How to make a mug at home. Beautiful mug with polymer clay decor

When planning to attend any festive event, for example, an anniversary, birthday, wedding or corporate party, many people think about choosing some special, universal and useful gift. Nowadays it has become very fashionable to give various gifts made by yourself. The most budget and original version Such a gift can be called cups with photographs. Nowadays, even without a lot of money and talent, you can create such a unique product at home. In this article we will look at how to make a mug with original and beautiful images with your own hands.

What is needed to make photo printing on cups?

At the moment, it is not difficult to find a company or person who privately produces such products to order. But even without special experience and design talent, you can cope with this task yourself. Exist certain rules, following which anyone can understand how to make a mug with a photo. You should also have the necessary attributes at hand.

To apply the desired image to a cup of any size yourself you will need:

• High quality mug. It is better to choose dishes that are light in color and without patterns.
• Thermal press.
• Printer with sublimation ink.
• Decal.

Important! An ordinary porcelain cup will not work - it is better to give preference to ceramic dishes, which are sold in any store. It is ceramics that is distinguished by high levels of strength and quality; moreover, it does not fade or fade over time. That is, we can say with confidence that such a gift will last quite a long time.

The most popular ways to apply photos to cups at home

At the moment, there are two options for how to apply stickers on mugs with your own hands using bright and original photographs. IN this section We will consider each of them separately in order to avoid mistakes during the work process and achieve the desired result.

The first method of applying a photo to a mug:

1. Prepare the cup properly, wash it thoroughly and wipe dry. The main thing is that there is no dust and moisture on it.
2. Then prepare the printer and heat press, the first one must be filled with sublimation ink.
3. Next, you can turn on the computer, select the photo you like and print it using a printer.
4. The printed photo should be carefully placed on the press, and then just wait until the image is completely rolled onto the mug.

Important! During the work, carefully monitor the cleanliness of the surface so that stains, roughness and other troubles do not appear on it. If everything is done correctly, the result will be a mug with a long-lasting pattern.

The second method of making cups with photos

Now we will tell you how to make mugs with photographs using decals. Buying decals nowadays, both wholesale and retail, is not a problem.

Operating procedure:

1. To work, you will need a small plate that needs to be filled with water, then put the decal in it and let it sit for no more than 6 minutes.
2. Then the decal is removed from the liquid and carefully applied to the ceramic cup so that the photographs tightly cover its entire surface.
3. All you have to do is wait for the dishes to dry.
4. At the final stage, you need to put the product in a well-heated oven for twelve minutes.
5. After that, take it out and let it cool completely.

Important! If all actions are performed flawlessly, the image will be transferred to the cup quite clearly.

How to apply a design to a cup yourself?

Exclusive is always in fashion, so now on simple example We will take a detailed look at how to make a mug with your own hands with an original design, because not everyone always has a printer and a press for printing photos on hand. Colored dishes are guaranteed to give the hero of the occasion joy and a great mood.

For work, prepare:

• White ceramic cup or transparent glass mug.
• Water-based ceramic or stained glass paints.
• Tassels.
• Contour paint.
• Paper.
• Felt pen or black pencil.
• Scotch.

The painting of a transparent glass cup looks like this:

1. Wash and dry the dishes thoroughly.
2. Draw the selected design on paper with a felt-tip pen or pencil.
3. We fix the sheet with the printed image using tape on the inside of the mug.
4. Take contour paint and trace the design on the outside of the cup.
5. Then we take stained glass paints, carefully paint the drawing with a brush, the main thing is not to go beyond the contour.
6. Leave the painted cup to dry for 5-6 hours.
7. Place the dishes in the oven.

Our original cup is ready!

Scheme for painting a ceramic cup:

1. Clean the surface of the mug thoroughly and dry it.
2. We come up with our own patterns to draw on it and transfer them to paper.
3. Using contour paints we apply a design to the cup.
4. Use ceramic paints to paint the design with a brush.
5. Then put the product in the oven for 30 minutes.
6. Let the cup cool for an hour in the oven.

And prosperity. Creating a floating cup with your own hands is a creative, very exciting and low-cost process, and its result will delight you!)

The flying bowl looks very attractive and will add additional coziness and comfort to any home or office interior. Can be a wonderful gift for your loved ones and colleagues! Making a floating mug will not be difficult, the main thing is to know the basic principle of its manufacture and pay special attention to details and colors.

Master - Ovchinnikova Yaroslava

Materials

1) tea or coffee pair (cup and saucer)

2) glue to connect the “spouting” structure with a bowl and saucer. It is better to use the universal Moment gel adhesive for ceramics, plastic or glass. An alternative can be any other adhesive designed to work with smooth surfaces. A glue gun is also used, but it is intended mainly for working with rough surfaces. There is a possibility that the cup will come off in the near future after gluing.

3) thick wire, or triple wires. You can use other flexible items, such as old aluminum forks or spoons, or a metal hanger.

superplastic) is a self-hardening thermoplastic. When heated, it becomes plastic and convenient for giving it the desired shape. When cooled, it becomes hard, elastic and durable.

5) painting scotch– they can replace superplastic

6), can also replace polymorphus. It resembles plasticine, but unlike it, it hardens well in air. Contains natural ingredients(cereal flour dough), therefore absolutely safe for children.

7) decoration items cups: coins, flowers, cones, feathers, candies, beads, buttons, ribbons and much, much more.

Cup assembly process

The process of creating a floating mug is not at all complicated, but there are several important nuances that need to be taken into account when creating it.

The main secret in creating a flying bowl is making the right choice tea pair. The cup and saucer should not be too heavy. If you take this condition into account, it will be easier to create a flying bowl!

We construct the base of the floating cup; this is the element that connects the saucer to the cup. To do this, take a wire of the required length. It is important to note that the distance between the bowl and saucer should be approximately two cups. With these parameters, the flying cup will look most balanced.

Inside the bowl we form a loop from the wire, the diameter of which should be 2-4 cm. This will help to achieve better fixation of the wire in the cup. We twist the second end of the wire into a flat spiral in two or three turns. This way we will get a kind of stand, which we will fix in the saucer.

The tilt radius of the resulting structure should not exceed 45 degrees, otherwise the structure will be unstable!

Polymorphus is the most best material when making a flying cup.

Take a piece of polymorphus and immerse it in hot water for 20 seconds. During this time, the material is converted into soft plastic.

We stick the resulting plastic, like plasticine, around the base, giving it the desired shape. If the plastic hardens before you finish the job, simply dip it back into hot water. The prepared base will completely harden within 15 minutes.

If you don’t have this material on hand, you can use modeling compound. An alternative to these two materials is masking tape, which is simply wrapped around the wire base. Or you can wrap the wire with felt or other fabric, after coating it with glue.

An important aspect is to constantly try on the base on a saucer with a cup in order to spot any flaws in time!

You should pay special attention to the edge of your cup in the place where the structure will be attached!

In this place it is necessary to make a kind of step in the form of a support. This way the structure will hold much more securely.

When the base is ready, you can begin fixing it on the cup. Lubricate with glue all surfaces of the base in contact with the saucer and cup. Press firmly and hold for 3-5 minutes. Don't forget to glue a step to support the cup!

We fix the flying cup on soft objects in the desired direction and leave it in this position for 5 hours. During this time, the glue will dry well and securely fix the resulting floating bowl.

When the floating cup is well glued, you need to check how stable it is.

If the saucer is not able to hold the cup, then it is necessary to reduce the radius of the structure until it becomes stable.

The last stage of making a flying bowl is the most interesting and creative. Decorating a spill cup! Apply adhesive gel to the decorative elements and glue them.

It is better to glue the large elements first, and glue the smaller ones last. This will hide small visible defects and gaps between elements.

After all the decorations are glued, you need to let the cup stand for 5 hours so that the glue dries.

The process of assembling a flying bowl is discussed in detail in the master class
Hand-made from the Masterclassy website:

Flying mug of flowers

Nata Liana tells how to make a floating cup “Summer Mood”:

Flying mug of fruits and berries

With the help of plastic fruits, berries, and mushrooms, you can create such an abundance of fruits and berries pouring out of a cup. will perfectly complement your fruit and berry

A floating cup can be decorated with bright gifts of autumn. Dried leaves and flowers can also be used. The mug can be replaced with a wooden barrel made from simple ice cream sticks.

Flowers and fruits are harmoniously combined in a floating stream. Butterflies, dragonflies, and ladybugs will be a wonderful “live” addition.

Floating money mug

The floating mug looks very stylish. The design technique of using an unfastening zipper will also add originality to your mug. Keys, bells, old small toys - everything can be used as decorative elements for your mug.

With coins you can also use imitation bills, in which.

The secrets of creating a money mug can be found in the Sveta DIY video tutorial:

The money tap is created using the same principle as the flying mug. Instead of a mug, we accordingly use a plastic tap, and a saucer can replace a small chest or. Coins will look more impressive if they are coated with gold spray paint or varnish.

Master - Anastasia Spitsyna

Cash flows can be depicted using paper bills.

Master - Oksana Ankudinova

How to create a money tap can be seen in the master class
DIY gifts:

Flying mug with birds

The bird is a symbol of lightness and freedom; it is very often found in interior solutions in various styles and variations. This motif is also reflected in the decoration of the floating mug.

A floating mug can become a wonderful house for a nest of birds. The nest resembles a home and an idyll in it.

A cup with daisies and a bird with a nest looks like a real symbol of family, love and fidelity.

A bird with delicate roses, fluttering butterflies and other decorative elements will help create a summer soaring composition.

You can decorate the flying cup with simple pasta. It’s better to take bow-shaped pasta, paint it with acrylic paint, and decorate the middle with pearls. We decorate the mug with them and the waterfall of bows is ready!

This mug looks elegant both in pastel colors and in classic colors - black and white.

Flying mug made of beads

Pearls are the most noble decorative element that will add festiveness and pomp to any craft! A simple white tea pair can be transformed into such a pearl miracle!

A very delicate floating bowl will be made from soft pink and matching pearls. A white dove will perfectly complement the composition).

Beads of different colors will also help create a unique spill cup. Flowers and ribbons of the same shade as the mug will perfectly decorate and complete the image of your cup.

Will make yours more magnificent and elegant:

Handicraft masterpieces cover in their master class how to make an Easter floating bowl:

DelkiRu talks about another type of Easter composition in his master class:

Unusual flying cups

Instead of a flying cup, you can make a flying teapot. This composition will look very original on your kitchen table. When performing such a craft, it is better to choose a teapot of small size and weight so as not to overload the structure. It is better to make a “stream” from a teapot from thin, strong wire (for example, knitting needles) and superplastic.

Hanging flying cups with flowers can become an original decoration! The main thing is to securely fasten them.

Don't like boring white cups and would like to decorate them? This is quite possible, and we will definitely help you with this. There are many different methods How to beautifully decorate a cup for yourself and your family. The best gift is the one made with your own hands, where the soul and warmest feelings were invested. Therefore, if you have to congratulate someone, do not miss this option. Making an inscription on a mug with your own hands is not as difficult as it seems at first glance, but you need to take into account some nuances, which we will discuss later. In this article we will share different ways, and you can easily apply any design to the surface of the cup.

We make drawings on glass - we paint glasses with our own hands

How to color patterns on cups? Once you try to paint a glass yourself, you will be so carried away by the process that it will be difficult to stop you! Each time you will do better and better, and the drawings will become even more interesting. A hand-painted glass glass looks very nice; each shape carries a certain meaning and possible words. Even the simplest glass can be turned into an incredible gift.

Important! First practice painting mugs with your own hands on a horizontal surface, so you can get comfortable and easily draw any image on a glass of different shapes.

Painting a glass with baked paints

At the very beginning we prepare necessary materials and tools:

• Glass cup.
• Surface degreasing agent (suitable detergent for dish washing).
• Baked paints for glass and ceramics.
• Special contour for glass and ceramics.
• Tassels of different widths.
• Duct tape.
• Cotton buds.
• Soft sponge.

Let's start creating:

1. First, select the desired drawing and transfer the sketch to paper. Examples of images can be taken from magazines, searched on the Internet, or even better, come up with your own.
2. Next, we insert and secure the drawing inside the glass, degrease the outer surface for drawing.
3. Using a contour on the glass, we apply a design to the surface of the glassware.
4. After the outline has completely dried, we begin painting the bottom of the glass. Lightly dip the sponge into the baked paint and apply it onto the glass with light movements, achieving uniform coloring. It is best to apply several layers of paint to avoid gaps.
5. Using a cotton swab moistened with water or alcohol, wipe unnecessary areas touched by paint.
6. At the next stage, we color the drawing, finishing the final touches.
7. We wait a few days, and then bake it in the oven, following the instructions on the paint.
8. When the image is baked, cool the glass until it cools completely.
9. Now we paste the adhesive tape onto the rim of the product and paint it with the same paint as the main drawing. You can cut out various figures from such a tape: stars, circles, hearts, and then stick them on a cup and cover them, for example, with golden sparkles.
10. We fix all glued elements with paint again.

Painting a glass with stained glass paints

Using stained glass paints is the second way to paint glassware. Since they are transparent, they can be used to create a beautiful image that imitates a mosaic made of colored glass. Such paints cannot be baked, so they can be used to decorate dishes that are not used daily. Next we will tell you how to paint a mug with your own hands using stained glass paints.

Important! The surface of such items can be coated with a special varnish to extend their service life. In any case, such painted glasses must be washed extremely carefully, without using detergents.

Glass candlesticks and electric lamps painted with stained glass paints look unusual:

1. Using a special contour on the glass, we apply the selected image to a previously cleaned surface.
2. After the paint has dried well, fill all parts of the picture with stained glass paints.

When working, you need to take into account the following nuances:

• Make sure that each part of the fill pattern is small so that the paint does not bleed.
• Don't try to cover all areas at once. As soon as one part of the drawing dries, start painting the next one.
• Hold the glass in a horizontal position, periodically turning it in different directions until the paint sets. Only after this can you fill the next element on the glass.

Important! If you use organic-based stained glass paints, work with them only in a well-ventilated area, as they have a strong odor and take much longer to dry.

Dot painting of glasses and mugs

This method of decorating glasses is a little more complicated than the previous one, but it can be done. Such do-it-yourself drawings on a mug will look very original, since not a continuous drawing is applied, but only its fragments.

To work you will need:

• Contour paints for glass and ceramics.
• Water-based acrylic paints (or ceramic marker).
• Thin brush.
• Degreaser.
• Cotton pads for cleaning surfaces.
• Cotton swabs for image correction.

Detailed master class:

1. Degrease the surface of the glass or cup.
2. We draw a sketch of the selected image or pattern with our own hands or print the drawing on a printer.
3. We test all tubes of paint to ensure that the paint is not too liquid and not too thick - it should be squeezed out quite easily, but not in a solid puddle.
4. On a piece of paper we practice placing dots of different sizes: small, medium and large in diameter, taking into account the pressure and interval.
5. As soon as you see that you have filled your hand and are making dots of the same size, then proceed directly to the drawing itself, taking into account the distance from the edge of the cup of about 2 cm.
6. We fix the finished image. To do this, place the cup in the oven, heated to 150–170°. Markers usually do not need to be baked - they just need to dry for one day.

Important! To decorate beautifully, make sure that the distance between the points is as equal as possible.

Basic Rules dot painting cups:

• In order to paste a sketch with reverse side glasses, use transparent wide tape.
• If you draw from ceramic circles, then using a sketch you can outline the contours and lines of the main design.
• You can use a ready-made stencil or template, or cut out the figures yourself.
• It is very important to maintain the same distance between points. Each point should be separate so that you don’t end up with one continuous line. Do not forget that the larger the diameter of the dots, the more spaces you can leave, and the smaller the dots, the less distance you need to maintain.
• First, you need to apply large dots on the main part of the drawing, and only then complete all the other details.

Important! Thus, you can decorate glasses not only with dots, but also with peas, which can be painted with acrylic paints, using plastic from a simple pencil, a cotton swab or a brush. Decorating the bottom with a sticky decorative satin ribbon is as easy as decorating a mug with lace. To do this, glue transparent double-sided tape to the cup, and on top - material for decoration.

How to paint a mug with nail polish?

This is the easiest, fastest and most affordable way to apply a design to a cup with your own hands. Such dishes will look creative and stylish this fall. Every girl has more than one nail polish at home, which simplifies the task.

For work we will take the following materials:

• Acetone.
• Cotton pads for surface treatment.
• Cotton swabs for image correction.
• Nail polish of different colors (quantity as desired).
• Any container with warm water(plastic or ceramic).
• Toothpick for stirring varnish in water.
• Cleaning wipes.

Algorithm for applying a design with nail polish:

1. First of all, degrease the surface of the mug with acetone or alcohol.
2. Add varnish to a previously prepared container with water. If you want to make a light coating, you can add just a few drops of varnish, and for a more saturated color - more than 5 drops.
3. After the first polish, immediately add the following shades.
4. Using a toothpick, stir all shades of varnish in water.
5. At the final stage, we lower the mug into a container with homemade paint. As a result, we will see how the resulting solution will cover the surface of the cup with beautiful stains.
6. If necessary, correct the resulting image on the cup with nail polish remover and leave to dry for 2 hours.

That's all! Just 20 minutes and the original decor is ready!

If you want, you can additionally paint the mug with acrylic paints or write a congratulation or a funny inscription. But keep in mind that such dishes cannot be used in a microwave oven.

How to write on a mug with a marker?

A plain cup can be colored in an original way using a special marker. You can draw absolutely anything on it - from drawings to funny captions. In our detailed master class we will tell you how to transfer ready-made template or create your own with your own hands.

What we need to prepare:

• 1 white porcelain mug.
• Thin black marker for ceramics.
• Soft simple pencil.
• Scissors.
• Sticky thin tape.
• Wet wipes.
• White A4 paper.
• A printer.

Let's start painting the cup:

1. Take an inexpensive ceramic mug. Before applying the inscription to the cup, thoroughly clean and dry its surface
2. After the drawing is applied, you need to wait a day for the marker ink to dry completely.
3. Now preheat the oven to 170°, place a cup there and turn on the timer for about 30 minutes.
4. Once the time is up, do not remove the cup from the oven under any circumstances. Otherwise, the varnish may simply crack, and you will be disappointed with the result.
5. When the oven has cooled completely, carefully remove the painted cup from the oven.
6. We check the durability of the inscription with a wet cloth. If it is erased in places, then we heat it again according to the same scheme.
7. When the drawing is firmly baked on the cup, we can consider that we have finished our work.

Now all that's left to do is enjoy the result!

Video material

Today we told you how you can beautifully decorate a mug using various simple methods: painting on glass, painting on ceramics, decorating with individual elements. Now you will be happy to drink your favorite coffee from an original cup made by yourself. We wish you creative success and inspiration!

Getting ready for a birthday, anniversary, corporate party, wedding celebration or other festive event, everyone thinks about choosing a truly useful and universal gift.

IN Lately It has become fashionable to give gifts made with your own hands. One of the original and budget options that both adults and children will like is a mug with a photo. Today, any citizen of our country, without special talents and financial resources, will be able to make a unique gift in a single copy at home specifically for this or that special occasion and for a specific person.

Equipment, tools and attributes necessary for self-production of photo printing on a mug

Today a large number of professional companies and individuals offer services such as applying a logo to a mug, plate and other kitchen utensils and household items. However, any person without special talents and experience can cope with this task. It is enough to know some rules and have the necessary attributes at hand.

To apply this or that image to a mug of any size at home, you will need a high-quality mug (preferably light colors and without a pattern, ideally - white), sublimation ink printer, decal and heat press. An ordinary porcelain mug will not work as a souvenir. For these purposes you will need ceramic dishes, preferably French trademark Luminarc, which can be purchased at almost every home improvement store. Ceramic mugs are different high quality, durability, do not fade or fade over time. Therefore, the gift will last much longer.

Methods for applying a photo image to a mug at home

1. Prepare the mug: rinse thoroughly and wipe dry. Under no circumstances should there be moisture or dust on the dishes. Prepare your heat press and printer by loading it with sublimation ink. Turn on the computer, select the photo you like and print it on the printer. Then carefully place the printed photo in the heat press and wait until the image is completely rolled back onto the cup. During the process, carefully ensure that there are no stains, various roughnesses or other defects on the surface. If the entire procedure is performed correctly, applying a photo using a heat press allows you to obtain a bright and durable design on a mug or other utensils.

2. There is another simple way to apply a photo to a mug using a decal. Buying decals and diaries wholesale and retail is not a problem today. To make a unique gift, take a small plate, fill it with water, place the decal in it and let sit for six minutes. After this, remove the decal from the liquid and carefully apply it to the ceramic dish so that the image tightly covers the surface of the mug. Wait until the surface is completely dry. If all actions are performed correctly, the pattern will be clearly transferred to the surface of the dish. Then place the plate with the decal in a well-heated oven for twelve minutes. After this, take it out and let it cool.

Are the dishes in the store not exciting? Buy the cheapest tea cup and turn it into a designer piece with soul

In this master class we will show you how to make a beautiful mug decor polymer clay with your own hands. Good-natured cats are everyone’s favorite and win-win theme. The decoration is based on a couple – a cat and a cat. This is not to say that the lesson is designed for beginners, but if you are a creative and neat person, you will definitely get the job done. Read the description carefully and look at the photos so as not to miss any details.

Preparation of materials and tools

To work you will need:

• good quality baked polymer clay;
• a mug (in the master class it was used from transparent glass, but you can also decorate a plain ceramic one);
• nail polish remover;
• roller for rolling out plastic or pasta machine;
• stationery knife or scalpel;
• toothpicks and stacks to give the decor the desired relief;
• epoxy or other good glue that is resistant to water and heat.

If you have never worked with plastic, first. In essence, the work is similar to modeling from plasticine, but for the durability of the products they need to be heat treated.

Step-by-step decorating technique

First of all, arm yourself with a pencil and draw cat figures in full scale. At this stage, you can turn to those who draw better. The resulting sketch must be duplicated using tracing paper and cut out.

The first drawing will serve as a template; it should be placed inside a glass cup. Experienced needlewomen can do without such a hint and lay out a cat from polymer clay without a template.

Now take two pieces of mass of different shades and knead well. The material is pleasant to work with and does not cause any trouble.

Roll out one lump into a layer 2 mm thick.

Place a paper template on the layer and cut out the blank.

The result will be a recognizable silhouette of a cat.

Place the figurine on the mug in the intended place and press lightly with your hands, but do not press so as not to get unnecessary dents and prints.

Repeat the steps described above for the second piece of thermoplastic.

Also attach the silhouette of the second cat to the mug. At this stage, you can pull out the template with the drawing and put it next to it so you can see what to strive for.

Continuing to work on decorating the mug with your own hands using polymer clay, use a spherical stack to form small dents on the ears and where the eyes should be.

Imagining yourself as a sculptor, use a scalpel and a toothpick to carefully select the paws.

Pinch off a small piece of thermoplastic, roll and flatten it to form the bulge of the hind legs. Make a similar leg for the second cat.

To make the eyes, pinch off a tiny piece of white plastic, roll it into a ball, then flatten it and cut it into two equal pieces.

Place the eyes into the eye holes.

Roll the irises from pieces of a suitable shade. They can be made the same or different for both cats if there is multi-colored plastic.

For the noses, roll two pink balls and press them lightly in the desired places. Draw the nostrils with a toothpick.

Now take the black plastic and make the pupils - roll up a flagellum less than 1 mm thick and cut four pieces from it.

From the same flagellum, create beautiful frames for the pupils and eyelashes for the cat. Don't forget to add eyebrows and mustache.

To make the cat and cat clearly visible in the decor of the mug, decorate the girl with a bow made of polymer clay, and the boy with a butterfly. It's easy to make a butterfly from two triangles. For a rose, you need to roll up the flagellum, flatten it, twist it into a snail shape and straighten the edges using a toothpick. For a girl, you can make a bright heart or other decoration.

Form ponytails from thicker strands.

Complete the pair with a heart.

To make cats fluffy, add the necessary reliefs with a toothpick.

Now the mug with polymer clay decor needs to be baked in the oven. Refer to the recommendations and baking time indicated by the manufacturer on the plastic packaging; it may vary.

After baking, let the craft cool, then carefully remove the figures from the cup. Degrease the surface with nail polish remover. Then apply a thin layer of glue to the figures and press. It is important that the decor ends up in the same place, so you can insert the design before you remove the kittens.

Leave the beauty for a day so that the glue dries well and finally connects the parts. This cup can be safely used for its intended purpose, but it is important to take precautions - do not wash it in dishwasher and do not rub the decor with a sponge or abrasive products.

A master class on decorating a mug with polymer clay can be used as a basis to decorate boring dishes with figures of other animals and flowers. See also the tutorial on turning it into a masterpiece. And if you like working with plastic, learn how to make decorations and flowers with your own hands using photos on our website.