{"id":3084,"date":"2019-04-17T22:22:41","date_gmt":"2019-04-17T22:22:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.keithstestgarage.com\/?p=3084"},"modified":"2019-11-26T07:51:00","modified_gmt":"2019-11-26T07:51:00","slug":"sandblast-coffee-mugs-to-make-them-chalkboards-all-the-way-around-cheap-sandblaster","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.keithstestgarage.com\/old\/2019\/04\/17\/sandblast-coffee-mugs-to-make-them-chalkboards-all-the-way-around-cheap-sandblaster\/","title":{"rendered":"Sandblast Coffee Mugs to make them Chalkboards All The Way Around (Cheap Sandblaster)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed-youtube wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<span class=\"embed-youtube\" style=\"text-align:center; display: block;\"><iframe class='youtube-player' width='770' height='434' src='https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/yXHsv6u7XVI?version=3&#038;rel=1&#038;showsearch=0&#038;showinfo=1&#038;iv_load_policy=1&#038;fs=1&#038;hl=en-US&#038;autohide=2&#038;wmode=transparent' allowfullscreen='true' style='border:0;' sandbox='allow-scripts allow-same-origin allow-popups allow-presentation'><\/iframe><\/span>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Because sandblasting is cooler than stickers and paint any day.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Benefits of Sandblasting:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Remove old screen-printed labels<\/li><li>Blast the whole mug (the outside), or mask it off to blast a pattern.<\/li><li>Dishwasher safe.<\/li><li>Cool colors based on the color of the glazing.<\/li><li>Sandblasting is fun.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img data-attachment-id=\"3090\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.keithstestgarage.com\/old\/2019\/04\/17\/sandblast-coffee-mugs-to-make-them-chalkboards-all-the-way-around-cheap-sandblaster\/img_92702-2\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.keithstestgarage.com\/old\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/IMG_92702-1.jpg?fit=3789%2C2472&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"3789,2472\" data-comments-opened=\"0\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;2.2&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;iPhone SE&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1552077491&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;4.15&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;80&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.0333333333333&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"IMG_92702\" data-image-description=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.keithstestgarage.com\/old\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/IMG_92702-1.jpg?fit=300%2C196&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.keithstestgarage.com\/old\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/IMG_92702-1.jpg?fit=770%2C502&amp;ssl=1\" 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https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.keithstestgarage.com\/old\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/IMG_92702-1.jpg?resize=740%2C483&amp;ssl=1 740w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.keithstestgarage.com\/old\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/IMG_92702-1.jpg?resize=400%2C261&amp;ssl=1 400w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.keithstestgarage.com\/old\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/IMG_92702-1.jpg?w=1540&amp;ssl=1 1540w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.keithstestgarage.com\/old\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/IMG_92702-1.jpg?w=2310&amp;ssl=1 2310w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img data-attachment-id=\"3092\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.keithstestgarage.com\/old\/2019\/04\/17\/sandblast-coffee-mugs-to-make-them-chalkboards-all-the-way-around-cheap-sandblaster\/timeline-sandblasted-coffee-mugs-00_03_52_14-still002\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.keithstestgarage.com\/old\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/TIMELINE-Sandblasted-Coffee-Mugs.00_03_52_14.Still002.jpg?fit=1920%2C1080&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1920,1080\" data-comments-opened=\"0\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"TIMELINE Sandblasted Coffee Mugs.00_03_52_14.Still002\" data-image-description=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.keithstestgarage.com\/old\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/TIMELINE-Sandblasted-Coffee-Mugs.00_03_52_14.Still002.jpg?fit=300%2C169&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.keithstestgarage.com\/old\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/TIMELINE-Sandblasted-Coffee-Mugs.00_03_52_14.Still002.jpg?fit=770%2C433&amp;ssl=1\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" src=\"https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/www.keithstestgarage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/TIMELINE-Sandblasted-Coffee-Mugs.00_03_52_14.Still002.jpg?fit=770%2C433&amp;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3092\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.keithstestgarage.com\/old\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/TIMELINE-Sandblasted-Coffee-Mugs.00_03_52_14.Still002.jpg?w=1920&amp;ssl=1 1920w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.keithstestgarage.com\/old\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/TIMELINE-Sandblasted-Coffee-Mugs.00_03_52_14.Still002.jpg?resize=300%2C169&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.keithstestgarage.com\/old\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/TIMELINE-Sandblasted-Coffee-Mugs.00_03_52_14.Still002.jpg?resize=768%2C432&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.keithstestgarage.com\/old\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/TIMELINE-Sandblasted-Coffee-Mugs.00_03_52_14.Still002.jpg?resize=1024%2C576&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.keithstestgarage.com\/old\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/TIMELINE-Sandblasted-Coffee-Mugs.00_03_52_14.Still002.jpg?resize=370%2C208&amp;ssl=1 370w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.keithstestgarage.com\/old\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/TIMELINE-Sandblasted-Coffee-Mugs.00_03_52_14.Still002.jpg?resize=270%2C152&amp;ssl=1 270w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.keithstestgarage.com\/old\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/TIMELINE-Sandblasted-Coffee-Mugs.00_03_52_14.Still002.jpg?resize=740%2C416&amp;ssl=1 740w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.keithstestgarage.com\/old\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/TIMELINE-Sandblasted-Coffee-Mugs.00_03_52_14.Still002.jpg?resize=400%2C225&amp;ssl=1 400w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.keithstestgarage.com\/old\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/TIMELINE-Sandblasted-Coffee-Mugs.00_03_52_14.Still002.jpg?w=1540&amp;ssl=1 1540w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>I like how the dark gray becomes a medium matte gray.  Dark blue becomes a medium matte blue.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img data-attachment-id=\"3091\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.keithstestgarage.com\/old\/2019\/04\/17\/sandblast-coffee-mugs-to-make-them-chalkboards-all-the-way-around-cheap-sandblaster\/timeline-sandblasted-coffee-mugs-00_03_03_18-still009\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/www.keithstestgarage.com\/old\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/TIMELINE-Sandblasted-Coffee-Mugs.00_03_03_18.Still009.jpg?fit=1247%2C1064&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1247,1064\" data-comments-opened=\"0\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"TIMELINE Sandblasted Coffee Mugs.00_03_03_18.Still009\" data-image-description=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/www.keithstestgarage.com\/old\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/TIMELINE-Sandblasted-Coffee-Mugs.00_03_03_18.Still009.jpg?fit=300%2C256&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/www.keithstestgarage.com\/old\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/TIMELINE-Sandblasted-Coffee-Mugs.00_03_03_18.Still009.jpg?fit=770%2C657&amp;ssl=1\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1247\" height=\"1064\" src=\"https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/www.keithstestgarage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/TIMELINE-Sandblasted-Coffee-Mugs.00_03_03_18.Still009.jpg?fit=770%2C657&amp;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3091\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/www.keithstestgarage.com\/old\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/TIMELINE-Sandblasted-Coffee-Mugs.00_03_03_18.Still009.jpg?w=1247&amp;ssl=1 1247w, https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/www.keithstestgarage.com\/old\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/TIMELINE-Sandblasted-Coffee-Mugs.00_03_03_18.Still009.jpg?resize=300%2C256&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/www.keithstestgarage.com\/old\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/TIMELINE-Sandblasted-Coffee-Mugs.00_03_03_18.Still009.jpg?resize=768%2C655&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/www.keithstestgarage.com\/old\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/TIMELINE-Sandblasted-Coffee-Mugs.00_03_03_18.Still009.jpg?resize=1024%2C874&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/www.keithstestgarage.com\/old\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/TIMELINE-Sandblasted-Coffee-Mugs.00_03_03_18.Still009.jpg?resize=370%2C316&amp;ssl=1 370w, https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/www.keithstestgarage.com\/old\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/TIMELINE-Sandblasted-Coffee-Mugs.00_03_03_18.Still009.jpg?resize=270%2C230&amp;ssl=1 270w, https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/www.keithstestgarage.com\/old\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/TIMELINE-Sandblasted-Coffee-Mugs.00_03_03_18.Still009.jpg?resize=740%2C631&amp;ssl=1 740w, https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/www.keithstestgarage.com\/old\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/TIMELINE-Sandblasted-Coffee-Mugs.00_03_03_18.Still009.jpg?resize=400%2C341&amp;ssl=1 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2>Tools &amp; Supplies<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The sand blaster is cheaper than most people think!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img data-attachment-id=\"3096\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.keithstestgarage.com\/old\/2019\/04\/17\/sandblast-coffee-mugs-to-make-them-chalkboards-all-the-way-around-cheap-sandblaster\/img_9726\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.keithstestgarage.com\/old\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/IMG_9726.png?fit=1136%2C640&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1136,640\" data-comments-opened=\"0\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"IMG_9726\" data-image-description=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.keithstestgarage.com\/old\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/IMG_9726.png?fit=300%2C169&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.keithstestgarage.com\/old\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/IMG_9726.png?fit=770%2C434&amp;ssl=1\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1136\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/i2.wp.com\/www.keithstestgarage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/IMG_9726.png?fit=770%2C434&amp;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3096\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.keithstestgarage.com\/old\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/IMG_9726.png?w=1136&amp;ssl=1 1136w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.keithstestgarage.com\/old\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/IMG_9726.png?resize=300%2C169&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.keithstestgarage.com\/old\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/IMG_9726.png?resize=768%2C433&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.keithstestgarage.com\/old\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/IMG_9726.png?resize=1024%2C577&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.keithstestgarage.com\/old\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/IMG_9726.png?resize=370%2C208&amp;ssl=1 370w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.keithstestgarage.com\/old\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/IMG_9726.png?resize=270%2C152&amp;ssl=1 270w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.keithstestgarage.com\/old\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/IMG_9726.png?resize=740%2C417&amp;ssl=1 740w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.keithstestgarage.com\/old\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/IMG_9726.png?resize=400%2C225&amp;ssl=1 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Hardware<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol><li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2DgY9kY\" target=\"_blank\">Sandblaster<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2DtY2CP\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">Air compressor w\/ good air flow.<\/a>&nbsp;**<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>** If you&#8217;ll be doing a lot of sandblasting, get one with a bigger tank.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Safety \/ PPE:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2Dp4Yky\" target=\"_blank\">Full face mask<\/a><\/li><li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2Gn47Bz\" target=\"_blank\">Good wrap around safety glasses<\/a><\/li><li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2V2mTYn\" target=\"_blank\">Dust mask<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2DkbjgQ\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">Good gloves<\/a><\/li><li>Long sleeves<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Sandblasting Media &#8211; Get the fine stuff!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Your local monument (headstone) company likely sells bags of sandblasting media. They&#8217;ll give you normal unless you specify fine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Keep everything in a bucket.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img data-attachment-id=\"3097\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.keithstestgarage.com\/old\/2019\/04\/17\/sandblast-coffee-mugs-to-make-them-chalkboards-all-the-way-around-cheap-sandblaster\/img_9727\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/www.keithstestgarage.com\/old\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/IMG_9727.png?fit=1136%2C640&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1136,640\" data-comments-opened=\"0\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"IMG_9727\" data-image-description=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/www.keithstestgarage.com\/old\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/IMG_9727.png?fit=300%2C169&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/www.keithstestgarage.com\/old\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/IMG_9727.png?fit=770%2C434&amp;ssl=1\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1136\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/www.keithstestgarage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/IMG_9727.png?fit=770%2C434&amp;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3097\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/www.keithstestgarage.com\/old\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/IMG_9727.png?w=1136&amp;ssl=1 1136w, https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/www.keithstestgarage.com\/old\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/IMG_9727.png?resize=300%2C169&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/www.keithstestgarage.com\/old\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/IMG_9727.png?resize=768%2C433&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/www.keithstestgarage.com\/old\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/IMG_9727.png?resize=1024%2C577&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/www.keithstestgarage.com\/old\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/IMG_9727.png?resize=370%2C208&amp;ssl=1 370w, https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/www.keithstestgarage.com\/old\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/IMG_9727.png?resize=270%2C152&amp;ssl=1 270w, https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/www.keithstestgarage.com\/old\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/IMG_9727.png?resize=740%2C417&amp;ssl=1 740w, https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/www.keithstestgarage.com\/old\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/IMG_9727.png?resize=400%2C225&amp;ssl=1 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2>Blast Away!<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>You probably get the idea here&#8230;hook it up and start blasting. But here are some tips:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Aim\/Technique<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Aim so that the sand ricochets off the mug&nbsp;<em>away from you<\/em>&nbsp;(and others)<\/li><li>Aim to avoid blasting inside the mug.<\/li><li>Don&#8217;t stay in one spot too long &#8211; You only need to give it some light texture.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img data-attachment-id=\"3099\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.keithstestgarage.com\/old\/2019\/04\/17\/sandblast-coffee-mugs-to-make-them-chalkboards-all-the-way-around-cheap-sandblaster\/timeline-sandblasted-coffee-mugs-00_03_10_22-still007\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.keithstestgarage.com\/old\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/TIMELINE-Sandblasted-Coffee-Mugs.00_03_10_22.Still007.jpg?fit=1047%2C1080&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1047,1080\" data-comments-opened=\"0\" 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src=\"https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/www.keithstestgarage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/TIMELINE-Sandblasted-Coffee-Mugs.00_03_10_22.Still007.jpg?fit=770%2C794&amp;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3099\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.keithstestgarage.com\/old\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/TIMELINE-Sandblasted-Coffee-Mugs.00_03_10_22.Still007.jpg?w=1047&amp;ssl=1 1047w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.keithstestgarage.com\/old\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/TIMELINE-Sandblasted-Coffee-Mugs.00_03_10_22.Still007.jpg?resize=291%2C300&amp;ssl=1 291w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.keithstestgarage.com\/old\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/TIMELINE-Sandblasted-Coffee-Mugs.00_03_10_22.Still007.jpg?resize=768%2C792&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.keithstestgarage.com\/old\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/TIMELINE-Sandblasted-Coffee-Mugs.00_03_10_22.Still007.jpg?resize=993%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 993w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.keithstestgarage.com\/old\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/TIMELINE-Sandblasted-Coffee-Mugs.00_03_10_22.Still007.jpg?resize=370%2C382&amp;ssl=1 370w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.keithstestgarage.com\/old\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/TIMELINE-Sandblasted-Coffee-Mugs.00_03_10_22.Still007.jpg?resize=270%2C279&amp;ssl=1 270w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.keithstestgarage.com\/old\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/TIMELINE-Sandblasted-Coffee-Mugs.00_03_10_22.Still007.jpg?resize=740%2C763&amp;ssl=1 740w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.keithstestgarage.com\/old\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/TIMELINE-Sandblasted-Coffee-Mugs.00_03_10_22.Still007.jpg?resize=400%2C413&amp;ssl=1 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img data-attachment-id=\"3102\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.keithstestgarage.com\/old\/2019\/04\/17\/sandblast-coffee-mugs-to-make-them-chalkboards-all-the-way-around-cheap-sandblaster\/timeline-sandblasted-coffee-mugs-00_03_46_15-still008\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.keithstestgarage.com\/old\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/TIMELINE-Sandblasted-Coffee-Mugs.00_03_46_15.Still008.jpg?fit=1089%2C1080&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1089,1080\" data-comments-opened=\"0\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"TIMELINE Sandblasted Coffee Mugs.00_03_46_15.Still008\" data-image-description=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.keithstestgarage.com\/old\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/TIMELINE-Sandblasted-Coffee-Mugs.00_03_46_15.Still008.jpg?fit=300%2C298&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.keithstestgarage.com\/old\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/TIMELINE-Sandblasted-Coffee-Mugs.00_03_46_15.Still008.jpg?fit=770%2C764&amp;ssl=1\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1089\" height=\"1080\" src=\"https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/www.keithstestgarage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/TIMELINE-Sandblasted-Coffee-Mugs.00_03_46_15.Still008.jpg?fit=770%2C764&amp;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3102\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.keithstestgarage.com\/old\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/TIMELINE-Sandblasted-Coffee-Mugs.00_03_46_15.Still008.jpg?w=1089&amp;ssl=1 1089w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.keithstestgarage.com\/old\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/TIMELINE-Sandblasted-Coffee-Mugs.00_03_46_15.Still008.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.keithstestgarage.com\/old\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/TIMELINE-Sandblasted-Coffee-Mugs.00_03_46_15.Still008.jpg?resize=300%2C298&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.keithstestgarage.com\/old\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/TIMELINE-Sandblasted-Coffee-Mugs.00_03_46_15.Still008.jpg?resize=768%2C762&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.keithstestgarage.com\/old\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/TIMELINE-Sandblasted-Coffee-Mugs.00_03_46_15.Still008.jpg?resize=1024%2C1016&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.keithstestgarage.com\/old\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/TIMELINE-Sandblasted-Coffee-Mugs.00_03_46_15.Still008.jpg?resize=370%2C367&amp;ssl=1 370w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.keithstestgarage.com\/old\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/TIMELINE-Sandblasted-Coffee-Mugs.00_03_46_15.Still008.jpg?resize=270%2C268&amp;ssl=1 270w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.keithstestgarage.com\/old\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/TIMELINE-Sandblasted-Coffee-Mugs.00_03_46_15.Still008.jpg?resize=740%2C734&amp;ssl=1 740w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.keithstestgarage.com\/old\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/TIMELINE-Sandblasted-Coffee-Mugs.00_03_46_15.Still008.jpg?resize=400%2C397&amp;ssl=1 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Siphon\/Sand<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Keep the siphon on the top of the sand. If it stops sucking, kick the bucket.<\/li><li>Don&#8217;t let the sand get wet<\/li><li>Cover the bucket to keep critters and leaves out. Those will clog the gun.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img data-attachment-id=\"3100\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.keithstestgarage.com\/old\/2019\/04\/17\/sandblast-coffee-mugs-to-make-them-chalkboards-all-the-way-around-cheap-sandblaster\/timeline-sandblasted-coffee-mugs-00_02_29_04-still010\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.keithstestgarage.com\/old\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/TIMELINE-Sandblasted-Coffee-Mugs.00_02_29_04.Still010.jpg?fit=1920%2C1080&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1920,1080\" data-comments-opened=\"0\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"TIMELINE Sandblasted Coffee Mugs.00_02_29_04.Still010\" data-image-description=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.keithstestgarage.com\/old\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/TIMELINE-Sandblasted-Coffee-Mugs.00_02_29_04.Still010.jpg?fit=300%2C169&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.keithstestgarage.com\/old\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/TIMELINE-Sandblasted-Coffee-Mugs.00_02_29_04.Still010.jpg?fit=770%2C433&amp;ssl=1\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" src=\"https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/www.keithstestgarage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/TIMELINE-Sandblasted-Coffee-Mugs.00_02_29_04.Still010.jpg?fit=770%2C433&amp;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3100\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.keithstestgarage.com\/old\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/TIMELINE-Sandblasted-Coffee-Mugs.00_02_29_04.Still010.jpg?w=1920&amp;ssl=1 1920w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.keithstestgarage.com\/old\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/TIMELINE-Sandblasted-Coffee-Mugs.00_02_29_04.Still010.jpg?resize=300%2C169&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.keithstestgarage.com\/old\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/TIMELINE-Sandblasted-Coffee-Mugs.00_02_29_04.Still010.jpg?resize=768%2C432&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.keithstestgarage.com\/old\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/TIMELINE-Sandblasted-Coffee-Mugs.00_02_29_04.Still010.jpg?resize=1024%2C576&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.keithstestgarage.com\/old\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/TIMELINE-Sandblasted-Coffee-Mugs.00_02_29_04.Still010.jpg?resize=370%2C208&amp;ssl=1 370w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.keithstestgarage.com\/old\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/TIMELINE-Sandblasted-Coffee-Mugs.00_02_29_04.Still010.jpg?resize=270%2C152&amp;ssl=1 270w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.keithstestgarage.com\/old\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/TIMELINE-Sandblasted-Coffee-Mugs.00_02_29_04.Still010.jpg?resize=740%2C416&amp;ssl=1 740w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.keithstestgarage.com\/old\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/TIMELINE-Sandblasted-Coffee-Mugs.00_02_29_04.Still010.jpg?resize=400%2C225&amp;ssl=1 400w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.keithstestgarage.com\/old\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/TIMELINE-Sandblasted-Coffee-Mugs.00_02_29_04.Still010.jpg?w=1540&amp;ssl=1 1540w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Safety<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Shoo away bystanders<\/li><li>Wear both the mask &amp; eyeglasses with good coverage (I&#8217;m a huge fan of&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2Gn47Bz\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">Nemesis<\/a>&nbsp;glasses)<\/li><li>Use a good respirator<\/li><li>Don&#8217;t blast through the glazing.  <\/li><li><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img data-attachment-id=\"3104\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.keithstestgarage.com\/old\/2019\/04\/17\/sandblast-coffee-mugs-to-make-them-chalkboards-all-the-way-around-cheap-sandblaster\/timeline-sandblasted-coffee-mugs-00_05_56_26-still006\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/www.keithstestgarage.com\/old\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/TIMELINE-Sandblasted-Coffee-Mugs.00_05_56_26.Still006.jpg?fit=1920%2C1080&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1920,1080\" data-comments-opened=\"0\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"TIMELINE Sandblasted Coffee Mugs.00_05_56_26.Still006\" data-image-description=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/www.keithstestgarage.com\/old\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/TIMELINE-Sandblasted-Coffee-Mugs.00_05_56_26.Still006.jpg?fit=300%2C169&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/www.keithstestgarage.com\/old\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/TIMELINE-Sandblasted-Coffee-Mugs.00_05_56_26.Still006.jpg?fit=770%2C433&amp;ssl=1\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" src=\"https:\/\/i2.wp.com\/www.keithstestgarage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/TIMELINE-Sandblasted-Coffee-Mugs.00_05_56_26.Still006.jpg?fit=770%2C433&amp;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3104\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/www.keithstestgarage.com\/old\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/TIMELINE-Sandblasted-Coffee-Mugs.00_05_56_26.Still006.jpg?w=1920&amp;ssl=1 1920w, https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/www.keithstestgarage.com\/old\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/TIMELINE-Sandblasted-Coffee-Mugs.00_05_56_26.Still006.jpg?resize=300%2C169&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/www.keithstestgarage.com\/old\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/TIMELINE-Sandblasted-Coffee-Mugs.00_05_56_26.Still006.jpg?resize=768%2C432&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/www.keithstestgarage.com\/old\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/TIMELINE-Sandblasted-Coffee-Mugs.00_05_56_26.Still006.jpg?resize=1024%2C576&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/www.keithstestgarage.com\/old\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/TIMELINE-Sandblasted-Coffee-Mugs.00_05_56_26.Still006.jpg?resize=370%2C208&amp;ssl=1 370w, https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/www.keithstestgarage.com\/old\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/TIMELINE-Sandblasted-Coffee-Mugs.00_05_56_26.Still006.jpg?resize=270%2C152&amp;ssl=1 270w, https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/www.keithstestgarage.com\/old\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/TIMELINE-Sandblasted-Coffee-Mugs.00_05_56_26.Still006.jpg?resize=740%2C416&amp;ssl=1 740w, https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/www.keithstestgarage.com\/old\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/TIMELINE-Sandblasted-Coffee-Mugs.00_05_56_26.Still006.jpg?resize=400%2C225&amp;ssl=1 400w, https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/www.keithstestgarage.com\/old\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/TIMELINE-Sandblasted-Coffee-Mugs.00_05_56_26.Still006.jpg?w=1540&amp;ssl=1 1540w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2>Draw!<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Personally, I&#8217;ve had my fun by now. But it seems that friends like to write &amp; doodle on coffee mugs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img data-attachment-id=\"3094\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.keithstestgarage.com\/old\/2019\/04\/17\/sandblast-coffee-mugs-to-make-them-chalkboards-all-the-way-around-cheap-sandblaster\/timeline-sandblasted-coffee-mugs-00_06_06_23-still005\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.keithstestgarage.com\/old\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/TIMELINE-Sandblasted-Coffee-Mugs.00_06_06_23.Still005.jpg?fit=1508%2C881&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1508,881\" data-comments-opened=\"0\" 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data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.keithstestgarage.com\/old\/2019\/04\/17\/sandblast-coffee-mugs-to-make-them-chalkboards-all-the-way-around-cheap-sandblaster\/timeline-sandblasted-coffee-mugs-00_04_02_07-still013\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/www.keithstestgarage.com\/old\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/TIMELINE-Sandblasted-Coffee-Mugs.00_04_02_07.Still013.jpg?fit=1920%2C1080&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1920,1080\" data-comments-opened=\"0\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"TIMELINE Sandblasted Coffee Mugs.00_04_02_07.Still013\" data-image-description=\"\" 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https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/www.keithstestgarage.com\/old\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/TIMELINE-Sandblasted-Coffee-Mugs.00_04_02_07.Still013.jpg?resize=768%2C432&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/www.keithstestgarage.com\/old\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/TIMELINE-Sandblasted-Coffee-Mugs.00_04_02_07.Still013.jpg?resize=1024%2C576&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/www.keithstestgarage.com\/old\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/TIMELINE-Sandblasted-Coffee-Mugs.00_04_02_07.Still013.jpg?resize=370%2C208&amp;ssl=1 370w, https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/www.keithstestgarage.com\/old\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/TIMELINE-Sandblasted-Coffee-Mugs.00_04_02_07.Still013.jpg?resize=270%2C152&amp;ssl=1 270w, https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/www.keithstestgarage.com\/old\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/TIMELINE-Sandblasted-Coffee-Mugs.00_04_02_07.Still013.jpg?resize=740%2C416&amp;ssl=1 740w, https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/www.keithstestgarage.com\/old\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/TIMELINE-Sandblasted-Coffee-Mugs.00_04_02_07.Still013.jpg?resize=400%2C225&amp;ssl=1 400w, https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/www.keithstestgarage.com\/old\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/TIMELINE-Sandblasted-Coffee-Mugs.00_04_02_07.Still013.jpg?w=1540&amp;ssl=1 1540w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8212;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2>Condition The Mug?&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Nope.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Chalkboard stickers and paint instruct that you condition the surface for maximum erasability. But the mugs will go through the dishwasher which will remove the conditioning. Leave it up to your friends to decide if their artistic skill requires conditioning for maximum erasability or not.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8212;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2>Blast More Stuff<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Cookie jars? <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Flour &amp; sugar canisters? <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Old salsa jars?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2>Bonus:  Blast Glass<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img data-attachment-id=\"3093\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.keithstestgarage.com\/old\/2019\/04\/17\/sandblast-coffee-mugs-to-make-them-chalkboards-all-the-way-around-cheap-sandblaster\/timeline-sandblasted-coffee-mugs-00_06_24_28-still004\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.keithstestgarage.com\/old\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/TIMELINE-Sandblasted-Coffee-Mugs.00_06_24_28.Still004.jpg?fit=1920%2C1080&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1920,1080\" data-comments-opened=\"0\" 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https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.keithstestgarage.com\/old\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/TIMELINE-Sandblasted-Coffee-Mugs.00_06_24_28.Still004.jpg?resize=370%2C208&amp;ssl=1 370w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.keithstestgarage.com\/old\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/TIMELINE-Sandblasted-Coffee-Mugs.00_06_24_28.Still004.jpg?resize=270%2C152&amp;ssl=1 270w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.keithstestgarage.com\/old\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/TIMELINE-Sandblasted-Coffee-Mugs.00_06_24_28.Still004.jpg?resize=740%2C416&amp;ssl=1 740w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.keithstestgarage.com\/old\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/TIMELINE-Sandblasted-Coffee-Mugs.00_06_24_28.Still004.jpg?resize=400%2C225&amp;ssl=1 400w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.keithstestgarage.com\/old\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/TIMELINE-Sandblasted-Coffee-Mugs.00_06_24_28.Still004.jpg?w=1540&amp;ssl=1 1540w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>This isn&#8217;t so much a chalkboard thing, but I like to blast glass 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href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/c\/KeithsTestGarage\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Subscribe to my YouTube channel (opens in a new tab)\">Subscribe to my YouTube channel<\/a> if you&#8217;d like to follow the various prototypes &amp; tests.  <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Because sandblasting is cooler than stickers and paint any day. Benefits of Sandblasting: Remove old screen-printed labels Blast the whole mug (the outside), or mask it off to blast a pattern. Dishwasher safe. Cool colors based on the color of the glazing. Sandblasting is fun. 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