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Tumbler template freebie

September 17, 2015 by Kay

Update: Cricut people please see this updated post.
Silhouette Studio Designer Edition Plus or Business Edition users now have a Conical Warp feature to curve text and images automatically.

I have shared these files in various forums over the years but never got around to putting them on my blog. If you are cutting vinyl for a standard 16 oz double wall tumbler then this template will let you curve the text so that it will be in a straight line when applied to the tumbler.

Download the 16 oz tumbler template in .studio format here.
Download the 16 oz tumbler template in .svg format here.
Free tumbler template for Silhouette Studio

Open the shared Cricut Design Space 16 oz. template here (letters have to be ungrouped and positioned/rotated individually)

Update, to use the DS template with the new curve text feature here are the values you need.

 

You can see from the Silhouette Studio screen shot above that the instructions are on the mat, but basically you just double click and backspace over the sample text, type in your own, change the font and size, then recenter. Ungroup and regroup your text to move it from the curve or leave it on the curve to keep it editable. Delete what you don’t need and cut.

I tried to make this template a no-brainer, but a basic knowledge of text on path is helpful for using it to the fullest. Here’s my video on the text to path if you need a refresher.

I have also included a print and cut file for a paper guide that you can place inside the clear tumbler to help you get the vinyl on straight.

Download the .studio print and cut tumbler helper here. As shown below, this goes inside the cup to help you position the design when its time to apply it. By request, here is a PDF that Cricut users can print and hand cut (Cricut can not print then cut large enough).

free tumbler helper print and cut guide

And if you want to make your own templates for other size items, instructions for using an online generator are here.

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  1. marygee4ccl@aol.com says

    September 17, 2015 at 11:11 am

    Thank you Thank you! MG

  2. Auntie Watson says

    September 17, 2015 at 11:17 am

    Thank you, Kay. This info is wonderful!

  3. Rebecca S. says

    September 17, 2015 at 11:22 am

    Thank you Kay. Your tips, tutorials and resources have taught me so much. 🙂

  4. Julie says

    September 17, 2015 at 11:24 am

    Thank you! This will be very useful …..

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  5. Lisa Reber says

    September 17, 2015 at 11:28 am

    Thank You! This is awesome!

  6. Lesa george says

    September 17, 2015 at 11:40 am

    Thank you for always sharing.

  7. vicki gossard says

    September 17, 2015 at 11:49 am

    Thank you for sharing this helpful tool Kay!

  8. patsyndhm@yahoo.com says

    September 17, 2015 at 11:53 am

    Hi KayIs there a way to take a shilhouette file and convert it to cut on a cricut explore?thank you

    • Kay says

      September 17, 2015 at 1:02 pm

      The Cricut Explore file is included here already.

  9. Sandi says

    September 17, 2015 at 11:58 am

    You are awesome. I can’t believe how much I learn from you. Thank you

  10. Kimberly O. says

    September 17, 2015 at 1:06 pm

    Sweet!! Thanks for sharing this. I haven’t installed Make the Cut or Sure Cuts Alot on my new laptop… just using Silhouette’s Design Studio. I know I will make good use of this!! 🙂

  11. luluvision says

    September 17, 2015 at 1:29 pm

    Thank you so much!!

  12. BobbiKaye Fontenot says

    September 17, 2015 at 3:52 pm

    Thanks a bunch Kay, this is so helpful, I’m at work but I can’t wait to delve into it deeper when I get home. I do a lot of wine glasses so I’m hoping the generator can help with that. I’ve just been winging it and making a bunch of cuts in the transfer tape to get it as straight as possible but I’d rather have something foolproof.

    Are you still looking for volunteers to test your new site? I hadn’t heard back on that so I figured I’d just check. I’m ready when you need. ☺
    Bobbi Kaye

  13. Lyn Waring says

    September 17, 2015 at 4:48 pm

    Thank you, Kay.

    Lyn Waring Cottesloe. Western Australia

    Date: Thu, 17 Sep 2015 15:07:27 +0000 To: lynwaring@hotmail.com

  14. LuvtoKraft says

    September 17, 2015 at 9:19 pm

    Wow! This is so very helpful! Thank you so much, Kay!
    Kris

  15. Marilyn E says

    September 18, 2015 at 7:58 am

    Thank you Kay!

  16. Debbie says

    September 18, 2015 at 1:59 pm

    Thank you for sharing. Wonderful.

  17. Richie Pittman Reed says

    September 18, 2015 at 3:24 pm

    Thank you so much! This is great!!! Do you have one for 22 oz?

  18. anita says

    September 19, 2015 at 1:54 am

    thanks

  19. Marie says

    October 15, 2015 at 11:41 am

    Thank you for sharing this file!

  20. Brooke says

    May 22, 2016 at 8:34 pm

    Hi! I’m really looking forward to using this as the last couple tumblers I made were slightly off. However, I’m having a
    REALLY hard time with the file. I’ve downloaded it several times, but can’t open it up with my silhouette. It’s staying in the explorer file and not a silhouette file. Thanks!

    • Kay says

      May 22, 2016 at 10:12 pm

      All you need to do is open Silhouette Studio, then File>Open and navigate to where you saved the tumbler template (usually the downloads folder) and open it.

  21. Rachel says

    July 30, 2016 at 3:05 pm

    So helpful, THANK YOU!

  22. Polly Peachum says

    August 6, 2016 at 6:52 am

    Merci mille fois, Kay ! Voilà un tuto et des outils qui vont m’être très utiles pour longtemps !!
    <3 <3 <3

  23. Linda says

    September 17, 2016 at 12:57 pm

    when I try and download this it says sorry I can’t download studio files” what can I do to get this downloaded?

    • Kay says

      September 17, 2016 at 2:25 pm

      It says you can’t preview studio files. The download button still works.

  24. Sheryl Silkie says

    November 19, 2016 at 4:07 pm

    Thank you . This is appreciated and will help.

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