I have a set of glass plates that I decorate according to whatever party theme I'm working on. It's cheaper than buying multiple sets of dinnerware and pretty easy to do! I mix
DecoArt Americana Acrylic paints with
Sta-Flo liquid starch and sponge the mixture
on the back only. I prop each plate on a bowl after painting to dry.
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| Temporary Glass Paint Technique ©Cindy Rippe 2010-2013 |
It's best to sponge two coats of paint for opaque coverage. Originally I planned to be really creative with this set and paint white tulips first (
still on the back side so it would show first under the glass when the plate was right side up). That didn't work......they blended away when they got wet again as I started sponging on the pink layers. For the St. Patrick's Day plates I adhered printed scrapbook paper circles using the liquid starch for the centers. That worked much better.
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| 1st and 2nd coats of Temporary Glass Paint Technique ©Cindy Rippe 2010-2013 |
I always let the plates dry overnight before using. Then clean the front of the plate off with a mild solution of vinegar and water to clean them before setting the table. There's usually a few finger smudges and sometimes a little paint by the time you're done with all the sponging. This paint technique is durable when dry for handling and stacking the plates and pretty easy to clean off after the party. I soak the plates in warm dishwater for a few minutes and wipe the paint off using a paper towels. (You don't want the paint to go down the drain, it's kind of stretchy plastic when it softens in the water. It is
acrylic paint remember?) I think this is a really fun project and adds a special touch to a party.
Creativity is inventing, experimenting, growing, taking risks, breaking rules, making mistakes, and having fun. Mary Lou Cook
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