Customize Coffee Mugs With Hand-Drawn Flowers
![Dress Up Basic Mugs With Hand-Painted Florals How to Customize Coffee Mugs](http://hgtvhome.sndimg.com/content/dam/images/hgtv/fullset/2015/5/18/1/Original-Michelle-Edgemont_Summer-Trends_Floral-Mugs_Beauty2.jpg.rend.hgtvcom.616.411.85.suffix/1431971079829.jpeg)
Materials Needed
white ceramic mugs
ceramic paint in desired colors (we chose three)
medium filbert paintbrush
paint palette
oven
oil-based black paint marker (for detail work)
Paint Abstract Shape
The first step to creating large, beautiful flowers is to paint an abstract, floral-type shape. You don't need to get too detailed here since we'll add details with the paint marker.
![How to Update Basic White Mugs With Ceramic Paint How to Customize Coffee Mugs](http://hgtvhome.sndimg.com/content/dam/images/hgtv/fullset/2015/5/18/1/Original-Michelle-Edgemont_Summer-Trends_Floral-Mugs_Step1a.jpg.rend.hgtvcom.616.411.85.suffix/1431971089424.jpeg)
Add Petals
Make your abstract floral shape very large, going off the top of the mug. Add a few more petals near the bottom of the mug. Tip: Use one color of paint per mug for a contemporary look, and try to create different abstract shapes for the flowers on each mug.
![The first step to creating large, pretty flowers is to paint an abstract, floral-type shape. You donât need to get too detailed here, since weâll add the detail with the paint marker.](http://hgtvhome.sndimg.com/content/dam/images/hgtv/fullset/2015/5/18/1/Original-Michelle-Edgemont_Summer-Trends_Floral-Mugs_Step1b.jpg.rend.hgtvcom.616.411.85.suffix/1431971094718.jpeg)
![Make your abstract floral shape very large and going off the top of the mug. Add a few more petals near the bottom of the mug.](http://hgtvhome.sndimg.com/content/dam/images/hgtv/fullset/2015/5/18/1/Original-Michelle-Edgemont_Summer-Trends_Floral-Mugs_Step2.jpg.rend.hgtvcom.616.924.85.suffix/1431971099571.jpeg)
Let Dry
Let the paint fully dry.
Add Detail Work
When the paint is dry, go back with the paint marker and add an outline, leaves, stamen and petals to your flowers.
![When the paint is dry, go back in with the paint marker and add an outline, leaves, stamen, and petals.](http://hgtvhome.sndimg.com/content/dam/images/hgtv/fullset/2015/5/18/1/Original-Michelle-Edgemont_Summer-Trends_Floral-Mugs_Step5a.jpg.rend.hgtvcom.616.411.85.suffix/1431971104824.jpeg)
![When the paint is dry, go back in with the paint marker and add an outline, leaves, stamen, and petals.](http://hgtvhome.sndimg.com/content/dam/images/hgtv/fullset/2015/5/18/1/Original-Michelle-Edgemont_Summer-Trends_Floral-Mugs_Step5b.jpg.rend.hgtvcom.616.924.85.suffix/1431971113835.jpeg)
Cure Your Designs
Follow the directions on your ceramic paints to cure your mugs in the oven. This process makes the paints and marker permanent.
![Dress Up Basic Mugs With Hand-Painted Florals How to Customize Coffee Mugs](http://hgtvhome.sndimg.com/content/dam/images/hgtv/fullset/2015/5/18/1/Original-Michelle-Edgemont_Summer-Trends_Floral-Mugs_Beauty1.jpg.rend.hgtvcom.616.924.85.suffix/1431971071796.jpeg)