For a quick, cheap and fun way of creating a completely unique mug, look no further! This is a great way of adding a bit of colour to an otherwise boring piece of ceramic. It's a little messy, but the good, adult type! For those perfectionists out there, it's a bit frustrating - you will NEVER get two pieces exactly the same...but that's the fun and excitement in it! Why not create a set of mugs as a gift for that friend who loves a cuppa, or that relative who loves all things quirky? You need very few materials for this make. Everything you need can be found in any lady's house, and can be done in the adverts between TV programs - a super quick and easy craft that anyone can do (well, maybe not the kids if you don't want a beautiful new coloured floor!) Before you start, here are a few things to consider :
- if using quick drying polish you need to move extra fast. When you see the clear film on the water the polish is already drying! - if using more than one colour, when choosing them be aware that they may mix in areas and create a new colour. I would tend to choose colours that make a nice secondary colour. - add only one colour at a time, dipping different colours separately. Start by filling the dish half full with some warm water. Choose one nail polish you want to use, and holding it close to the surface of the water, add a few blobs. If you hold the bottle too high, the polish will sink to the bottom and you won't pick up the colour. If they don't spread themselves, you can move the dish slightly to swish them around. Don't worry if the colour looks very weak, it will look different on the mug! Dip your mug into the water, rolling it side to side to cover as much as possible. If the whole mug isn't covered, add a few more drops of the polish to the water, and re-dip. If you want to add another colour, empty and refill the water. Don't be tempted to add in another colour, as the previous colour may remain even if you don't see it. Continue dipping your mug until you are happy with how it looks (not forgetting the handle, of course!), then leave it to rest for a few hours. If you have some polish on the inside of the mug, or are unhappy with any blemishes, use the nail polish remover to take it off. Of course, if you realise the colours don't work, or you want something different, the whole design can be taken off and you can start from scratch, even after it has dried! As with anything handmade, this will change over time. The polish may begin to flake off, in which case....time to dip again! Also, remember that the mug is now NOT dishwasher or microwave safe!
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