The pins are handling really simple and good. Nowhere is noted that the painted porcelain must not be filled with hot liquids !! I had painted several cups for Christmas and did everything according to instructions. To drink tea, the color is absolutely unsuitable !!! The color comes from and at the slightest touch, even with your fingernails scratching the paint off !! I have now re-white cups and must think me something new !! I am really upset, because nowhere is that the cups with the color may not be filled with hot liquids !!!