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Painted Florals on Glassware

May 25, 2016~ Decor, DIY and craft projects, Parties & entertaining

You know what time it is – time for the monthly #12monthsofDIY challenge (Mod Podge edition)! Hip Hip hooray! Today I’m sharing my painted florals on glassware inspired by the beautiful prints and designs of Rifle Paper Co.’s Anna Bond.

Painted Florals on Glassware

This month we’re working with Mod Podge – any crafters favourite tool. Mod Podge is involved in way more projects than you would think, and I personally have three different kinds kicking around now (dishwasher safe, high gloss, mat). For my other Mod Podge projects look here & here.

So for this month’s project, instead of doing decoupage (there’s nothing wrong with decoupage – it’s just a popular pairing with Mod Podge) I opted to use Mod Podge as a sealant on some painted glassware.

See, with summer around the corner I’ve been thinking of inexpensive ways to create a set of outdoor friendly dishes that are colourful, practical, and cost effective. What better way than to use items you already have and paint them yourself?! I’ll likely be doing this project again and will definitely be visiting Value Village for other pieces to paint.

 

mod podge and paint brushes

Materials required

  • Glassware: in my case, a water pitcher and three cake stands.
  • Mod Podge pack of 10 fine tip brushes (but regular brushes will do too)
  • Dishwasher formula Mod Podge (also available at major craft stores and Walmart)
  • Paint in all the colours of the rainbow
  • Isopropyl Alcohol

paint supplies

Step 1: Like with all Mod Podge projects involving painting on enamel or glassware, you should clean the surface with Isopropyl Alcohol beforehand to ensure the area is clean and dry.

Step 2: Using your inspiration as a template, or if drawing from imagination, paint the base colours of your design onto the surface.

painting flowers

flowers painted on pitcher

Painted Florals on Glassware

Since most of the flowers and leaves are colours built upon other colours, I started with the lightest colours and worked my way up to the darkest colours (usually used for fine details) as the last layer before the sealant.

Painted Florals on Glass

Make sure you take the time to get the layers done correctly; focusing on general shapes and contours. It may take several coats of your base colour to get the coverage you want before you can start applying other colours.

mod podge painted flowers

Step 3: Once the base colours are dry, start layering in the colours. Think lightest to darkest, because light can always be covered with dark, not necessarily the way around. This of course depends on the gradient of colours you’re trying to achieve.

If you think of painting as layering colours, go with what will work best for the given subject.

painted flowers on glass

glass pitcher

painted cake plate

close up of painted flowers

Step 4: Get to the details and the fine print! For me, this was adding contours, shadows, and little contrasting swipes to make certain colours pop.

paint bottles

I use the most colours when doing details because the lifelike qualities come from all the small colours, even if it’s just one dot here and a stroke there.

paint bottles and glass

Step 5: Wait for everything to dry.

Step 6: Using a soft bristle brush, generously apply a first coat of dishwasher safe Mod Podge to the painted areas on your glassware (or ceramic as the case may be). If you read the instructions carefully they say that you should apply 2-3 coats with 1-2 hours of drying time between coats.

mod podge 28

I did one before bed, as soon as I woke, and then after breakfast.

I made sure to only cover the painted portion because otherwise the Mod Podge will be visible on the glass. To keep things looking neat I stuck to the painted areas.

mod podge 29

Step 7: Let dry overnight and cure for up to 28 days. Needless to say I won’t be throwing these in the dishwasher until after the move.

Once everything was dry I got to setting my harvest table for a little macaroon party!

Painted Florals on Glassware

Painted Florals on Glassware with napkins on table

checkered napkins

Painted Florals on Glassware cake plate

Painted Florals on Glassware

cutting board

outdoor table with Painted Florals on Glassware

Painted Florals on Glassware on table

outdoor table with cookies

What would you paint?

*Mod Podge (Plaid) provided the product for review, but all thoughts are my own.  Thank you for supporting the brands that make PMQ for two.

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Now it’s time to see the rest of the DIY Mod Podge project ideas from my Canadian blogging friends!

From the top left, they are:

How To Use Mod Podge – A Beginner’s Story from Vin’yet Etc.

Painted Florals on Glassware from PMQ for Two

Geometric Pineapple Art from Life Is A Party

DIY “Home” Wood Sign from Love Create Celebrate

DIY Filing Cabinet Makeover Using Vintage Book Pages from Woman in Real Life

Handy DIY Two Month Receipt Organizer from Time with Thea

Decoupage Foot Stool from Fresh Crush

Make Lace Decoupaged Garden Containers from The DIY Mommy

Paper Flower Lamp Shade from Brooklyn Berry Designs

Easily Upcycled Photo Frames from Sustain My Craft Habit

Kate Spade-Inspired Mug from Mommyzoid

Window Map Art from New House New Home
12MonthsofDIY-May-Mod-Podge-DIY-Craft-Ideas

 

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  1. Laurie @ Vin'yet Etc. says

    May 25, 2016 at 7:14 am

    Completely and utterly adorable!!! This project is my fave! Pinning/sharing the crap outta this! xo

    Reply
    • Ariel says

      May 31, 2016 at 12:47 pm

      Thanks Laurie 🙂 Hope it gets you skme good traffic!

      Reply
  2. Brooke says

    May 25, 2016 at 10:21 am

    I can’t believe you painted those flowers. I think even with the inspiration picture right beside me I couldn’t do that. Great job!

    Reply
    • Ariel says

      May 31, 2016 at 12:46 pm

      Awww shucks! Thanks 🙂
      I have an astounding ability to recreate what I see; now I have to see if I can paint my own creations 😉

      Reply
  3. Joann @ Woman In Real Life says

    May 25, 2016 at 2:28 pm

    You did such beautiful work on all of these pieces Ariel! I have glass paint just sitting unused and now you have inspired me to get it out. I have lots of thrifted and inherited vases that would be perfect for this!

    Reply
    • Ariel says

      May 31, 2016 at 12:46 pm

      yay! Share your projects with me! I’d love to see what you do with glass paints 🙂

      Reply
  4. Christina @ The DIY Mommy says

    May 25, 2016 at 10:35 pm

    These are so beautiful, Ariel! I’m blown away by your hand painting skills. What a gorgeous way to personalize glassware!

    Reply
    • Ariel says

      May 31, 2016 at 12:45 pm

      Thank you Christina! It was such a labour of love painting these. I can see myself doing many more in the near future

      Reply
  5. Heather says

    May 26, 2016 at 7:59 am

    Thanks for sharing this technique, Ariel. I would never have thought of painting with ModPodge! And the results are stunning!

    Reply
    • Ariel says

      May 31, 2016 at 12:45 pm

      Thank you Heather! Although I didn’t paint with it, I just used it to seal my projects 🙂

      Reply
  6. Thea says

    May 26, 2016 at 9:23 pm

    You are so talented! I love your painting skills. What I noticed the most was you obvious passion for your painting. It really came through your instructions. Bravo!

    Reply
    • Ariel says

      May 31, 2016 at 12:44 pm

      Thank you so much Thea! It’s a little passion of mine ????

      Reply
  7. Dannyelle @ www.lifeisaparty.ca says

    May 27, 2016 at 4:10 pm

    Ariel, your project is lovely. It turned out so pretty, and summery. I didn’t even know you there was a dishwasher safe mod podge, thanks for the lesson. Great job!

    Reply
    • Ariel says

      May 31, 2016 at 12:43 pm

      crazy eh?! The dishwasher safe mod podge is a game changer! so much can be done with that

      Reply
  8. Jen @ Fresh Crush says

    June 4, 2016 at 11:14 pm

    This project is beyond! Love love love that you hand painted everything!

    Reply
    • Ariel says

      June 28, 2016 at 11:02 pm

      why thank you my colourful friend 🙂

      Reply

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