More doodling
I thought of posting this on Fathers' Day, but just in case some of you are short on ideas, maybe this might inspire something. ;)
The paints were easy to get. I'd seen them around before, and I reckon you can get them from any art store. (I got mine from Creative Hands at Ngee Ann City, but Art Friend will probably carry them too.)
I had some idea of what I wanted, but I decided, hey, why not just put all three kids on board -- or, in this case, on the mug. So that was step one: penciling in the drawing. It's not that easy to transfer lead onto porcelain, I assure you.
Step two: Colouring and outlining. (Should it be steps two and three? I don't do this to-do guide thing often.) I bought only three colours, because they're close to S$8 per bottle. But I figured that it's always good to keep it simple, especially when I had absolutely no idea what I was doing, and was just making things up as I went along.
It actually turned out pretty well. Minimal smudging, that was easy enough to rectify.
Last step was to pop it into the oven for half an hour, so that the paint sticks on the mug. It's presumably dishwasher-safe, which is a good thing, I guess -- I wouldn't know; we don't have a dishwasher. I guess that just means that it won't wash out with water.
And it's done! :) A little before and after picture. Well, actually this was taken before I baked it, and I did add in our names at the last minute. I know, I know, it looks like it was drawn by a 7-year-old. But somehow, I doubt my dad'll mind. :) Anyways, that's another present down. Phew!
Yes, I bought an extra mug in case I screwed up the first time, but you guys wanted a card right? ;)
The paints were easy to get. I'd seen them around before, and I reckon you can get them from any art store. (I got mine from Creative Hands at Ngee Ann City, but Art Friend will probably carry them too.)
I had some idea of what I wanted, but I decided, hey, why not just put all three kids on board -- or, in this case, on the mug. So that was step one: penciling in the drawing. It's not that easy to transfer lead onto porcelain, I assure you.
Step two: Colouring and outlining. (Should it be steps two and three? I don't do this to-do guide thing often.) I bought only three colours, because they're close to S$8 per bottle. But I figured that it's always good to keep it simple, especially when I had absolutely no idea what I was doing, and was just making things up as I went along.
It actually turned out pretty well. Minimal smudging, that was easy enough to rectify.
Last step was to pop it into the oven for half an hour, so that the paint sticks on the mug. It's presumably dishwasher-safe, which is a good thing, I guess -- I wouldn't know; we don't have a dishwasher. I guess that just means that it won't wash out with water.
And it's done! :) A little before and after picture. Well, actually this was taken before I baked it, and I did add in our names at the last minute. I know, I know, it looks like it was drawn by a 7-year-old. But somehow, I doubt my dad'll mind. :) Anyways, that's another present down. Phew!
Yes, I bought an extra mug in case I screwed up the first time, but you guys wanted a card right? ;)
posted by Laughingcow at 11:59 am
9 Comments:
You draw like a 7 year old but it's still really cute. I think your dad will like it even more ESPECIALLY because you drew it like a 7 year old. Brings him back to the days when you were still a little girl sitting on his lap!
My heart just melted...
I want a mug! I want a mug! I want a mug! :D
very nice. =)
Raymond: I hope so too. :)
Woof!: But you said card! :p
a.l.: Thank you! :)
i'm also torn between card and mug. i think i'll go for card since its easier to keep. lol
your dad is a lucky guy. :P
Yeah, actually nice mugs never seem to survive very long in my home. =\ My friend once gave me a set of three glasses, and my mom single-handedly -- but on separate occasions -- broke them all! :p We'll see how long this one lasts.
My dad gives his all for me -- every single day. That warrants more than a mug; I think I got the better end of the deal. ;)
That's really cute and creative. I would probably run out and buy my dad a mug from the gift shop.
Can I ask for both? *bashful*
Jean: Thank you! :) I'm pretty sure we had a couple of those Gift Shop Mugs at one time or another. ;)
Woof!: December is a long way off, you know. You might want to wait it out to see what else I can come up with before then. ;)
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