Dazzling Dotted Mugs

    I'm sure that you've eyed the classic Pinterest "Dotted Mug" before. Well, here is what you need to create the cool dotted mug of your dreams.

    First things first, purchase Sharpie Oil Based Paint Markers, found at your local craft store (Or Walmart). These are useful in many ways, and are the only way your "Sharpie Mug" will work. Regular sharpies on these mugs are a PINTEREST FAIL. 

    Now, go to Walmart or a Dollar Store and pick out the mug you want to use. These mugs can be pretty tricky to find these days, so good luck. 

    It's time to print out your letter. I used my Cricut. The letter ended up being 2 1/2. If you don't have a Cricut, you can use a sticker or you can print it off online. 

    Make sure to wash off your mug before you start writing on the mug. This allows the Oil based Sharpie to write easier, and in the long run, allows it to stay on better. There might be oils and dirt that cause problems when decorating.

    Tape your letter or attach it somehow to the mug so that it is in the center. Pick out your color scheme that you will use on your mug. 

    Trace your letter using dots. Make them very close together so that the letter is obvious. Now, dot around your letter and just a little bit past the letter so that the dots are very compacted. 

Make another ring around the letter of dots that are spread out a little bit. The last ring of your dots should be very spread out. Remove your letter.

Feel free to touch up any areas of your letter. If there are any dots that you don't like, use nail polish remover to remove the Marker. This trick works for all of your mug projects.

Time to bake your mug! For baking instructions, go to Elephant Mug.

ENJOY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!