Naturally when I discovered porcelain chalkboard paint I had to grab some. The inventor must be some kind of genius. Now I have the most amusing coffee mug ever, and you can have one too. This is a much easier version of the hand painted mug project—no drawing or painting skills required!
you’ll need:
a porcelain mug (mine is from CB2)
painter’s tape
Pebeo Porcelaine 150 Chalkboard Paint (available at Dick Blick or Amazon)
(Don’t use regular chalkboard paint. This only works with porcelain paint.)
a soft bristle paint brush (a watercolor brush works well)
how to:
1. Make sure your mug is clean and dry.
2. Use painter’s tape to mask off the part of the mug you don’t want to paint, 0r you could skip this step and paint the whole mug. Personally, I think it looks snazzy only partially painted.
3. Apply the paint with a soft bristle brush. If you mess up just wipe the paint away with a wet paper towel and try again. Please note that this particular porcelain paint says it’s not recommended for surfaces that come in contact with food. (Although it’s water based and nontoxic, so I don’t understand what the problem would be.)
4. As soon as you are done painting carefully remove the tape. If you remove it before the paint dries, the tape will be less likely to peel up the edges of the paint.
4. Let the paint dry for 24 hours. Then, bake your mug for 35 minutes at 300 F.* After baking turn off the oven and leave the mug inside until it has gradually cooled to room temperature. After you bake it the paint is dishwasher and microwave safe.
5. I recommend chalking up your mug before you fill it with a hot beverage. (I learned this the hard way!)
*If baking instructions are not printed on your paint bottle, you are probably not using the right paint. Please do not bake regular chalkboard paint—who knows what kind of crazy fumes that would release into your home—you should only bake the specific porcelain paint this tutorial calls for.
(Check out that extra large marshmallow floating in my hot chocolate. Oh yeah!)
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That’s one fabulous mug!
Just when I think that I couldn’t possibly like your blog/ideas any more…
Genious!
You’ve just rocked my world with informing me of the existence of this product! THANK YOU! Also, how fab are your chalk designs!?!
This is SO fun! Thanks for sharing. The marshmallow comment made me laugh!
This is fabulous!
Emma xxx
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This is so wonderful!! I’m about to order the porcelain paint, but I’m wondering about how many mugs you think I can make out of 1 jar or paint? (painting them half way up just as you did)
I would guess you could paint at least 10 mugs. Maybe more!
I love this idea. Another fab DIY as always! Keep ‘um coming!
When you mean bake the mug…like what temp and for how long? I’m not really familiar with baking or cooking. (And do you mean a regular kitchen oven?)
Baking instructions are on the paint container, and you just use your regular oven. I think it was 300 degrees F for 30 minutes or so.
This is the cutest project ever! Such a good idea for holiday gifts!
I think this is a great idea! I’m going to do this as part of my secret santa gift but instead of buying the chalkboard paint you can just make it! Wayyyyyy cheaper!
I know you can make your own regular chalkboard paint, but I’m pretty sure you can’t make your own porcelain chalkboard paint that is microwave and dishwasher safe. Unless you know something I don’t, in which case please share! :)
Hey great idea! Just wanted to know if its possible to microwave the mug after its been painted? Does it alter the paint?
After you bake it the mug is microwave safe.
Sorry, but I don’t really get why you have to bake the mug, could you explain it to me?
Baking is what makes the porcelain paint permanent. If you don’t bake it the paint scratches right off.
This is such a wonderful and clever idea! Though it is porcelain chalkboard paint, do you know if it would work with stoneware and ceramic mugs? (I don’t even know if there is a difference)
I believe so. Dick Blick’s website says “These exceptional water-based paints can be applied to any heat-stable surface —porcelain, crockery, terra-cotta, metals, ceramics, glass, etc.”
I think the reason for the warning against it coming in contact with food is because the blackboard paint is a bit porous, and so it may absorb things a bit and harbour germs. Maybe. There shouldn’t be a problem though, seeing as you aren’t drinking off that surface.
Oh yeah, that makes sense. I’m working on another project that will require food to come in contact with the paint, but I figure it won’t kill me. :)
I LOVE this idea! It definitely belongs on a SkinnyScoop List! Maybe this one of last minute gift ideas > http://www.skinnyscoop.com/list/citychic/under-50-last-minute-gifts-to-love
But maybe even on a thoughtful, personalized gift list or the stocking stuffer gift list. So creative! Thanks for sharing! I definitely want to buy this chalkboard paint!
Is it safe to put the mug in the oven and bake it at such a high temperature? Can i use any mug?
I’m not really a mug baking expert, but I didn’t have any problems with my porcelain mug. :)
This is such a lovely idea, I’m glad it’s Christmas because now I’ve got time out to try things like this :)
Thats an amazing idea! Thanks for sharing it with us!
Can I purchase this type of paint at a craft store such as michaels or a.c. Moore??
I’m not sure. You’d have to call them and ask.
I checked the other day and Michael’s doesn’t offer this in their stores, nor does Joann’s though they do carry some alternatives. However, I don’t believe either carry a porcelain version that you bake to make permanent like the Pebeo used here. :(
This is such a great idea. I am so about to mosey on over to CB2 and Dick and Blick to get the supplies!
I think its okay to paint the outside surface of the mug because that’s not coming into contact with food. Now id you were to paint the inside of the mug, that would be a different story. I think that’s what they mean.
Genius idea. Also loving your photography style.
Thanks Jacob!
Does it have to be porcelain ? Or can it be ceramic??
I think ceramic would be ok too.
i read it’s dishwasher safe but to clean the chalk off, do you have to wipe the slate clean before putting it in the dishwasher? or will it all come off in the wash?
I rinsed my mug under the faucet before putting it in the dishwasher and all the chalk came off with just a quick rinse, so I assume it would have come off in the dishwasher.
OMG cannot wait to try this project! thanks for sharing all the great details!
What a great idea!!! Thank you for sharing it!
That’s crazy! I just made two of these for my friends!!
I would really like to make these as Xmas gifts. I am wondering if you used a cup that is “oven-safe” or not. I don’t want to mess it up! :)
Nope, I just picked a mug and went with it. I’m not sure if it was specifically oven safe or not.
How POSH! My Ikea blandness will be forever changed.
can’t wait to try this! such a grand idea!
This is so cool. Just found your blog, equally as cool!
These are super adorable – I love them. . . and they look so easy. I’ll remember these for next year!
Too Cute! Can’t wait to try out for myself.
I just did this myself! I actually got some chalkboard paint from Walmart, of all places. The mug as well. It seemed to work out just fine, including putting it in the oven, which I was nervous about. :) Thanks for this nifty idea!
Wow, I’m surprised that you were able to find Pebeo porcelaine paint at Walmart.
what a brilliant idea :) thanks so much for sharing :)
this is such a fabulous idea! thank you for sharing!
Woah-was just farting around on Pinterest and saw that someone had posted this. I think that makes you famous!
Hahaha, well I don’t know about that. :)
Love this idea and makes a fabulous teacher gift! A bit too late for Christmas as my Kindergartener is out for Christmas but will have to remember it for a end of the year gift for his teachers.
Thanks!
I saw the chalk board mugs that starbucks was selling and thought it was a great idea, but didn’t like the shape of the mug, I’m so glad I found this tutorial, now I can make as many as I like and don’t have to pay $13 or whatever Starbucks was asking! Thanks for sharing.
Thank you for sharing this. One question: will one coat of paint do? Or will two be needed?
One coat was all that I needed on my mug.
What a great idea! :D
Hope you have a wonderful Christmas!
Miki.
Question:How did you rub of the chalk?
BtW this is great and I am so going to use it as a christmas prezzie! Thanks so much for this great Idea!
The chalk rinses off with water or wipes off with a damp towel.
So i found this post a little too late. I want to give these out tomorrow night as party favors, i have everything i need but do i really need to wait 24hrs??? Or will overnight suffice?
I really can’t say if not allowing the full 24 hours to dry will make a difference or not. That’s just what the paint bottle said to do, so I did it. :) Let us know how it turns out if you decide to bake it early!
Hi! I’m doing this for my mother, but I accidentally purchased “Anthracite Black” instead of “Chalkboard Black” and Chalkboard is out of stock ): Would Anthracite work aswell? Thank you so much! <3
Unfortunately I don’t think chalk will work on the Anthracite paint, since it won’t have a matte finish. But, you could try this mug project that I did with the Anthracite paint: http://witandwhistle.com/2011/10/17/diy-hand-painted-mug/
Love the photos. What camera did you use? Can you tell me about your technique? Also, just ordered the paint :)
Thanks Gaby. I took them with a Canon Digital Rebel XT and a Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 lens.
The paint is in very high demand!! for people who want to make this heres a tip: GET IT AHEAD OF TIME. the next time there will be this paint is 2/24 :P so remember!!
where would I get the paint for a porcelain mug? I have chalkboard paint and I used that..would it still be okay?
Regular chalkboard paint won’t work for this project. I linked to two websites above in the post where you can purchase the porcelain chalkboard paint, but unfortunately they have sold out. If you have a Dick Blick store nearby you could try checking there.
What awesome!
Amanda, I tried this but my paint was really bubbly and my mug turned out bumpy. Do you have any tips on how to keep the paint smooth? thank you!!!
If I applied a stroke of paint that was really bubbly I very slowly went over it a few times with the brush to smooth out the bubbles. Even with the smoothing I still had a few bumps in the end. Are you using a really soft brush? I think a stiff brush might cause more bubbles. Hopefully that helps!
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HAPPY NEW YEAR!