I have a ceramic mug that is glossed and I want to paint over it but make it microwave and dishwasher safe. What kinds of paints would I use?
Acrylic Paint Once you have cleaned the greenware, you are ready to begin painting. Acrylic ceramic paints are available in almost any shade or color known. Choose the paint colors and purchase a small array of paint brushes to allow you to cover both large and small areas. Depending on the type of paint chosen, it is generally recommended to paint three coats of paint on the surface of the greenware. Allow the paint to thoroughly dry between coats. Don't be discouraged if the paint colors look extremely pale when applied to the greenware as the firing process will bring out the true colors. Now that you have applied three coats of ceramic paint to the surface of the greenware, return the painted item to your ceramic shop to be fired. The ceramic shop will fire the object and return it to you for glazing. Check under Sources for more info... Good luck!
