Painting porcelain with porcelain pens & templates

Step 1: Find a motif

Ideas for porcelain, ceramics and other surfaces

A successful porcelain design begins with a creative idea. You can find inspiration everywhere: from floral patterns to geometric shapes, to personal messages or drawings.

If you find freehand drawing difficult, you can use templates. edding offers a wide selection of designs that you can either use directly or as a starting point for your own creations.

Tip: Decide in advance whether you want to draw freehand or need a template as a guide – both have their own charm!

Cut out simple shapes as a negative template

Cut out simple shapes from paper and attach them to your object. Now add dots around the shape, especially at the edges.

When you remove the mold afterwards, you'll see its outline. This technique is incredibly easy and produces unique results!

Beautiful fonts, easy to print

A few creative words, beautifully presented, can really make a statement. So why not try hand lettering?

If you don't have a nice font, you can easily create a template by writing your desired text in Word or another text editor and choosing a suitable font. There are many free, decorative fonts available online.

Downloadable motif templates

You can easily draw many designs yourself, like smiley faces, flowers, or fruit. It's really not difficult.

Anyone still looking for motif images to print will find what they're looking for in our template library.

Step 3: Painting the porcelain

How do I paint porcelain?

Now comes the creative part! Remove the cap and start painting your design.

Let the paint dry between coats to prevent running or smudging. As long as the paint isn't completely dry, you can correct your painting with water.

When painting items that come into contact with food, make sure you only paint on areas that won't touch food or the mouth. So, don't paint the inside of mugs or the rim.

For special effects, you can experiment with dots, lines, or shading – this will make your design unique.

Step 2: Prepare the porcelain

How do I prepare porcelain for painting?

Proper preparation is crucial for your artwork to look perfect and last a long time.

Thoroughly clean the porcelain surface with a grease-removing cleaner to eliminate dust and fingerprints.

Make sure the surface is completely dry before you begin painting. Smooth surfaces like cups, plates, or vases are ideal – the possibilities are endless!

Step 4: Fix the color

Here's how to make the paint dishwasher safe

To make your artwork permanent, it needs to be baked in the oven. Place the painted porcelain piece in the oven at room temperature and preheat it to 160°C (325°F). Bake the porcelain for 25 minutes and then let it cool in the oven.
This step ensures that the paint becomes dishwasher-safe and long-lasting. Be sure to follow the instructions on your edding marker carefully for optimal results. If you make a mistake, a second baking process often helps.