Learn how to paint glass drinkware to match your kitchen. Simple steps, lasting results, and colors that fit your style perfectly.
Isn't life so much better with a pop of color in the kitchen?
I'll show you how to paint your glass drinkware to match your favorite color scheme and give four plain glasses a fresh new look.
This is a quick, easy project that's great for beginners or anyone who loves a simple weekend craft.
You'll be surprised how a little paint can turn ordinary glass into something worth showing off.
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Skill Level: Beginner
Painting Time: 10 minutes
Curing Time: 5-8 hours
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Supply List
The paint used is very important. Read the directions and make sure it is top-rack dishwasher safe.
Paint Drinkware
This tutorial is so easy, I only have a few images to share.
Clean the glasses, and wipe the bottom with isopropyl alcohol.
Drop a good-sized plop of paint onto the tumbler base.
Use a popsicle stick to smooth out the paint.
The paint doesn't need to be perfect, but should be evenly spread.
Paint Curing
If you are using a different paint than I am, be sure to follow the instructions on the packaging.
Let the glasses dry completely. I applied the paint pretty thick, so it took 2 hours to dry.
Place the tumblers on a baking sheet and place them in a cooled oven.
Set the oven temperature to 350º F, and once the oven is to temperature, set the timer for 30 minutes.
After 30 minutes, turn the oven off, leave the glasses in the oven without opening the door, and cool to room temperature. This took about 3-4 hours.
I absolutely love how these turned out.
I think it is so cool how the color travels up the side of the glass, even though paint was only applied to the bottom.
Care Instructions
While the paint is top-rack dishwasher safe once cured, it will last longer if handwashed.
But if you aren't too worried about it, enjoy the easy clean-up with the dishwasher.
More Kitchen Crafts
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diane
Basically you just paint the very bottom and it shines up on the glass? I am confused or if you painted the inside or what.
Katie
You are right. Just by painting the bottom of the glass the color carries to the top rim.
Crystal
Diane, for the drinking glasses. What paint did you use. My glasses did not turn out like yours. I did use a different brand. What are the words I’m looking for on the paint. Very new to any and all crafts.
Yam
Does it wash off when cleaning?
Katie Adams
If you cure or bake it, then no. The paint is permanent. If you don't cure the glass properly, then yes. It would come off.