Tutorial - How to Make Etched Glassware

Easily, and inexpensively, create beautiful designer-inspired etched monogram glassware

Tutorial at Borei Design Blog

"I have a love-hate relationship with wine glasses and glassware in general.  I love all the creative, beautiful pieces that are available for purchase but they are constantly being broken in my home.  I bought an absolutely gorgeous set last year that was pretty pricey.  I finally cut my losses and gave up on replacing the individual glasses as they broke.  After some thought, I decided to replace them all at once with an etched monogram set".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make Faux Mercury Glass

Get the look of Mercury glass simply

Tutorial at Shades of Tangerine Blog

"I know what you're thinking: the world needs another Mercury Glass tutorial like you need a thumbtack in your foot, but this is seriously the easiest - I promise. When I came up with this idea, I was really living on a prayer.  I needed something to fill the empty space on my new bar cart and I thought, "What do I have lying around?  Oh, here is an empty glass cider jug and a bag of cheap plastic pony beads." and just like that: magic was made".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Decorate Recycled Glass Bottles

Add some bling to a plain bottle

Tutorial at Creative Khadija Blog

"Bottle painting is a fun idea to recycle trash, Soft drink glass bottles are very common during summer season. So I enjoy glass painting and recycling these bottles. Today I will show you how to paint soft drink bottles and decorate with lace beads and rhinestones. I like the smell of glass paints, Do you? It’s similar to any nail polish actually! I know a few of my friends who are allergic to this smell and that’s the reason they are unable to work with glasspaints.  Everyone throw these glass bottles of soft drinks in the garbage but I keep a few just for recycling purpose".... Read more

Tutorial - Make Etched Recycled Glass Containers

Decorate any glass container with a power tool and some tape

Tutorial at Akamatra Blog

"My first project was inspired by my friend Anna of InMyCloset where she did something very similar and very eye-opening! She used her power tool to etch glass and made a gorgeous Easter lantern! I had a mini heart attack when all the amazing uses of this technique finally registered! Oh my God, my empty glass jars where going to see better days!!!! And where better to start than my seed bead's jars".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Etch Labels on Storage Jars

Personalize kitchen storage with etching

Tutorial at Doda's Creative Wanderings

"I said I'd be using those new Alphabet dies a lot. I've been doing a spot of glass etching with them here. I have used self adhesive vinyl and dies before to cut stencils for etching, but this time I also bought some transfer tape. This made the job a whole lot easier. You lay it on top of the vinyl that has been cut, so that once you peel off the self adhesive backing, it is easier to smoothly place your vinyl onto the glass that is to be etched".... Read more

Tutorial - Recycled Glass Window Mosaic

Vintage plates, beach glass, and glass beads sparkle in this recycled project

Tutorial at Serendipitini Blog

"Pictured is glass window art I made from and old window, vintage plates,  recycled bottle bottoms, and recycled glass pieces. I just sold this piece and shipped it to someone in Canada. I love making these and thought I would share my process with you. The finished piece with the packing weighed in at 25 lbs".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make a Snowman Painted Glass

Can be painted on any style glass

Snowman Tutorial at Make it Easy Crafts Blog

"Since a martini glass is sort of concave you can easily see inside the glass even easier than the outside.  So when I paint my Christmas snowman glass I paint him using a reverse technique so that you can see the front of him on the inside of the glass and on the outside you see him from the back. It's all painted on the outside of the glass and there is no paint on the interior! It’s easier than you may think if you follow the easy step-by-step instructions. Bake it in your home oven (No, it won’t melt) and it will be top rack dishwasher safe, but I always recommend hand washing. Even though there appears to be quite a few steps the paint dries quickly and the results are beautiful.  Wouldn't these be a super Christmas gift".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make a Chalkboard Glass

Keep track of whose glass is whose

Chalkboard Glass Tutorial at Dolly Creates Blog

"This is such an easy project -I can't wait to make some more glasses and maybe a pitcher.  Tape around whatever shape you want to make. Then tape newspaper on the rest of the glass so that it is completely covered. We don't want paint in the wrong places! It's going to look somewhat like something you would wear in a chemistry lab. Why not, right? The next step is to give the open area a nice coat of paint. Spray evenly, about 3-5 inches away from the glass. (do it outside, of course".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Decorate Glass Jars

Paint, decoupage, and yarn to transform an ordinary glass jar

Decorated Glass Tutorial at Ateliê de arte e artesanato Blog

"I used paint and decoupage. You will need: glass clean and dry primer paint pva white acrylic paint metallic gold online craft a figure of paper for decoupage glue This is another idea to recycle our glass , I used paint and decoupage".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make Imitation Sea Glass

You can generally find a rock tumbler for around $50

Glass Tutorial at The Comfy Crafter Blog

"So today I want to show you how to make your very own imitation sea glass. Now don't get me wrong, I love me some good old fashioned beach glass that requires hunting, but I just can't find enough to suit my decorating needs. After years of looking I only have a tiny jar with maybe 30 pieces, needless to say I needed to find a faster way to do things. So I decided to try putting some glass in the rock tumbler and see if it would wear the glass into believable looking sea glass look-a-like, and it did".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make Etched Glass Tile Coasters

What a perfect gift! Personalized and easy!

Etched Glass Tile Coasters Tutorial at Greenbeans Crafterole
"so...when in lowes...i came across the most fantastic 4" x 4" glass tiles and knew instantly i wanted to do coasters!...plus...it's been a while since i did a little etching...cause we all know i love me some etching!...lol...all packaged up, these make such a cute giftie for housewarmings or whatever!..." Read more

Tutorial - How to Make Skull Lampwork Glass Beads

Fascinating and fun!

Skull Lampwork Glass Beads Tutorial at For the Love of Beads
"As I write this quick little tutorial on how to make a lampwork bead skull, it's pretty warm outside, and it's summer. I can't help but think of fall, pumpkins, and Halloween.

Skulls are fun beads to make, and they can be very easy..." Read more