Summer is right around the corner and I could not be more excited. Enjoying long days in the hot sun. No school or homework to worry about with the kids. During the summer you have the freedom for long days to turn into fun nights. With that in mind, I’m starting a new summer series devoted to fun glow-in-the-dark activities to enjoy with your family this summer. Come back every Wednesday now through July for a new glowing DIY. Since school hasn’t quite finished yet, we are starting with this series with an easy DIY glow Frisbee.

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Summer is right around the corner. I’m starting a new summer series devoted to fun glow-in-the-dark activities. Let's start with this easy DIY glow Frisbee.

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Materials

Old Frisbee
Glow Paint
Acrylic Sealant
White Spray Paint (Optional)

Summer is right around the corner. I’m starting a new summer series devoted to fun glow-in-the-dark activities. Let's start with this easy DIY glow Frisbee.

Step 1

Since outdoor toys tend to get so dirty (even when you store them inside when not in use) clean your Frisbee.

Summer is right around the corner. I’m starting a new summer series devoted to fun glow-in-the-dark activities. Let's start with this easy DIY glow Frisbee.

Step 2 (Optional)

We are using an old Frisbee that the grandparents gave us and it is a very dark green. I wanted to help it really reflect light so before turning it into a glow Frisbee I gave it a coat of fresh white paint. This step is completely optional and really depends on your Frisbee color anyway.

Tips:

If completing this step, wait for your paint to dry before moving on.

Your Frisbee may need 2 coats on either side. Mine did because it was such a dark color.

Step 3

Paint a generous coat of glow paint on the top of your Frisbee.

Notes:

The paint I recommend in the materials is very thick. That is what lends to its superior glow but can also lead to the paint showing brush strokes. If that matters to you, I recommend putting on two coats.

Painting the underside of the Frisbee is not necessary.

Step 4

Next, allow your glow paint to dry completely.

Summer is right around the corner. I’m starting a new summer series devoted to fun glow-in-the-dark activities. Let's start with this easy DIY glow Frisbee.

Step 5

After your paint has dried, charge it to make sure that it is bright enough for your liking. If not, repeat steps 3 and 5 until it is.

Note:

Mine was plenty bright after one coat. The picture above was after one coat and in my living room in the middle of the afternoon. However you could still see the brush strokes. It still glows well for playing so I didn’t feel the need to add any additional coats.

Summer is right around the corner. I’m starting a new summer series devoted to fun glow-in-the-dark activities. Let's start with this easy DIY glow Frisbee.

Step 6

Once you have your desired glow and the paint has dried, spray your Frisbee with a coat of Acrylic Sealant to protect the glow paint from coming off.

Summer is right around the corner. I’m starting a new summer series devoted to fun glow-in-the-dark activities. Let's start with this easy DIY glow Frisbee.

Step 7

Before playing glow Frisbee, charge your painted Frisbee by setting it in the sun for an hour.

Note:

This step is not necessary if planning to start the game long before the sun sets. The game-play should naturally lead to charging in that instance.

Summer is right around the corner. I’m starting a new summer series devoted to fun glow-in-the-dark activities. Let's start with this easy DIY glow Frisbee.

That is all you need to make this easy DIY glow Frisbee. Later this month I’m sharing a fun DIY game to play with a glow Frisbee so come back to check that out! My kids already can’t wait for this weekend so we can toss a Frisbee in the dark. They don’t even know about the other game yet so that will be a fun surprise. Also, all of the glow games in this series are family-friendly. Take the opportunity this summer to get outside and connect with each other. There’s also the added bonus that exhausted kiddos make for easier bedtimes. See you next Wednesday for more DIY glow-in-the-dark fun!

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Summer is right around the corner. I’m starting a new summer series devoted to fun glow-in-the-dark activities. Let's start with this easy DIY glow Frisbee.

Custom etched mugs are an easy and inexpensive gift idea. That is why you see them as Father’s Day, Christmas, Birthday, and even groomsmen’s gifts. Unfortunately, most of the tutorials that you see for them require cutting a stencil out of vinyl to adhere to your mug. What do you do if you don’t have any vinyl or you are still waiting for that cutting machine? That is what I wanted to find out so I made DIY etched mugs without vinyl stencils. I tried 2 different methods to see which worked best: a plastic stencil and sticker outlines. Find out the outcome and my tips below.

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Make DIY etched mugs without vinyl stencils. I tried 2 different methods to see which worked best. See the tutorials and find out the outcome (+ tips).

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Method 1: Plastic Stencil

Materials

Clear Glass Mug (I got mine at the Dollar Tree)
Etching Solution
Gloves
Plastic Stencil (I used this one)
Clear Packing Tape
Paintbrush

Make DIY etched mugs without vinyl stencils. I tried 2 different methods to see which worked best. See the tutorials and find out the outcome (+ tips).

Step 1

First, make sure that your mug is clean. Giving it a quick wipe down with a damp cloth is sufficient.

Make DIY etched mugs without vinyl stencils. I tried 2 different methods to see which worked best. See the tutorials and find out the outcome (+ tips).

Step 2

Place your stencil on your mug where you would like the design and tape into place with your packaging tape.

Make DIY etched mugs without vinyl stencils. I tried 2 different methods to see which worked best. See the tutorials and find out the outcome (+ tips).

Step 3

Before doing anything else, put on protective gloves. You don’t want to get the etching solution on your skin.

Make DIY etched mugs without vinyl stencils. I tried 2 different methods to see which worked best. See the tutorials and find out the outcome (+ tips).

Step 4

Open your etching solution and apply over your stencil using a paintbrush.

Tip:

Brush towards the center of your stencil openings. This will help keep the solution from getting under the stencil and give you cleaner lines.

Step 5

Allow to sit according to the time on your etching solution directions.

Step 6

Put your gloves back on and rinse off your solution. Once the bulk of it is off, remove your stencil and rinse off any remaining solution.

Make DIY etched mugs without vinyl stencils. I tried 2 different methods to see which worked best. See the tutorials and find out the outcome (+ tips).

Step 7

Dry your mug and you are finished.

Method 2: Sticker Outline

Materials

Clear Glass Mug
Letter Stickers
Gloves
Etching Solution
Paintbrush

Make DIY etched mugs without vinyl stencils. I tried 2 different methods to see which worked best. See the tutorials and find out the outcome (+ tips).

Step 1

Again, make sure your mug is clean.

Make DIY etched mugs without vinyl stencils. I tried 2 different methods to see which worked best. See the tutorials and find out the outcome (+ tips).

Step 2

Cut out the stickers that you want to use. Be sure to leave excess around the edges.

Make DIY etched mugs without vinyl stencils. I tried 2 different methods to see which worked best. See the tutorials and find out the outcome (+ tips).

Step 3

Pull off only the inverse of the letters and stick them to your mug where you want your design.

Tip:

Remember to add the centers of letters that have openings.

Step 4

Before doing anything else, put on protective gloves. You don’t want to get the etching solution on your skin.

Step 5

Open your etching solution and apply over the inside of the sticker outlines using a paintbrush.

Step 6

Allow to sit according to the time on your etching solution directions.

Step 7

Put your gloves back on and rinse off your solution. The sticker outlines will soften and wash off along with the solution.

Make DIY etched mugs without vinyl stencils. I tried 2 different methods to see which worked best. See the tutorials and find out the outcome (+ tips).

Step 8

Again, dry your mug and you are finished.

Make DIY etched mugs without vinyl stencils. I tried 2 different methods to see which worked best. See the tutorials and find out the outcome (+ tips).

Both of these methods for DIY etched mugs without vinyl were successful. However, the sticker outlines method resulted in cleaner lines. The removal of the sticker outlines and etching solution is also much easier. Also, both of these methods work if you only have stencils or stickers available to you. My overall opinion is to go with stickers if you have them. They seal everywhere which results in a beautiful, clean design. Have any DIY alternatives you want tackled? Let me know in the comments and I’ll see what I can come up with!

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