Paint Marker Mugs

Who doesn't love to curl up with a nice warm cup of cocoa or coffee during the holidays? Follow these instructions to make a cute personalized mug for the cozy drink lover in your life.

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What You'll Need

  • Ceramic mugs- We purchased these mugs from a dollar store. Be sure the mugs say "dishwasher safe". If they don't, you should hand wash them.

  • Oil-based paint marker- These markers can be found at a craft store. This one cost $5.99, and I used a coupon for 20% off. If you want your image to stay put when you wash it, you must use an oil-based paint marker. They should also say "can use on glass".


How to Make your Mug

Draw Your Design

Think about what you would like to put on your mug. I chose a favorite quote from Michelle Obama. My daughter decided to draw a mountain scene.

  • Draw out your design with pencil first.

  • Decide if your mug will be "right handed" or "left handed". Draw your design on the opposite face that you would normally hold the handle on. My daughter is left-handed, so she drew her design with the handle facing right.

Bake Your Mug

You need to bake your mug in the oven to set your design.

  • Place your mugs in a cold oven.

  • Bake the mugs at 350 degrees for 40 minutes (set a timer).

  • After 40 minutes, turn off the oven, do not take your mugs out of the oven.

  • Allow your mugs to cool before you take them out. We left ours in for about 2 hours.

Enjoy Your Mug!

We hope that you will enjoy making these mugs for yourself or a loved one!