DIY Sharpie Mug Tutorial with free templates

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This Sharpie Mug Tutorial anyone can do – no amazing artistic ability required! Ah the Sharpie mug.  Looks like such a fun project, and then I remember I’m not very good at drawing.  You'll love this sharpie mug secret hack that gives you the hand drawn look - no artistic talent required! Simply use the free template and instructions to make this DIY Valentine's Day gift! Sharpie Mug Tutorial.Never fear!  Here’s my nearly fool proof method for excellent ( but hand drawn looking) mugs:

For this project you will need:

Oil based Sharpies – I like the extra fine tip the best.  The Sharpies must be oil based – not the regular ones you get in the office supply aisle.  I ordered mine off of Amazon here.

Blank white coffee mugs

Tape

Fleece Fun’s free printable (available at the end of the post)

2 pencils 1 sharp and one dull

cookie sheet

oven

You'll love this sharpie mug secret hack that gives you the hand drawn look - no artistic talent required! Simply use the free template and instructions to make this DIY Valentine's Day gift! Sharpie Mug Tutorial.

Get the video tutorial here, written instructions below:

Can I use regular sharpies on the mug?

A regular sharpie won’t stay and “bake” into the mug with the same lasting power as the oil based sharpies.  If you want your design to stay you need to use the correct sharpie.

Sharpie Mug Tutorial

Step 1 – Prep the blank mug

Wash and dry the mug to prep it for drawing.

You'll love this sharpie mug secret hack that gives you the hand drawn look - no artistic talent required! Simply use the free template and instructions to make this DIY Valentine's Day gift! Sharpie Mug Tutorial.Print up the free tutorial.

You'll love this sharpie mug secret hack that gives you the hand drawn look - no artistic talent required! Simply use the free template and instructions to make this DIY Valentine's Day gift! Sharpie Mug Tutorial.Cut it out do it fits nicely on the mug.

You'll love this sharpie mug secret hack that gives you the hand drawn look - no artistic talent required! Simply use the free template and instructions to make this DIY Valentine's Day gift! Sharpie Mug Tutorial.

Step 2 – Use the Sharpie Template to make the “Hand Drawn Look”

Using a Pencil, rub the back of the sharpie mug template you want to use until it’s completely covered.

You'll love this sharpie mug secret hack that gives you the hand drawn look - no artistic talent required! Simply use the free template and instructions to make this DIY Valentine's Day gift! Sharpie Mug Tutorial.Tape the paper to the mug, centering it where you want it to appear.

You'll love this sharpie mug secret hack that gives you the hand drawn look - no artistic talent required! Simply use the free template and instructions to make this DIY Valentine's Day gift! Sharpie Mug Tutorial.Using medium pressure and a sharp pencil trace around the letters and elements.

You'll love this sharpie mug secret hack that gives you the hand drawn look - no artistic talent required! Simply use the free template and instructions to make this DIY Valentine's Day gift! Sharpie Mug Tutorial.Remove paper.  You now should have an outline of the template on the mug!

You'll love this sharpie mug secret hack that gives you the hand drawn look - no artistic talent required! Simply use the free template and instructions to make this DIY Valentine's Day gift! Sharpie Mug Tutorial.Trace with markers and fill in. You'll love this sharpie mug secret hack that gives you the hand drawn look - no artistic talent required! Simply use the free template and instructions to make this DIY Valentine's Day gift! Sharpie Mug Tutorial.Decorate and add your own flair/ colors to the design. Wipe off the pencil

Step 3 – Set the Sharpie Marking on the Mug 

You'll love this sharpie mug secret hack that gives you the hand drawn look - no artistic talent required! Simply use the free template and instructions to make this DIY Valentine's Day gift! Sharpie Mug Tutorial.“Cook” the mugs 425 for 45 min  and allow to cool in oven.  I like to leave mine in it overnight.

You'll love this sharpie mug secret hack that gives you the hand drawn look - no artistic talent required! Simply use the free template and instructions to make this DIY Valentine's Day gift! Sharpie Mug Tutorial.Fill with yummy candy.

You'll love this sharpie mug secret hack that gives you the hand drawn look - no artistic talent required! Simply use the free template and instructions to make this DIY Valentine's Day gift! Sharpie Mug Tutorial.Or hot homemade hot chocolate mix – like this yummy gourmet recipe.

How do you make the Sharpie stay on the mug?

Baking the sharpie for the  correct time and letting it cool will make the design “set “ on the mug.

Is the DIY Sharpie Mug microwave safe?

As long as the mug you put the design on is microwave safe, then yes it can be used in the microwave just fine.  But the sharpie mug design needs to be set in the regular oven – no microwave shortcut for setting the cute sharpie design you just made!

Download the free template below.

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You'll love this sharpie mug secret hack that gives you the hand drawn look - no artistic talent required! Simply use the free template and instructions to make this DIY Valentine's Day gift! Sharpie Mug Tutorial.

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You'll love this sharpie mug secret hack that gives you the hand drawn look - no artistic talent required! Simply use the free template and instructions to make this DIY Valentine's Day gift! Sharpie Mug Tutorial.

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5 Comments

  1. I just love all of your projects,you are so talented and a very giving person.God Bless and have a very Merry Christmas.Sheila

  2. adorable…going to try this …fingers crossed …look so cute…thank you …love fleece have used for years…

  3. I love your ideas and this coffee mug one came at the perfect time. I broke hubby’s cup a couple of days ago and if I make him a decent looking one maybe I’ll be forgiven, lol. Thank you for sharing all of the projects and tutorials and printables. Merry Christmas!

  4. Why not use your Cricut to make a stencil and then color using the Sharpies? For me that would be easier than transferring the designs using the pencil method.

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