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The Viral TikTok Pottery Trend: Paint Yourself on a Mug

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The Viral TikTok Pottery Trend Everyone Is Obsessed With: Painting Yourself on a Mug!


If you've spent even five minutes scrolling through TikTok recently, you may have seen the pottery painting trend everyone is obsessed with - well judging by the number of customers we've seen in our St Neots pottery studio who have painted a self-portrait on a mug. We've got to admit, it's the cutest


Mugs painted with adorable little hand-painted versions of their owners are taking over the internet, and honestly? We are completely here for it! Though these mugs have a clear cute style to them, it's so fun to see how everyone personalises them differently with hair colour, hair accessories, piercings and more!


Two mugs with faces painted on them.

So... what is the 'Mug Painting' craze?

Mug painted with a face design on it. The face has accessories such as painted piercings and a flower in the hair.

Instead of painting a pattern, quote or floral design, people are decorating mugs with mini versions of themselves. The charm of this trend is the adorable art style of the faces. Add your own personalised touch with hair colour, hair accessories, glasses, piercings and more!


Why is everyone loving it?

This trend combines creativity with a personal touch, making every mug completely one of a kind.

It's a beginner-friendly design, but can be made more creative with all the added accessories. It's also fun to paint with friends, whether you're painting yourselves or having a go at painting each other; it's the perfect hangout opportunity to have fun and get creative.


Why paint a mug at Crafty Monkey?

A face painted on a mug. The face has glasses on and has red hair.

At Crafty Monkey Pottery Painting Studio, we have a huge range of mugs waiting to become your next masterpiece. Whether you're visiting with friends, planning a date, celebrating a birthday or simply looking for a relaxing activity, this is the perfect project to try. Don't worry if you don't think you're artistic; our friendly team is always happy to offer tips and inspiration, and this trend is all about having fun rather than creating a perfect portrait. Once you've finished painting, we'll professionally glaze and kiln-fire your mug, leaving you with a glossy, food-safe keepsake that's ready to use at home.



TikTok made me do it: Ready to go viral?


Two mugs with face designs on them. The mugs are unfired.

Who knows? Your mug might be the next one everyone is sharing on TikTok! So grab your favourite people, book a pottery painting session and see why this creative trend has everyone swapping scrolling for painting.


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We can't wait to see your tiny self-portraits come to life, just don't forget to tag @mycraftymonkey

in your photos and videos so we can share your amazing creations too!

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