June 6 2013 by.
Using sharpies on ceramic plates.
How to decorate plates with sharpies.
With some inexpensive white plates an assortment of permanent markers and an oven you can create one of a kind decorative pieces for display and gift giving.
Wash and dry the plate remove any labels.
Do use dollar store mugs and plates if you re feelin lucky.
Do have kids wear paint shirts or smocks when crafting their diy sharpie plates just in case see above.
How to make marker plates with sharpies.
Then fill the stencil with a fine tip black sharpie marker.
Are sharpies permanent on ceramic.
If you re on pinterest i am sure most of you have seen this awesome idea writing on your dishes with sharpies.
Yup it is really that easy.
Once her plate is painted to her liking set the paint by baking the plate in the oven at 300 fahrenheit for 30 minutes or according to your ceramic paint instructions.
White plate mines from the dollar tree black sharpie pencil alcohol and paper towel for pre cleaning the plate and mess up.
Diy dishwasher safe decorating plates and mugs sharpies sharpie pens and alcohol inks.
Black sharpie paint marker fine point red sharpie paint marker fine point sharpie plate tutorial directions 1 prepare the plate surface.
Clean plate with alcohol.
Don t use dollar store mugs and plates if you re not.
Each of my kids took a different approach with their own favorite theme.
Plates are meant to be eaten off of so make sure the paint you use to decorate your plate is safe.
Well it might.
The sharpie oil based markers can be purchased online or in craft stores.
Then help her remove the plate from the oven using hot mitts and set aside to cool.
Craft retailers often stock specialty ceramic paint that you can apply freehand with a brush or to kick it up a notch use stencils or stamps in your design.
How long do you bake ceramic plates.
Freehand a design such as a cute polka dot pattern by drawing directly onto your stoneware pieces.
To bake them place directly on the rack in a cool oven then turn on the heat to 350.
Wipe surface with vodka or rubbing alcohol to remove any fingerprints or.
I love crafty texas girl s version a beautiful mess also did an adorable version brooklyn limestone has a great plate idea however she uses a real ceramic pen for hers if you bake the sharpie design on it its supposed to be permanent.
I use a brush to pick up the ink or is there a different applicator to get the color on to the surface i m hoping to use it on etched glass and ceramic ware and thought applying then wiping off on the non etched surface might work.
To begin make sure the plates are nice and clean from and smudges.
The best way to do that is to wipe the plates down with isopropyl alcohol.
Don t let the kids try to get the markers started.
