Diy painted mugs that won t wash away.
Diy ceramic mug design.
Diy sharpie mugs are still all over pinterest but do they really work.
Before we get into the project ideas i want to give you some tips for personalized mugs.
Decide on a design and prep design with masking tape if necessary.
Pencil a design outline on your mug.
Tape resist coffee mug.
To make your sharpie mug washable and usable you need to make sure you use an oil based.
Supplies needed to create a diy mug two ways.
Ceramic mug of your choice.
And who wants a coffee mug they can t wash.
Choose the right sharpie for mugs.
While this step isn t necessary for paint pens it helps keep your design clean and neat.
Cute hand painted mugs.
And if you make a mistake you can erase it.
This diy works best with cheap dollarstore dollartree in particular ceramic mugs.
I find straight sides to be easier to work with but curved sides can be lovely.
The sky is the limit here with your choices.
Use painter s tape to make straight lines.
Just make sure not to draw your design on the mug s lip.
This is because there is less glaze on them so the paint can adhere better to the ceramic when baked in the oven.
However you can choose any color in the rainbow or even start with a mug that already has a design on it.
Enamel paint mugs diy.
See more ideas about diy mugs mugs clay mugs.
The dishwasher definitely puts more wear and tear on the mug so i don t know how well the paint will hold up years from now.
For the longevity of the paint i suggest handwashing the mugs but if you need to throw them in the dishwasher they ll still survive how to make a diy sharpie mug that s washable.
Wash and dry your mug if new.
It s not hard to do but you ll want the design you make to last so there are several considerations.
Just your typical cheap white ceramic mug.
Hand wash the mug gently instead of throwing it in the dishwasher as a machine washer may ruin the design.
I chose a plain white mug from the dollar tree.
The marker is not actually wash resistant when applied to ceramic.
Be sure to wash them well before using them.
Mugs that have raised designs on them you re more likely to find these at thrift stores can be fun as long as you incorporate the mug s pattern into your design.
If you are going to try a diy mug there are typically two surfaces you ll want to consider.
Diy painted ceramic mugs with martha stewart glass paint and stencils.
