# DIY Watercolor Mugs Give Your White Ceramic Mugs an Artistic Makeover With Nail Polish By M | Published 2014-07-30 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/watercolor-mug References: [poppytalk](http://www.poppytalk.com/2014/07/diy-watercolor-mug.html) & [poppytalk](http://www.poppytalk.com) If you want to revamp your kitchen decor you should try making these [ceramic watercolor mugs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/le-creuset-rainbow-mug-set) using nail polish. When you're done making these mugs will look like a famous artist spent hours painting them. To make these watercolor mugs all you need is a shallow basin, nail polish, warm water and several [white ceramic mugs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/corcelain). Begin by filling the dish up with warm water and adding a few drops of a colored nail polish. Let the polish spread out and then carefully dip your white mug into the water. Carefully pat the mug with a towel and add a second layer of color if you'd like. As the polish spreads out in the water it creates a watercolor-like effect onto the cup. You can try layering up several colors for a more visually striking design. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.5/10 - Popularity: 77% | Activity: 79% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **DIY Home Decor:** There's an opportunity for companies to create DIY kits with instructions on how to make unique home decor using everyday household items and inexpensive supplies. - **Personalization:** Companies can expand on the idea of DIY mugs by offering customizable patterns and designs for consumers to create their own unique products. - **Eco-friendly Crafting:** There's an opportunity for companies to develop and market crafting products that utilize eco-friendly materials and methods such as natural dyes and compostable materials. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Crafting and DIY Supplies:** Companies that specialize in crafting and DIY supplies can capitalize on the trend of creating unique and personalized home decor by offering a wide variety of affordable products. - **Home Decor:** Home decor companies can create partnerships with DIY bloggers and social media influencers to showcase their products and inspire consumers to create their own unique pieces. - **Beauty and Personal Care:** Beauty and personal care companies can expand their product lines to include eco-friendly and non-toxic nail polishes that are safe for use in DIY projects like watercolor mugs. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Chromatic Oceanic Coffee Mugs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nova-ceramics-travel-mugs.md) - [Mess-Free Eco Craft Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/create-n-colour.md) - [Color-In Press-On Nails](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tipzy.md) - [DIY Nail Art Printers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diy-nailbot.md) - [Algorithmic Ceramic Cups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/texture-ware.md) - [Kiln-Free Pottery Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sculpd-pottery-kit.md) - [Dinosaur-Shaped Kitchenware](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kawaii-ceramic-dinosaur-mug.md) - [Culinary Nail Polish Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dnd-yes-chef.md) - [Sunlight-Reactive Nail Polishes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/forever-wear-chill-paint.md)