Darth Vader Printable Set + Sharpie Mug Craft
Transform your space with our exclusive Darth Vader printable wall art set. Instantly download and decorate your walls in true Sith style. Fun Sharpie mug craft too! For more fun printables see my Printables page.
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I created some super fun spacey printables for Dad, decorating kids’ rooms or offices! But first, let me show you a fun Sharpie mug craft to create your own Darth Vader mug!
A perfect last-minute gift for all the Star Wars-loving dads out there!
I made this mug using a sharpie and a stencil I created using my Silhouette Cameo. If you do not have a die-cutting machine and still want to give something cool to Dad. No worries!
Skip to the bottom of the post to grab your set of FREE Printables!
Darth Vader Sharpie Mug
Supplies:
- Black Sharpie pen
- Plain mug
- Rubbing alcohol & Q-tips
- Silhouette Cameo, Cricut Machine, or just draw by hand
- Contact paper
- Blow dryer
Instructions:
Silhouette Cameo Instructions:
Make your stencil by uploading a Star Wars Dart Vader Helmet file. You can find one on Etsy! Next, set measurements in the SVG file of the helmet and wording so they are set to look like the ones I used on my mug.
Cut out your stencil on vinyl or contact paper. (Note: When using contact paper with the Silhouette Cameo using the vinyl setting).
When I use a stencil I first put the background of the stencil onto the mug.
Then add back each element as if it were one shape. This will ensure you get the shapes straight and in the right areas.
Then remove the areas to be stenciled. Heat up the contact paper with a blow dryer to ensure the glue sticks tightly to the mug before you start drawing with the Sharpie pen. Smooth out any bubbles.
Gently draw with your sharpie and fill in the areas within the stencil.
Remove the stencil. Touch up any bleed-throughs with alcohol and Q-tips or hand drawn with a sharpie to correct mistakes.
After applying wait 24 hours. Then put your mug in a cold oven. Turn on the oven temp to 425 degrees and set the timer for 30 minutes.
When the timer goes off turn the oven off, leaving the project in the oven until it’s completely cool. Hand wash and/or do a test run in the dishwasher.
MORE FATHER’S DAY IDEAS
Now for the Printable Wall Art Set!
Two 8 x 10 wall art pages. Great for Dad on Father’s Day, your office, or a child’s room!
Darth Vader Printable Set
- Who’s Your Daddy
- The Force is Strong with This One
Instructions:
Print on white cardstock, trim to fit your frame & enjoy!
- Click the link below to download the PDF to print. Print the templates out using white cardstock. Use the printer setting US Letter.
- Use the borderless paper setting on your printer to get the designs to go to the edge of the pages.
GET THE PRINTS
DOWNLOAD THE DARTH VADER PRINT SETDon’t feel like making this but love the look? Shop these ideas!
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So perfect for star wars dad’s. I love it!
This is an awesome idea! Do you know if this method would work on regular glasses?
I think sharpie may wash off of regular glasses. When you bake the mug it sets the sharpie into the finish. There is glass paint you could try. I would still hand wash it in case it starts to wear off.
Kim
Cool project! I was wondering, how well does this mug look after a year? I have seen many Sharpie mug projects, but they always fade quickly.
Hi Paulina, This one has only been washed and used a few times and then became a pen holder on my husbands desk, so I really don’t know how it will hold up for a year or so. It is one of his favs though. Glad you liked it, and thanks for reading.
Kim
Thank you very much for joining in and making our Bowdabra Crafty Saturday Showcase, we will look forward to seeing your post next Saturday.
Warm Regards,
The Bowdabra Team
This is so awesome! Thank you for sharing and linking up. I’m going to be featuring you in the upcoming Friday Favorites (picking my faves early!). Have a great weekend Kim!
Oh great I can’t wait to see it! Thank you!! Have a great weekend!
Kim
What a great gift idea – thanks for the inspiration! My dad and brother are huge star wars fans, so I’m off to the store to get the supplies…
Glad you liked it! I think it would be a great gift anytime of the year, so many fans out there. Thanks for stopping by! Kim
I’ve never thought about doing something like this with a Sharpie! It’s too late for me to do this for Father’s Day, however my husband’s birthday is coming up. This is such a cute idea!
I almost didn’t make it, but then I realized it could great all year! Thank you for the sweet comment! I’m glad you liked it!
Kim
I’m so in love with this! I grew up with Star Wars and I would want one of these for me :-)
My husband & son are star wars nuts! Thanks so much for the love! :)
This is fantastic! I’ve never thought of doing something like this with a sharpie! Thanks for sharing!
Thank you! I would of had to buy a dozen mugs to get one right, lol.
Would love it also if you could share tonight on our kinky party, Friday Favorites.
so creative! My husband loves, is obsessed rather, with Star Wars. This would be great for him, but sadly I do not own a silhouette. We will see how a free hand approach works.
You could always print it out on cardstock and cut out letters out with a x-acto knife. Then use it as a stencil. :)