Now THIS is a DIY project, you guys. CHEAP, easy, and something you will actually love having around after you are done. The trifecta of crafting. Let me tell you about it.
Here's how you make them:
Supplies:
-Mugs
-Nail Polish (stay away from quick dry!)
-Toothpicks
-Container (This will get ruined so make sure it's old or disposable.)
1. Fill your container halfway with hot water. The hotter the better! Once the nail polish touches the water it is going to want to set and heat will slow the process.
2. With the nail polish bottle very close to the surface of the water, pour a drop or two of polish into the water. (Keeping the bottle close to the water's surface with help the polish stay on top of the water. If you hold the bottle higher the drops will come down with more speed and sink. It's science, or something.)
3. Quickly use your toothpick to swirl the polish around in the water.
4. Dip your mug in the water! The process is soooo fast once the polish touches the water so you'll want to move quick!
5. Place the mug on a paper towel to dry and you're done!
Just like that you've got some one of a kind mugs! A couple of things to note, these are not dishwasher or microwave safe so you'll want to wash them by hand, and you know, not microwave them. Also, when dipping, it's best to only dip them on the mug below where your lip line will meet the mug, for your health and all that. :)
Aren't they gorgeous? I'm obsessed with thinking about all of the things I can marble and all of the color combinations I could make them with.
