Friday, March 7, 2014

The Full Lowdown on Writing on Mugs with Sharpies!

OK all you PINTERESTers! I have been reading all the PINS about writing on mugs with sharpie markers and heating them in the oven... so I pulled out all of my markers and experimented.

First try was to use a regular black sharpie, let it dry, then following all the PINTEREST post instructions I heated it at 350 degrees for 30 minutes. Although it looked wonderful going in and coming out... if you used a scrubby sponge to wash it, the writing came off.


Next I grabbed an OIL BASED SHARPIE marker (purchased at Michael's)... and wrote on the mug. The ink flowed easily, the pen a dream to hold. Mistakes could be removed with a dab of nail polish remover on a paper towel. I let the mug dry over night and even though the writing stayed put when I scrubbed it... I baked it in the oven for extra insurance.


Lastly I tried a DecoArt Glass Marker (also available at Michael's) which are specifically designed to write on glass, porcelain, and ceramics. The directions read to let it dry for at least 8 hours then put in a cold oven, heat up to 375 degrees, bake for 45 minutes, turn oven off and let sit until cool... Then remove it. BTW I followed the same directions for the Oil Based Sharpie mug above. The paint seemed to drag as I used the pen and wasn't near as smooth as the Oil Based Sharpie. Although the finished project had a bit of a raised surface. The writing is permanent and didn't budge when I tried to scrub it off. I didn't try to remove mistakes so I am not sure the nail polish remover trick works with this, but I don't see any reason why it wouldn't.



So... bottom line??? In the future I would recommend the Sharpie Oil Based Marker. I felt the ink flowed smoothly and gave a darker and thicker line.

GOOD LUCK! Let me know if you make anything with this technique... or if you have any other 'helpful hints'.

64 comments:

  1. So good to know! I am trying it this week!

    ReplyDelete
  2. Disaster Alert. I tried the oil based sharpie marker on a Walmart mug, let it dry 24hrs. At first if looked great no smudging UNTIL I baked it. It all FLAKED right off. I was so sad. I next tried the permanent sharpie maker and baked it no flaking no smudging. Not sure about long lasting staying power. Only time will tell. I made it as a gift and wrote hand wash only no scrubbing on bottom.

    ReplyDelete
  3. I read something from another experimenter who said to use BIC markers instead of Sharpies, a Mainstay mug from Walmart and swab it with rubbing alcohol beforehand. Do the usual instruction for baking....start with cold oven and end with letting it cool in the oven before removing. I have not tried it but this is a different method than I've ever seen and might be worth a try. I am always searching for a perfect method for these mugs before I invest money on markers and mugs. If someone else tries this, let us know if it works.

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. I have also read this method and it DOES work! I did exactly as you just described and I can even wash my mug in the dishwasher. A few things to beware of: the colors of the BIC markers do change a bit after baking in the oven, and the overall markings may fade over time and use, but if hand=washing and drying, I assume that won't be a problem. I use the Pebeo Porcelaine 150 China pens for my projects that I want to last a long time. They are a little pricey, but they give a raised finish and can withstand almost anything if you follow the directions.

      Delete
  4. Used Sharpies, baked at 460o for half hour, no problems!

    ReplyDelete
  5. Has anyone tried any of the methods in the dishwasher?

    ReplyDelete
  6. Thank you for pointing out that Sharpie is not the wonderpen Pinterest seems to think it is. I don't understand why people want to give their friends temporary crappy gifts that won't last, no matter how clever it is.

    http://en.pebeo.com/Pebeo

    Use Pebeo. All sorts of paints in all kinds of colors for this purpose. Markers, liners and brushable. Bake for 40 minutes and you have a wonderful dishwasher safe project. but I wouldn't recommend painting any area that comes into contact with food.

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. Siii. Pebeo porcelaine 150 es más recomendable.

      Delete
  7. This is great information! I love it so much that I featured it on my Blog post “12 Quick and Easy Christmas Crafts” I would love it if you could check it out :-) http://eclectichandmadecreations.com/2014/12/19/12-quick-and-easy-christmas-crafts/

    ReplyDelete
  8. I agree!! Thanks for sharing this! There are so many other great alternatives.

    ReplyDelete
  9. This comment has been removed by the author.

    ReplyDelete
  10. This comment has been removed by the author.

    ReplyDelete
  11. Thank you. I made a mug for my fiance with the sharpie, since all the Pinterest posts, but it came off. Your tips were very helpful!

    ReplyDelete
  12. i'm not sure, that baking mugs with oil base sharpic is ok, becasue its oil base and could be toxic (if youre using your oven to preparing food!). i bought some special markers (water base), so theres no toxic fumes during baking :) xoxo

    ReplyDelete
  13. i'm not sure, that baking mugs with oil base sharpic is ok, becasue its oil base and could be toxic (if youre using your oven to preparing food!). i bought some special markers (water base), so theres no toxic fumes during baking :) xoxo

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. What pens? How have they held up?

      Delete
    2. Some oil based paints contain toxic, inorganic compounds of lead, cadmium, manganese, mercury, cobalt or chrome. If exposed to a high enough concentration, acute exposure can cause nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, pneumonia, or acute renal failure. This takes a lot though just to be exposed to an acute level when you're talking about such a ridiculously minuscule source (in this case, oil based sharpie). For a single or even occasional application, it's probably fine, but for someone who is making a habit out of making these things, they probably already (and should if they don't) have a designated toaster oven in a well ventilated area to do these kinds of crafts. But like I said, it would take a LLLLLLLLLLLOT of paint baking at all at once to give someone even acute exposure. I doubt anyone could bake enough at one time to produce the kind of fumes that would pose any toxic level of exposure. still, it's worth noting the side effects of heavy metal exposure just in case, and it's always a good idea to have designated materials for crafting, as using the same kitchen tools for eating and crafting is never usually a good idea unless you're quite literally crafting with food lol

      Delete
  14. Bummer - I found this post a year too late. I made mugs last year (last minute) with regular Sharpies. After I took them out of the oven - some of the colors have faded or even changed. My dishwashed my test mug to find out that those mugs with regular Sharpies are just to show and not for use :( - too late, they were wrapped up and ready to give away.

    ReplyDelete
  15. Thanks for this share. I tried the regular sharpies also had the same thing happen. Glad someone had this figured out.

    ReplyDelete
  16. Thanks for sharing this post! We used the Sharpie method - found that it changed color, wiped and washed off when using the 425° for 30 minutes method. Then we tried the 250° for 2 hours method. The color stayed vibrant and didn't wash off with "gentle" hand washing. However, some of the colors washed off in hot water with a little scrubbing . We ended up spraying with a high gloss finish since we didnt have time to completely redo 20 plates We'll definitely be using the oil-based Sharpie the next go round!

    ReplyDelete
  17. Thanks for sharing this post! We used the Sharpie method - found that it changed color, wiped and washed off when using the 425° for 30 minutes method. Then we tried the 250° for 2 hours method. The color stayed vibrant and didn't wash off with "gentle" hand washing. However, some of the colors washed off in hot water with a little scrubbing . We ended up spraying with a high gloss finish since we didnt have time to completely redo 20 plates We'll definitely be using the oil-based Sharpie the next go round!

    ReplyDelete
  18. do you still bake the ceramic mug after using the oil based sharpie?

    ReplyDelete
  19. After baking your creations, coat with dishwasher safe mod podge. Cure according to package directions, and you should be good to go.

    ReplyDelete
  20. The DecoArt glass markers are perfect for this! I have used them multiple times on various projects. You don't even need nail polish remover to erase mistakes. Just grab a paper towel and carefully wipe off whatever portion you messed up on (I usually go through 2 paper towels when I do ceramic projects!) I've never had any problem with the marker dragging or not depositing color on the ceramic, except for on dark mugs - the gold and silver are perfect, but I usually don't have success with color. The color does work fine on white mugs, however. Once dried for the 8 hours and then baked, I've never had any problem with the paint coming off the mugs/plates.

    ReplyDelete
  21. I work at Michael's - BTW - you can also use any acrylic paint and bake it on as well. Also, you can "bake " it in the dishwasher by just using the heat/drying part of the dishwasher. It gets hot enough to bake it on.

    ReplyDelete
  22. Thank you!! A few of my friends and I are going to do this, and I am so glad you posted this. I appreciate the advice :)

    ReplyDelete
  23. Guys this is fantastic I have had these questions for so long and want to try it now that it know. Thank you!
    One more question, I have a gas stove is that going to be a problem? Oil based sharpie wise? Just wondering.

    ReplyDelete
  24. Can you do this on glass? If so can you bake glass?

    ReplyDelete
  25. So many options. Nice to know which one worked best. Thanks for the input....can't wait to try it~~!!

    ReplyDelete
  26. I think I would spend the money on the markers meant for porcelain& glass. I go to dollar tree & stock up on mugs, but I haven't bought markers yet. But I was skeptical of sharpie lasting. But it never hurts to experiment. Thanks for sharing :)

    ReplyDelete
  27. I lightly sanded some of the original clear coating off of the mug before I cleaned with alcohol and painted. Then baked, then sealed with a Krylon clear coat. . . . .worked great.

    ReplyDelete
  28. Yup tried it didn't work, it washed off.. I got posca pens even they washed of until I baked it in the oven on a higher heat 195-200 celsius fan assisted oven. Now it's fine 160c for 45 mins does not work

    ReplyDelete
  29. I recently made cups with my grandkids using Sharpie Oil based markers and Dollar store cups. I read that sometimes the cheaper cups from the Dollar store, usually made in China, can fail because the glazes they use are different than those of the USA. That being said, if you have an Ikea near you, their cups seem to work much better. For me in this little town with no Ikea will continue to use Dollar store mugs and always hand wash. What ever the case, have fun especially if crafting with kids. Priceless!

    ReplyDelete
  30. Unable to generate desired number of subscribers for your mailing list? Biz Glide Web Solutions is a company that you need right now if you want to increase traffic to your website and the number of subscribers for your mailing list. Biz Glide has the best SEO Services in Delhi to offer in the market today. With the top SEO services in the market, you can shine among your audience in a short amount of time. Visit Biz Glide Web Solutions today.

    Website Designing Company in Delhi
    website design services
    best website designing company in delhi
    SEO Company in Delhi
    SEO Services in Delhi
    SEO Company India
    Website Designing Company in Dwarka
    Website Designing Company in Greater Kailash

    ReplyDelete
  31. I absolutely love that it looks so beautiful on you This is a great post it was very informative. I look forward in reading more of your work. Also I made sure to bookmark your website. I enjoyed every moment of reading it. More info please visit
    Top IT Company in Delhi NCR.
    Web Development in Delhi NCR
    Magento Web Development Delhi NCR
    Wordpress Web Development in delhi NCR
    PHP Web Development Company Delhi NCR

    ReplyDelete
  32. Best website design agency and mobile app development company in London, UK is InnovationM (UK). We are Top mobile app developers and Software development company in UK.

    We design and develop the best Android & iOS apps for you. We are the best website design company in London, Luton, Birmingham, Derby, Sheffield (United Kingdom)

    InnovationM (UK) is the best android app development company in London, UK. Top android application development agency and most trusted Android app developers UK.
    InnovationM (UK) is the best iOS app development company in london (UK). We are top iphone application development agency and top iOS app developers of UK.
    InnovationM (UK) is the best website development agency in london (UK). Trusted Website developer in UK.

    https://innovationm.co.uk/
    https://innovationm.co.uk/website_design_for_law_firms_in_birmingham_london
    https://innovationm.co.uk/software_development_company_london
    https://innovationm.co.uk/web_development_company_london
    https://innovationm.co.uk/iOS_app_development_company_london
    https://innovationm.co.uk/android_app_development_company_london
    https://innovationm.co.uk/web_design_company_derby
    https://medium.com/@innovationmuk/mobile-app-development-company-london-website-design-agency-uk-innovationmuk-f3940e4bd66a https://medium.com/@innovationmuk/innovationm-is-the-best-legal-website-company-in-birmingham-luton-london-uk-9ec7d09a7f4a https://medium.com/@innovationmuk/mobile-app-development-company-london-website-design-agency-uk-innovationm-uk-d96f00b3004

    ReplyDelete
  33. Appsinvo is the Top Mobile App Development Company. With the help of our team passion and hard work we have come a long way and many milestones are still to achieve in the coming days. We serve clients ranging from startups, SMEs to large enterprises. We build the applications as per the clients’ requirements but we give them a different touch by using the trendy designs, latest technologies and agile methodologies
    Top Mobile App Development Company in India
    Mobile App development company in Asia
    Top Mobile App Development Company in India
    Top Mobile App Development Company in Noida
    Mobile App Development Company in Delhi
    Top Mobile App Development Companies in Australia
    Top Mobile App Development Company in Qatar
    Top Mobile App Development Company in kuwait
    Top Mobile App Development Companies in Sydney
    Mobile App Development Company in Europe
    Mobile App Development Company in Dubai

    ReplyDelete
  34. Web design company in London UK and best Mobile app development company in UK is InnovationM. We are Software development company in London providing custom website solutions, law firm web design, solicitor website design, and website development for law firms. We are best app development companies in London, Top android app development company in London, Bespoke iOS app development company in UK, Top 10 iPhone app development company in London & top rates Mobile app development agency in London. For more: www.innovationm.co.uk

    ReplyDelete
  35. Hey thank you this information, I have something to show you, please have a read.
    Acessing the core of any website or software to customize it and develop a quality product, InnovationM is known for its quality assured handcrafted technological solution, going from software development to website design and Mobile application development. InnovationM is the best Mobile app development and Website design Company in London, UK.

    We are a Software development and web design company providing custom website solutions, law firm web design services in derby, Luton, Birmingham, Sheffield, Derby, and London, UK, and also popularly known for website development in cambridge birmingham, android app design agency derby, software design agency derby, mobile app design agency derby, app developers luton, software design company derby, app development luton, UK.

    And that what we have been known for, InnovationM delivers a quality assure product/ service which is fully dependent on your next virtual need.
    Thanks for sharing this information.
    InnovationM is the best website design agency and mobile app development company in London, UK. Top andoid app developers and iOS app developers, web designers in birmingham and Software development company in UK. Best legal website design company in Birmingham, London, Luton, Derby, Sheffield, UK.
    For more: www.innovationm.co.uk

    ReplyDelete
  36. Hey thank you for sharing this, I have something to acknowledge you about, Please have a read.
    Acessing the core of any website or software to customize it and develop a quality product, InnovationM is known for its quality assured handcrafted technological solution, going from software development to website design and Mobile application development. InnovationM is the best Mobile app development and Website design Company in London, UK.

    We are a Software development and web design company providing custom website solutions, law firm web design services in derby, Luton, Birmingham, Sheffield, Derby, and London, UK, and also popularly known for website development in cambridge birmingham, android app design agency derby, software design agency derby, mobile app design agency derby, app developers luton, software design company derby, app development luton, UK.

    And that what we have been known for, InnovationM delivers a quality assure product/ service which is fully dependent on your next virtual need.
    Also Thanks for sharing this information.
    InnovationM is the best website design agency and mobile app development company in London, UK. Top andoid app developers and iOS app developers, web designers in birmingham and Software development company in UK. Best legal website design company in Birmingham, London, Luton, Derby, Sheffield, UK.
    For more: www.innovationm.co.uk

    ReplyDelete
  37. Acessing the core of any website or software to customize it and develop a quality product, InnovationM is known for its quality assured handcrafted technological solution, going from software development to website design and Mobile application development. InnovationM is the best Mobile app development and Website design Company in London, UK.
    Whether it's website development in luton, mobile app agency in manchester or app design company in london, we have everything to offer. Looking forward for iphone app development in birmingham, we got your back! InnovationM UK covers you with app design agency in uk as best website design company in luton, mobile app development services in birmingham, mobile app development company in birmingham, mobile development agency in london.

    As the dgital era is approaching, mobile app development services in birmingham will grow much denser also development of iphone app in derby. Commonly delivering services across software design agency derby, android app design agency derby, mobile app design agency derby, app design bristol, website development in cambridge birmingham, software design company derby, web app development bristol, app development luton, app developers luton, bespoke app development derby, software development company brighton.

    We are also into application development company sheffield, mobile app agency manchester, app design company in london, software development companies glasgow, website development luton, app design agency uk, app development company birmingham, app design companies uk, app design agency in london, app design companies london, mobile development agency london, iphone app development birmingham, app design agency london, web design company derby, mobile app development services birmingham, mobile development agency uk, app design company uk.
    For More: www.innovationm.co.uk

    ReplyDelete
  38. This comment has been removed by the author.

    ReplyDelete
  39. woooow, amazing blog to read, thanks for sharing and move on. finally i found best reading blog site in google, thanks for sharing this type of useful articles to read, keep it up Buy Perfumes in Dubai

    ReplyDelete
  40. Thank you for sharing such a great information with us Top Website Designing Company in Patna

    ReplyDelete
  41. woooow, amazing blog to read, thanks for sharing, and move on. finally, i found the best reading blog site on google, thanks for sharing this type of useful article to read, keep it up, buy cheap perfumes in dubai

    ReplyDelete
  42. Cyberx Info System Pvt. Ltd. is a leading Wordpress web development Company which offers uncompromised quality with justified and well-appreciated strategies in pan India. We customize websites and offer user interface web designing services.
    Wordpress website development

    ReplyDelete
  43. Hey There. I found your blog using msn. This is a very well written article.
    I'll make sure to bookmark it and come back to read more of your useful info. Thanks for the post. I'll definitely return.
    Thank you!!
    Here My website for WEB DEVELOPMENT Company in Noida

    ReplyDelete
  44. Your blog is very nice and helpful! In Noida, you can find a lot of companies to get mobile app development services. InstaaCoders Technologies is the Best Mobile App Development Company Noida having a team of the best Mobile App Developers to provide you with a one-stop solution.

    ReplyDelete
  45. Superb. I am surprised by your post . keep writing such an informative blog. The visa to Turkey is completely open now and you can take advantage of the Turkey visa facility and Explore the Turkey like a local . Hagia Sophia (Aya Sofya) Mosque is the most like palace in Turkey according to a report.

    ReplyDelete
  46. Scandinavian Dining Chairs

    Scandinavian dining chairs can be described as a style movement that is characterized by minimalism, simplicity and utility.

    From cushions for maximum comfort, to wood for a modern and elegant design, our Scandinavian dining chairs selection includes designs which will fit seamlessly with your dining arrangement.

    ReplyDelete
  47. Looking for a trip on SouthWest Airlines Flight? FlightTiquets.com has the best deals on tickets for SouthWest Airlines flights right here.
    Get your Tickets booked with our fastest and cheapest SouthWest Air Flights Booking service. Just search, compare and book or contact us for immediate booking assistance at
    +1(888) 707-1535 https://www.flighttiquets.com/southwest-airlines
    https://www.flighttiquets.com/post/southwest-flight-1535
    https://www.flighttiquets.com/

    ReplyDelete
  48. Wow! I have read your article and it's so good I will share it with family and friends. I just informed the travelers who want the Turkey visa for UAE citizens that it is easy to get through the online process. Travelers who wish to travel to Turkey can apply for it.

    ReplyDelete
  49. I have read your article which is so amazing and easy to read & understand. I hope your audience enjoys it. Passengers who are willing to wish Turkey and want a Turkish Visit Visa can visit the website for applying online.

    ReplyDelete