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I am making little votive holders for my boyfriend and a few mutal friends that have their fraternity letters on the, Im using acrylic paint on glass. Any suggestions on tip on how to seal the acrylic paint from chipping off the glass or to keep it from coming off when its being washed. The votive holders can double over as a shot glass. Thanks in advance.
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Fraternity boys and painted glass? I can almost guarantee you those paintings won't last!! LOL What about vinyl stickers? http://www.woodlandmanufacturing.com/greek-letters-vinyl.html
I'm not sure how well they'd do for votives though.
Have you thought about using etching cream? It will permanently etch your glasses and you can find what you need in any craft store, probably near the paint aisle.
Here's How:http://www.ehow.com/how_8589_etch-glass.html
You can buy a stencil, or use a computer font to make your own on stenciling plastic (also at the craft store)
http://www.woodlandmanufacturing.com/greek-letters-stencils.html
If you're really set on painting, this site has a TON of great info. http://www.plaidonline.com/GlassPainting.asp
Fraternity boys and painted glass? I can almost guarantee you those paintings won't last!! LOL What about vinyl stickers? http://www.woodlandmanufacturing.com/greek-letters-vinyl.html
I'm not sure how well they'd do for votives though.
Have you thought about using etching cream? It will permanently etch your glasses and you can find what you need in any craft store, probably near the paint aisle.
Here's How:http://www.ehow.com/how_8589_etch-glass.html
You can buy a stencil, or use a computer font to make your own on stenciling plastic (also at the craft store)
http://www.woodlandmanufacturing.com/greek-letters-stencils.html
If you're really set on painting, this site has a TON of great info. http://www.plaidonline.com/GlassPainting.asp
how can i hide all my laptop computer wires attractively?
Jenna C
i have a laptop (no desk) and usually just sit or lay on the couch to do work on the computer. the couch is against the wall and the tv and tv stand makes a 90 degree L shape to the couch, all the wires and the router and the cable modem are all jumbled in the corner. is there an attractive way to hide laptop wires? my apt is so beautiful until you see that and putting a plant there is tacky, plus ive killed all plants ive tried to keep indoors... any suggestions?
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I sympathize I too have an indoor brown thumb.
Ok clearly you need.....
1. A decorative fireplace screen http://www.bobsfireplacescreens.info/stained-glass-fireplace-screen.html one of these with a light behind it is amazing. To much money? Make one. Get A large frame and 2 matching smaller ones put hinges on them and use the art vinyl. http://www.homedepot.ca/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/CatalogSearchResultView?No=12&D=Artscape&Ntt=Artscape&Ntk=level1&langId=-15&Dx=mode%20matchallpartial&storeId=10051&Ntx=mode%20matchallpartial&N=0&catalogId=10051&Nty=1
You can get ornate frames at a garage sale or in the used furniture stores an paint them to match your decor. Or use a full sized screen http://www.homedepot.ca/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/CatalogSearchResultView?No=12&D=Artscape&Ntt=Artscape&Ntk=level1&langId=-15&Dx=mode%20matchallpartial&storeId=10051&Ntx=mode%20matchallpartial&N=0&catalogId=10051&Nty=1 There are tons of design options.
2. A small corner cabinet http://www.buyugifts.us/giftsandcollectibles/product_info.php?cPath=50_254&products_id=1390 you can paint to match your decor or blend with the room,
3. Architectural Columns - these add elegance. http://elitecrownmoldings.com/skin1/images/gallery/panel_column/showroom_half_panelled.jpg These are so easy to make it's laughable that they get as much money as they do.
4. http://www.amazon.com/Square-Floor-Paper-Shelves-Black-2f/dp/B000KDZYMG This floor lamp if it goes with your decor is great for design pieces or books.
5. Go simple with http://www.mockett.com/furniture-hardware/wire-cable-management/wire-managers?mode=list and paint it the same as the baseboard. They sell wood ones too. Or match what you have an glue a strip top and bottom http://media.photobucket.com/image/baseboard%20wire%20hide%20wood/bigmouthindc/DSC00987.jpg
Well hopefully I got you thinking at least.
I sympathize I too have an indoor brown thumb.
Ok clearly you need.....
1. A decorative fireplace screen http://www.bobsfireplacescreens.info/stained-glass-fireplace-screen.html one of these with a light behind it is amazing. To much money? Make one. Get A large frame and 2 matching smaller ones put hinges on them and use the art vinyl. http://www.homedepot.ca/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/CatalogSearchResultView?No=12&D=Artscape&Ntt=Artscape&Ntk=level1&langId=-15&Dx=mode%20matchallpartial&storeId=10051&Ntx=mode%20matchallpartial&N=0&catalogId=10051&Nty=1
You can get ornate frames at a garage sale or in the used furniture stores an paint them to match your decor. Or use a full sized screen http://www.homedepot.ca/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/CatalogSearchResultView?No=12&D=Artscape&Ntt=Artscape&Ntk=level1&langId=-15&Dx=mode%20matchallpartial&storeId=10051&Ntx=mode%20matchallpartial&N=0&catalogId=10051&Nty=1 There are tons of design options.
2. A small corner cabinet http://www.buyugifts.us/giftsandcollectibles/product_info.php?cPath=50_254&products_id=1390 you can paint to match your decor or blend with the room,
3. Architectural Columns - these add elegance. http://elitecrownmoldings.com/skin1/images/gallery/panel_column/showroom_half_panelled.jpg These are so easy to make it's laughable that they get as much money as they do.
4. http://www.amazon.com/Square-Floor-Paper-Shelves-Black-2f/dp/B000KDZYMG This floor lamp if it goes with your decor is great for design pieces or books.
5. Go simple with http://www.mockett.com/furniture-hardware/wire-cable-management/wire-managers?mode=list and paint it the same as the baseboard. They sell wood ones too. Or match what you have an glue a strip top and bottom http://media.photobucket.com/image/baseboard%20wire%20hide%20wood/bigmouthindc/DSC00987.jpg
Well hopefully I got you thinking at least.
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