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Time Required :
About 30 minutes
Beginner
Beginner
You're new to the skills necessary to complete this project, or maybe you've tried them just once or twice before.

fingerprint mug

Mom or Dad will be so excited to receive this "hand"made mug.
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Print Project

Step 1
Project Tip:  Clean mug to remove any fingerprints or smudges that might prevent paint from adhering.
 
Squeeze a small amount of Native Turquoise and Deep Sea Green paints onto paper plate (or palette paper).  
Step 2
With foam brush, apply Native Turquoise paint on the child’s palm and fingers.  Then apply a border of Deep Sea Green all around the entire hand and fingers.
 
Press the painted hand onto mug, at least ½" below the rim. Carefully remove hand and let dry. 
Step 3
Squeeze Plum and Pearl White paints onto paper plate (or palette paper). Use brush to mix the two together.  
 
Paint a pearlized purple heart in the center of the palm print on the mug. Let dry. Add a second layer of paint to the heart if desired. Let dry again.  
Step 4

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Supplies
Materials
Materials
 
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    You’ll Need: 1

    Craft Smart® Multi-Surface Premium Satin Acrylic Paint

    Item # 10371035 
    $1
    • Color: Native Turquoise
    • Size: 2 oz
    • Color: Native Turquoise
    • Size: 2 oz
    +More Colors
    • Color: Native Turquoise
    • Size: 2 oz
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    *No additional coupons or discounts may be applied.
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    You’ll Need: 1

    Craft Smart® Multi-Surface Premium Satin Acrylic Paint

    Item # 10371061 
    $1
    ea.
    • Color: Plum
    • Size: 2 oz
    • Color: Plum
    • Size: 2 oz
    +More Colors
    • Color: Plum
    • Size: 2 oz
    +More Colors
    +More Options
    *No additional coupons or discounts may be applied.
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    red-label-acrylic-paint
    You’ll Need: 1

    Craft Smart® Multi-Surface Premium Satin Acrylic Paint

    Item # 10371036 
    $1
    ea.
    • Color: Deep Sea Green
    • Size: 2 oz
    • Color: Deep Sea Green
    • Size: 2 oz
    +More Colors
    • Color: Deep Sea Green
    • Size: 2 oz
    +More Colors
    +More Options
    *No additional coupons or discounts may be applied.
 
Tools
Tools
 
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    You’ll Need: 1

    Craft Smart® Wash Brush Set Golden Taklon, 3 Pieces

    Item # 10408290 
    $5
    *No additional coupons or discounts may be applied.
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    You’ll Need: 1

    Foam Brush by ArtMinds®

    Item # 10604223 
    $0.50
    ea.
    • Size: 1 in
    • Size: 1 in
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    • Size: 1 in
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    *No additional coupons or discounts may be applied.
 
You’ll Also Need
  • Paper Plate (or Palette Paper)
  • Creatology™ Personalize It Mug Kit (Sku 10267313)
Instructions
Step 1
Project Tip:  Clean mug to remove any fingerprints or smudges that might prevent paint from adhering.
 
Squeeze a small amount of Native Turquoise and Deep Sea Green paints onto paper plate (or palette paper).  
Step 2
With foam brush, apply Native Turquoise paint on the child’s palm and fingers.  Then apply a border of Deep Sea Green all around the entire hand and fingers.
 
Press the painted hand onto mug, at least ½" below the rim. Carefully remove hand and let dry. 
Step 3
Squeeze Plum and Pearl White paints onto paper plate (or palette paper). Use brush to mix the two together.  
 
Paint a pearlized purple heart in the center of the palm print on the mug. Let dry. Add a second layer of paint to the heart if desired. Let dry again.  
Step 4

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