Step-by-step

Step 1
Start by washing the crockery with water and wipe over with methylated spirits. Thorough cleaning is essential for removing any invisible protective film applied during manufacture.

Step 2
Decorating your crockery: The porcelain brushpens are ready for use without any need to pump the ink, and the creamy application ensures an even finish without any drips. Note: paint mugs and cups on the outer surface only, and plates only around the edge.

Step 3
Start Zen-doodling by using simple lines to create loops. You can download the template for this pattern from our website (Template 1 - Template 2). The tip of the brushpen is very flexible so it's easy to create very fine lines or broad brush strokes. Don’t worry if you make a mistake, you can simply wipe it off with a damp cloth or a cotton bud. Corrections can be made at any time until you're ready to fix the design by baking in the oven.

Step 4
After leaving the lines to dry for a short time, colour in the spaces in the pattern by forming circles in the same way, working inwards until they're coloured in.

Step 5
When the design is complete, leave it to dry for 15 minutes. Then place the piece on a cold oven shelf and bake it in a pre-heated oven at 160°C for 25 minutes. Leave it in the oven to cool afterwards.

Step 6
The Zendoodle pattern on your tableware is now set and is dishwasher-safe. Bon appétit!
Products and materials
Other materials
- White or light-coloured porcelain or oven-proof pottery
- Water and methylated spirits for initial cleaning
- A damp cloth or cotton buds to wipe off any mistakes
- A domestic oven
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