Paint On Ceramic Cup

A hand painted coffee mug can be a great gift idea for friends and family.

Paint on ceramic cup. To do a monogram design you will need some letter scrapbook stickers. Ceramic bowl or mug vitrea 160 paint brush tape oven. Even though most of these paints are non toxic if they are not food safe use them only on the exterior of dishware cups vases or even cookie jars. Add extra details with the oil based paint sharpie of your choice.

Painting ceramic items is a fun and inexpensive way to refresh old home décor or create a personalized gift or centerpiece. The edges don t matter because no paint will be transferred there. Alright internet i m sure you ve seen diys floating around with alternative ways for painting ceramic china glass etc but this is the method that i have found to be foolproof and dishwasher safe. After you paint your mug and allow it to dry use a clear sealant to add shine and prevent the acrylic paint from cracking.

You will want to make sure it s in the right place angle etc. Painting a ceramic mug is big fun. The paint that i have used for years for glass ceramics is an enamel oil based made to use on model cars and model airplanes which is why the finish is so beautiful. Acrylic paint is also suitable for most ceramic mugs.

Printed ceramic mugs make more attractive the coffee table. For more tips including. Pick the monogram design you want and stick it on your mug. Using your artistic skills you can customize your mugs and cups and give them as gifts for your friends and family.

Afterwards make sure to always wash your mug by hand to avoid damaging the paint. I did a g for our last name. Choose your stencil and position it on to the ceramic mug. I used vitrea 160 because i had it on hand from painting glass previously.

Check the label before purchasing. Painting mugs or cups can be a fun and relaxing activity for kids and adults. No edges should be lifting up on the mug. The process for painting ceramic tile and ceramic dishes or pottery is generally the same with a few slight variations due to the size of the projects.

Smooth out all bubbles where there is open stencil. If you re making a cup and saucer as a gift choose food grade paints as some paints are not meant for food contact. Apply your ceramic paint in a thin cover over the stencil. Finish by baking your mug for 35 minutes at 350 degrees fahrenheit.

However some acrylics are designed specifically for unglazed ceramics. Make certain you choose the right ceramic paints for your glazed ceramic blank. Ceramic mugs use low fired glazes that can. And as flat as possible on the mug.

It s available at every craft store in the model car airplane supply section of your local craft store or you can order it here. Decide whether you want to paint a ceramic or porcelain mug. When you ve finished painting your mug leave it for 24 hours to air dry. Allow to thoroughly dry.