This post will show you how to use Infusible Ink markers and pens to make a design on a mug. In addition, I’ll explain the benefits of making a test mug before you make any project!
Last winter, I made this mug using Infusible Ink markers:
No tutorials, nothing, just for fun (we all need time off sometimes!!)
I still posted the photo on Facebook, because I wanted to show how the colours of the pen had not come out as I expected! At least, for the green!!!
I then had tons of questions! But it was this one that came up most often: “What material does it take to use the Infusible ink pens and how does it work?”
Make a test mug
After my experience above, I decided that making myself a nice pen holder with a test mug would be a great idea!
And good news for you, I have the file, completely ready in Design Space if you want to make the same thing!
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Required materials
- A cutting machine (I have the Cricut Maker, but the Explore Air can do the trick. The Joy can also be used but the pens will not be the same since the pens for the Maker and Explore do not work with the Joy)
- Cricut Blue Mat (light grip)
- Laser copy paper
- Infusible Ink pens (the file was designed with these):
- Cricut Mug Press
- Mug 12 oz
- Heat-resistant tape
- Easy Press Mat (optional)
- Free Cricut file available directly in Design Space
How to make a mug using Infusible Ink pens
See all the steps and how to use the file available in Design Space by watching the video.
Don’t forget to pin it on Pinterest!
Ruth
Wednesday 27th of April 2022
I'm confused. Do you mean the 30 count Markers 1.0 or the 30 count Pens at 0.4? I have searched and there are no 30 count Pens 1.0. If using the link above it takes you to the 30 count markers 1.0. Please clarify.
Natalie
Thursday 28th of April 2022
Yes, the link above takes you to the 30 markers 1.0 and this is what I used. But the 0.4 box also exists. You can do the project with either.
maggy
Tuesday 26th of April 2022
Hadn't thought to make a design to be able to sample the pens and their actual color, so that is brilliant. And it makes a great example of a pen holder for those stray extra pens or *heaven forbid* non-cricut pens for sublimation.....
Natalie
Tuesday 26th of April 2022
Hahaha! totally! thanks for your comment!