Diy Ceramic Mug Design

Diy sharpie mugs are still all over pinterest but do they really work.

Diy ceramic mug design.

See more ideas about diy mugs mugs clay mugs. This diy works best with cheap dollarstore dollartree in particular ceramic mugs. Tape resist coffee mug. Diy painted mugs that won t wash away.

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. Be sure to wash them well before using them. 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.

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. However you can choose any color in the rainbow or even start with a mug that already has a design on it. This is because there is less glaze on them so the paint can adhere better to the ceramic when baked in the oven. Use painter s tape to make straight lines.

Decide on a design and prep design with masking tape if necessary. Use a cheap mug. And who wants a coffee mug they can t wash. I chose a plain white mug from the dollar tree.

Just your typical cheap white ceramic mug. Wash and dry your mug if new. The marker is not actually wash resistant when applied to ceramic. Diy painted ceramic mugs with martha stewart glass paint and stencils.

Just make sure not to draw your design on the mug s lip. It s not hard to do but you ll want the design you make to last so there are several considerations. Some sharpie mug diyers may advise you to spray the mug with acrylic sealing spray to. And if you make a mistake you can erase it.

Enamel paint mugs diy. The sky is the limit here with your choices. Jun 6 2020 explore mischievous words by marta h s board diy mugs followed by 726 people on pinterest. If you are going to try a diy mug there are typically two surfaces you ll want to consider.

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. I find straight sides to be easier to work with but curved sides can be lovely. Pencil a design outline on your mug. While this step isn t necessary for paint pens it helps keep your design clean and neat.

Before we get into the project ideas i want to give you some tips for personalized mugs. Hand wash the mug gently instead of throwing it in the dishwasher as a machine washer may ruin the design.