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  1. I love the pink and blue. I think small bowls would look perfect.

    1. Christene Holder says:

      Thanks! I want to get a few more dishes and other things and try this technique some more.

      >> Christene

  2. These are so pretty! I have to try them, my daughter would have a blast mixing colors. Thanks for sharing at the Wednesday Showcase party.

    1. Christene Holder says:

      Thanks so much Kati! Have a great week!

      >> Christene

    1. Christene Holder says:

      Thanks Emily! Have a great week 🙂

      >> Christene

  3. I absolutely LOVE the mugs you used! The design really pops on clear mugs. Thanks for sharing at Merry Monday this week!

    1. Christene Holder says:

      Thanks Marie! I think the clear mugs really give the design that light airy watercolor effect 🙂 Hope you have a great week – I can’t wait to link up again.

      >> Christene

  4. These are super cute! I would have never thought that nail polish could be used in such a way! And it makes good use of the Dollar Tree nail polish – they have some great colors from time to time, but that stuff ruins my fingernails!

    1. Christene Holder says:

      Thanks Jessica! Yea Dollar Tree nail polish isn’t the best but it’s perfect for a project like this. I would never want to use my nicer nail polish for a craft project, so $1 a bottle is perfect!

      >> Christene

  5. These mugs are awesome! I love the pink one! I just wanted to let you know this project was my pick for Rockstar of the week over at the Creativity Unleashed link party; thanks for sharing it with us! Voting is now open for MEGA Rockstar of the week, so stop by and vote and tell your friends to come vote for you too, I really hope you win!

    1. Christene Holder says:

      Thanks Jessi! Ahh I’m so excited that you picked me as a rockstar for this week!!!!
      Thanks for featuring me! Definitely stopping by to vote 🙂

      >> Christene

    1. After the mugs are watercolored, do you have to cure them or use any type of sealant so the colour does not scrape off with usage? Also, the would only be hand wash safe, right? Not dishwasher proof?

      1. Christene Holder says:

        I would definitely hand wash only for these. I think you can buy like a clear spray sealer for food products at places like Michaels if you wanted to add something more to really seal/ finish it.

        >> Christene

    2. After the mugs are watercolored, do you have to cure them or use any type of sealant so the colour does not scrape off with usage? Also, the would only be hand wash safe, right? Not dishwasher proof?

  6. Question, once you dip do you have to reset the bowl all over again. Reason I ask I would like to do something like that with a theme I have. Which obviously couldn’t 16 of them I couldn’t do all in the same bowl of water and nail polish. However, I was wondering if you can one or two or more out of it? Thank you.,

    1. Christene Holder says:

      Hi Diane!
      You do have to “reset” the bowl for each one. Most of the polish adheres to the mug so there isn’t enough left on the surface to dip another mug. There is a small amount left though that you don’t want to get on your next mug. I just used a paper towel to skim off the rest of the excess polish and I left the water in. Then I just poured some more polish into that same water. So you don’t need to replace the water, just clear off the polish. You should be able to get a decent number of mugs out of a bottle of nail polish. You don’t need a lot for it to spread out on the surface of the water.

      I hope that makes sense 🙂 For me it didn’t take too long to “reset” the bowl to get ready for the next mug.

      >> Christene

      1. Christene thank you very much.

  7. What happens if you microwave it?

    1. Christene Holder says:

      Hi Nicky,

      I’m not sure what would happen if you tried to microwave it, but I would lean to the safe side and not put it in the microwave.

      >> Christene

  8. Carol Johnson says:

    How do you seal them so they can last forever? Have you ever tried baking them after or used a sealant. as well?

    1. Christene Holder says:

      Hi Carol,

      I didn’t try baking them or using a sealant. I think there are spray sealants out there that you might be able to use to help the design be “sealed” and last longer. I haven’t had problems, but I don’t put them in the dishwasher or anything.

      >> Christene

  9. This was such a great idea!!! We had so much fun making them.. The ONLY downfall… i did use the sealant and it is very potent. I only used it on the bottom half if the mugs i am trying to wash them and leave them outside hoping the smell will dissipate but other than that they are beautiful!

    1. Christene Holder says:

      Hey Tayla! So glad that you loved the project! That’s such a good thing to know. I didn’t use a sealant because I mostly use my mugs for decoration only. Hopefully, that strong smell will go away. I think this technique is so fun because each mug is unique and beautiful 🙂

      >> Christene

  10. Roberta Kronk says:

    I made these mugs as Christmas gifts left sit a couple days upside down to dry completely then covered marbling with DISHWASHER safe MODPODGE which has to cure for 28 days after application & then they are dishwasher safe. I used 2 coats & make sure you bottle says DISHWASHER safe. Also make sure none of the marbeling or the modpodge is in the area where your lips would touch. I have checked with everyone I gave the cups to & they say the cups are fine after washing them.

    1. Christene Holder says:

      Hey Roberta! Thanks so much for sharing! I love that idea and I didn’t even know they made Dishwasher safe Modpodge! That’s amazing. I can’t wait to try these again and use that. They would make the best gifts.

      >> Christene

  11. Lucie Hale says:

    I am so inspired by this project. I have ONE clear mug that I absolutely love and KNEW that one day, I would KNOW how to decorate it. Thanks to you, I KNOW! Can’t wait to try this out.

    I love the soft pink one and the blue one that you made, but all of them are beautiful!

    1. Christene Holder says:

      YAY! Thanks Lucie – I hope you have fun crafting.

      >> Christene

  12. You can seal them with modge podge, dishwasher safe , and then there top rack dishwasher safe. I’be used it on a glass and it doesn’t change the color at all.

  13. Vanessa Buchanan says:

    Can you use stemless wine glasses for this project or any type of glass will work

    1. I haven’t personally tried, but I think it would work with pretty much any glass

      >> Christene

  14. mercic’est trop beau

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