You bake the Edding 4200 porcelain pens in the oven: 25 minutes at 160 degrees. After that, your design is dishwasher-safe up to 50 degrees.
How do you bake the porcelain pens?
First draw your design on clean, grease-free porcelain, glazed ceramic or heat-resistant glass. Then let the ink dry for about four hours, so it doesn't smudge during baking. Next, place the piece in a cold oven and let the oven heat up together with the crockery; heating it up slowly like this prevents the porcelain or glass from cracking. Bake the design for 25 minutes at 160 degrees. Then switch off the oven and let the crockery cool down in the oven before taking it out. So the key points are: heat up slowly, 25 minutes at 160 degrees, and cool down slowly. This way the pigment ink bonds permanently to the surface instead of just sitting loosely on top.
Are they really dishwasher-safe after that?
Yes, as long as you've baked them in properly. After baking, the decoration is dishwasher-safe up to 50 degrees. So choose an eco or glass programme on your dishwasher that stays around or below that temperature; an intensive programme of 65 or 70 degrees will affect the ink over time. Washing by hand is always fine and is the safest option for fine details. The ink is water-based and light-resistant, so your design won't fade quickly in sunlight. If you want to colour in larger areas or draw fine lines, the flexible brush tip with a line width of 1 to 4 mm helps: more pressure colours in areas, light pressure creates details. If you need more colours, take a look at the set of 24 porcelain pens.
What can you use the porcelain pens for?
You can use them to decorate mugs, plates, bowls and vases, for example as a personal gift or to give a dinner service its own look. Only use them on porcelain, glazed ceramic or heat-resistant glass, as those surfaces can go in the oven. For other materials, Edding has separate pens, such as textile pens for fabric. Browse the whole range in our crafts and hobby collection. If you buy them online, the statutory right of withdrawal applies; Consuwijzer, the information service of regulator ACM, states: "You have 14 days to change your mind" (Consuwijzer). The set of 6 contains vivid colours that let you get started right away.
What features do these porcelain pens have?
The main features at a glance, so you can see whether this set suits your project.
| Feature | Value |
|---|---|
| Brand | Edding 4200 |
| Volume | Set of 6 pens, vivid colours |
| Tip | Brush tip, 1 to 4 mm |
| Curing | 25 minutes at 160 degrees |
| After baking in | Dishwasher-safe up to 50 degrees |
| Suitable for | Porcelain, glazed ceramics, heat-resistant glass |
How do you bake in your design step by step?
- Draw on clean, grease-free crockery and let the ink dry for about four hours.
- Place the piece in a cold oven.
- Heat up the oven and bake the design for 25 minutes at 160 degrees.
- Let the crockery cool down in the oven before taking it out.
You can find the current price and stock on the product page for the Edding 4200 set of 6.
Can you draw over a baked-in design again?
Yes, as long as the surface remains unglazed and open. After drawing a second time, you bake it in again for 25 minutes at 160 degrees.
Are the pens suitable for children?
Drawing can be done under supervision; baking it in the oven should be done by an adult because of the heat.
Can you remove the ink before baking?
Yes, as long as you haven't baked it in yet, the ink can be corrected and you can wipe off a mistake with a damp cloth.
