HOW TO PAINT GLASS PLATES
I had so much fun learning how to paint glass plates. My curiosity was driven by the fact I own about 60 appetizer size glass plates from a party we hosted once.
Recently, I found those plates hiding in the back of my dining room hutch and was excited to have plenty of plates to paint and decorate glass plates. Ever since I learned you can do this with glass, I pretty much want to paint all my glass accessories.
HOW TO PAINT GLASS PLATES
The supply list is super short and the fun factor is limited only by your imagination. This project works with plates, mason jars or any glassware with a smooth finish. The options and ideas are endless.
There is a short video on my youtube channel at the bottom of this post!
SUPPLY LIST
- set of acrylic paint pens like these (I found mine at Home Depot).
- glass plates, bowls, jars, drink glasses
- drop cloth or heavy craft paper
- oven + baking sheet
HOW TO DECORATE GLASS PLATES
This is so simple and every plate will be a custom piece. Keep reading for fun ideas for this craft. But, first…
Tip: Do not pre-heat the oven.
- Start with clean, dry glassware.
- Cover surface because oil-based markers will leave a mark.
- Decorate the plate. I painted on the backside of the plate because it was just hearts.
- Place finished glassware on a baking sheet.
- Let plates sit on a baking sheet for 20 minutes to “set.
- Place baking sheet in the oven and turn the oven to 350 degrees
- “Bake” for 30 minutes
Lessons:
- Cover the surface when using oil-based Sharpies.
- Don’t overthink the design. This is supposed to a fun, relaxing craft.
PIN FOR BOREDOM BUSTERS FOR ALL AGES +
This would be a fun idea for the kids, girlfriends or the grandkids.
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Oh and before you go… here is a short youtube video with me explaining how to paint glass accessories.Â
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As always, you make me laugh. Just FYI, the first stables where I had my horse was about a 30-minute walk from my house. One afternoon a couple of friends and I decided to ride our horses to my house. We got there and I rang the door bell and my mom came to the door. I asked if we could come inside for a soda and she told us to put the horses in the back yard. We took off their bridles. They had a great time munching grass while we snacked and listened to my record player. (That dates me.) Later my dad came home and saw the horses and told us to pick up the horse ____. My dad didn’t say that but we knew what he meant. We got the shovel out of the garage and cleaned it up. Thanks for bringing back a funny memory. Thanks for sharing my stencil dishes. I’ll have to try the painted glass one.
Laura.. you are so darn cute! Love your video. Great idea for a girls party. Have a wonderful week!
I have a huge set of glass plates for parties (remember them?!). This is a cool idea!