DIY Paint Pen Mugs

I know I am not the only one who has been loving this 'Sharpie' Mug Idea & for the past few years I have seen tutorials on Pinterest / various other blogs exclaiming its simplicity - just draw on a mug with a sharpie and voila - well that was until I started reading all the FAIL comments and complaints - that the drawings would wash off with just soap & water, and certainly would not withstand a dishwasher (who the heck wants to put that much effort into a mug they can't even use or wash? Not this gal)! 

 After seeing crowds of adorable Script mugs & tea sets on display - only to be stunned by their inflated price I decided that I would take another stab at this Sharpie Mug idea & came to the discovery that it MUST be an OIL BASED paint - Not water biased or you will end up with white mugs again after washing! You can use Oil Biased Sharpie Paint Markers (but an original sharpie will not do the trick). My Go To is actually the 'Painters'  Glass Paint Pens - They come in a TUN of colours including awesome metallic tones, & I love the pump tip, & find it gives a LOT of control when writing or drawing - Another awesome thing about these paint pens, is that before your mugs are baked you can actually touch up / remove the paint if you wish using just a bit of water & a rag or Q-tip! How Amazing is that -  No more silly mess-ups right near the end, that make you want to just chuck the mug across the room Or is that just me!!

Now Let me just say that while I have read that these will survive the dishwasher, I didn't attempt it myself, so try at your own risk, though I can attest that they WILL stand up to being washed in the sink with soap, hot water & a sponge! 

Supplies:

• White ceramic mugs 
• Painters Glass Paint Pen(s) / OIL BASED Sharpie Paint Markers
• Pencil (optional) 
• Tape (optional)
• Oven & Baking Sheet

How To:

  Before you start give your mugs a quick wash & dry thoroughly to ensure that you are applying the paint to a nice, clean surface!   

Step 1. (optional) Using a pencil you can faintly draw on the design as a template/ to insure proper spacing! I did this on the His & Hers Mugs, (an Idea that was inspired by a tea set I saw We Heart It (Ya I'm still into that website - don't judge me) & thought it was perfect for Movember) 

OR
Apply Tape - another option/ idea to help create designs. 

This is a great DIY gift idea, perfect for a Holiday gift exchange/secret santa gift,& one you can personalize for just about anyone on your shopping list! -  The options are endless, I made some Christmas themed mugs as Gift Toppers with classic Holiday Movie Quotes & Christmas cookie dish. Not pictured.

Step 2. Draw on your design using your Paint Pen! - Remember that if you use the 'Painters' Paint Pen small adjustments can be made using water & a rag/Q-tip. 

(BE SURE TO DRY COMPLETELY AFTER YOU DO THIS OR YOU WILL BE LEFT WITH A STREAKY MESS)

Step 3. Add Any Accent Colour(s), if necessary.

Step 4. Place your mugs / dishes on a Baking sheet & Bake at 350 degrees for 20 minutes & then let sit to cool completely - (this will also take about 20-30 min)

Voila - Your Finished Products Revealed!

I decided to experiment a little bit & try an abstract geometric design using the Gold & I think that may have ended up being my favourite one out of them all!

Another Example Of what you can create; Tea Set I made for the tea loving newlyweds Houston & Aaron Mabo
- Photo Credit to Aaron Mabo. 

Enjoy & Happy Movember!!

I will be sharing a tun of DIY gift & decoration Tutorials, & Recipes as the Holidays get closer & closer. If there is anything specific you would like to see, let me know; Your feedback is always appreciated! !! & I'd love to hear what are some of your favourite ways to prepare & Celebrate?!  & Remember to Always...

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