What we love about this DIY Nail Polish Marbled Mugs Craft is that it is fun AND easy to do and makes a functional item that you can use to add some color to your own kitchen or give as a gift. It’s also fitting for holidays! It’s a great fit for Easter since it looks a bit like a decorated Easter egg and it also makes a beautiful Mother’s Day gift! You can add some flavored teas or a yummy flavor of coffee beans to make Mom happy!
The main supplies needed are a ceramic mug, which you can pick up at a dollar store, and nail polish. We chose Julep nail polish. They have so many bright, beautiful colors. The other tip is that you should use an old bowl or bucket that you don’t mind ruining because you may end up with some residual polish on it. When you’re picking up mugs at the dollar store, you could also pick up a bowl there for $1.
DIY Nail Polish Marbled Mugs Craft
Supplies:
Ceramic Mug
Large Bowl or Small Bucket (An old or disposable one is a good idea!)
Nail Polish in 2 Colors
Warm Water
Toothpicks
Wax Paper
Instructions:
- Fill the bowl or bucket with warm water.
- Slowly pour in the first color of nail polish. Pour it close to the water’s edge to avoid the drops sinking to the bottom.
- Add the second color of polish the same way.
- Use a toothpick and swirl the colors together.
- Dip the mug at an angle into the water. Don’t submerge the mug (you don’t want the color inside.) The polish should cling to it.
- Set the mug upside down on the wax paper to dry.
You can have lots of fun experimenting with different colors! You can make a whole set of mugs in matching colors or make a whole rainbow of mug colors. We have only tried this with a white mug, but if you use strong, bright colors you could also experiment with starting with other light colored mugs – anything pastel should work!
Mariah says
Such a great idea! Ordinary mugs turned stylish!
Rachel Hinderliter says
These are so pretty! I love the colors!
Melissa S says
These look fantastic. I am going to have to try this with a few boring, white mugs I have.
Barb Webb says
Cool idea! Such beautiful color choices, too! This could be a fun project to do with my grand daughter.
Erika says
I love how these turned out! What a fun and creative craft.
Ashley S says
Such a cool idea! I love the colors you picked.
Travel Blogger says
That is interesting. More eye catching then plain white!
Jacqui Odell says
This is so cute! I would love to do it with my daughter. I think she would enjoy it.
Dana says
I love this idea! I have so many boring mugs to play with now. 🙂
Sarah L says
I’d have to pick up nail polish at the dollar store too since I don’t polish my nails. Easy, fun and good looking.
Lauren @ Mom Home Guide says
Your mug came out beautifully! Thanks for sharing it at Motivation Monday at Mom Home Guide! It’s been chosen as a favorite this week!
Amy Z. says
The marbled effect on the mug is lovely! I’ll have to try this out with my nail polishes.
Julie Wood says
These cups are so cool! I like them a lot and want to make them soon. My daughter and I will be making these!
Minta Boggs says
I love this idea and my son and I tried it but it came out a disaster! Yours is much more beautiful that ours was.
Sophia Kudriavtsev says
They look awesome! Are they dishwasher safe? or would I need to cover them with modge podge afterwards?
Mira V says
So pretty! I always wondered if it actually works!! Will be trying this out in the future!
Tracy Ferguson says
Amazing idea and creativity … Thanks for sharing !!!
Marisela Zuniga says
This is a great idea, I love the marble look!! I remember I used to do a marble look to my nails
shelly peterson says
What a fun craft to do. We will have to try this.
Stefani Tolson says
I have tried this with my daughters before and had lots of fun! I like that you can get creative with the different colors.
Lula Ruger says
They are so pretty what a clever idea I think they would be a nice thing to gift
Marisela Zuniga says
cute idea, I had never thought of this
Daniel says
Now my morning coffee won’t be so boring in the morning. I can have my coffee while staring at artwork 🙂
Donna says
This is such a cool craft idea! I would love to make this for my mother.
John Smith says
What a clever idea! I never would have thought of this!
Christina Gould says
What a cool idea. I love the mug’s colors. Thanks for sharing!