DIY animal nose mugs

Welcome your family to the Easter breakfast table with these fun drinking mugs!

These adorable Easter mugs are sure to raise a smile at breakfast time. Spring a surprise on your loved ones with these funny mugs, and even the sleepiest of sleepyheads will come to the table happily in order to join in the fun! The long bunny ears appear on the side of the mug so that when someone takes a drink from it, a cute painted bunny face pops up on the bottom of the mug! You can give your Easter mugs a personal touch in a range of gorgeous colours using edding porcelain brush pens. They’re ideal for painting on porcelain, ovenproof glass and glazed ceramic as their special ink has a silky texture which produces an even finish. We went for a black-and-white design, but you can choose any colour you like from the 15 shades available. Once you’ve finished painting, allow the ink to dry for a short while, then set the ink by baking the mugs in a pre-heated oven. Your designs will then be dishwasher-safe.

Categories: Easter
Kitchen
Products: Porcelain brush pens
Materials: Porcelain and ceramic
Difficulty: Easy peasy
Downloads: Images (ZIP)

Step-by-step

Step 1

Make sure you have all your materials to hand before you start. You can see everything you need at a glance in our photo. The pens you’ll need are black (colour code 001) and pink (009).

Step 2

For best results, start by washing the cups with water (a dishwasher is ideal for this) and wipe over with methylated spirits.

Step 3

The tip of the brush pen is highly versatile, allowing you to create very fine lines by applying the tip only, or broader brush strokes by holding the pen flatter. If you make a mistake, simply wipe it off with a damp cloth or cotton bud. Paint the rabbit ears on the side of the mug first, using the black pen.

Step 4

Leave to dry for approx. 15 minutes, then paint the rabbit face on the bottom of the mug. Now take the pink porcelain brush pen and add pink dots for the cheeks.

Step 5

When you’ve finished painting, leave the motif to dry for a further 15 minutes. Bake your mugs for 25 minutes in a preheated oven at 160°C, placing the items on a cold oven shelf before sliding it into the oven. Leave in the oven to cool afterwards. After baking, your designs will be dishwasher-safe. And - hey presto – your rabbit mugs are finished!