I don’t consider myself an artist. I never have and probably never will. It’s probably because I think artists should be able to draw. Not everyone will agree, but that’s just the truth I carry in my head. I do, however, love to doodle. Especially with black markers. So when A Beautiful Mess shared this His + Her Sharpie Mug idea, I knew I had to try it.
YOU WILL NEED:
*The plates I used had a glossy finish. Try to find those with a matte finish as the surface is porous and will yield better results.
Use the tape as a drawing tool to create a pattern or design on the dish. If necessary, use the scissors to cut the tape into the desired width before taping onto the plate. I didn’t plan my design ahead and ended up with a sort of chevron pattern. I liked it!
Freestyle some lines, dots, words, whatever onto the empty space. Don’t think about it too much… Unless you’re good at that sort of thing. If you make a mistake, fear not. Simply scrub the ink off and try again. It isn’t permanent – yet.
Peel off the tape (it’s so FUN) and put the dishes into a preheated 350 degree oven. Bake for 30 minutes.
Care for these plates like they were purchased at full price from Anthropologie. In other words, hand wash with a sponge or soft cloth – they are not dishwasher safe.
I think these would make lovely personalized gifts for the folks in your life. Especially if you stocked them up with some gluten-free treats!
Thanks for reading,
LGMF
They kind of remind me of the doodles you used to do in high school 🙂 Neat idea. I think I might make one for my mom with a message in the middle.
Thanks for making this it’s such a great idea! Totally going to do this:D
LOVE this idea. I know you said try to find plates with a matte finished but would it work if they were glossy?? Does it come off after a while?
Kayla,
Yes, it works on glossy finish, but it does come off after a while. 🙁