Painted Ceramic Bowls - Paint Your Own Dishes Your Way!

Hand Painting your own dishes is so easy! I had no idea you could just write or paint a message on a dish and bake it and you have a personalized dish, vase, mug… You can buy plain bowls and mugs anywhere. These were from Dollar Tree for $1.25.

I had so much fun painting the first 4 bright colored designs I sent out the hubby and kids to get us another 4 so we could all decorate our own!

In the paint section of your craft store there is several kinds of paints that can use on glass and ceramics. You can choose from pots of paint like the photo above or pens/markers.

Multi-surface pens are also found in the paint section. They can be used for writing on metal, ceramic, glass etc. The pens cost approximately $5.99. I purchased one black one.

The pots of paints cost more….$20 if I remember correctly. But I had a 40% off coupon so I got one that has 18 small pots of “Brights” paint in the kit by Craft Smart.

You will need:

Multi-Surface Pens and Paint
Art Paint Brush
Plain Dishes
Toothpicks
Oven

I mentioned to have some toothpicks handy because each little pot will need to be stirred after opening.

Decorate the bowls in whatever style you wish.

Just a word of caution, the marker dries immediately, where as, the paint in the pots could be wiped off if you realized you needed to fix it. Holding the bowl while painting is tricky-you really need to watch that you don’t smear it.

Here I am dipping the end of a paintbrush to make perfect dots.

“Craft Smart” Paint says:

Durable, weather-resistant satin paint. Excellent adhesion on glass ceramics, wood, metal, rigid plastic, fabric, canvas, paper and terra cotta. (Well doesn’t that just bring 100 projects on the to do list to your mind)

Directions: Water-base, apply 1-2 coats until desired coverage is achieved. For glass or ceramics, first clean surface with alcohol. For top rack dishwasher-safe finish: Let paint cure for 72 hours. Place in a cool oven, heat to 350 degrees F (176C) for 30 mins. Cool in oven.

So you waited 72 hours right?

Then you can put the bowls in the cool oven and turn on the stove to 350 degrees. After the 30 mins is done, turn off the oven and allow to cool in the stove before moving.

I know I’m being repetitive but you gotta follow the instructions. If your paint is another brand follow what it says to do.

This super cool project does require some time. If you are planning to put a message on a vase you are bringing flowers in to an anniversary party on Saturday you need to plan ahead and paint it by Wednesday to let it cure for 2 days and then bake…and cool.

Also, it doesn’t say this is “food safe”. So I wouldn’t put it on the inside of the bowls, mugs and middle of plates your eating off of. Maybe I’m being over cautious….I like to be on the safe side.