Decide what you want to put on the cup and maybe practice drawing it on a piece of paper before drawing on the mug.
Using paper to decorate a ceramic mug.
Some of the most popular supplies used for decorating mugs are.
This diy works best with cheap dollarstore dollartree in particular ceramic mugs.
That concludes the decorating of the mug.
Turning something ordinary into something special with your own hands is a rewarding way to decorate your home or make gifts for others.
Use a cheap mug.
Acrylic paint if you use a paint make sure that it is suitable for glass and or ceramic.
Let the mug dry completely before decorating.
I do this by using isopropyl alcohol to pick the color in the areas where the alcohol inks overtakes the mug the negative space.
A simple coat of paint can do wonders for a plain ceramic mug or an unadorned porcelain ornament.
A decorated mug can be made as a present or to mark a special occasion such as a family reunion.
Ways to decorate mugs.
How to decorate glazed ceramics.
Pick a meaningful quote or a cute graphic to decorate the mug with.
Whatever the reason there are a variety of ways to decorate a mug.
In a future blog post i will show my sealing process which is used to give the mug a finished shiny and more professional look.
That means washing with a mild soap and water to remove oils from fingers dirt.
Choose the right sharpie for mugs.
If you want a personalized mug you can decorate one yourself.
To make your sharpie mug washable and usable you need to make sure you use an oil based.