So the other day I went by arc Thrift and I bought a white mug for my latest (affordable) craft project! I wanted to make my own custom designed mug. These are great for gifts, special occasions or just for plain fun. Next, I hand drew on the white mug with a sharpie (preferably a sharpie paint marker), you can find these for cheap at any arts and crafts store. You can use all kinds of colors and designs on your mug, get creative and crafty Colorado! Be sure to wipe the mug off with a damp cloth and dry it before you start drawing. Once you have completed your artwork its ready to be baked. Heat the oven to 365 degrees and put the mug in there while the oven is heating up, this will prevent it from cracking. Now once the oven heats up you will want to bake to start a timer and bake it for 30 minutes. Afterwards let it sit in there while the oven cools. Take it out. Wash it. Enjoy it!

– Lian, arc Thrift’s college blogger