Comments on: Easy Homemade Father’s Day Gift: Tape Resist Mug and Bowl

By: Heather M Walker

Heather M Walker — Sat, 20 Jun 2015 22:48:44 +0000

OOPS I meant enamel paint is made to stay on glass, sorry!

By: Heather M Walker

Heather M Walker — Sat, 20 Jun 2015 22:48:05 +0000

Sharpies WILL rub off, even if you bake with them. I recommend sealing them with varnish. Also, you should use Enamel paint, not acrylic, as it is made for paint. Just a helpful tip. Oh yes, definitely bake them and if you want it to hold food and drink, as the author said, paint well below the rim, even with non toxic paint. A good way to do this is tape off the top of the mug with painters blue tape. 🙂

By: happyhooligans

happyhooligans — Tue, 26 May 2015 00:50:20 +0000

In reply to Courtney. I usually time it from when the oven reaches 225, Courtney. If your oven heats up quickly, it probably doesn't matter.

By: happyhooligans

happyhooligans — Tue, 26 May 2015 00:48:59 +0000

In reply to Cindy Blackwelder. I've heard that the oil-based Sharpies are best because they will not rub off. I have heard that regular sharpies will work if you bake in the oven, but I haven't tried it myself.

By: Cindy Blackwelder

Cindy Blackwelder — Tue, 26 May 2015 00:14:08 +0000

Can you use sharpies for paint resist mugs?

By: Courtney

Courtney — Tue, 26 May 2015 00:11:05 +0000

Very cute idea! You said to start the pieces in a cold oven then heat to 225 and bake for 40 minutes. Does the 40 minutes start when you turn on the oven, or when the oven reaches 225? Thank you!