Making an Upcycled Mug Craft: Marble with Nail Polish

This story will teach you how to use your nail polish to create a beautiful marble effect on almost anything.

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Materials Needed

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1:Warm Water

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2: Add Nail Polish

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3:Dip the Mug in the Bowl

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4: Leave to Dry

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If you want to be able to wash your mug in the dishwasher after this project you will need to seal it.

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Making an Upcycled Mug Craft: Marble with Nail Polish

This story will teach you how to use your nail polish to create a beautiful marble effect on almost anything.

Materials Needed

– White coffee mug – Nail polish – Warm water – Mod podge

1:Warm Water

1:Warm Water

Add 1 cup of warm water to a plastic bowl or other disposable plastic container. Warm tap water is fine – it doesn’t need to be super hot.

2: Add Nail Polish

2: Add Nail Polish

Add a few drops of each color nail polish to your bowl – you don’t need loads so don’t overdo it!

3:Dip the Mug in the Bowl

3:Dip the Mug in the Bowl

You don’t need to stir the water that you’ve just put the nail polish drops in. Simply dip the mug into the bowl or tub briefly and lift it back out again.

4: Leave to Dry

4: Leave to Dry

Set your mug out to dry on a paper towel and do your clean up while you wait!

If you want to be able to wash your mug in the dishwasher after this project you will need to seal it.

5: Seal with Dishwasher Safe Mod Podge (Optional)

5: Seal with Dishwasher Safe Mod Podge (Optional)

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