diy :: using porcelain paint pens
August 11, 2010
you know i always talk about my next creative endeavor? well, i can assure you, this will be it! welcome to the world of porcelain paint pens, friends!
{tea for two and fine}
it always amazes me when i find a new craft, it’s like how did i survive without knowing this? you can purchase porcelain paint pens from any craft store (like michaels or a.c. moore) and get to creating your own pottery in no time. draw on your design, bake it in your conventional oven at 300°f for 30 minutes and you’re done! (i also read that it’s good practice to place your piece in the oven at room temp, let them preheat together, then cool off together before removing).
and the best part is? you don’t even have to be an artist! all you have to do is doodle, write, scribble, or play. i love projects that allow you to turn thrifted, boring or inexpensive pieces into personalized art- and this one definitely qualifies.
{porcelain decoration tutorial}
think about all the possibilities- plates, bowls, mugs, subway tiles, coasters, pitchers… i have a set of plain ‘ol porcelain plates just waiting to be doodled on!
wrap up: {art} {craft} {customize} {diy} {doodle} {paint pen} {porcelain} {project}
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Wow …this is brilliant…. would be lovely to create a totally unique colourful dinner set out of ordinary, plain porcelain. Thanks for sharing!
these designs are just fabulous. i once drew an illustration of the little prince on a vase for my mom. unfortunately the decor didn’t last so long. do you have a good recommendation for good pens that last?
What a great idea! I hadn’t though of drawing on porcelain…looks like it could be really fun! Thanks for the tip Bonnie :)
I especially love the last idea/photo!
Thank you for Sharing! I got to get my hands on those pens.
Ooh, these are fun! I used a plate a decorated in a listing in my shop, here: http://www.etsy.com/listing/37028268/its-raining-cute .. You can’t really see that much, but it’s a small saucer, and I made a matching teacup (super cute!) and salad plate. It’s a great and easy project, thanks for sharing Bonnie! :)
Lou: http://www.dickblick.com/products/pebeo-porcelaine-150-paint-markers/
oo, how cute anna! i really can’t wait to make some. also, thank you for recommendation, i wasn’t sure what was best!
What a fun idea! I’ll have to try this.
I was just wishing my plain whites were not so very plain! I have a feeling I’ll have to wait for a trip to the US for these guys, though =/ Totally filing this one away!
Such a great idea! I can think of so much to do with these. I did notice on the Dick Blick website that they are not recommended for surfaces that come into contact with food:
http://tinyurl.com/dmcgal
Did you find some that can?
hi sarah! this article says that specialty ceramic paint pens are food safe (so we know the exist) and these pens from michaels are water based and non toxic. will keep looking for more choices!
Finally after reading this post forever ago I have bought my paint pens! Now hopefully it will not be just as long before I get to use them!
bonnie, these are amazingggg!!! i can’t wait to get my hands on some!
Wow! Really gotta try this myself, thanks!
All of the porcelain paint pens I’ve seen say NOT to use them on surfaces that come into contact with food.
I think this is a wonderful idea for the lower outside of bowls and cups and for the outside of teapots, sugar bowls and creamers. The pictures in the article show that the decorations can be simply adorable.
Wow, this is an awesome idea!
Very nice work!!! I am just wondering what kinda China ware that i can use these pens?
hi andrea! you can use them on any ceramic surface, but i’m not sure about actual china. check out this site for more info: http://www.dickblick.com/products/pebeo-porcelaine-150-paint-markers/. good luck!
Have been searching for food-safe porcelain paint markers and found this:
http://www.settocelebrate.com/porcelain-paint-markers.html?productid=porcelain-paint-markers&channelid=FROOG
hopefully this will be of use to others!
great find, mert! thank you so much for sharing!
I love this! Makes me want to draw all over the plates I already have…maybe I’ll start with a mug first :)
Just loved this. I’ve never heard of these pens before. We have an older white china set that could use some TLC. Off to make a craft shop run…
I’m also thinking ‘How did I not know about this???’ This is amazing! I’ve never seen these paints before, now I must look.
You need to tell people that these paints are not food safe and should not come in contact with food if you intend to eat it. If you decorate a tea or coffee cup the design must be at least an inch from the rim to avoid your lips coming in contact.
hi deborah, thank you for your suggestion. some are food safe and others are not, so i have advised people to check thoroughly with their brand before using. thanks again!
I emailed a company that has food safe porcelain markers (mentioned earlier by mert) and they said that not only are the markers they sell food safe, but they were told by their supplier that you can’t get the food safe markers in the US – the supplier has been looking for a manufacturer here and can’t find one. I have looked in stores and on-line and I can’t find anything else, so they may be right!http://www.settocelebrate.com/porcelain-paint-markers.html
This is SUCH a cute idea. I also think it would be a great DIY party. Everyone could go home with their own plate!
if you are using PORCELAINE PAINT PENS, THEY ARE NOT FOOD SAFE. fyi. The only food safe porcelain paint pens are Porzellanmalstift, a German made paint pen. They are hard to find in the U.S. … just thought I would let you know. I had to scrape off a lot of paint from my dishes that I decorated with PORCELAINE brand paint. All PORCELAINE paint pens are not food safe.