Why you need to urgently paint glasses

The ability to see the hidden potential in things and phenomena can be called talent, which is the basis of real creativity. Develop creative thinking It is useful for everyone, especially those who want to save money, but at the same time get a bright and unusual result.

Once on the Internet, I came across a picture of a wedding glass at the bottom of which lay several buds of flowers. And then it dawned on me: why not turn a glass into a flower, because its leg is so similar to a stem, and the bowl is like a bud! And they helped me in this: acrylic and stained glass.





My sister Ilona has a wedding anniversary, and I decided to give her a special gift. As a result, I created a whole set of dishes with paintings, which my whole family is now proud of, and my sister often tells her guests that the set I decorated deserves to be the jewel of the Hermitage collection!

I always blush at this comparison and refuse, but I am incredibly pleased with such praise, and most importantly, I want to say that creating such interior items is not at all difficult and very interesting.

Today's edition. "Site" Let me tell you, dear reader, 11. glasswork Wedding, birthday and just for inspiration.





How to paint glasses
  1. Before you get to work, you need to figure out what exactly you want to depict, which flower or inflorescence inspires you the most, and then it is worth drawing a sketch on paper. Start with simpler images, gradually moving to more complex ones.





  2. To create such beauty, you will need: degreasing, cotton discs and cotton swabs for degreasing and correcting the pattern, synthetic brushes of different sizes, a palette for mixing paints, as well as acrylic paints on glass and ceramics. You can also take stained glass paints.



  3. If you want coat For yourself or as a gift, for a wedding or for a thematic party, be sure you will get great pleasure from creativity, as it is done easily, quickly and inexpensively.



  4. If desired, you can supplement the drawing with contour and stained glass paints, markers and a glitter.



  5. Before we start. flowerDefat the surface of the glass. Mix the colors on a plate or palette, achieving the desired shades. Start drawing from the central part, moving from the stamens to the flower petals. It is best to do this in layers, so you need to wait until the painted stamens dry. As soon as the drawing dries, you can move to the petals. The last stage is the decor of the peduncle and stem in green. Then it is better to bake our glass flower in the oven for 15 minutes, then the paint on the glass will not peel off for very long.





  6. This glass can be decorated in one evening.



  7. Amazing splendor!



  8. Wedding glasses are an important subject of the wedding ceremony. And if you paint them with flowers, they will have an exclusive and colorful appearance. I was lucky enough to give my sister and two friends such glasses.



  9. In addition to flowers, the glasses will look beautiful branches and patterns, winged creatures: birds, butterflies, ladybugs, as well as marine inhabitants and exotics of distant islands. And in 2019, the style of safari is in vogue (imitation of the skin of wild cats, zebras, cows, peacock feathers and even animal paw prints).



  10. Glasses as a gift or for a wedding can be additionally decorated with rhinestones, feathers, pearls, sequins, ribbons and other decor.



  11. Painted glasses for wine and martinis are becoming increasingly popular both here and abroad. Painted glasses are a unique, inexpensive and creative gift to friends and family. For all those who like to create and decorate their home with handmade products, this idea can be an incentive to pick up paint.







And to understand how to create such beauty with your own hands, watch this video.

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I also suggest you look at and be inspired by the amazing works of master Vershinin. The secret of his famous two-layer glasses has not been solved in 200 years. A true virtuoso of his craft!



Flowers can be decorated as glass-glassChampagne and martini, and ice cream, juice glasses or vases. And if you use paint for ceramics, then in such a technique you can paint a whole service.

Armed with colors and engage in the creative process, because it is so interesting and exciting. Don’t forget to share your inspiration with your friends!