Decorating Glass

[DaddyMs]

Coloring Glass
What you need:
a few plain glasses u can get at any dollar or thrift store
some paint pens in whatever colors you love

Open the paint pens and follow the directions to activate them; then take your glass and start drawing lines or dots into interesting shapes and patterns.  You'll be surprised how much fun that is and you can make them for any occasion; u can draw flowers, eggs, flames, whatever you're into and even just placing little dots all over the glass will create interesting patterns in case you're someone who doesn't think they have any artistic abilities.  I'll attach a cpl of pictures of what I've done so u have a few examples.

They're great to do with your Little or for a Little to do alone when Daddy/mommy are working or busy.  

To Care for them- I'd really avoid washing them because the paint may say acrylic but from my own experience, it does wash off.  Now if you want to start from scratch, by all means, wash the glass and the paint should come off easily.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v510/Raven2005/Lugh%20Spotted%20Glass2_zpspr9pe6dm.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v510/Raven2005/Lugh%20Flaming%20Glass2_zpssaiitvws.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v510/Raven2005/Nantosuelta%20and%20Lugh%20Glass%20from%20Side1_zpsvardubtq.jpg

[cuppycakes]

If you're super interested in doing this, get some enamel paint!

(Info below is from THIS link)

• Enamels (like Folk Art or Martha Stewart) are water-based and especially geared toward glass painting. They can handle the dishwasher if cured (not necessarily the microwave, however) -- but some require a primer and top coat (like PermEnamel), so note the label
• Acrylics work, too. However, it generally depends on the quality of the paints you choose -- some are more prone to washing off. If you do go the acrylic route, spray a high-quality varnish on top (they have sparkly ones!) to secure the paint to the glass.
  • There are acrylics that are designed more for glass painting. If acrylic is your jam, use this variety.
  • Regardless of what type of paint you end up using, you'll probably encounter air dry and heat dry forms. In general, the glasses that are baked (require heat drying) last longer.