01/07/2020
Just a little information on why your handcrafted cup costs what it does and why I can’t just do one in a day.
What to Expect When You Are Expecting a Glitter Tumbler
Day 1: Your tumbler is gently sanded, washed, and wiped with alcohol to remove any dirt or fingerprints. It is then given a light base coat of paint up to 3x and left to dry overnight.
Day 2: Your tumbler is given a coat of Mod Podge and then glittered. It is then left to dry overnight.
Day 3: Your tumbler is brushed lightly with a paintbrush to remove any loose glitter. A second coat of Mod Podge is applied and another coat of glitter. It will then dry overnight.
Day 4: Your tumbler is brushed lightly with a paintbrush to remove any loose glitter. It is then placed on the tumbler turner and given its first coat of epoxy. It will remain on the turner for approximately 6 hours to allow the epoxy to level out and set up. After 6 hours, it is removed and placed on the drying rack for the night.
Day 5: Your tumbler is placed back on the tumbler turner and given a second coat of epoxy. It will remain on the turner for approximately 6 hours to allow the epoxy to level out and set up. After 6 hours, it is removed and placed on the drying rack for the night.
Day 6: Your tumbler is wet sanded to remove any bumps or dust. At this time, it is then given its decals, waterslides, printable vinyl, pictures, etc. (Depending on the item applied, it could take another day for this to be done.) It is then placed back on the tumbler turner for its final coat of epoxy. It will remain on the turner for approximately 6 hours to allow the epoxy to level out and set up.After 6 hours, it is removed and placed on the drying rack for the night.
Day 7: Your tumbler is removed from the tumbler turner and inspected for any flaws. If it is good to go, it is then cleaned inside and out. It is given a photo shoot and displayed on Facebook for all to see. (If it is not satisfactory, it will be lightly sanded again, placed back on the tumbler turner for another coat of epoxy. It will remain on the turner for approximately 6 hours to allow the epoxy to level out and set up.After 6 hours, it is removed and
placed on the drying rack for the night.)
Day 8: Your tumbler is then placed on a rack to finish curing which takes up to 72 hours. After the 72 hours are up, your tumbler is ready to go home with you!!
There are some extenuating circumstances to this guideline, such as if I goof, cup falls off turner, insect lands on the epoxy or I have orders placed a head of yours. I do cups in the order they were ordered unless I am having to wait on supplies to come in.
*Please note that it takes a week or more for a tumbler to be completed. It is a labor of love and creativity.*
Thank you and enjoy your new glitter tumbler!!
