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Decorating bottles and jars is a quick, visual and creative way to differentiate their contents. Decorate bottles and jars with help from an experienced crafts expert in this free video clip.
Decorating with large glass containers and candles is a really great opportunity to make your room both look and smell fantastic. Decorate with large glass containers and candles with help from a crafts expert in this free video clip.
If you want a brand new set of salt and pepper shakers for your home, think twice before throwing out those old Coke bottles when you're done with them. Find out what you can use to make Coke bottles into salt and pepper shakers with help from an experienced crafts expert in this free video clip.
Decorating plastic jars can be done using tools like Vaseline or WD-40 to first prepare the jar for the craft project. Decorate plastic jars with help from a crafts expert in this free video clip.
Glass front doors can sometimes make you feel a bit like you're living in a fishbowl and are exposed. Decorate glass front doors with help from the writer of a nationally syndicated newspaper column on decorating in this free video clip.
You always want to be extra careful when selecting decorations for a glass votive holder to avoid putting something that can easily catch fire near an open flame. Decorate glass votive holders with help from a florist, interior decorator and party planner in this free video clip.
Cut glass and imitation glass may look similar, but in reality they are very different. Find out about cut glass versus imitation glass with help from the owner of an antique store in this free video clip.
You can decorate a storage jar with ribbons in a wide variety of different ways depending on your preferences. Decorate a storage jar with ribbons with help from a crafts expert in this free video clip.
The materials you need to properly decorate a sundae glass are two wooden cupcake letters and two sundae cups. Decorate a sundae glass with help from a florist, interior decorator and party planner in this free video clip.
If you're looking for something to decorate your glass with, look no farther than the traditional crayon. Decorate glass with crayons with help from a florist, interior decorator and party planner in this free video clip.
One great glass-based decoration that is incredibly versatile is the traditional glass canister. Decorate with glass canisters with help from a florist, interior decorator and party planner in this free video clip.
Decorating a glass cloche in just the right way can really help tie a room together. Decorate a glass cloche with help from a florist, interior decorator and party planner in this free video clip.
When decorating glass flasks, you're always going to want to keep a few very important things in mind. Decorate glass flasks with help from a florist, interior decorator and party planner in this free video clip.
Not all types of paint are specifically made for the purposes of decorating glass. Learn about paint made for decorating glass with help from an experienced crafts expert in this free video clip.
A simple glass vase, once holding a pretty bouquet from a caring friend and now rescued from a dusty thrift store shelf, becomes a shimmering gift for your favorite hostess. Fill it with meringues and after the party, your hand-etched vase will surely join the ranks of her special winter accent pieces.
A mirror cut is another term for a bevel cut. The name comes from mirrored glass having a beveled edge, which is a slight angle that gives the piece a more upscale and elegant look. Mirror cutting granite is a difficult task because granite is a temperamental material. If you use the wrong tool, you might break the granite or leave behind a sloppy-looking edge. When making a mirror cut on granite, you must use caution to avoid damaging the granite.
Coasters and trivets are designed to create a barrier between a hot pan or pot and the surface where you place it. Instead of using a standard generic coaster or trivet, however, decorate and customize one using broken glass from colorful bottles. The broken glass creates a mosaic-like appearance on the top, allowing you to present your dish in a festive and interesting way.
Spacers are small objects that are used when installing tile or glass block. The spacers are placed between the glass blocks during installation to keep the blocks evenly spaced. This keeps your wall level and straight. Spacers can be purchased at any home improvement store, but you can also make your own spacers to save money on your installation. Purchased spacers are not necessary, but you need to place something between the tiles to ensure proper installation.
Manganese carbonate has been used for hundreds of years to alter the color of glass, often used to create violet and blue glass. If you enjoy working with stained glass, you may be used to buying colored sheets of glass from an art supply store. However, you also can try your hand at creating blue stained glass by applying manganese carbonate onto clear glass, which will allow you to experience how people of old used to create vibrantly colored stained glass.
Fusing bits of broken glass creates artistic forms you can use to make jewelry, buttons or art pieces. A microwave kiln makes this process quick and simple. Using precut glass shapes allows you to determine the final shape and size of your button and makes attaching the shank much easier. Fuse your glass shape with frit, dichroic glass or glass confetti to add color or reflective color to the button. The buttons will make your garment unique and a joy to wear.
Inserting electric lights into chunky glass blocks can add a festive, room-brightening element to decor. Some people feature lit blocks as part of their holiday decorations, while others stack them for a permanent design feature. Lit glass blocks can be purchased or with the right tools can be a do-it-yourself project.
Laminated glass is a type of safety glass that does not shatter when broken. Though not typically utilized in creating furniture, laminated glass can be used as a tabletop material for custom pieces. This material is ideal for use as a tabletop because, if it is broken, there will be no sharp, dangerous edges. To build a laminated glass table you simply need to construct a wooden table frame and install a laminated glass top.
Lights that burn natural gas are an alternative to electric lights wherever gas service is available. Gas lights, which include both gas mantles and open gas-flame lamps, function even when the power is out and don't require electrical hookups. They are also more traditional for historic homes and certain styles of decor. You can convert a gas mantle into a flame light by making some simple adjustments.
Stained windows are more than just painted glass; they consist of building, casting and soldering glass chunks together to form a solid sheet. These chunky glass windows can be made from glass cutting and metal working supplies, based off printed-to-size paper templates and the art can be worked into doors, walls, room decor and more. Traditionally, the sheet structures were made using precise measurements and heavy duty materials to withstand weathering. Today, material types vary according to the glass window's purpose, form or function.
Glass fusing involves joining two different pieces of glass by heating them until they become liquid, allowing them to flow together. This involves using a kiln to fuse the two pieces of glass together. When performed properly, the two pieces of glass are fused together to the extent where they cannot be broken. Fusing different pieces of glass can create pieces that are multicolored and have multiple textures. Fusing two different-looking glasses together can create a tabletop that has a particular design. A kiln is a chamber that uses electricity to generate heat necessary to change materials.
People call the process sandblasting, but sand is the last abrasive you should use when etching glass. To cut glass, a substance needs to be at least as hard as glass, and to etch it, an abrasive needs to have sharp edges and corners. Two effective abrasives, silicone carbide and aluminum oxide, are both equally safe.
Glass blocks may come separate or in a pre-assembled panel, which helps expedite the installation of a glass block window. You must apply mortar between the glass blocks, unless you're using pre-assembled panels, to keep the blocks together and to help seal out moisture that comes into contact with the exterior of your house.
You do not need to be a glassblower in order to make attractive glass trays decorated with peacock feathers. You can get a similar effect through the art of decoupage. Choose the glass tray you wish to embellish, gather a few nice feathers and glue your way to a glass work of art that is sure to garner much attention and many compliments from friends. Add flowers, glitter, photos or other flat objects to enhance the feathers if you choose.
A simple and elegant way to enhance a beach-themed room in your home is with a vase filled with faux sea coral and other sea-inspired pieces. Choose artificial coral that looks authentic without depleting the oceans. You can use the breezy decor piece to dress up a bare wall shelf, coffee table, desk, or even as a table centerpiece. Sea coral-filled vases also make thoughtful birthday and holiday gifts for any beach lovers in your life.
Etched glass windows are a beautiful design element from older buildings that are well worth a little extra trouble to frame and reuse in modern construction. They can be used in interior doors or windows that admit light into inner rooms while maintaining privacy or, with the addition of weatherstripping, in exterior doors or windows. The simplest method is to set a frame into the window opening, place the glass against it, and then set a frame on the other side so that the glass is sandwiched in place between two frames.
Make use of the hard-to-decorate knee wall. This area is often found in converted attics or half stories. It covers the space where the ceiling slopes down and meets the wall. Often 4 feet high or less, the knee wall can be enhanced with glass blocks. The glass blocks will reflect light and brighten a normally dark corner of the room. Knee walls could also refer to the half walls surrounding partly enclosed porches. Wherever you decide to use a knee wall, consider incorporating glass blocks for a decorative touch.
Glass pendant lights can be made from any type of glass, as long as the lighting fixture fits properly into the glass pendant itself. Cutting glass for pendant lights is a simple process but must be done with the correct tools to prevent the glass from cracking or shattering. Before cutting glass for pendant lights, assemble all of your supplies, including the necessary safety ware, to prevent injury. Glass-cutting tools can be purchased at home and garden stores as well as hardware stores.
Juice glasses are a mere coat of paint or paper away from becoming luminaries. A luminary is an object with an open end and light inside. Most luminaries have a decorative element on their exterior that the light from within intensifies, adding a level of dynamism to the object. There are many ways you can transform a basic juice glass into a luminary, and many of the necessary supplies are already in your house.
Porcelain milk bottles are no longer practical storage vessels, but that does not diminish their nostalgic allure. If you are want to use porcelain milk bottles as decor, you do not have to learn how to mix and fire porcelain. With the aid of matte craft paint, you can give glass bottles an opaque, milky finish.
Glass blocks are often installed in bathrooms to let light in while still obscuring the view. Sheetrock, a brand of drywall, placed around glass blocks can get wet or damp, causing it to rot or fall apart. If you need to replace or just remove the drywall around your glass blocks, make sure the glass blocks are secure, otherwise you may end up having to replace them as well.
Colorful glass pavers reflect sunlight, adding a sophisticated touch to garden paving projects. You can make your own glass pavers using a mosaic method. Either use a single color of glass for the entire paver or make your own design by varying the colors and shapes of the tiles. The cement that makes up the bulk of the paver provides a durable outdoor surface that withstands the elements and foot traffic. Mosaic supplies are available at some craft stores and home-improvement stores.
When you install glass block, you have to use spacers to ensure that the blocks are evenly spaced and level -- otherwise, the project not only looks amateurish, but it isn't as stable. The trick to using spacers isn't just pressing them into place throughout the installation process, though. It's also removing them at the right time. Since spacers are made of a durable plastic, they withstand the installation process yet still are breakable, and it's this characteristic that enables you to eventually remove them. While they don't completely come out, the visible part snaps off.
Painted liquor glasses create a festive atmosphere for celebrating; a personalized shot glass makes a unique 21st birthday gift. Use bake-on glass paint to decorate glasses that will be washed or put in the microwave. Available at craft stores, bake-on glass paint comes in many colors and finishes, including opaque and transparent. Glass paint markers are also available for creating text or fine lines that are difficult to manage with a paintbrush.
Cutting glass to size, in order to replace a broken or cracked pane in a shower stall, is more conveniently done at a hardware or home improvement shop. It can be tricky, if you have little experience with glass, to achieve a clean cut and to keep a large pane from cracking when you cut it. If you decide to cut your own replacement shower glass, make sure you purchase the best quality diamond glass cutter you can afford.
Pyramids have fascinated humanity for at least five millennia and creating a computer case from the iconic shape is one way to pay homage to the eons of human history. The standard size for an ATX motherboard is 12 inches wide and 9.6 inches deep. To accommodate a motherboard and all of the peripherals, the case should be at least 14 inches square at the base. To conform to the size ratio of Khufu's pyramid, also known as the Great Pyramid of Giza, the height is 8 29/32 inches or twice the length of one side divided by pi.
Printing plate or a cliché is a key element in pad printing, which allows printing to three-dimensional surfaces. The most commonly-used printing plates are manufactured with steel or plastic. Unlike steel plates, plastic plates need to be exposed with a halftone screen or a film. The halftone screen controls the etching depth, which regulates the amount of ink entering the etched area. Exposing your plate with halftone requires few essential steps.
Glass doors allow an unobstructed view to the outdoors. Sometimes you may want to cover your glass doors for privacy or insulation. Custom-made window treatments are an ideal solution for glass doors, but they frequently come with a hefty price tag. Rev up your creative energy and make your own window treatments without breaking the bank.
Although ready-made countertops are available through home-improvement and hardware stores, you might want to create custom countertops to increase the aesthetic appeal of your kitchen, bathroom or outdoor space. A glass-embedded countertop can lend a modern look to your space while allowing you to accommodate non-standard cabinet sizes and configurations. Mixing glass fragments with concrete is a straightforward way of creating glass-embedded countertops; however, this is a time-consuming process that can easily involve a weekend of work.
Drinking out of a glass flute always feels celebratory, but adding a decorative element to your flutes before your event heightens the cheerful feelings the glasses evoke. Decorating the fluted glasses is also an effective way to commemorate an event or create a simple but festive favor for guests. Whether you want to embellish the glass temporarily or create a lasting keepsake, there are myriad ways to achieve a personalized item that is worthy of its own celebration.
Cut glass requires thick lead crystal. American glass manufacturers produced crystal blanks or plain shapes for cutting, and American glass companies used fine crystal blanks and skilled artisans to produce superior cut glass. These companies operated in the United States from the 1876 Centennial Exposition in Philadelphia to the beginning of World War I, a time in history recognized as the American brilliant cut glass period. Eastern Europe, Czech Republic, Turkey, Germany, France, Mexico and Korea provide modern-day cut glass to the United States.
Whether it's for a basement bar or to commemorate a special event, giving a custom look to an ordinary set of glasses is a project that can be done at home with simple etching equipment. Etching a monogram or design into an entire set of glasses requires the use of either a multiuse stencil or several identical stencils.
Because preschoolers are known to have a short attention span, teaching them new things must often be done in a fun manner. Learning the primary and secondary colors is one of the essential parts of preschool. To help young children learn their colors, have them make color-mixing bottles. These bottles display the primary colors, and show what happens when you mix two of these colors together. They are a good educational tool and are fun to make at the same time.
Building a home office does not need to be a costly project if you choose to build your own desk. A glass-top desk is a fairly simple piece of furniture that most homeowners are capable of constructing on their own. To complete this project you simply need to determine the ideal dimensions for your desk, construct the frame and lay down a glass tabletop. Using recycled materials or re-purposing an old desk frame can greatly reduce the cost of this project.
Acrylic glass is strong, shatter-resistant and a substitute for real glass. The material is used in a variety of residential and commercial settings including windows, display cases and tabletop overlays. You don’t need any special tools to cut acrylic glass that is up to three sixteenths of an inch thick. A sharp utility knife will cut the material with medium effort.
Create your own illuminating liquor bottle display on your home's stairwell as holiday decorations or as a lit display for any time of year. Decorate the liquor bottles if desired with assorted paints in solid colors, designs or patterns or leave them in their original states. You also have the option of decorating the bottles with glitter glue to further add to the sparkly nature of the display. Use small, twinkling lights to create your display, as the low voltage of these lights will not result in potential fire hazards.
