HOW TO UPCYCLE THRIFT STORE GLASSWARE

Pressed glass sort of lost its home decor appeal sometime in the 60's when people stopped setting out bowls full of peppermints and ribbon candy on their coffee tables. 

Now they're just taking up space in cupboards across the country. Next stop is the thrift store!

MATERIALS

– Pressed Glass Bowl  – Metallic Blue Paint – Inexpensive Foam Brush – Mini String Lights

HOW TO UPCYCLE THRIFT STORE GLASS

Wash glassware in the sink with normal dish soap and warm water. Air dry and then clean a second time with rubbing alcohol.

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Paint 2 thin coats of paint onto the OUTSIDE of the lid, making sure to cover the indents in the glass.

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Paint 2 thin coats of paint onto the OUTSIDE of the bottom, this time leaving the indents unpainted.

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Lay your lights into the glass dish and put the lid on. The lights will dimly shine through the bottom section of the glassware.

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Stand back and admire your incredibly easy thrift store upcycle. And pat yourself on the back for rescuing a piece of glassware from almost certain death. Did I mention most thrift stores just toss left over glass into the trash if it doesn't sell in a set amount of time? Sad, but true.

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