Painted Glassware
Painted glassware can be both unique and attractive. Not only is painted glassware a beautiful addition to any table or china cabinet, but the painting of the glassware can be an enjoyable skill to learn as well. With special acrylic enamel paints, almost any design can be easily painted onto a variety of glassware. After a short curing time, the beautiful glassware pieces are ready to be used and enjoyed.
Instructions
1. Wash the glassware with dish soap and warm water. Rinse the glassware completely with warm water. Dry the glassware with a towel or allow to air dry.
2. Prepare the enamel paint by placing a small dollop of each paint color onto the palette.
3. Spread newspaper onto a work surface and place the glassware onto the newspaper.
4. Plan the design you wish to paint. Some suggestions for easy designs are a series of different-colored lines in different widths to create a plaid pattern. Create daisies by making flower petals in a circle shape and make a small center circle in the middle of the flower petals. Make the daisies along the top of the glassware and paint stems down from the daisies. Make leaves along the stems, if desired.
5. Use the damp paper towel to wipe away any mistakes, if necessary. The enamel paint wipes off easily while it is still wet.
6. Allow the glassware to dry for 24 hours.
