How to personalize mugs at home

Personalize Mugs at Home

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You will need a few coffee mugs. My mugs are from Target for $4 each.

You will need a few coffee mugs. My mugs are from Target for $4 each.

You will also need a paint pen. This type of pen is different from a regular Sharpie or permanent marker.

You will also need a paint pen. This type of pen is different from a regular Sharpie or permanent marker.

You can now draw or trace your design on your mug. If you make a mistake the paint can be easily removed by applying rubbing alcohol before it sets.

You can now draw or trace your design on your mug. If you make a mistake the paint can be easily removed by applying rubbing alcohol before it sets.

Now think of your designs that you will draw on your mug. A few ideas would be hearts, stars, dots, and many more easy and cute designs.

Now think of your designs that you will draw on your mug. A few ideas would be hearts, stars, dots, and many more easy and cute designs.

A tip would be to not draw your designs too close to the lip of the cup where your mouth goes, just in case the chemicals from the pen shouldn't go in your mouth.

A tip would be to not draw your designs too close to the lip of the cup where your mouth goes, just in case the chemicals from the pen shouldn't go in your mouth.

Let the paint dry to touch and then put the mugs in the oven for 30 minutes at 350 degrees. This will set the paint so it becomes permanent.

Let the paint dry to touch and then put the mugs in the oven for 30 minutes at 350 degrees. This will set the paint so it becomes permanent.

Take them out of the oven when they're done and let them cool. Then you can present them as a gift or keep your new personalized mug. Enjoy!

Take them out of the oven when they're done and let them cool. Then you can present them as a gift or keep your new personalized mug. Enjoy!

  • Mug
  • Painter pens
  • Oven
  • Rubbing Alcohol (for if you make mistakes)