Yevgenia Davidoff's painted glassware
Photo by yevgenia
Whether you need a last-minute gift for that birthday party you forgot about, a one-of-a-kind present for your favorite soon-to-be newlyweds, or a custom-designed piece to mark your best friend's business school graduation, Etsy artist Yevgenia Davidoff can help: Her shop sells unique painted glass pieces, from pitchers to glasses. But she's also sharing her secrets in this How-Tuesday post from Etsy blog The Storque; read on to see how you can use her techniques to make your own designs.
First, the supplies: Davidoff recommends Pebeo Vitrea 160 markers and paint for outlining your design and coloring it in, but the rest of the materials are ones you likely already have on hand (rubbing alcohol, paint brushes, cotton swabs, and a kitchen oven). Of course, you'll also need a piece of glass to paint: Check thrift stores and yard sales for glasses, vases, pitchers, candleholders, and other objects, or search your attic (or cabinets) for ones you already own that might benefit from some modernizing. Try making matching wine glasses for your sorority sisters, a personalized beer stein for Father's Day, a delicate vase for your sister's engagement party, or small cups as favors for your child's birthday party—the possibilities are endless.
See the full instructions—including specific details on how to mix the paints and markers for a nearly infinite palate of custom shades—at The Storque.
