How do you make handprints on a coffee mug?

It’s okay because these mugs turned out so wonderfully. Now you need to:

1. Mix your paint if you need to.
2. Cover your child’s hands with paint.
3. Help them form a heart by putting their thumbs & pointer fingers up.
4. Slowly place their hands on the mug & press down firmly.
5. Lift hands slowly one at a time from the mug.

How do you put fingerprints on a mug?

How To Make Fingerprint Heart Mugs

1. Begin by cutting out a small heart out of cardstock.
2. Dip your child’s finger into pink paint and make small dots around the heart overlapping the cardstock slightly.
3. Keep adding different colors of paint, making sure to stay about 1 inch away from the top of the mug.

How do you seal an acrylic ceramic mug?

To seal acrylic paint on your ceramic mugs you can use water-based polyurethane varnish products. If you’re wondering what product to get, you can check out our recommended list of sealants below. A decent quality varnish should be relatively thick. You can then dilute it a bit with water before applying it.

How do you cure Sharpie on a mug?

Make sure your area is well ventilated and turn on your oven to 350. Set your mugs inside the oven, on the rake and let them bake for about 30 minutes. Once the 30 minutes is up, turn off the oven and let the mugs cool down inside the oven. I left mine in the oven for a few hours.

How do animals get fingerprints?

Try to get an even coverage of ink or paint and then press your finger onto a piece of paper. Once the fingerprint has dried add eyes, beak, wings, and feet with a pen. Make sure to wipe your finger between different colors or ink/ paint and when you have finished your fingerprint project!

How can I do baby footprints at home?

Make the footprint Hold your baby’s foot firmly by the ankle. If you are using an ink pad press your baby’s foot into the ink pad making sure the foot is entirely covered or if you have opted for an inkless print kit wipe the bottom of your baby’s foot with the wipe.

Can I use acrylic paint for handprints?

While you can use acrylic paint for handprint and footprint projects with older children, always wash the paint away immediately when the project is complete. Choose a safer paint option if you have young children under the age of three or sensitive skin.

What do I need to decorate a mug?

Ways to Decorate Mugs

1. Acrylic Paint – if you use a paint make sure that it is suitable for glass and/or ceramic.
2. Etching Medium – you’ll need a special medium for this process.
3. Mod Podge – they offer a Dishwasher Safe formula that is perfect for top rack washing.
4. Nail Polish – marbling with nail polish is very popular.