GLASS PAINTING - CREATIVE GIFT GIVING

                                     
Glass painting is a perfect way to personalize a gift.   Besides being a thoughtful gift to give, it is fun and inexpensive to make.  It could be something as simple as the receiver's name,  favorite sport, hobby or interest.    And it's not just a project for adults, older kids will have fun creating these gifts as well for family, friends and teachers.  So fire up that imagination and go wild!  

P.S. If you top it off with a homemade goody wrapped in festive cellophane,  even better! 

                                                         MATERIALS NEEDED

                                                  
                                                                     Plate
                                         Glass Paint (Michael's has a nice selection)
                                                                Paintbrush
                                                                    Paper
                                                                    Pencil
                                                             *Grease Pencil


*NOTE:  I had to buy my grease pencil through Amazon.  I could not find it locally.  I checked Michael's and Staples and neither carry grease pencils anymore.  I've included the Amazon link below if you would like to check it out... 

Dixon Phano China Marker Pencils, Black, 2 Pencils per Pack (30771)

INSTRUCTIONS:

STEP 1:  Unless you prefer to draw your design free hand on the back of plate, you can create a template with pencil and paper.  Cut paper to the size and shape of the plate you will be painting on.  Then draw your design on the paper.  I've included 2 designs (Holly & Santa) to give you a couple of different ideas.

                                                

STEP 2:  Place completed drawing underneath plate so that it clearly shows through when looking at front of plate. 

STEP 3:  Using grease pencil, trace template design onto front of plate. 

                                    I added additional holly leaves to corners of plate.

STEP 4:  When finished tracing, turn plate onto back side and paint design.

PLEASE NOTE:   Glass paint is not meant for surfaces that touch food or drink which is why the design is painted on the under side of the plate.  

STEP 5:  Once paint is dry, wash grease pencil marking off of front of plate.

                                                                  Enjoy
                                                              ~ Debbie ~

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