Decorating Mugs & Plates With A Sharpie Marker

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  Step 1

  As you can see, I have this incredible mint green mug, which really is Vivid-tastic, but it is crying out for a little bit of love. This tutorial is perfect for up-cycling and refreshing your home-wears without breaking the bank and it takes only 30 minuits to do. Sounds brilliant, right? Well then, lets get on with it!

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  Step 2

  All you need is your plate or mug (or anything ceramic for that matter!), a Sharpie marker pen and an oven.
  Start by giving your little project a quick wash with soap and water, and dry it off completely. Then, draw your design on using a pencil to start with. Some guidance is always useful with these things, especially if it is rounded or shaped funny.

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  Step 3

  When you're happy with it, use your Sharpie marker to draw over your incredible design.
  See here, I have gone with my Tea-Total banner. Classic :D
  If you make any mistakes you can easily wipe it off with a little bit of wet kitchen roll.
  Awesome, I know!

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  Step 4

  Then, when you're done, pop it in the oven for 30 minutes at 180 degrees celsius...

  Baking your lovely creation will make the ink permanent, so be sure you are good to go before you heat it up. You will need to let it cool down for some time after it has finished in the oven as it will be as hot as the sun! Make sure you use some gloves to take it out too as you don't want to burn your hands with your new project either...

  Once it has cooled, you will have an awesome decorated mug!

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  Step 5

  *Ta*Da*
  What do you think? I say we're going to have the coolest crockery in town!

  So, next time you are looking for a quick and easy gift for your best mate without wanting to break the bank, you know what to do :)

  Happy Making!
  www.vividplease.me
  xox

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Antionette V. 28th May 2013

What if you don't have an oven? Are microwaves okay?

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Hayley S · London, GB · 79 projects 7th February 2013

Are they dishwasher friendly?

danieljossen · Ebikon, Lucerne, CH · 5 projects 18th December 2014

i dont think so. i just painted one of my cups and put it in the diswasher... now its white again...

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Cyanide Sweetheart · U.S. Air Force Academy, Colorado, US · 23 projects 22nd December 2012

That sounds really neat for mugs or decorative plates. I wonder how food safe the ink, even baked, would be...?

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Cinnamon S. · Kuala Lumpur, Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur, MY · 8 projects 21st December 2012

Very cool!! I just bought some Sharpie pens today so might try this out and pop it into the oven

Weetamoo · 1 project 16th January 2013

In my experience, sharpie pens are not very permanent, even on plastic.

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Joanne · Calgary, Alberta, CA · 39 projects 19th December 2012

Does it have to be a sharpie marker? Or can it be any permanent marker? And do you think the sharpie rub a dub marker would work?

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Hannah of The Outfit Repeater · Madison, Wisconsin, US · 14 projects 14th December 2012

Hi! I would like to let you know that I've included this great project in a "Homemade Gift Guide" post on my blog. Thanks for sharing your talent! http://anoldstoryblog.blogspot.com/2012/12/five-for-friday-homemade-gift-guide.html

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Jessica B. · Chewelah, Washington, US · 24 projects 13th December 2012

Mine washed off almost completely after 3 runs in the dishwasher

Moony, Wormtail, Padfoot and Prongs · Toronto, Ontario, CA · 3 projects 13th December 2012

maybe you didn't bake it long enough? I don't know, just guessing...

Cyanide Sweetheart · U.S. Air Force Academy, Colorado, US · 23 projects 22nd December 2012

Most likely not dishwasher safe. Since ceramics are generally baked at much higher temperatures in kilns above 180 degrees, a high heat wash in a dishwasher would wear away the artwork. Probably best to handwash your wares.

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Weetamoo · 1 project 12th December 2012

Does the baking working on glass, like a mason jar?

Cyanide Sweetheart · U.S. Air Force Academy, Colorado, US · 23 projects 22nd December 2012

Potentially the only risk I would think of is the glass not being heat safe and shattering. Proceed with caution!

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Raven W. · Brisbane, Queensland, AU · 70 projects 11th December 2012

Have you had any problems with this method? My wife has a Doctor Who picture mug of 'her' Doctor, and she's going to be seeing him at a con in Feb, so I suggested getting him to sign it, but I don't want to ruin the mug

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PineconePrincess · Roseburg, Oregon, US · 19 projects 10th December 2012

thanks so much! I am really gonna do this!

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