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Craft Tutorials | Adult Crafts | Crafts for Seniors | Crystal Enamel Drinking Glasses

Crystal Enamel Drinking Glasses

Author by Amanda Davis on April 30, 2011 Updated on December 6, 2020

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My kids are old enough that we can all use glass to drink out of now. However, it seems they haven’t outgrown using a million cups everyday to drink from. There’s always a sink full of glasses because they take a new one whenever they get a drink. I thought about doing monograms or even names, but I really wanted a set of drinking glasses that were more stylish and grown up. So instead, I went with the color code system.

It all started with this box of drinking glasses I bought at the thrift store for $3.54.

The set includes 6 tall glasses and 6 short glasses. There are six of us, so that’s just perfect!

In case you’re wondering how I got this pretty effect, I used DecoArt’s new Crystal Gloss Enamels.

They dry clear and were perfect for this project! I started by turning the glasses upside down and painting in downward strokes. I didn’t paint all the way to the rim as DecoArt suggests that the paint should not touch surfaces that will be in contact with food.

Then I added decorations by dipping the handle end of my paintbrush into the enamels and dotted them onto the glasses.

I created flowers using this method as well.

They need to dry for 48 hours.

Then after 48 hours, you place them into a cold oven. Then shut the door and turn the oven on to 200 F. Set your timer for 30 minutes. After 30 minutes, turn off the oven and open the door. Allow the glasses to cool in the open oven.

Now give them a quick wash with warm soapy water and rinse. They are now ready to use!

Info from DecoArt: Once painted glassware has dried for 48 hours and been baked according to label instructions, items should be top rack dishwasher safe. Avoid using pot-scrubber cycles. Be aware that some dishwasher detergents can etch glassware and harm hand painted items.  When hand-washing, do not soak. Gently wash in warm, soapy water, immediately rinse in cool water and place on a dish towel to air dry.

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Crystal Enamel Drinking Glasses

Author: Amanda Formaro

Supplies

  • glasses
  • DecoArt’s Crystal Gloss Enamels
  • paintbrush

Instructions

  • I started by turning the glasses upside down and painting in downward strokes. I didn’t paint all the way to the rim as DecoArt suggests that the paint should not touch surfaces that will be in contact with food.
  • Then I added decorations by dipping the handle end of my paintbrush into the enamels and dotted them onto the glasses.
  • I created flowers using this method as well.
  • They need to dry for 48 hours.
  • Then after 48 hours, you place them into a cold oven. Then shut the door and turn the oven on to 200 F. Set your timer for 30 minutes. After 30 minutes, turn off the oven and open the door. Allow the glasses to cool in the open oven.
  • Now give them a quick wash with warm soapy water and rinse. They are now ready to use!

 

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Amanda Davis is the crafty, entrepreneurial mother of four children. She loves to bake, cook, make kid's crafts and create decorative items for her home. She is a crafting expert and guru in the kitchen and has appeared online and in print publications many times over the years.
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  1. Christy Roppel says

    January 15, 2020 at 1:44 pm

    It looks like there are brush streaks. Will these disappear when complete?

    Reply
    • Amanda Formaro says

      January 19, 2020 at 7:12 am

      No, so if you don’t want the brush streaks you will need to smooth them out while painting.

      Reply
  2. Kae says

    October 30, 2017 at 11:44 am

    Isn’t there a problem with volatiles if you bake painted glassware in the home oven?

    My scientist husband was quite clear and said not in our kitchen …you won’t be doing this.

    Reply
    • Amanda Formaro says

      November 5, 2017 at 1:27 pm

      I understand his concern, but the temperature to set the oven at is 200 F. It’s a low and slow heat and not hot enough to cause a problem.

      Reply
  3. painting nut says

    January 30, 2015 at 9:31 pm

    Just to clarify, there is no paint or markers on the market in USA that is classified as food safe. Only in Germany.
    Non toxic does not mean food safe, they are two different classifications , non toxic means if you got some paint on your finger and happen to put finger in your mouth you won’t die. It is recommended even with non-toxic paint, paint pens or markers ,to decorate below the lip line and only on outside edge of plates away from any contact with food. Also “permanent ” is an industry term for “color fastness ” meaning it wont fade,not how long it will last on the item.

    Reply
  4. Yolanda Kosakowski says

    September 3, 2013 at 9:23 pm

    Was wondering do I need to bake if not drinking out of this just using a decor?

    Reply
    • Amanda Formaro says

      September 4, 2013 at 6:44 am

      Hi Yolanda. No that’s not necessary. They can air-cure too, it just takes three weeks. They can still be displayed decoratively during that time, just don’t run them through the dishwasher until then :)

      Reply
      • Yolanda Kosakowski says

        September 4, 2013 at 3:09 pm

        Thank you very much these r great I’m also going to make wine glasses as well can wait it do them found great wine glasses at our local dollar store

        Reply
        • Amanda Formaro says

          September 5, 2013 at 6:35 am

          That’s awesome, they will look lovely!

          Reply
  5. Linda Harrison says

    March 24, 2012 at 2:46 pm

    I love this idea. I am always looking for different ideas to use in my catering and gift baskets. Thanks for another great idea.

    Reply
    • admin says

      March 24, 2012 at 3:29 pm

      Thanks Linda, glad you like them!

      Reply
  6. monica says

    February 6, 2012 at 6:13 am

    this may sound obvious, but I would advise that you specify to apply the paint on the OUTside of the glasses. Your tutorial is very similar to another SU tutorial that uses food colouring and podgy on the INside of the glasses, that produces the same effect, only in that one you can’t drink from the glasses due to the application method.

    cheers,
    Monica

    Reply
    • admin says

      February 8, 2012 at 2:26 am

      Thanks Monica! I’ll consider that :)

      Reply
  7. Anne-Marie says

    November 21, 2011 at 5:13 pm

    How beautiful! I vowed not to go to Michaels, however, you’ve inspired me! I’m going out shortly to buy some of these paints and I’ll be decorating some wine glasses! thank you!

    Reply
    • Amanda Formaro says

      November 22, 2011 at 12:22 pm

      Wine glasses are a great idea!

      Reply
  8. Dopey LaRue says

    August 24, 2011 at 10:58 pm

    These are SO beautiful! I can't wait to copy them :) Thanks!

    Reply
  9. Anonymous says

    July 25, 2011 at 4:08 pm

    Okay, thank you and thanks again for the fast reply(:

    Reply
  10. Amanda says

    July 21, 2011 at 2:57 pm

    Anon – sorry for the confusion! What I mean by that is don't preheat the oven first. Place the glasses in the oven before turning it on, then turn the temp to 200 :) have fun!

    Reply
  11. Anonymous says

    July 21, 2011 at 2:41 pm

    I loved your idea for painting the glasses downward(: I just painted a glass and a jar for a present waiting for them to dry now. The only thing i don't understand is when u said to put them in a cool oven set to 200*? I don't think my oven has a cool setting, what should i do?

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    • Christine Roppel says

      January 15, 2020 at 1:30 pm

      What she meant was to put the glasses in a cold (off) oven, then put the temp at 200 so the glasses get “warmed up” slowly as the temp raises to 200 degrees.

      Reply
  12. Amanda says

    June 18, 2011 at 4:34 pm

    Hi Anon – You should be able to get all of these colors at Michael's. Call ahead to see if they have them yet, they are a newer product. :)

    Reply
  13. Anonymous says

    June 15, 2011 at 5:52 pm

    I've been looking for those Crystal Gloss Enamels everywhere. Where did you get them? Is there any store that has them without having to order them online?

    Reply
  14. Amanda says

    May 14, 2011 at 3:02 am

    They are non-toxic enamel paints. They just don't go through the FDAs process, therefore there is a required statement on the product that says to keep the paint on surfaces that won't touch food. You certainly can use whatever paint you are comfortable with :)

    Reply
  15. Anonymous says

    May 14, 2011 at 1:30 am

    I am worried about the paint – even if you do not put your MOUTH on it, you touch it, then eat with your hands, etc. Chances are, it'll be fine – but chances are, minute particles are getting into your family's system. Can't you just use food-safe paints next time?

    Reply
  16. TidyMom says

    May 8, 2011 at 3:32 am

    These are GREAT Amanda

    Thanks for linking up! I featured your post in my wrap up http://tidymom.net/2011/im-lovin-it-wrap-up-happy-mothers-day

    Happy Mother's Day

    Reply
  17. Nutmeg Nanny says

    May 5, 2011 at 11:55 pm

    You are so amazingly talented! I wish I had skills like this :)

    Reply
  18. Sarah says

    May 4, 2011 at 5:37 am

    I love this idea! I might be making myself a set pretty soon!

    Reply
  19. Miss @ Miss in the Kitchen says

    May 3, 2011 at 10:05 pm

    Very pretty! I love your ideas and your creativity!

    Reply
  20. gail says

    May 3, 2011 at 4:25 pm

    love your new glasses amanda! sooo pretty! good luck, I hope it cuts down on washing! hehehe
    gail

    Reply
  21. Amanda says

    May 3, 2011 at 10:59 am

    Hi Princess :) I totally understand your concern, so I wanted to let you know that I did contact the paint manufacturer before making these and asked about the toxicity of the paint. They told me that the paint is non-toxic. They said the only reason that they suggest to keep the paint away from surfaces that will touch food is because the FDA has specific testing procedures and rules for products that come in contact with food. The paint does not go through this vigorous step and therefore they make the suggestion to the paint off any surfaces that will be touching food. They did assure me that the paint is non-toxic and are certain it would pass FDA testing if it went through the process. Oh, and on a side note, the glass with the flowers is mine. :)

    Reply
  22. Princess says

    May 3, 2011 at 2:02 am

    I second Mighty Mom- you don't have them coming into contact with food but with the way you've got them painted they're going to be putting the paint right into their mouths. They're very pretty, and a good idea, but you really shouldn't use those with children- particularly the flower one.

    Reply
  23. Steph says

    May 2, 2011 at 5:43 pm

    Greetings! I'm a new follower… you are an amazing crafter! Thank you for sharing your work. Looks like you have loads of fun while doing all these projects! :)

    Reply
  24. MessyMissy says

    May 2, 2011 at 4:48 pm

    What a pretty transformation!! I would love it if you would link this up to my party A Marvelous Mess….each week I pick one project to feature on my sidebar!! Here is the link: http://marvelouslymessy.blogspot.com/2011/05/marvelous-mess-11.html

    Reply
  25. Megan'sCookin' says

    May 2, 2011 at 2:56 pm

    Those are just to damn cute!!! I would have never thought to paint my own glasses but I LOVE it! Can they go in the dishwasher??

    Reply
  26. Mighty Mom says

    May 2, 2011 at 10:47 am

    I really love the glasses! Although I think if I make them I will paint the flowers lower from the rim so little mouths don't touch the paint accidentally.

    Reply
  27. Jen says

    May 1, 2011 at 10:14 pm

    Very creative! Perfect for a summer, out-door party. Love it!

    Reply
  28. Tammy says

    May 1, 2011 at 5:28 pm

    Very pretty glasses. They are lovely and so unique!

    Reply
  29. danielka says

    May 1, 2011 at 4:28 pm

    Can you put these in the dishwasher? Love the flowers.

    Reply
  30. Beth@Wiccan Make Some Too says

    May 1, 2011 at 3:16 pm

    Wickedly spiffy idea! I am loving these glasses. Following your blog now & just might be using this idea. Stop on by Wiccan Make Some Too when you get the time & say hi.

    Reply
  31. Kudos Kitchen says

    May 1, 2011 at 1:39 pm

    These are really cute Amanda and such a great idea! I didn't know that DecoArt's had enamel paints. Good to know :)

    Reply
  32. Tami says

    May 1, 2011 at 4:27 am

    Kudos to you for color coding! I've been threatening to color code everything in my house because my kids go through clean "things" so quickly – towels, glasses, plates, socks…you name it.

    You put "pretty" into color coding. :) Very pretty for summer. Great deal on the glasses, too.

    Reply
  33. Nichol says

    April 30, 2011 at 10:52 pm

    I love these, what a great idea! I need new glasses and these are so pretty.

    Reply
  34. Jill T says

    April 30, 2011 at 9:44 pm

    These are too cute! I am definitely bookmarking this one!

    Reply
  35. Lana @ Never Enough Thyme says

    April 30, 2011 at 9:38 pm

    How cool! Another super creative idea from you!

    Reply
  36. Kristin K. says

    April 30, 2011 at 9:20 pm

    I absolutely love them! The possiblities are endless; vases, candy dishes, clear glass plates (paint on the underside of course) We might just end up with a set of AmandaWare pretty darn soon.
    Thanks so much!

    Reply
  37. Tina says

    April 30, 2011 at 8:53 pm

    They turned out beautiful! Even after our kids were old enough to use glass glasses, they were so accident prone that I kept using plastic. I understand about the sink full of glasses though. I finally started buying disposable drinking cups and writing their name on them. They'd get a new one every day. They realized they weren't as thirsty as they thought they were when they had to start washing them!

    Reply
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