To make your sharpie mug washable and usable you need to make sure you use an oil based sharpie marker.
Markers that can write on ceramic mugs.
Where people take basic sharpie markers and paint on ceramic dollar store pieces with them.
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You can buy plain mugs at the dollar store but i have found that you get what you pay for.
Choose the right sharpie for mugs.
This is because there is less glaze on them so the paint can adhere better to the ceramic when baked in the oven.
It s such a popular idea right now especially around the holidays.
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I used a medium tipped marker so pay attention to the size when buying.
Hand wash the mug gently instead of throwing it in the dishwasher as a machine washer may ruin the design.
Thus if you want to attempt this project be sure to only do it with the oil based sharpie paint markers.
This diy works best with cheap dollarstore dollartree in particular ceramic mugs.
The trick i discovered is that the markers must be oil based not water based which regular sharpies are.
These coffee mug tutorials typically just say to write on your mugs with some regular sharpie markers bake and you re done.
A white cup or mug you can choose one that s lying around in your kitchen or get one at a thrift store dollar stores supermarkets or any online store.
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To make your own sharpie mug you will need.
Better than sharpie permanent marker diy ceramic mugs kids craft tutorial so pinterest is swimming with images of sharpie mugs.
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You can choose to bake the mugs twice to really set in the sharpie drawings.
Larger tips will make adding details harder.
I paid about 5 per mug.
Even so as my field testing proved these cute little mugs will not be dishwasher safe.
You know the ones that suggest that creating permanent art on ceramic mugs is as simple as doodling on a plain ceramic mug plate or bowl and popping it in the oven at 350 f for 30 minutes.
I bought plain white mugs from our store.
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