Baking Acrylic Paint On Ceramic Mug

I recently purchased this ceramic travel tumbler set and i ve already finished 4.

Baking acrylic paint on ceramic mug.

No special ovens are necessary for baking the paint yourself. Consider going to a thrift store for a large and inexpensive selection. However some acrylics are designed specifically for unglazed ceramics. You can use oil based paint markers.

Porcelain paints come in as many colors as oil paints and can be applied with a brush or with a porcelain paint pen or marker. Or tape down from the lip of the mug about 3 4 to 1 in turn the mug upside down and spray with a clear sealcoat don t get any inside or where a person s lips would touch on the outside. Afterwards make sure to always wash your mug by hand to avoid damaging the paint. A hand painted coffee mug can be a great gift idea for friends and family.

Once they are heat set these paints won t fade or wash away. Acrylic paint is also suitable for most ceramic mugs. I have put them in the dishwasher on the top shelf for over a year now and they come out perfect. If you want to paint background colors use a thick foam brush to make the process quicker.

I have painted mason jars and wine glasses with acrylic glass paint using q tips. If you want you can modge podge just the painted area after you bake it. The main reason for baking a painted mug is to make the paint permanent and the mug dishwasher safe. Printed ceramic mugs make more attractive the coffee table.

The process of turning slightly rough porous greenware into smooth non porous ceramics is tricky and though there are ways to increase the stability of the paints they. Check the label before purchasing. After you paint your mug and allow it to dry use a clear sealant to add shine and prevent the acrylic paint from cracking. I baked them starting in a cold oven at 350 degrees for 30 minutes.

Finish by baking your mug for 35 minutes at 350 degrees fahrenheit. For more tips including. However some acrylics are designed specifically for unglazed ceramics. Acrylic paint is also suitable for most ceramic mugs.

This tutorial is for ceramic mugs. Even a toaster oven is suitable for use with parts small enough to fit. Painting a ceramic mug is big fun. When you ve finished painting your mug leave it for 24 hours to air dry.