Welcome to the whimsical world of 15 DIY Handmade Mug Crafts designs, where every sip comes with a splash of creativity. Just imagine your hands are around the handle that’s just not a drink holder, but also a piece of art. From delicate water floral to the bold geometric pattern, there’s a mug for every mood and personality. Whether you are a morning coffee lover or a night tea enthusiast, these beautiful creations are sure to add a joy to your daily routine. The variety of Coffee Mug designs reflects the diversity of people who use them. Lets dive into the colorful journey and find the perfect painting companion for your favorite brew.
Standard for mug designs:
Standard sizes for the mug designs depend on the type of mug.
Make your own mug design:
Choose the design type that you want to put on your mug. Next, sketch the design you want onto paper if you can, otherwise you can take help from the graphic designer.
How big should a mug design be?
The size of the mug design depends on the mug’s shape and design. An optimal design size could range from 7-9 cm in width and 6- 8cm in height for most standard mugs.
Mug painting tips:
- You can draw with different types of markers.
- After finishing the project, you need to wait the for the drawing to dry well, the drying time will depends on the thickness of the paint layer.
- Regarding colors, it is advisable to choose colors that contrast with the color of the cup so that the pattern is more noticeable.
- To seal the design, put the mug in a cold oven, turn on the maximum temperature, and leave the mug there for about an hour. Then turn off the oven and leave the mug there until it cools down completely and only then take it out of the oven. In no case take out a still hot mug, since it can crack from the temperature drop.
- It is recommended to wash the cup manually.
- Before applying the pattern, the mug can be degreased by rubbing with alcohol.
- It is better to start lettering with a thin marker. They can both write thinly and make thickening where necessary.
- Before applying, you need to shake the marker well to shake up the paint inside it.
- If you want to change the default color of the cup, use acrylic paint set to tint its entire surface.
- The main secret: you can erase the drawing immediately with a solvent if something went wrong, and draw everything from the very beginning.
1. Color Splashes Mug
Add a splash of color to your coffee by painting some beautiful colors on the mug. The amazing colorful mug, handle, and rim will attract the attention of others. This colorful mug is not only a functional vessel for your beverages but also a reminder of warm and blue Caribbean water. The process of painting is easy and quick, except the drying time, it takes a while.
Color splash mug supplies:
- Enamel mug
- Cloth
- Rubbing alcohol
- Card box board
- Paintbrushes
2. Gold Dipped Mug
Add a little glam to your morning with this pretty DIY gold dipped mug. You don’t have to worry about glitter floating in the coffee, because it’s made with dishwasher safe mod podge. You can give this beautiful gold dipped mug as a gift to your family member, friend, and teacher.
Supplies needed:
- Plain white mug
- Painter’s tape
- Matte indoor gold spray paint
- Mod podge
3. Food Illustration Mug
The food illusion mug is simple, easy, and fun making DIY project for the people of all ages. As you know, the Christmas or gift giving season of the year right around the corner, so try to make this amazing food illustration mug for yourself and for your food lover’s friend. This mug will look so cool while holding in the hand and will attract the attention of others.
Supplies needed:
- A plain white mug
- Marker colors
- Mod podge
- Painter’s tape
4. Harry Potter Mug
Create your own fantastic DIY harry potter mug for yourself and friend. The harry potter mug is one of the perfect touch to your harry potter holiday house tour. These mugs looks super cool when you serve coffee to your guests.
Supplies needed:
- A plain mug
- Sharpies markers
- White paper
- Pencil
5. Galaxy Planets Mug
Make an amazing DIY galaxy planet mug to amaze your guests by serving coffee or tea in it. This mug is super amazing, easy, and fun making project for the people of all ages. You can make the galaxy mug for yourself and for your friend to give on his/her birthday. You can make this mug by matching with your star sign. This beautiful mug captures the beauty of night sky with stars, planets, and cosmic waves.
6. Tape Resist Mug
The tape resist mug is a super simple, fun, and easy project for the people of all ages specially for kids. Kids can do a fun art technique to make this tape resist mug for Father’s day to give as a homemade gift for Dad on Father’s day.
Supplies for tape resist mug:
- White mug
- Acrylic paint
- Paint brushes
- Acrylic craft sealer
- Painter’s tape
7. Mandala Artwork Mug
Create a stunning hand painted dot mandala art design on a mug for a tea lover. It could be a great gift for a tea or coffee lover. This beautiful mandala mug will look stunning when you serve coffee or tea in this mug to your guest, this will show your creative skill, and leave a positive vibe to your guest.
Supplies needed:
- White plain mug
- Sharpie markers
- Paint brushes
- Painter’s tape
8. Watercolor Mug
If you are thinking about holiday gift, try to make this beautiful watercolor mug that is so simple, fun, and easy DIY project. You can make this mug for yourself and for giving as a gift. The beautiful watercolor on the mug makes it worth a while. The beautiful color combination will make it unique, and will also show your creative skill.
Supplies needed:
- Mug
- Nail paint
- Toothpick
- Tin baking pan
9. Wildflowers Mug Idea
Make your own DIY wildflower mug for yourself, family, and friends. This amazing mug is super easy to make in just few minutes. The beautiful tiny handmade flower looks so stunning and this will sure leave a positive vibe to your guest when you serve coffee or tea in this beautiful mug. You can paint any size of flowers on the mug.
10. Speckled Dip Mug
Add a sophisticated touch to your to your morning tea or coffee by making speckled dip mug, simple, fun, and easy project. You can make this simple and beautiful mug as a gift giving. It’s safe to use in dishwasher and microwave. You can give this beautiful mug to your friend on his/her birthday.
11. Ocean Waves Mug
The beautifully designed ocean wave mug is a stunning art work that not only captivates the eyes but also keep your coffee, tea, or beverage at the perfect temperature. This is one of the great gift for beverage lover who enjoy their drink at ocean with someone special. The mug design features a dynamic interplay of the shades of blue and white, which is the powerful crests of ocean waves.
12. Polka Dot Mug
This beautiful mug is made with a series of polka dots in a variety of sizes and colors, each dot is placed to create a sense of play and movement. This would be a great gift for a coffee lover. To make this mug you just need a mug and sharpie paint markers. The dots can also be painted using the end of paint brush to ensure a joyful and spirited pattern.
13. Geometric Lines Mug
Make your own geometric lines mug that is a precise array of parallel and perpendicular lines showcases the beauty of random shapes, perfect ritual of the morning coffee or tea. This mug idea is so simple and easy to make as you just need few supplies. It could be a great gift idea. As you know the new year is about to near so make these coffee mugs for your guests to serve coffee or beverage at new year’s party.
14. Painted Mug Idea
The cute painted mug designs are sure to be both a great gift for your loved ones and decoration of the festive table to the envy of all the guests. You can make this cute mug design for your friend, your friend will love this simple yet delight gift cup design.
15. Glitter Vinyl Mug
Make a glitter mug with glitter vinyl, which would make a great gift idea for friend, family, and neighbor. You can make this beautiful mug for yourself. It would be look so attractive while placed in a rack or on the table. You can write your favorite words on the mug.
Supplies needed:
- A plain mug
- Glitter
- Glue
- Markers
- Scissors
- Formic sheet
