Turn an ordinary wineglass into a unique work of art using simple techniques. Custom painted wineglasses will give your party that special touch and make the perfect gift for wine lovers.
Sketch out the design you want to paint on the wine glass and decide what colors you'll use.
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Select the wine glass you want to paint. Smooth glasses are best for free-hand paintings. Glasses with cut outs and ridges can also be used and will look particularly interesting if you use the paint to highlight the sculptural aspects of the glass.
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Clean the glass with glass cleaner or alcohol to remove any grease. Shake the paint pots so the paint is well mixed before using.
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Paint the outside of the wineglass according to your planned design. Most painters prefer to paint with one color at a time until the design is complete. Be sure to allow the paint to dry for at least one hour between layers of paint.
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Allow the paint to air dry for three days. If you want the paint to be dishwasher safe, you will need to bake the paint onto the glass so that it is permanently attached. Place the wine glass in your oven and bake according to the glass paint manufacturer's instructions. For many glass paints, you will need to bake the painted wine glass in the oven for 30 minutes at 300 degrees Fahrenheit in order for the paint to be dishwasher safe but check the manufacturer's instructions
Tips & Warnings
You can also use a commercial stencil to create your painted design.
Do not paint near the edge of the wine glass where a person's mouth might come in contact with the paint. Do not paint inside the glass where food or wine might come in contact with the paint.
Novelty wine glasses commemorate special events, make thoughtful gifts and serve as decorative and practical items in your kitchen. Though commercial painted...
