Want to give someone a creative and affordable gift butdont know what to get them? Make them a cute mug with a sweet comment. Show them that you actually took the time to do something for them, as well. These steps will show you how to make cute, affordable mugs.
SUPPLIES
-Mug
-Chalk Board Paint
-Chalk
-Card Board
-Container
-Tape
STEPS
1. Get the mug and your tape. Start covering the whole top half of the mug with tape.
2. Put on a face mask to avoid the strong smell of spray paint. Also wear an old shirt to avoid getting dirty.
3. Get your newspaper and crumble it up. Place it inside the mug to avoid getting paint inside.
4. Place the cardboard under the mug to avoid getting your surface dirty.
5. Get the chalkboard spray paint. Shake it well.
6. Spray the bottom part of the mug from a distance of 6 to 8 inches away to avoid bubbles.
7. Spray three to four coats. Wait about five minutes between each layer.
8. Let it dry for about four hours before removing the tape. Remove the tape slowly off the mug.
9. Your mug is complete.Avoid scrubbing the paint when washing. It is resistant, but it will not stand up to scrubbing.