Alex O'Brien

DIY: Polka dot drinking glasses

Have a spare afternoon (or a few hours anytime) and some plain old boring drinking glasses? Then why not have a crafternoon and take your glasses from dull to statement making with a few dots of paint? We promise it’s very easy, quick and will cost you next to nothing.

 

What you'll need

• A set of drinking glasses
• Acrylic paint in various colours (depends if you want to opt for one colour in various tones or a few different colours)
• Paintbrushes (small tip if you want small dots or larger tip for bigger dots)
• Clear acrylic sealer

Instructions

1. Once you have decided on what colours to use (we recommend either three shades of one colour or three different colours), pour out a 20-cent-piece-size amount of the paint.

2. Dip the end of your paintbrush into the first colour and dot onto the tumbler glass. Continue until you have finished applying that colour. You might want to decide if you want to have your dots starting from the bottom of the glass and work just one-third of the way up, or you might like to cover the entire glass. As you’re applying you first paint colour, be sure to apply the dots sporadically so as to leave space to add the other colours without overcrowding the glass too much. Repeat step two for the rest of your chosen colours.  

3. Once you’re happy with the pattern and the amount of dots, leave each glass to dry for 30 minutes.

4. Spray the glass with an acrylic sealer and leave to dry for two hours. Then they’re ready to use but we recommend hand washing them first. 

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