Tuesday, January 27, 2009

Please Pass the Pepper

For a while I was obsessed with painting glass of every type. Wine glasses, plates, vases, and...salt & pepper shakers. Their surface is so smooth, it's irresistible to a paint brush.

I painted these s & p shakers (from Bed Bath & Beyond or a restaurant supply store) in colorful patterns with glass paint and then baked them (yes, in my regular kitchen oven) according to the instructions on the paint. There are some glass paints that do not have to be baked and instead call for painting a coat of varnish or other sealant on top. I would not recommend these, as they are not long-lasting and will start to chip after the first (hand)washing. Unfortunately I speak from experience on the matter!

Baking glass paint enables you to put the item in the dishwasher. The paint will not chip and it's also food-safe.

These are so easy and inexpensive to make, why not do a bunch so that everyone at the table can have their very own? No more boarding house reach for your guests.


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4 comments:

Jenny said...

would you believe that every single day, dave and i use the leopard s&p shakers i bought from you like 10+ years ago???

Unknown said...

Jenny, I'm so happy you're still using those! I remember when you bought them at Bizarre Bazaar!

Anonymous said...

I'll try my hand at recreating a rather dull shaker into something of beauty. Wish me luck Martha -- I do not have your talent. Yikes!!

Anonymous said...

love these...I don't paint on glass much but you make me want to give it a try! what fun these are!