Name: arianne
Original Inspiration: http://pinterest.com/pin/7881368068515114/
What I Did: I followed the directions exactly – writing on the mug – making it pretty etc. Baked it for the full time – let it cool and then used it! Yeay! it was so pretty! Then I washed it and it looked like hell.
My Result:
Next Time I Will: I guess gently hand wash your mug – needs a disclaimer – or maybe just use it for display purposes only.
Comments on this post
I had the same problem with the same project I did. After a few hand washes the design started to come off. This project does need a disclaimer that it should be for display only.
15. October - 2:04 pmHowever, they do make craft markers at Michael’s that work for this purpose. They are about $3 a pop, though…. it’s a fun group project with dollar store mugs.
27. October - 7:03 pmHand washing gently still rubs off. Touch the writing and it still rubs off. Very sad.
28. October - 8:39 pmThere is a glaze that you put on before you bake that seals it, you buy it at the craft store
5. November - 7:45 pmSharpie will never last permanently on a ceramics piece. Craft stores will have porcelain pens in multiple colors, which will be permanent on pre-glazed ceramic pieces. The pen will have instructions on how long to leave in the oven and at what temperature. I also saw this pin and knew sharpies wouldn’t get the job done.
23. November - 11:24 amI’ev been trying this all week with no success. Last night I baked the *f* outta my mugs. (45mins on 250C) I “think” it may have worked…although I may also tell the recipients its a pen pot not a mug just in case…
11. December - 6:21 amI’ve found this one suspect from day one. I’d rather just spring for the markers made specifically for this purpose. Seems like a safer bet.
14. December - 12:35 pmI made gorgeous wine glasses last year similar to this idea. but instead I painted them with nail polish. My trial version was on a cheap dollar store glass, and the nail polish from a bunch of cheap different brands. Didnt bake or cure them in any way. The design has NEVER rubbed off, and it was painted on fairly thickly. and I always use that glass. (I made a set of two glasses for my friend with glasses made from half crystal)
3. January - 11:49 pmI saw this pin and researched it and found that Sharpies will not work. So I bought those ceramic paint pens and decorated my mugs. I baked them exactly according to the directions on the pens. They looked GREAT! Until I washed them. This project is a fail no matter what!!!!
16. January - 4:53 pmput over it clear nail polish and let it dry then it will stay on
15. March - 10:13 amThere is one thing wrong. You didn’t use oil based sharpies! those are dishwasher safe. As stated, they are about $3-4 but they are a great investment
28. March - 10:18 pmI made mustache mugs with my friends’ names on them for Christmas 2011 and they are STILL calling me to tell me how much they love their mugs! I run mine through the dishwasher and everything! The secret is to use the right equipment. Sadly, Sharpie is good at a lot of stuff, but no for writting on ceramic. For that you need to invest in a Vitrea 160 Ceramic Marker, which can be purchased at Walmart, Michaels, Hobby Lobby and Joann Fabrics.
12. April - 2:18 pm