I have to say, I was a bit aprehensive when I saw this on pinterest. It seemed a bit too good to be true - just use a sharpie to draw on a porcelain mug, then bake in the oven for 30 minutes. Well, I tried it and I was right to be aprehensive. My design rubbed off as soon as I scrubbed it.
So that's when I decided to buy myself a few porcelain pens - designed to be used on porcelain, and there's no need to bake! Just wait a few days for it to dry fully, and it's dishwasher-safe too :)
So all you need is the pens and a porcelain mug [or dish, or whatever!] - I got both from hobbycraft, but ebay is good for the pens and you can pick up a mug for cheaps in a charity shop. I think this is a great gift idea - keeps the cost down, and you can personalise it to the person's tastes.
This is a great idea for making gifts! I would have a go but I don't have an artistic bone in my body :)
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This looks brilliant! So cheap to do too! x
ReplyDeleteGutted about the sharpie!
ReplyDeleteI have those porcelain pens and I think they're really good :) apart from when the colour comes out a LOT at times!
It's defo a great idea as a gift, I'm thinking of getting a mug for everyone at the office and get them to write their name and how they like their tea/coffee so I dont forget! :)
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Love this idea - how expensive were the pens?
ReplyDeleteThey're about £3 each - could probably find them a bit cheaper on ebay though!
DeleteBrilliant - thanks! Will def have to take a look on eBay : )
DeleteThis looks great, would make a lovely gift x
ReplyDeleteAww this is such a cute idea, I love the second mug. I'd do this for storage of like makeup brushes and like others have said these would be perfect for gifts :)
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lovely DIY :)
ReplyDeleteSo cute! You love your leopard print don't you!
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I do indeed :) x
DeleteOh no I was planning to do the sharpie oven idea when I saw it on Pinterest too! :(
ReplyDeleteThanks for this idea though looks lovely! :)
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omg i love this! such a good idea
ReplyDeleteoo love how you've decorated the leopard print one! cute idea
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