DIY ! a lil cup of chalk

I found this project a couple of months back on Wit and Whistle and i was so excited to start working on it. I decided then that it would be my valentine's gift to Efi. Why this particular project? Well, ever since he made plans to move into the new office, he was so hyped up on painting the feature wall with black chalkboard paint. He started looking around hardware stores and art shops looking for supplies. So, i thought i'd make him his very own chalkboard mug.

Again, it's easy... just like all my other craft projects.

Make sure you get a porcelain mug. Most of the shops stock up on ceramic mugs. However, it won't work on those kinds.

After you've covered the areas you don't want to paint... you can go ahead and start slapping it on.

You're probably going to need 2 layers. I suggest you let the the first layer dry before you start the next one because it might just brush away the paint and reveal some white parts. When you've covered everything, just let it dry for a day. After it's totally dry, you can stick it in the oven.

Note: if you happen to stick it in before it fully dries, you might find little bubbles on the surface. 

Let it bake for 35mins on 150C. Doesn't that look yummy.

 And finally...

And there you have it. Not too bad huh? Well, hope you guys give it a shot. Perfect for a housewarming gift or just to personalize your own at home.

 Have fun!