Glass Painting in an Afternoon
by By Baskett, Mickey
Category: Crafts & Hobbies , Glass & Glassware

In just one afternon, you can set a table with beautiful plates and platters that you painted yourself! With today's new paint products, and advice from a top crafts author, you will transform store-bought glass into unique and decorative items. Instructions cover a wide assortment of paint types: oven-bake acrylics; air-dry frosted enamels, crystals, and gels; and oils. Terrific techniques range from simple brush strokes enhanced with outlines to sponging and stamping to textured looks with tools. Follow the full-scale patterns to make Artichoke and Olives or Sunny Day Home decorative plates. Personalize a soup mug with the Bee Happy design; coffee mugs with Hens 'n' Chicks; and tall mugs with a Happy Birdhouse. Other wonderful projects include a Starry Night Votive Holder, a Tulip Impressions Lamp, a Field of Funky Flowers Hurricane Shade and Plate, spectacular tiles, and a variety of vases. 35 great glass designs in all.  The author lives in Decatur, GA.  112 pages (all in color), 8 1/2 x 10. NEW IN PAPERBACK