Cross Stitch Monogram Mug
Whether for yourself or as a thoughtful addition to a customized gift basket, this personalized monogram mug brings a touch of charm to any coffee or tea ritual. And the best part? It's easy to create these cross-stitch design mugs at home. Let's get started on this DIY journey to crafting your very own monogram mug!
What You Will Need
- Plain mugs in the color of your choice
- DecoArt Glass Paint Markers these come in a variety of colors and are so easy to use!
- Letter stencils I used a 2-inch letter stencil and it was just the right size for the mug I used.
- Painter's tape
- Rubbing alcohol
- Oven
Instructions
- Take some rubbing alcohol and wipe down the mug you want to use for your monogram project.
- Once the coffee mugs are dry, take your stencil and attach it to the mug with some painter's tape. Make sure you press firmly on all sides so that the stencil won’t move during this process.
- Once you choose the color of your DecoArt Glass Paint Marker, press down on the tip on cardboard or scrap paper until the paint is flowing through the marker.
- Then, start making small “X” marks inside the stencil until the entire monogram is full.
- Take off the stencil and carefully fill any additional areas in with "X" mark.
- After you finish painting the letter pattern, place the mug in a cold oven and preheat it to 350°F (176°C). Then, bake for 20 minutes to set the paint.
- After that, switch off the oven but let your mug remain inside until it cools to room temperature. This will help prevent your mug from cracking during the cooling process.
Notes
- Make sure the mug completely free of any dirt or residue before you start!
- If you don’t like how your paint turned out, use a cotton swab dipped in rubbing alcohol to remove any mistakes and start again.
- Before you start baking, check out the directions on the glass paint marker to make sure your monogram will not come off with washing!