your design aligned. There are specific mug press heat settings within Cricut design space that automatically account for the size of your vessel. This takes the guesswork out and ensures great results.

Show Off Your Wicked Creativity

Now that you know the basics behind making Disney Villains tumblers with infusible ink and a Cricut mug press, it's time to tap into your dark side!

Blend your love of classic animated antagonists with your creativity. Design tumblers showcasing Ursula, Cruella, Maleficent, or any vile virtuoso you please. Infusible ink allows rich colors and gradient blends to take their designs to the next level.

Tumblers also make great gifts for the Disney fans in your life. Just imagine their delight unwrapping a custom Hades or Facilier tumbler they can use daily while keeping drinks hot or cold. With the power of infusible ink, Cricut, and your imagination, the possibilities are endless!

FAQs

What kinds of tumblers can I use with infusible ink?

Infusible ink works on polyester-coated plastic or stainless steel tumblers. Make sure any surface you want to imprint is polyester. Glass and ceramics don't bond with the ink.

How do I get crisp details on my Disney Villains designs?

Use new, high-quality infusible ink sheets and replace your Cricut cutting blades often for best results. Old supplies result in fuzzy edges or bleeding colors. Work from vector images at the highest resolution possible.

Can I layer different colors of infusible ink on a tumbler?

Yes! Just be sure to press each layer for the full time temperature setting. Layer light colors first, then darker colors. Cool the tumbler completely between layers.

How do I prevent scorching my tumblers?

Always follow the precise time and temperature directions for infusible ink on your mug press. Do not overheat or you may scorch designs. Use a heat-resistant tape like painter's tape to mask off any tumbler parts you don't want imprinted.