Kitchen gift idea: love potion

Utensil holder with a special message

Homemade gifts are really personal, which is why people always love to receive them. Here’s an idea you can try when you next get an invitation and you’re looking for an unusual gift for the host: a porcelain container for holding kitchen utensils, which we decorated using edding porcelain brush pens. This amusing design idea shows a recipe for a “love potion”, full of magical ingredients. You could use any other recipe, of course – just make sure the list of ingredients isn’t too long! You can use edding porcelain brush pens to personalise your holder with decorations in gorgeous colours. Ideal for painting on porcelain and ovenproof ceramic, their special ink has a silky texture which produces an even finish – and there’s a total of 15 colours to choose from. When you’ve finished painting, leave the ink to dry for a short while before fixing your design by baking it in a pre-heated oven. Your design will then be dishwasher-safe.

Categories: Kitchen
Special gifts
Difficulty: Easy peasy
Downloads: Images (ZIP)

Step-by-step

Step 1

Make sure you have all your materials to hand before you start. Our photo shows the main items at a glance. In terms of colours, you’ll need black (colour code 001), pink (009) and turquoise (014). For best results, start by washing the item with water (a dishwasher is ideal for this), then wipe over with methylated spirits.

Step 2

The next step is to write the title of the recipe on the container in pink and turquoise – in our example, it’s “Love Potion”. The tip of the brush pen is highly versatile, allowing you to create very fine lines by applying just the tip, or broader brush strokes by holding the pen flatter. If you make a mistake, it’s no problem – simply wipe it off with a damp cloth or cotton bud.

Step 3

Next, write out list of ingredients one line at a time. In our example we’ve written: “A cup of laughter, a pinch of confetti, a couple of hugs”, but you can go for any recipe you like. When you’ve finished decorating, let the design dry for approx. 15 minutes, place it on a cold oven rack, slide it into the pre-heated oven and bake it at 160°C for 25 minutes. Leave in the oven to cool afterwards. After heat-fixing in the oven, the painted design will be dishwasher-proof.