✂️ How to Etch Tumblers with Citristrip - tips and tricks from Tara Reed

I have always loved the look of etched tumblers but never wanted to buy a sand blaster or other etching machine - where would I store them?? So when I learned about using CitriStrip stripping gel I HAD to give it a try. Now that I have, everyone will be getting tumblers for the holidays. :)
You can get the “Girls Trip” svg file that I use in this video for free when you sign up for my Craft Vault at TaraReed.com/free-svgfiles
Want to see how it works before you give it a shot? That’s what this video is for!
SHORTCUTS TO SPECIFIC TOPICS:
0:00 How to Etch Tumblers with Citristrip
0:53 Supplies
2:24 Prepping your Tumbler
3:06 Prep and apply your vinyl stencil
4:50 use a hair dryer to secure your stencil
5:20 Prevent tumbler from rolling around
5:45 Protect the rest of the tumbler
8:36 How long to leave the CitriStrip on your tumbler
9:41 Reveal the metal part of the tumbler
12:48 where to get the free GIRLS TRIP svg file
NOTE: This process was discovered by M2C1 Designs - be sure to check out their channel! / @m2c1designs59
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Citristrip Paint & Varnish Stripping Gel - amzn.to/3bXy138
20 oz Tumblers (shown with my Logo) - 6 pack of black with lids - amzn.to/3QpiTdG
Oracal 651 permanent vinyl - amzn.to/3CfO5aW
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[@m2c1designs59]

I discovered this process.

[@ArtistTaraReed]

I didn't know where it came from but THANK YOU - I love it!

[@andraconway800]

Thank you for the lesson!

[@ArtistTaraReed]

you are very welcome - have fun with it!

[@shaunnakohlman9812]

Love this so much. 😍

[@ArtistTaraReed]

me too!

[@rosemarywilliams5136]

Looks awesome❤

[@ArtistTaraReed]

Still love making these for friends!

[@christinedarr6754]

I’ve only had mine sit for 30 minutes and it is enough.

[@TaraReed]

I’ve tried several brands and each has been different. Glad you figured out what worked for you!

[@tinawood5926]

Awww snap!! I’m such a dork!! I’ve done all the work and realized I used hand cleaner not paint remover! Ha!

[@ArtistTaraReed]

oh no!! So you had a soft tumbler with no etching at this point... whoops!

[@tinawood5926]

Yes ma’am! Lol but as with EVERYTHING I have learned in the crafting community..I learn everything the hard way. Thank you for for the tutorial.

[@ArtistTaraReed]

@@tinawood5926 we've all been there! 🤣

[@shaunebartoo]

I was wondering if it will hurt my sink when I rinse it I have a cast-iron porcelain coated sink?

[@ArtistTaraReed]

I’m not sure - I would wipe off as much as possible with paper towels and to be extra safe maybe rinse it in a dish pan and not right in the sink? Better safe than sorry (I’m not an expert on the sink or how the product might affect it - you could reach out to the manufacturers as well)

[@patriciaaccettella664]

Can you etch on a Yukon Outfitter tumbler with a raised pattern?

[@ArtistTaraReed]

I haven't tried that but I think it would be hard to get the vinyl really secured to a raised pattern so that the CitriStrip wouldn't bleed outside of where you want it

[@rosemarywilliams5136]

Do you use the heat method

[@ArtistTaraReed]

No - I just let it sit