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Hand-painted mugs

Kubek ręcznie namalowany z portretem pieska
Hand-painted mugs as a unique gift

That is how such painted mugs come out of my hands

Scientists have discovered that 100% of people drink water and they have to drink it from somewhere. Most people probably drink from a glass or a bottle, and few of them know that drinking water from a personalized mug tastes better!

Hi, I’m Bujnowłosa and I paint custom mugs. I’d like to tell you what a hand-painted mug is and why it’s worth having one. So let’s leave the mad scientists alone and get to the facts!

I started painting on mugs because I always wanted to transfer my illustrations from paper to other objects. Printing is the easiest way out, but it doesn’t give me complete freedom. In the traditional technique, I am completely independent. I can choose the mug and the positioning of the illustration myself. And of course, such a mug becomes a completely unique item! Even if I copied it, it would never be identical, but similar, which only adds to its value.

How does hand painting a mug look like from a technical perspective? As you may have guessed, a mug is a finished item and I treat it like a three-dimensional sheet of paper on which I paint directly. I use special paints for ceramics, which are indelible, durable and temperature resistant. That’s why you can safely drink water and hot tea from them.

Opinions about cooperation​

See how working with me works

Every criticism, comment or opinion – I take everything into consideration to create art for you that I can sign my name to. What I create must also be consistent with me and my style in which I work.

“Hi,

Yes, they came out beautifully and I can’t wait to see them live.”

Justyna

Clients

“Mrs. Anna,

I must admit that I was moved when I saw the whole thing 😊”

Joanna

Clients

“Hi!

Yes, the cup looks beautiful 🙂

Have a nice day!”

Ula

Clients

“Good day,
I am enchanted by the sketches. I really liked them. I am impressed by how the illustrations can convey emotions. (…)

Congratulations on your ideas and talent! What I saw definitely confirmed my belief that I had the intuition that you were the one who created these illustrations 🙂 “

Marta

Clients

Character, Couple, or maybe your beloved pet?

I will create a little work of art for you

Each hand-painted mug is a unique work of art. It is not only a utility item, but also a small, personal gift for yourself or a loved one.

Having a hard time deciding?

Take advantage of the types of mugs available to you

If you are having a hard time figuring out exactly what you need, what your expectations are, use the suggestions available. Don’t forget to mention this to me in the completed order form.

rodzaj kubka i jego pojemności
Beige - 360 ml
rodzaj kubka i jego pojemności , kształtu
Ikea - 360 ml
rodzaj kubka i jego pojemności - kubek emaliowany
Enamelled - 360/550 ml
rodzaj kubka i jego pojemności - filiżanka
Cup - 420 ml
Enjoy your painted cups for a long time

How to handle a hand-painted mug?

Enjoy the beauty of your hand-painted mug for a long time! To preserve its unique appearance, wash it by hand with warm water and mild dishwashing liquid. Avoid rough sponges, which can scratch the decorations. The dishwasher and strong detergents can damage the paints, so it is better to avoid them.

How the collaboration on Hand-Painted Mugs is going

Drinking a drink from a painted cup tastes better

In order to capture the characteristic elements of the illustrated character as well as possible, I need several different good-quality photographs.

You send a request

The first step is to send an enquiry outlining your needs, vision and expectations for the graphic design project. This allows me to better understand your requirements and start preparing a plan of action.

We agree on details and pricing

Based on your enquiry, I provide details of the project – the scope of work and timescales for completion. Based on this, I prepare a quote and timeline to ensure that the project will meet your needs.

I present the project to you for approval

Po zebraniu wszystkich informacji przystępuję do tworzenia projektu, który następnie przedstawiam do oceny. Na tym etapie możesz zgłaszać uwagi i poprawki, aby ostateczna wersja spełniała Twoje oczekiwania.

Finalises the project

Once the project is approved, I make final adjustments if needed and finalise the work.

The results of my work

Check out my sample projects

ARE YOU INTERESTED IN COOPERATING?
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FAQ
Frequently asked questions

As part of the running of my business, similar questions sometimes arise, hence I have collected the answers below.

A hand-painted mug is actually the perfect gift for someone close (or not necessarily close) to us. First of all, such a mug is unique, so it will make a great present for birthdays, name days or any other occasion. Then, by giving such a mug to a given person as a gift, we can make this person realise how important he or she is to us. This is because this particular mug has been painted with the person in mind. This way, the gifted person can feel special. It is also an ideal idea to order such hand-painted cups or mugs for the bride and groom. The bride and groom will then not only have their portraits, but also a practical gift that will remind them every time of such a uniquely important day as their wedding day.

I can send my hand-painted mugs all over Poland and also abroad. I usually send orders to cities such as Warsaw, Cracow, Wrocław, Gdańsk, Rzeszów, Poznań and many other bigger and smaller cities. Gift in the form of hand-painted mugs should be ordered well in advance.

A hand-painted mug makes a great gift for birthdays, name days, Women’s Day, Mother’s Day, Christmas or Easter. It will also work well as a thank you, to celebrate a move, promotion, graduation or as a gift to yourself. It can be given as a gift for a relationship anniversary, Valentine’s Day or simply without an occasion to make a loved one happy.

Most of us probably use mugs. So it is a product of everyday use. We drink various drinks from them, most often coffee or tea, but also water, carbonated drinks and a lot of others. What if among our mugs there was at least one unique one, perfectly suited to us? Maybe it would even become our favorite mug? We would probably feel special drinking from it. The desire to take it out of the cupboard would be a pleasure for us, let alone the actual moment of drinking a drink from it. It would always bring to mind various associations with which the beginning of our adventure with this mug was related, i.e. simply how we came to own it or memories of the person who gave us this mug.

The mug or cup itself as a base product is very durable, as are the special paints used to create them. The whole created is highly resistant to washing and high temperatures, which is why these cups can be used every day. Okay, but each of us has a lot of such cups in our kitchen cabinet. Let’s move for a moment to the process of creating such a personalized custom mug. First of all, at the very beginning, such a mug or cup is a completely empty space on which personalization must be performed. This is also where the whole magic begins. Well, to paint such a mug, we mainly need an idea. It is actually the most important. The idea itself is individual, tailored to a specific person, designed just for them. When we have this idea, we enter the second stage, which is hand painting. In this process, the idea is transformed into something that can be seen with your own eyes, of course taking care of various details. This is precisely why the mugs are unique, which in turn makes their owners feel special, because they are aware that this particular mug was created just for them.

A portrait of a person is a great gift idea for them. By giving a cup with a portrait as a gift, we are actually giving two separate gifts in one. It is, above all, a very practical gift, because it can be used every day, but it is also personalized. The portrait is painted with the reproduction of the physical features of the person and with all the details, so the person we give it to can feel really special when receiving such a gift. A portrait, because it is hand-painted, is able to convey even more than a photo or any other form of presenting the person.

The process of hand-painting a mug can take anywhere from a few hours to a few days, depending on the complexity of the design and the technique used by the artist. Once the design is prepared and applied to the mug, the time it takes for the paints to dry and the design to set (e.g. by firing it in a kiln) can significantly affect the length of the entire process. Simple designs and motifs can be ready in a day, while more detailed and complex designs, such as painted portraits, may require more precision and more time.

The paints used to paint mugs are usually specially designed to be safe for users. In most cases, ceramic or acrylic paints are used that are food-grade, which are durable and non-toxic when properly cured. It is important to choose paints that are labeled as safe for dishes and designed for use on ceramic surfaces. In the case of hand-painted mugs, it is also crucial that the painting is done using the correct procedures, such as firing or curing the paint in an oven, which ensures its durability and safety during use.