Delightful DIY Mother’s Day vase

A heartfelt gift for a special mum

Mum – you’re the best! As Mother’s Day approaches, we look around for a gift idea that helps us express our true feelings. It’s not always easy to find the perfect Mother’s Day gift, but this craft project using porcelain brush pens could be just the thing. To create the heart shape, simply paint the vase with a multitude of dots in pretty shades of pink. With edding porcelain brush pens you can draw any design you choose on porcelain or ovenproof glass and show your mum just how much she means to you. The variable stroke of the brush nib makes designing really easy and the ink has a creamy consistency, ensuring an even colour distribution without any drips. Once the design is finished, leave the ink to dry for a short while before baking the vase in a preheated oven. After baking, the design will be dishwasher-safe.

Categories: Mother's and Father's day
Home decor
Products: Porcelain brush pens
Materials: Porcelain and ceramic
Difficulty: Easy peasy
Downloads: Images (ZIP)

Step-by-step

Step 1

For best results, clean the vase with water first (ideally in the dishwasher) and wipe it over with methylated spirits. Thorough cleaning is essential for removing any protective film applied during manufacture. Start by creating your heart template on paper and cut it out. Use sticky tape or glue dots to attach the heart to the centre of the vase. Now draw tightly-packed dots all around the template with the porcelain brush pen in carmine red (colour code 019) and pink (009). The closer the dots are, the better the heart shape will stand out. As you move outwards, you can start to thin out the dots.

Step 2

If you make a mistake, simply wipe it off with a damp cloth or cotton bud (you can continue to make corrections at any time prior to baking the motif in the oven). When you’ve finished decorating, remove the template and leave the ink to dry for 15 minutes. To heat-fix the design: preheat the oven to 160°C, place the vase on a cold oven rack, slide it into the oven and bake for 25 minutes. Leave the item in the oven to cool down afterwards.