Using your favorite method, prep your stainless steel tumbler and spray paint it white.
Apply Mod Podge to your cup with a foam brush. You really need to work fast! Aim for long, smooth lines and complete coverage.
Immediately sprinkle your glitter all over the cup. Don't forget the bottom!
For the second layer, I shake off any excess glitter and then spray the cup with Loctite. Then, sprinkle glitter all over the cup. You should have complete coverage now.
To seal glitter so that it stays in place while applying epoxy, I then spray the cup 2-3 times with Rustoleum 2x Clear Gloss, waiting 10-15 minutes between each coat.
Now we are ready for epoxy! Mix your Artist Resin and apply to your cup with a gloved hand. Make sure you're wearing your respirator! Let spin 3-4 hours, turn off the spinner, and let it dry completely.
Lightly sand your cup, and then apply a second layer of epoxy. Let it spin 3-4 hours, turn off your spinner, and let it dry completely.
Your cup should be nice and smooth now and ready for waterslide! Note- you may find areas that need a little sanding. Go ahead, but NOT in the area you will apply your waterslide. For this cup, my client sent a painting her kids had made with their feet! I uploaded the image into Design Space, cleaned up the background, and printed the image on clear waterslide paper.
Next, because I have an inkjet printer, I sealed the image 3 times with Rustoleum 2xClear gloss, waiting 10-15 minutes in between each spray. If you have a laser printer, no need to seal.
Apply your beautiful waterslide to your cup, and let it dry an hour or 2.
Grab your inks and can of air! With gloved hands, put a drop of ink onto the cup. Then, blow the ink in different directions with your can of air. Play with it, have fun, and if you don't like a section you can remove with alcohol and try again. Easy peasy!
I let my inks dry for about 30 minutes and then give the bottom of my cup a light spray with Rustoleum 2x Clear Gloss to really seal those inks. We are almost done!
Clean up the rim of your cup if needed and sand any rough spots on the rim.
Finally, apply your last layer of epoxy, and le tit spin 3-4 hours. Turn your spinner off, and pray (kidding...or am I?) that you're done! Wait for your cup to completely dry, and then check it to see if you have a smooth finish. There is always a chance you will need another layer of epoxy, and that is completely fine! My cups are always 3-4 layers.
Once your cup is nice and smooth, you are all done!