It's easy to find plain, reasonably priced ceramic pieces at home goods stores; applying dot-painted designs transforms them into meaningful gifts. Add a friend's monogram or favorite motif, or design a pretty pattern yourself. Fill painted mugs with bags of candy, or tie a stack of flower-covered plates with a ribbon.
Total Steps: 4
Tools and Materials
Ceramic mugs or plates (available at home goods stores)
Red transfer paper
Tape
Ballpoint pen
Food-safe ceramic paint, such as Pebeo Porcelaine 150
Small containers
Wooden coffee stirrers
Applicator bottle(s)
Scrap paper
Optional: Baby wipes
You'll also need one of our templates:
Monogram Script
Bird
Block Letters
Floral Design
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