How to Make Sharpie Mugs

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Find one or more plain white mugs with a shape you like.. Buy a package of oil-based Sharpie paint markers.. Trace or free-hand a design onto the mug.

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1

Find one or more plain white mugs with a shape you like.

Step 1

Find one or more plain white mugs with a shape you like.

2

Buy a package of oil-based Sharpie paint markers.

Step 2

Buy a package of oil-based Sharpie paint markers.

3

Trace or free-hand a design onto the mug.

Step 3

Trace or free-hand a design onto the mug.

4

Allow time for the marker to dry completely.

Step 4

Allow time for the marker to dry completely.

5

Preheat your oven to around 425 degrees.

Step 5

Preheat your oven to around 425 degrees.

6

Heat the mug in the oven for 20-30 minutes.

Step 6

Heat the mug in the oven for 20-30 minutes.

7

Let the mug set up overnight.

Step 7

Let the mug set up overnight.

8

Wash used mugs by hand only.

Step 8

Wash used mugs by hand only.

9

Stencil geometrical patterns or shapes.

Step 9

Stencil geometrical patterns or shapes.

10

Create an abstract finish.

Step 10

Create an abstract finish.

11

Add a personalized message.

Step 11

Add a personalized message.

12

Draw on your favorite character.

Step 12

Draw on your favorite character.

13

Make a set of holiday-themed mugs.

Step 13

Make a set of holiday-themed mugs.

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