Spray fixative also available at the hardware store.
Oil based sharpie rubbing alcohol ceramic tile.
Not all of the colors react the same to the rubbing alcohol in step two so feel free to experiment with a couple of shades in the pallet you are.
This step is important.
Buy 4 6 tiles to create a coaster set.
Dishwasher safe mod podge.
Put the plates in the oven and set the temperature to 350 degrees.
Eyedropper or stirring spoon.
When i went to get my supplies i saw that there is 91 alcohol and there is 70 rubbing alcohol.
91 rubbing alcohol not the 70 4 25 x 4 25 inch ceramic tiles or whatever size you want small paint brush you could also use a dropper or a small straw krylon uv resistant clear acrylic coating important note.
Clear varnish or polyurethane coating optional adult supervision is required.
How to make a diy sharpie mug materials.
Scribble with assorted sharpies over the tile using different colors in different areas.
Rubbing alcohol or nail polish remover.
I am making a coffee table with a ceramic tile top.
Don t use dollar store mugs and plates if you re not.
Take rubbing alcohol or nail polish remover and wipe your mug before you begin.
The full printable instructions are at the bottom of this post but here s what you ll need.
If you don t clean the mug the paint may be sitting on top of dirt and grease left by your fingers.
Regular sharpie ink can come off even after baking.
Then begin by scribbling some of the permanent marker on the shiny surface of the tile.
Sharpie fine tip markers in bold colours 4 x4 white ceramic tiles i can t find them on amazon but these are the ones i used isopropyl alcohol 91 or 99 from the drug store.
The tiles are all hand painted with sharpie paint pens oil based on glossy ceramic tiles.
Will sharpie stay on ceramic mug.
Don t let the kids try to get the markers started.
Color your design with permanent markers or oil based paint pens.
Start by cleaning your mug with rubbing alcohol and cotton balls.
Pick a color to use on your mug.
The oil based sharpie paint markers have a red pink band at the bottom i think the water based ones have a blue band.
For long lasting results choose oil based sharpie paint markers 32 for 15.
Begin by cleaning your ceramic tiles thoroughly to make sure that there isn t any dust or oils on the surface.
Do have kids wear paint shirts or smocks when crafting their diy sharpie plates just in case see above.
Do use dollar store mugs and plates if you re feelin lucky.
Keep in mind there could be occasional spills that will need to be wiped up with a damp cloth etc.
When the tile is mostly covered use a straw or an eyedropper to drip rubbing alcohol over the tile in random locations.
Step by step tutorial.
White ceramic tiles found at any big box home improvement store.
Sharpie dyed tile coasters using rubbing alcohol.
Sharpies may be used to create abstract colorful designs on tiles as well.