I soak some cotton wool in rubbing alcohol and wipe the area that I’m going to be decorating. Lighter or metallic paint will stand out better on a darker-colored mug.īefore you use any of the following methods it’s best to give your mugs a wash in warm soapy water. It really depends on the color of the paint that you are going to use. You can choose white mugs or colored mugs. There is a lot of ways of painting mugs that you have picked up in a regular houseware store. Let’s look at a selection of mug painting techniques that fit into each of the above options. Make your own clay mug and then paint it!
You can take your painted mug back to the pottery shop and ask them to fire it for you. This means that you can see the painted design through the glaze. When the glaze is fired, it becomes transparent. The best way to do this is to glaze it with pottery glaze.Ī painted mug is normally coated with glaze and then fired again in a kiln. So, once you have painted the mug, you will need to seal it afterward. However, bisque pottery is still a bit porous. They have been fired once in a kiln, so the clay is hard and insoluble, so they are ready for painting. These are the kinds of mugs you would buy in a ‘paint your own pottery’ café. This means it will be waterproof and ready to use. Either way, if you are buying your mug in a shop, it will have been glaze fired (or baked) in a kiln. Sometimes the glaze is matte or has a satin finish. These usually have a glossy surface, which means they have been glazed fired by the manufacturer. This is the kind of mug that you would buy off the shelf in any houseware store. These are the 3 different types of mugs you can decorate: A Ready-Made Mug The first thing you want to decide is what kind of mug you are going to paint. Sgraffito carving into your painted mug.Stipple painting your mug with a stencil.Here are the methods covered in the article: Then you can start experimenting with perfecting your favorite mug painting technique. Why not check them out and see which technique appeals to you most. So, I decided to put together an overview of some of the best options for painting mugs. But if it’s not something you’ve done before, the options can feel a little overwhelming. There are lots of different ways to paint your own mugs. And it’s a fun way to keep children entertained when they are at a loose end. It can be a great way to express your creativity, whatever your age. Painting mugs is a great way to personalize gifts. I may receive a commission from Amazon or other third parties if you make a purchase after clicking on of these links. Your satisfaction is very important to me and I wish to work with you to resolve any issues, if you are not able to provide us with a 5 star rating for whatever reason.This site contains affiliate links. You'll be able to express all your wishes, for example about colors and shades. In the process of creating, I'll show you photos and videos with your painting for your confirmation. I use only the service of fast delivery and it will arrive to you in just 3-5 days after production. I make all the paintings for the order, therefore the production time of paintings from 5 to 14 days. It is very important for me that all my customers are happy and from day to day my paintings delight them and bring aesthetic pleasure! For a long time, I sold my paintings only within Ukraine, but then my friends from USA suggested that I try to please the walls of American houses with their beauty. I started my creative activity at 12 in Armenia, but then my parents and I moved to Ukraine and I entered an art school, which I graduated with honors and my hobby turned into my work. I am an artist with over 20 years experience. Hello, my name is Sako! Welcome to my shop!
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