Heart Eyes Emoji Mug

Teens love emojis and now they can make their own Heart Eyes Emoji Mug for a bright addition to any morning. While your kids may not be drinking coffee to get them ready for the school day, this happy heart eyes emoji should do the trick. They'll have tons of fun hand painting their mug following this simple tutorial. Plus, the love mug comes with raised surfaces that make it extra easy to paint for anyone who doesn't consider themselves particularly crafty. No matter what, this DIY mug is bound to turn out perfectly, heart eyes and all!

Estimated Cost$21-$30

Time to CompleteIn an evening

MaterialsPaint

Primary TechniquePainting

Easy

Age GroupElementary School, Pre-Teens, Teens

Materials List

Drinkware/Mugs (Love Mug 37097)
Duncan® Concepts® Underglazes for Bisque (CN 021 Light Saffron, CN 253 Black, CN 507 Neon Red)
Clear Glazes (Duncan® Pure Brilliance® Clear Glaze)
Signature Brushes (SB 802 No. 1 Liner 92452, SB 807 No. 6 Fan Glaze 92457, SB 811 No. 8 Round 98606)
Potter's sponge
Container for water

Instructions

Wipe mug and plate with damp sponge to remove bisque dust.
Brush three coats Light Saffron around heart eyes and mouth and to remainder of mug including handle. Let dry.
Brush three coats Neon Red to heart eyes. Let dry.
Dilute some Black with water. Use Liner brush to paint around outer area of heart eyes to add dimension. Let dry.
Brush three coats Black inside mouth. Let dry well.
Brush one light coat Pure Brilliance to inside and outside of mug.
Stilt on kiln and fire to cone 06.