Nice video. I'm making these right now as bridesmaids gifts so of course I want to make sure they're legit and last forever. I got my white mugs at Walmart. Walmart didn't have the oil-based sharpies so I went to Michael's and I asked one of the girls there about this project and she said the oil-based sharpie doesn't work as well as an actual ceramic oil-based paint marker and she said lots of people have come in saying even the oil-based sharpie didn't hold up in the long run. So I got the ceramic oil-based paint markers instead. The brand is "DecoArt" and on the package it says they're meant for glass, tile, and glazed ceramics (aka mugs). Another thing I just thought of tonight is if there's a way to protect the mug even more by spraying a clear glossy acrylic sealant over it and sure enough I did find an article on Google about this. Hope this helps someone! I think these steps will ensure success.
Hi Carla! may you please tell me what ''clear glossy acrylic sealant'' did you use? I see your comment is from 4 yrs ago but you made that for bridesmaids gifts so it was special moment and maybe you still remember haha. I'm starting a little project and I wanna make sure my art lasts! I would appreciate it! :)
Just a few weeks ago I started designing my own mugs and in my research the oil based sharpies were used the most, were most successful in lasting longer, able to be put in the dishwasher and microwave. This was a great tutorial. It's a blast!
I'm actually glad i watched this before i started making my own because i was about to make the DIY sharpie mug as a christmas gift and now that i see the normal sharpie failed i need to get the oil based one. Thanks for doing this video it helped me a lot :)
I was skeptical about this project too. My mom wanted to do this project as Christmas gifts for all her siblings (she has 10 of them) and now I know that she'll need the oil based Sharpie instead of the regular Sharpies. Thank you so much for this video!
Thank you for changing the most important variables of this experiment (the mugs and the sharpies) because most people just try it once, with one mug type and one sharpie type, then either give it a pass or fail. You, my friend, have stuck to the scientific method and did the world much good. You also gave it a full test (doing both dishwasher washing and handwash). My only question now is how long do the oil-based sharpie mugs hold after MULTIPLE washes. Guess that's something I'll have to find out :)
I really like this video and the whole idea behind the Pinterest Truth or Fail! One thing I thought I'd mention though is even the oil-based sharpies don't hold up in the long run. Mine, too, held up for the first couple rounds through the dishwasher, but by the fifth or sixth time, the ink was starting to fade. Not entirely sure about handwashing, but still, I wouldn't recommend this project as a gift to anyone else.
You're AMAZING! I was thinking about DIYing mugs for Christmas gifts and a video this year. Would have been crap presents without this video haha thank you :)
Thanks for the heads up! I was able to find mine at a local craft store but had trouble finding any in places like Walmart. Ordering online is probably the best bet!
Don't worry, just avoid car/jet washes and use a cloth or something soft instead because in the dishwasher I suppose everything's submerged in water (idk because I don't have one) and probably put under extreme pressure like a jet wash. Or you could search for some type of sealer that could seal in your design. I'm not sure if there's such thing though :)
Every other tutorial I've seen on this topic says DO NOT wash in a dishwasher but hand wash ONLY as Kali Stanland said below! It was, however, an interesting experiment. Thanks for doing it and posting the results.
Thanks for sharing this! This was EXACTLY what I wanted to know. I did some regular Sharpie decorated mugs last year but realized they weren't holding up well so I didn't give them out as gifts. I now have the oil based Sharpies so I can give it another go this year. I also like that you tried out different mugs because I was wondering about that, too. Thanks again.
I watched a few from different ppl but your video was by far best most explanatory and exactly what i wanted to know which would work best. Great job!!! Impressive. Thumbs up.
Thank you for doing this awesome test! I'm about to try this with a sculptural cocktail mug I recently was able to ask the artist to sign so this video was incredibly helpful.
You have no idea how much I appreciate this video... I am just about to start crafting for real (to sell painted mugs) and I had just seen another video on this topic which she had used:: Deco Color Foil Marker and (same brand) glass paint for ceramics... The oil based pens were better... I always bake my cups at 350* for 30 min. Thank YOU so much for sharing this video/tutorial... great job.
really awesome series idea. I was thinking about doing something like this, but since I'm a cooking channel, I was going to test out the food tips that Pinterest gives. simpleDIYs
Thank you so much for doing this!!!!!! I have been wanting to do this for a while and didn't want to test what works!!!! You tested everything I needed to know the answer to and you gained a subscriber!
i love the calm voice in these videos so much? and i like the theme of testing pins for whether theyre doable, which threadbanger does too, but theyre so aggressive and weird about it and not very thorough, unlike these videos. ♥
:) Very Good. Just starting this project and you answered my questions saving me all the trial and error. I had a feeling the oil based sharpie was necessary.
Thanks for mentioning that the mugs need to be put in the oven before you heat it up and leave them to cool in there after as well. This will make a world of difference when I try this out myself ✨
thanks a lot for this video. i was out n about today searching for oil paint sharpies for my xmas gift and found them no where. almost decided to use regular sharpie and so glad i didn't.
Since I didn't test the difference b/w 1 and 2 layers, I'm not exactly sure. I'd imagine that it would still work BUT I always like making sure that something will be durable and since it didn't take longer than a minute or two to go over the original design, I just did it to be sure.
I can't guarantee that because I haven't tried a ton of different mugs, but yes - that seems to be the case. (After doing a lot of research on this, it seems that cheaper mugs are the best to use because they have less of a glaze on them so it's easier for the design to penetrate the surface. That might be getting too technical but basically the point is -- get a cheap mug!)
I've always wanted to try this pin but was skeptical because of the mixed reviews. I don't normally comment but u love all of your vids. Keep them coming.
Every science teacher your ever had is smiling at this minute. (Not trying to be funny - I'm teacher, as well). Very good experiment - and cool insight. Thanks By the way - check out a blog called "Pinterest, are you drunk?" to find a lot of Pinterest fails. Very funny
Thank you for doing this! I wanted to do a project like this on a full tea set but I really didn't want to waste Sharpie ink or my time doing something that wouldn't last! :) It helps a ton to have the information you provided!
just observed how you scrubbed the special sharpie mugs, seems that you scrubbed lightly. i can tell by the way you hold the scrubbing brush. 3:22 vs 3:29:(
most sites and videos say to wait 72 hrs before using them and you have to hand wash them or use the soft side of a sponge. you can also buy sealing spray to have them last longer
Awesome video; thanks! I was wanting to try this out & now you've got me feeling more hopeful. As long as I get that special paint sharper. Thanks again & keep up these fun pintrest videos please! =)
The only DIY article I’ve read, before I found this video, was from popsugar.com. In addition to recommending the oil-based marker (though I agree-Why not get the DecorArt ones designed for such a purpose?), she also lists in her instruction steps letting the ink dry for several hours before putting the mugs in the oven. Does this step matter? Who knows? But just wanted to add that.
Thank you so much. I tried the regular perm sharpies on the dollar store plates. They were somewhat streaky. I baked at 350 for 30 minutes. Colors changed and they were not as vibrant. I will get some oil based and see how that works. I really love the idea but I want it to be a lasting project. Thanks Bunches~
Thank you for doing this test. Ive been wanting to do this as a gift for friends and wasn't sure if a normal sharpie was good enough. Now i know oil base is better".... :)
Nice video. I'm making these right now as bridesmaids gifts so of course I want to make sure they're legit and last forever. I got my white mugs at Walmart. Walmart didn't have the oil-based sharpies so I went to Michael's and I asked one of the girls there about this project and she said the oil-based sharpie doesn't work as well as an actual ceramic oil-based paint marker and she said lots of people have come in saying even the oil-based sharpie didn't hold up in the long run. So I got the ceramic oil-based paint markers instead. The brand is "DecoArt" and on the package it says they're meant for glass, tile, and glazed ceramics (aka mugs). Another thing I just thought of tonight is if there's a way to protect the mug even more by spraying a clear glossy acrylic sealant over it and sure enough I did find an article on Google about this. Hope this helps someone! I think these steps will ensure success.
Carla Turner was wondering about a sealer coat. Thanks for the tests.
I didn't understand anything what the video talks about help me plz
The oil base sharpie in Walmart are in the hand craft section. That's where I got mine.
Hi Carla! may you please tell me what ''clear glossy acrylic sealant'' did you use? I see your comment is from 4 yrs ago but you made that for bridesmaids gifts so it was special moment and maybe you still remember haha. I'm starting a little project and I wanna make sure my art lasts! I would appreciate it! :)
Carla Alexander I’m actually using this idea for my bridesmaids gifts as well!!
Just a few weeks ago I started designing my own mugs and in my research the oil based sharpies were used the most, were most successful in lasting longer, able to be put in the dishwasher and microwave. This was a great tutorial. It's a blast!
I'm actually glad i watched this before i started making my own because i was about to make the DIY sharpie mug as a christmas gift and now that i see the normal sharpie failed i need to get the oil based one. Thanks for doing this video it helped me a lot :)
i love the twisty handle, dollar store, huh, who knew
I was skeptical about this project too. My mom wanted to do this project as Christmas gifts for all her siblings (she has 10 of them) and now I know that she'll need the oil based Sharpie instead of the regular Sharpies.
Thank you so much for this video!
Thank you for changing the most important variables of this experiment (the mugs and the sharpies) because most people just try it once, with one mug type and one sharpie type, then either give it a pass or fail. You, my friend, have stuck to the scientific method and did the world much good. You also gave it a full test (doing both dishwasher washing and handwash). My only question now is how long do the oil-based sharpie mugs hold after MULTIPLE washes. Guess that's something I'll have to find out :)
I really like this video and the whole idea behind the Pinterest Truth or Fail! One thing I thought I'd mention though is even the oil-based sharpies don't hold up in the long run. Mine, too, held up for the first couple rounds through the dishwasher, but by the fifth or sixth time, the ink was starting to fade. Not entirely sure about handwashing, but still, I wouldn't recommend this project as a gift to anyone else.
I love the Dollar store mug style. Thank you for doing the demo with both types of markers.
You're AMAZING! I was thinking about DIYing mugs for Christmas gifts and a video this year. Would have been crap presents without this video haha thank you :)
Thanks for the heads up! I was able to find mine at a local craft store but had trouble finding any in places like Walmart. Ordering online is probably the best bet!
I've seen both of those! And I think both are awesome. Will definitely try to pick at least one of those to do soon.
I've definitely seen that pin before. I'll look into it.
Thank you for clearing that up for everyone! Common confusion for many DIYS
I've gotten a few requests for tinted mason jars so I'll definitely try to come up with a DIY mason jar tutorial soon.
What a great idea for a video series! Can't wait for #4!
This is bad news for my sharpie painted car.
Don't worry, just avoid car/jet washes and use a cloth or something soft instead because in the dishwasher I suppose everything's submerged in water (idk because I don't have one) and probably put under extreme pressure like a jet wash. Or you could search for some type of sealer that could seal in your design. I'm not sure if there's such thing though :)
The faded letters on the fail ones actually look good! Kinda distressed and grungy. Loved this!
Really glad that I saw this, I was planning to make a bunch as gifts.
Really nice dollar store mugs😉 The whole curve thing is gorgeous!! 👏
I ABSOLUTELY LOVE IT WHEN YOU MAKE THESE KINDS OF VIDEOS
And I absolutely love making these kinds of videos!
Love these pintrest truth or fail videos! Keep it up!
If you haven't seen Episode 1 & 2 of this series, check out the playlist. Will definitely be filming an Episode 4 soon! :) Stay tuned.
Every other tutorial I've seen on this topic says DO NOT wash in a dishwasher but hand wash ONLY as Kali Stanland said below! It was, however, an interesting experiment. Thanks for doing it and posting the results.
Thanks for sharing this! This was EXACTLY what I wanted to know. I did some regular Sharpie decorated mugs last year but realized they weren't holding up well so I didn't give them out as gifts. I now have the oil based Sharpies so I can give it another go this year. I also like that you tried out different mugs because I was wondering about that, too. Thanks again.
I'm glad you found it helpful! Good luck with your next round of mugs!
simpleDIYs i just made the mugs with the normal sharpie and thought this could be a great gift for my mom for christmas. Now I see that it is a mess:(
Dieverdog hi Jim
Finally a video that tests them properly instead of claiming to be "dishwasher safe" without actually putting them in the dishwasher. Kudos!
I know that you can for sure find them online. I'd guess that Hobby Lobby might have them or any other specialty craft stores in your area.
We really like these types of videos!
Please do more like this
That's a good way to look at it!
For sure!
I watched a few from different ppl but your video was by far best most explanatory and exactly what i wanted to know which would work best. Great job!!! Impressive. Thumbs up.
I love your ideas !!! Simple and fun :)
Thank you for doing this awesome test! I'm about to try this with a sculptural cocktail mug I recently was able to ask the artist to sign so this video was incredibly helpful.
You have no idea how much I appreciate
this video... I am just about to start crafting for
real (to sell painted mugs) and I had just seen another
video on this topic which she had used:: Deco Color Foil Marker
and (same brand) glass paint for ceramics...
The oil based pens were better... I always bake my cups at 350* for
30 min.
Thank YOU so much for sharing this video/tutorial... great job.
really awesome series idea. I was thinking about doing something like this, but since I'm a cooking channel, I was going to test out the food tips that Pinterest gives. simpleDIYs
i love those dollar store mugs! i thought those were the expensive ones!
i've always wanted to try this! I think it would make a great birthday or christmas present, thanks!
absolutely excellent video. easy to understand and answered all my questions regarding making these. Great job!
This worked a lot different than I thought it would. Thanks for uploading!
Of course!
I'll definitely do a search for that one!
if im doing 2 mugs can i bake them both at the same time?
Thank you so much for doing this!!!!!! I have been wanting to do this for a while and didn't want to test what works!!!! You tested everything I needed to know the answer to and you gained a subscriber!
Exactly! I'm going to redo the failed mugs with oil based sharpie and give them out as gifts!
You have given gift to any one
i love the calm voice in these videos so much? and i like the theme of testing pins for whether theyre doable, which threadbanger does too, but theyre so aggressive and weird about it and not very thorough, unlike these videos. ♥
Thank you for sharing!! I just purchased a few mugs and normal Sharpies. Now I know I need to get oil based Sharpies. Thanks again!
:) Very Good. Just starting this project and you answered my questions saving me all the trial and error. I had a feeling the oil based sharpie was necessary.
Really good to know! Wanted to do this with my normal sharpies now glad I didn't!
Oh my god this video is top notch. So many useful tests!
We've tried a few pintrest things and most aren't that great lol. Would love to see this be a series for pintrest projects :)
Very cool. I didn't even know about the oil-based Sharpie.
They definitely make all the difference!
Thanks for mentioning that the mugs need to be put in the oven before you heat it up and leave them to cool in there after as well. This will make a world of difference when I try this out myself ✨
They were letter stickers from Michael's. The brand is "Momenta." Good luck!
thanks a lot for this video. i was out n about today searching for oil paint sharpies for my xmas gift and found them no where. almost decided to use regular sharpie and so glad i didn't.
Since I didn't test the difference b/w 1 and 2 layers, I'm not exactly sure. I'd imagine that it would still work BUT I always like making sure that something will be durable and since it didn't take longer than a minute or two to go over the original design, I just did it to be sure.
Thanks for the commenting! I appreciate the feedback :)
I can't guarantee that because I haven't tried a ton of different mugs, but yes - that seems to be the case. (After doing a lot of research on this, it seems that cheaper mugs are the best to use because they have less of a glaze on them so it's easier for the design to penetrate the surface. That might be getting too technical but basically the point is -- get a cheap mug!)
Soon! :) Stay tuned!
I like ur video style and ur voice is soothing and easy to listen to. Good stuff.
You always have the best DIY's!
Great experiment! Thanks for sharing.
I've always wanted to try this pin but was skeptical because of the mixed reviews. I don't normally comment but u love all of your vids. Keep them coming.
This video was a huge help. Thank You!
I loved your idea of using stickers to trace instead of using stencils, as it's a bit easier. Ty😊
haha that's a great way to put it!
I posted a wire bow ring tutorial awhile back. You can find it in the jewelry playlist!
Very nice.. can I bake and use these on tiles ? I'm going to make a coster
Every science teacher your ever had is smiling at this minute. (Not trying to be funny - I'm teacher, as well). Very good experiment - and cool insight. Thanks
By the way - check out a blog called "Pinterest, are you drunk?" to find a lot of Pinterest fails. Very funny
Very well done video, thank you for working out the details,
Those dollar store mugs had a cute handle 😲!
Thank you for doing this! I wanted to do a project like this on a full tea set but I really didn't want to waste Sharpie ink or my time doing something that wouldn't last! :) It helps a ton to have the information you provided!
This was super helpful! Thanks for the help and keep making your awesome videos!
I love love love when you do these videos
This is really detailed. I like it.
I love this series!
Love this series! I want to design my own mugs now :)
Oh no! Maybe try to get your hands on an oil based sharpie and try to go over the design?
just observed how you scrubbed the special sharpie mugs, seems that you scrubbed lightly. i can tell by the way you hold the scrubbing brush. 3:22 vs 3:29:(
PJ Sinohin I noticed that too
Yeah, it looks like she barely grazed it.
true
She’s definitely being paid off by the big oil sharpie industry.
Every video lies but this is exactly what I needed
Now, your channel deserves a subscribe! Thank you!
More please.... I love them!!
you should do the Doly Lamp DIY is looks so pretty!
Oh my god! Thank you so much! This helped so much and now I know what to buy!
so cool! Christmas gifts quick problem is solved!
SUCH a good/helpful video!
Thanks for this; was excited to try and you've successfully answered my concerns
most sites and videos say to wait 72 hrs before using them and you have to hand wash them or use the soft side of a sponge. you can also buy sealing spray to have them last longer
Awesome video; thanks! I was wanting to try this out & now you've got me feeling more hopeful. As long as I get that special paint sharper. Thanks again & keep up these fun pintrest videos please! =)
nice dear..thanx for sharing
Thanks for testing, very informative
Thanks for the video I've wanted to try this for some time but was skeptical thank you for sharing
Thank you!! This was a great video, and it provided great information.
Thanks for doing this, great video!
The only DIY article I’ve read, before I found this video, was from popsugar.com. In addition to recommending the oil-based marker (though I agree-Why not get the DecorArt ones designed for such a purpose?), she also lists in her instruction steps letting the ink dry for several hours before putting the mugs in the oven. Does this step matter? Who knows? But just wanted to add that.
Thank you so much. I tried the regular perm sharpies on the dollar store plates. They were somewhat streaky. I baked at 350 for 30 minutes. Colors changed and they were not as vibrant. I will get some oil based and see how that works. I really love the idea but I want it to be a lasting project. Thanks Bunches~
try it with the new fade resistant sharpies!!
OMG I love love love this serie I think it's a brilliant idea! Thank you so much for being creative, smart and generous!
Thank you for doing this test. Ive been wanting to do this as a gift for friends and wasn't sure if a normal sharpie was good enough. Now i know oil base is better".... :)
Thank you you so much! I definitely will use this day for my sister on Valentine's Day! She's addicted to coffee lol
You neeeeeeed to do more of these