Glam your life! DIY sharpie mugs

I love the idea of being able to personalise everyday objects in your home, and these gorgeous sharpie mugs are no exception! Not only do they look amazing but they would also be a great present to give to a friend with a selection of tea. It's definitely something I'd love to receive. So to make the process a little easier for you i've been testing out all the tricks and tips to making your own at home!

All you need to make your own is obviously a mug- the cheaper the better as the glaze that covers the mug has to melt into the marker and then reset once the mug has cooled. You will also need a permanent marker; I tried using a fancy brand which are proper markers used specifically for porcelain products and I really didn't like the end result.The finish wasn't as bold nor as smooth as the normal permanent marker. So thats what I used, a boring old sharpie that almost everyone has laying around the house. You'll also need an oven, nail polish remover, mittens -all that jazzy stuff but we'll get to that later! 

To start off with wipe down the sides with rubbing alcohol to get rid of any greasy bits, I just used nail polish remover and it worked a treat. Then I used an old eyeliner to trace out the design that I liked, it took a few attempts to get the letters how I wanted them. A steady hand is helpful to! 

After that I went over the top of the eyeliner with the Sharpie pen. Make sure to press down fairly hard so that the ink goes though the eyeliner and onto the surface of the cup. Now you leave it. Let it sit out for at least 24 hours to dry before you even think  about putting it into the oven. I'm not entirely sure why this works but the one cup that went straight into the oven's ink bled and looked really sloppy. Definitely a no-no there! Once they've sat for long enough put them into the oven and turn it onto 220° celsius. It's super important to put them in the oven before it gets to hot because they might crack if you do. As soon as it comes to temperature set a timer for 30 minutes and let those babys cook! After half an hour has passed turn off the oven and let them sit in there for a good few hours to cool down completely. If you pull them straight out theres a far higher chance of them cracking. Once they are cooled give them a quick wash and you can start drinking your morning chai out of your gorgeous cups!