Are you looking for the perfect wedding gift for the happy couple in your life? Look no further than a set of matching Mr & Mrs mugs, embellished with beautiful rhinestones. With a touch of serenity crystals, you can create a stunning and personalized gift that will be cherished for years to come. DIY rhinestone embellishing is a fun and creative way to add a touch of glamour to everyday items. All you need is a set of mugs, some adhesive, and your favourite rhinestones.
Component List:
The full list of Serinity crystals, components and tools needed to complete this project can be found below. If you click on the product description (link), the respective product page will open, where each item can be viewed and added to cart:
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Mugs of your choice | x 1 pair |
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Wax Crystal Picker Tool |
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E6000 Plus Glue Kit |
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Instructions
Step 1
Gather your supplies and prepare the mugs
Gather your supplies and begin by wiping away any dust on the mugs with a damp cloth and leaving it to dry.
Step 2
Prepare the glue
Fill the Crystal FX Glue Syringe with enough E6000 Plus Resin Glue for your project, be careful to not take more glue than you need. The easiest way to do this is to place the end of the syringe inside the nozzle of the E6000 Plus glue tube and pull the plunger on the syringe while gently squeezing the tube of glue. This will transfer the glue from the tube to the syringe with minimal mess and exposure to the air.
Step 3
Guard against air bubbles in the glue syringe
Once the glue is transferred you are likely to have a small air bubble in the syringe, hold the syringe vertically so that the bubble floats to the opening at top and gently push on the stopper, pushing the air out until there is only glue left inside. You can then attach the needle tip, completing the syringe.
Step 4
Give yourself a guide for your design
For this embellishment project we are following the calligraphy on the front of the mugs with the crystals, ranging from SS16 to SS7. You can change the design of this and follow the same steps if you wish but quantities may vary.
Step 5
Apply the glue
Use the loaded syringe to squeeze out a thin layer of glue along the writing on the mugs, drawing out your chosen design and leaving it for 5 to 10 minutes to get tacky. Be careful to not apply too much, otherwise you will risk the glue running in unwanted directions. We also advise doing this stage in small sections when working on three dimensional objects, to minimise the risk of accidentally touching the glue while it’s still wet or risk the glue running.
Step 6
Place the crystals
Use the Wax Picker Tool to gently place the Golden Shadow Serinity Crystals onto the glue. Try to keep the crystals close together with as few gaps as possible for the best effect. It is best to start with the size crystal the best matches the beginning of the calligraphy thickness, for us this was SS7. Once you have applied your first size up until the crystals proportionally fills the font, apply your next size up or down to match the font. Switch between the four sizes accordingly.
STEP 7
Let the glue dry
Tidy up the edges with Isopropyl alcohol if needed and let it dry overnight.
Congratulations you have completed the project !
Take your time and work slowly to ensure a clean and professional-looking finish. You can add as many or as few rhinestones as you like, depending on your personal style. Once the mugs are embellished, allow them to dry completely before using them (24 hours) and only hand wash with cold water always (not dishwasher safe) .
Not only will these rhinestone embellished Mr & Mrs mugs make a beautiful and thoughtful wedding gift, but they are also a fun and easy DIY project that you can enjoy creating. So grab your Serinity Crystals and get crafting - the happy couple will love sipping their morning coffee from these sparkling mugs.
