This DIY Sharpie Mug is an easy to make DIY gift for the dudes.
Great for fathers day.
On a quick side note, check out this51 pottery painting ideasfor more creative and inspiring mug ideas.
Now back to the story…
It looked like a pretty straightforward project, so I decided to try it out myself.
I love this technique- especially since its cheap, easy and doesnt require any expensive equipment.
I also used this technique on my other DIY gift idea: tissue paper art projectHere.
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Oil based Sharpie markers.Herethey are if you shop on line.3.
Printed design of your choice on any printer, or free hand.4.
Clean your mug with rubbing alcohol (using a cotton ball or soft tissue).
Transferring the design onto the cup without a stencil is actually very simple.
First print out your design (no need for mirror image) on any printer.
Now flip over the paper and position the quote over your cup where you want it to go.
Use tape to secure the design to the cup.
Take a sharp pencil and trace over the letters/design on the paper ( just the outline).
Once complete,remove the paper and it should look like this:
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Now take your OIL based Sharpie and fill in the letters and mustache design.
If you make a mistake, simply take a q-tip dipped in rubbing alcohol to erase.
Let your finished Sharpie mug dry for a minimum of 48 hours.
The higher the temperature the more color change you will notice in your final mug.
Black marker is the only color that can withstand higher temperatures without color distortion.
When the timer goes off, let the mug cool down naturally minimum 1 hour before removing.
And voila, an easy and creative DIY gift idea for any mustache loving Mr. FanTASHtics out there!
-DO NOT wash in dishwasher, and hand wash only.
-Color over the design TWICE before baking in oven.
