One quiet hour, two handmade mugs
or 4 payments of £4.99 with Klarna
🛡️ 30-day full refund, no questions. Fewer than 30 returns from 23,000+ orders.
- Two ceramic mugs
- Porcelain pen set
- Ages 3 to 7
- No mess cleanup
- One-of-a-kind keepsake
- Ships in 2-3 days
- 30-day returns
- Klarna available
Delivery in 2-3 working days · 30-day returns · Est. 1795
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Real talk
The indoor thing that actually works
You've got two hours. The rain isn't stopping. This is the craft that holds their focus without a screen in sight. Two blank ceramic mugs, a set of vibrant porcelain pens, and suddenly you've got peace. They're busy. You're not refereeing.
When it's done, they've made something they'll actually use and remember,not another plastic thing that breaks by Tuesday.
Joe Jaques, Jaques of London
What's in the box
What you get
Everything arrives together, nothing needs assembling, no hunting for missing pieces.
2 ceramic mugs
Two full-sized ceramic mugs, food-safe, dishwasher-friendly after decoration. Smooth surface designed to take paint cleanly without chipping.
- ✓ ceramic construction
- ✓ Ready to paint straight out of the box
- ✓ Safe for everyday use once decorated
Porcelain pen markers
A full set of vibrant porcelain pens that adhere to ceramic. Bright colours, fine tips for detail, bold for coverage.
- ✓ Multiple colours included
- ✓ Fine tips for precise detail work
- ✓ Permanent once heat-set
Hands-on creativity
No instruction needed. Sit down, pick a pen, start painting. The blank mug is the invitation. Imagination does the rest.
- ✓ Starts immediately, no setup
- ✓ Works for solo play or side-by-side
- ✓ Each mug becomes a unique design
Order by 2pm Monday, arrives by Wednesday
Paint Your Own Mugs: £19.99
While they play
What happens while they paint
Looks like play. Works like a lesson.
Fine motor skills
Holding a pen steady, controlling pressure, painting within or beyond lines. Small movements, big concentration.
Hand-eye coordination
Eyes guide the hand. Choosing colour, planning a design, executing it. Three systems working in sync.
Imagination and independence
A blank mug is a question. They answer it. No right way, no wrong way. Total creative control.
Sustained concentration
One hour disappears. No interruptions, no fidgeting, no 'are we done yet?' That's the quiet you came for.
What families say about Jaques of London
What parents say
"Excellent quality wood toys, so well made, no sharp edges, all lovely & smooth, very colourful & plenty of choice. Very reasonably priced & so beautifully wrapped you don't want to open them. Highly recommend this company."
"Fast delivery, excellent products, extremely good quality and long lasting. My granddaughter loves the toys from here. Good age ranges covered."
"These toys tick all the boxes, educational, colourful, fun, well made and great service. I just keep buying more and more."
"We love our toys from Jaques of London. The quality is excellent and they're the perfect size for little hands to hold and play with easily. Beautifully made, sturdy wooden toys that will last for years. Highly recommend!"
"Harrods grade gifting for a very reasonable price. Not the usual tat from China. Had several hand picked orders fron Jaques, nice to know its a UK business with old school quality."
"I am a real fan of this company. If only I had come across them years ago when my boys were little. It's my go to for beautiful, good quality toys for my granddaughter now and any gift I need to buy. They arrived quickly, prices are reasonable and the special touch is they are beautifully packaged too. I love the heritage of this business!"
Get ready for life
Why real play matters
Real brain growth comes from real play.
Unbox, paint, done
Open the set, hand over a mug and pen, walk away. No battery hunting, no charging cable, no app login.
Your hour of peace
They paint. You're not needed. This is the point. Real, screen-free, independent creative time.
A keepsake they made
Once painted and set, it's a mug they'll use for years. Not a thing that breaks, a thing they made.
Why this matters right now
We really are different
Why this beats a screen
| Jaques Paint Your Own Mugs | Cheap Alternatives | |
|---|---|---|
| Engagement length | ✅ | ⏱️ 60+ minutes focus |
| No batteries or charging | ✅ | ❌ Constant recharging |
| Something tangible to keep | ✅ | ❌ Screen time leaves nothing |
| Builds fine motor skills | ✅ | ⚠️ Passive scrolling instead |
| Works for ages 3 to 7 | ✅ | ⚠️ Narrows quickly by age |
| No mess if you're careful | ✅ | ❌ Marker ink on walls |
| Safe for everyday use after | ✅ | ❌ Single-use craft waste |
- ✅ 60+ min focus
- ✅ No batteries
- ✅ Keeps a keepsake
- ✅ Fine motor work
- ✅ Ages 3-7
- ✅ Low mess
- ✅ Reusable mugs
- ❌ 15 min max
- ❌ Always charging
- ❌ Nothing to show
- ⚠️ Passive only
- ⚠️ Ages 5+
- ❌ Stains everything
- ❌ Trash after
Order by 2pm Monday, arrives by Wednesday
Paint Your Own Mugs: £19.99
30-Day Money-Back Guarantee
Not right? Return it within 30 days. Full refund, no questions.
Questions & answers
Questions parents ask
Is this a good gift for a 5-year-old?
Yes. Ages 3 to 7 all find their own level with it. A 3-year-old makes bold strokes. A 7-year-old plans detail. One customer said this was a 'perfect gift for any 1st birthday' (Catherine McCulloch). For a specific birthday or age, order by 2pm Monday and it arrives Wednesday so you're not cutting it close.
Will the paint wash off in the dishwasher?
No. Once the porcelain pen paint sets on the ceramic, it stays put through normal washing. The mugs are food-safe and dishwasher-friendly after decoration. Hand wash the first few times if you're extra cautious, then treat them like everyday mugs.
How much mess are we talking about?
Minimal if you sit them at a table with the mugs. Porcelain pens don't leak or drip like markers. No water needed, no palettes to tip. Wipe hands after and you're done. Covers stay on the pens so they don't dry out between designs.
What if they don't like it?
You have 60 days to return it. No condition, no questions asked. We're not guessing whether it's the right fit for your crew. Send it back and we'll refund you. But one parent said it's 'worth every penny full price' (Manda Monium), so most families keep them.
How much does it cost?
The Paint Your Own Mugs is £19.99 today. Klarna is available at checkout if you prefer to spread the cost.
What's your returns policy?
30 days, full refund, no conditions. Return it for any reason and we refund in full. We've been standing behind what we make since 1795.
Order by 2pm Monday, arrives by Wednesday
Paint Your Own Mugs: £19.99
Our story
Making toys worth keeping since 1795.
Jaques of London was founded in 1795. We invented croquet, table tennis, and the Staunton chess set. For 230 years, we've been making things that pull children away from passive entertainment and into active, curious, hands-on play.
Paint Your Own Mugs carries the same thinking that's driven Jaques for 231 years: what a child makes themselves matters more than what you buy them finished. A blank mug is an invitation. Two ceramic blanks, porcelain pens, and an hour of screen-free focus. You're not paying for the mugs, you're paying for the peace and the keepsake that comes after. That's why we built it to last, arrive fast, and come with a full returns promise.
Toys and games that leave something behind: a skill, a memory, a piece of play that gets passed on.
Joe, Jaques of London
Ready when you are
Your rainy Saturday
starts here
£19.99
🛡️ 30-day money-back guarantee · 🚚 Delivery in 2-3 working days · 🏛️ Est. 1795
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