Do you want some acrylic paint ideas? I found this mug rack at a thrift store and with a little paint, I updated it and turned it into an office organizer for my home.
Here is the original mug rack I found at a thrift store. It was in great shape with just a few scratches.
Here are the materials you’ll need
- Thrift Store item of your choice, I’m using this mug rack
- Krud Kutter
- Acrylic Paint of your choice, I’m using Folk Art Home Decor Color Shift Black Gold
- Paint Brush
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Here are the Instructions
Start by spraying Krud Kutter onto your piece, and then wiping it with a clean rag. This will remove oils, dirt, debris, sticky residue, etc.
I chose Folk Art Color Shift Black Gold acrylic paint for this piece. Using a dry paintbrush, I painted on the first coat of paint, let it dry, and then painted on a second coat.
You don’t always need a second coat, so start with the first, let it dry, and see if it needs a second coat.
Once I was done painting, I let it dry completely. Depending on what you’re using a piece for or where it will be located will determine if you need a varnish top coat or not. This piece was going into my office, so I didn’t put a top coat on.
The awesome thing about this particular paint is that it shifts colors between black and gold in the light. It’s best to see in person, and I tried to capture this in a photo for you to see as best as I could.
I didn’t really need a mug rack, so I chose to repurpose this mug rack into an office organizer. It holds my headsets, charging cords, and glasses.
You can paint just about anything with acrylic paint, especially if you pick a multi-surface acrylic paint.
I’m a big fan of Folk Art and Apple Barrel acrylic paint.
It’s good to start with an easy project at first. So small items like a ceramic figure, or small thrift store item.
I do not usually wet my brush before using acrylic paint
I like acrylic paint because it’s water based and way easier to clean up than oil paint.
I’m a big fan of Folk Art and Apple Barrel acrylic paint.
I usually spend a couple dollars per tube of acrylic paint. I love that the brands I buy are usually sold at stores like Walmart, Michaels, Hobby Lobby, and Amazon.
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Acrylic Paint Ideas DIY Mug Rack
Equipment
- Paint Brush
Materials
- Thrift Store item of your choice I’m using this mug rack
- Krud Kutter
- Acrylic Paint of your choice I’m using Folk Art Home Decor Color Shift Black Gold
- Paint Brush
Instructions
- Start by spraying Krud Kutter onto your piece, and then wiping it with a clean rag. This will remove oils, dirt, debris, sticky residue, etc.
- I chose Folk Art Color Shift Black Gold acrylic paint for this piece. Using a dry paintbrush, I painted on the first coat of paint, let it dry, and then painted on a second coat.
- Once I was done painting, I let it dry completely. Depending on what you’re using a piece for or where it will be located will determine if you need a varnish topcoat or not. This piece was going into my office, so I didn’t put a topcoat on.
Great upcycled idea for a mug rack, Chas! And I like it so much better painted. I love using repurposed old things in my desk areas. Thanks for the idea!
You are so very sweet, thank you so much Lora
What a great idea!! I could use one of those for my podcast equipment! Brilliant! You always have the best ideas.
Thank you so much for the kind words Kristin 🙂
What a fun and unique I idea. I like how you had a vision for the mug holder and it looks amazing. Thanks for sharing your creativity, Chaz.
Thank you so much Meegan, I really appreciate it.
You are the most creative person on the web!! I don’t know how you come up with so many cool ideas all the time!
Oh my gosh, Jennifer, you are just so sweet. Thank you so much
I love this upcycle Chaz – it looks so much better painted! And I love how you are using it as a catch-all for odds and ends!
Thank you so much, Michelle, I really appreciate it.
Chas what a great idea! I love how it turned out. You are so creative!
Thank you so much Kelly for the kind words.
This is such a clever storage idea for the office! Great repurpose!
Thank you so much Cindy!
Great makeover and repurpose project! Perfect for your office and would work well in a craft room, too.
Thank you so much Allyson, and yes that’s a great idea! It’s so fun to think outside the box.
Great upcycle for a mug rack. I would love to have one to store my cords, etc. on my desk.
Happy spring,
Kippi
Thank you so much Kippi! I really appreciate it 🙂
I just love this Mug Rack idea. It’s so easy to make and looks great! I have been looking for a way to organize my coffee mugs and was happy when I found this tutorial.
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