| You might consider adding something pretty to that chipped area... like a cute little creature that hangs over the edge. The kind you might see on a clay pot. I'll post one here... it's obviously too large for a mug but it will illustrate the idea. Or grow a small plant in it... the foliage would cover the chipped area. If the mug is a keepsake that won't be used for drinking... I'd use Polymer clay to repair the chip. If the chip is small it shouldn't be too difficult to mold and smooth the clay to match the mug. You might have to mix a little tole paint into the clay in order to match the color. Once you've done that you'd just bake it and then wet sand it with 400 grit... and then 600 grit sandpaper for a few minutes. Then buff it till it's as shiny as the original mug. I'd mask off the original mug before sanding... wouldn't want to scratch the surface. Let us know what you decide to do... and good luck :) |
Here is a link that might be useful: Character hangs over edge of pot
