Ceramic Mug Painting Ideas

Ceramic mugs can be painted so that you can enjoy your art over and over again.

Add some personality to a ceramic mug with a few strokes of a paintbrush. Ceramic mugs can be easily painted with special paint to ensure that it is durable long after you paint it. You do not have to be a professional artist to create a masterpiece. Consider making mugs as wedding presents, Christmas presents or just because. Your coffee or tea lover in your life will appreciate the one-of-a-kind artwork with every sip.

Chalkboard

For a teacher, principal or school administrator, give them a gift they are sure to appreciate. Using ceramic chalkboard paint on a ceramic mug can transform a plain mug into a chalkboard. Add the paint in multiple layers so the original color doesn't show through. Also, include a few pieces of chalk with the gift and write a special message on the mini chalkboard. Draw on a high gloss ceramic mug with a window marker for more of a dry erase board look.

Monogram

For a wedding present, consider having the couple's new monogram on the mug. You can also include embellishments such as wedding rings, presents, cake slices and the wedding date. Also, you can select mugs that are in their wedding colors to make it more personal.

Hands On

Mother's Day and Father's Day are perfect occasions to have children or grandchildren put their handprints on a mug. The children can also decorate the mugs on their own or they can each put one handprint on one mug. Place them on the mug in descending order by age. Write the child's age and year on the mug to make it a perfect keepsake.

Cosmo Cup

Paint a cocktail glass on a co-worker's, secretary's or spouse's cup. Decorate it with the phrase "It's Five O'clock Somewhere." Also, include olives and drink umbrellas around the mug to make it more colorful. Include names of favorite drinks or bars as well.

References

• Get All Fired Up: Ideas
• Dynamic Patterns Pottery Studios: Creative Pottery Ideas