Bruce the Chef

Whether following the design in the glass or making your own pattern, painted cups and plates turn any
gathering into a festive gala.

what you’ll need
Glass snack tray and coordinating cup (available at antiques
stores and thrift shops) Glass paints, such as Liquitex Glossies, in desired colors Paintbrushes, including flat and liner Pencil with round-tip eraser

1  Wash the glass snack set. Rinse well and let dry. Avoid touching areas you intend to paint.
2  Using the photo, opposite, for inspiration, decide how you want to paint the glassware. Paint only the bottom of the tray. On the cup, avoid the rim area and paint on the outside only. Avoid painting areas that will come in contact with food.
3 Paint stripes or dots on the tray before painting background color. To make stripes, use a flat brush for wider stripes and a liner brush for narrow stripes. To make dots, dip the handle of a paintbrush or a pencil eraser into paint and carefully dot onto the surface. Avoid using too much paint or it will run or bubble. To outline areas, use a thin liner brush. Let the paint dry before applying the background color or pattern.
4 To enhance designs raised or embossed in the glass, paint in the patterns. Let dry. Paint the background color.
5 If instructed by the paint manufacturer, bake the painted glassware in the oven. Let it cool.