(DIY) TIE DYE MUGS
These Tie Dye Mugs have the recipe for a perfect DIY - they’re easy to make, inexpensive, and of
course, beautiful! Unique, colorful, and customizable, these would make the perfect gift for friends or
family (just don’t forget to make some for yourself too!)
words & images by SARAH WISSINGER
YOU WILL NEED:
• Plain mugs
• Alcohol Inks
• Rubbing alcohol
• Dishwasher-Safe Mod
Podge
• Paintbrush
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INSTRUCTIONS:
1. Set up a craft-safe surface. Soak a cotton ball in rubbing alcohol and wipe down
your mug.
2. With your mug right-side up, start dripping the alcohol inks from top to bottom, leaving about 3/4-1" at top. (Alcohol inks and Mod Podge are not food-safe so leaving a
gap at the top will keep these mugs safe for use.)
3. Continue dripping your inks until desired blending is reached. Allow mugs to dry
completely.
4. Using a paintbrush, carefully apply a coat of dishwasher-safe Mod Podge to the
inked portions of the mug (colors may bleed slightly, so apply this coat lightly.) Be
sure to again go from top to bottom to ensure that ink and Mod Podge does not
reach the top 3/4-1" of the mug. Allow to dry completely.
5. Apply a second coat of Mod Podge. Allow to dry completely and cure for 28 days,
per Mod Podge instructions.