Blackboard mug
Turn simple ceramic mugs into works of art with a little bit of help from Resene.
Resene art with Mark Rayner - Project 63
Difficulty level: Easy
You will need: Ceramic mug, chalk, clean cloth, paintbrush, paint stirrer, Resene Blackboard Paint, Resene Smooth Surface Sealer, sandpaper.
To get the look: Mark painted the background table with Resene Enamacryl tinted to Resene Orang-atan.
Other ideas: For a more colourful effect try one of the other Resene Blackboard Paints – these are available in green, blue and pink.
Step one
Lightly sand the outside of the ceramic mug (starting approximately 20mm down from the rim).
Step two
Wipe off any sanding residue from the mug with a clean cloth.
Step four
Apply one coat of Resene Waterborne Smooth Surface Sealer to the outside of the mug (starting approximately 20mm down from the rim). Allow to dry.
Step six
Apply one coat of Resene Blackboard Paint to the outside of the mug (starting approximately 20mm down from the rim). Allow to dry.
Step eight
Write your chosen hot beverage on the front of the mug with chalk.
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