| Painting wine glasses is really quite simple. It is a | | | | instructions on your paint to confirm the proper |
| project that is possible to complete within a few | | | | time frame. There are some paints that require |
| hours from start to finish. So, if you entertain | | | | 24 hours of drying time prior to baking. It is |
| frequently or you are in need of a quick gift, this | | | | important to follow these instructions. Bubbling of |
| is a perfect idea. | | | | the paint may take place if baked before the |
| Choose whatever type of glass you would like to | | | | paint has cured the proper length of time. You do |
| paint. The wine glass seems to be the most | | | | not want your piece to be ruined after you have |
| popular, but base it on what type of drinks you | | | | worked so hard on your project. |
| and your guest will like to drink. I would | | | | Always place your glass pieces in to a cold oven |
| recommend finding cheap glassware to start off | | | | and then begin to preheat it. Once your pieces |
| with. You can progress to the pricier versions | | | | are finished baking, allow them to cool down |
| when you gain more experience. If you make a | | | | completely prior to removing from the oven. |
| mistake, remember it washes off and you may | | | | These steps are very important to avoid |
| start all over again! | | | | breakage. |
| First thing you need to do is wash your glass and | | | | Typically, you will either be required to preheat |
| swab it off with rubbing alcohol. Try to avoid | | | | your oven to 350 degrees and bake the |
| touching it at this point, as much as is possible | | | | glassware for 1/2 and hour, or 300 degrees and |
| while you are painting it. It is a great idea to have | | | | bake it for 35 minutes. Each type of paint varies |
| the design in mind prior to starting. If you are not | | | | and it is important to read the instructions prior to |
| a freehand painter, you may use carbon paper or | | | | baking your pieces. |
| similar products available at your local craft store, | | | | Once you have completed these steps you may |
| to transfer the design to the glass. | | | | begin to use your glasses. They are dishwasher |
| Once you complete the painting of your glass, | | | | safe if placed on the top rack of the dishwasher. |
| you should allow the piece to air dry for at least 1 | | | | It is recommended that they be washed by hand |
| hour prior to baking it. Please refer to the | | | | to preserve their design. That is up to you! |