Things You'll Need
White ceramic mug
Transfer paper
Photo
Scissors
Color copier
Bowl of water
Oven
How to Create a Photo Mug. A personalized photo mug is a wonderful way to make someone feel special. You can honor a wonderful grandfather with a photo mug of his grand kids, give your spouse a reminder of your wedding or give your child's teacher a mug with all the kids "mugs" on it. A photo mug captures a moment, to be cherished forever. Here's how to make one.
Step 1
Buy a plain white ceramic mug. Look for one with a smooth surface, free of ridges.
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Step 2
Purchase transfer paper. Most craft and paper supply stores sell packages. You get 3 sheets per package for about $5.
Step 3
Pick out a photo. Whether it's from your recent vacation, wedding or maybe a great picture of the kids, choose the one you want to adorn the mug.
Step 4
Use a color copier to transfer the photo to the transfer paper. Follow the package instructions on how to make a decal.
Step 5
Trim around the photo to make it fit on the mug. Hold it up to the mug to determine what size the photo needs to be.
Step 6
Soak the decal in a bowl of water. This will loosen the image. Take the backing off the photo and stick the printed side to the mug.
Step 7
Bake the mug in an oven until the image hardens. Follow the instructions on the package.
Step 8
Allow the mug to cool. Wrap it up and present the gift.
Tip
You can also order a photo mug from a photo developing company.
Warning
Be careful taking the mug out of the oven. It'll be hot. Supervise children around the oven.
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