How do you customize a mug with a Sharpie?
DIY Sharpie Mugs
- Step 1: Wash and dry your mug, if new.
- Step 2: Use a pencil to rough out a design for any words or lines.
- Step 3: Carefully draw your design with Sharpie paint markers.
- Step 5: Bake mugs at 350 degrees for 20 minutes to set paint; let cool completely.
Can you decorate mugs with regular sharpies?
You can use ANY Sharpie paint pen color that will show up on your mug, but some colors will get darker after baking. To clean up your design you can scratch paint off with your nail or a needle. You can also erase with q-tips or cotton balls with rubbing alcohol.
Does Sharpie wash off of mugs?
You’ll want to be sure you clean it with rubbing alcohol and cotton balls first so it’s completely clean of oil and dirt. I can tell you from experience that a regular Sharpie, baked or unbaked, will just wash right off the mug.
Can sharpies be used on ceramic mugs?
Sharpie Paint Marker Fine Point Oil-Based All 15 Color Set They work well with ceramics, pottery and virtually any surface like glass, plastic, metal, paper, stone and so on. The color dries quickly and doesn’t fade easily. The sharpies are also water resistant and abrasion-free.
How do I permanently mark a mug?
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
- While the oven preheats, get artistic.
- Place the mug in the center of a baking sheet or pie plate and put in the preheated oven.
- “Bake” for 30 minutes.
- Once its’ cooled, use as you normally would.
Are Sharpie mugs microwave safe?
Can the Sharpie mug be microwaved? Yes. Your Sharpie mug should be microwave safe since the ceramic it’s made from has already been cured, and the heat from the microwave should not be intense or prolonged enough to cause the mug to break.
How do I permanently paint a mug?
Bake your mug to cure the paint. Place them in a cold oven, then turn the oven on to 350 degrees and let it come to heat. Once preheated, set a timer for 30 minutes and let the mugs bake. Turn the oven off but do not remove the mugs.
