{"id":3856,"date":"2019-10-15T12:10:00","date_gmt":"2019-10-15T20:10:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/makeitagarden.com\/?p=3856"},"modified":"2024-08-04T14:25:00","modified_gmt":"2024-08-04T22:25:00","slug":"how-to-paint-on-glass-plates-for-beautiful-dish-flowers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/makeitagarden.com\/how-to-paint-on-glass-plates-for-beautiful-dish-flowers\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Paint on Glass Plates for Beautiful Dish Flowers"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1275\" height=\"1650\" src=\"https:\/\/i2.wp.com\/makeitagarden.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Bird-Paradise-Credentials.jpg?fit=663%2C858&amp;ssl=1\" alt=\"Artist's dish flower. A pretty, flower shape glass bowl used to Paint on Glass plates\" class=\"wp-image-3857\" style=\"width:479px;height:619px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/makeitagarden.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Bird-Paradise-Credentials.jpg 1275w, https:\/\/makeitagarden.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Bird-Paradise-Credentials-232x300.jpg 232w, https:\/\/makeitagarden.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Bird-Paradise-Credentials-791x1024.jpg 791w, https:\/\/makeitagarden.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Bird-Paradise-Credentials-768x994.jpg 768w, https:\/\/makeitagarden.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Bird-Paradise-Credentials-1187x1536.jpg 1187w, https:\/\/makeitagarden.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Bird-Paradise-Credentials-982x1271.jpg 982w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1275px) 100vw, 1275px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-left\">A Tutorial for Beginners<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>UPDATED 2024<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Note: This Tutorial only covers how to paint on glass plates. Not about making a complete dish flower. SEE links at the end for complete dish flower tutorials.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-left\">What&#8217;s Covered?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Selecting glass dishware for garden art<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Prepping glass before painting<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The right paint<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Easy paint techniques, ideas and inspiration<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Bake-cure process<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>How to prolong vibrant paint colors<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-drop-cap\">This might make you laugh, but when I first began seeing dish flowers on Pinterest&#8211;with those vibrant colors and elaborate patterns&#8211;it made me wonder where the crafter got her glassware?  A little perplexed, I thought, &#8220;Where is she getting all this colored glass?&#8221;  Of course they had been hand-painted, but I didn&#8217;t know that at the time.  I thought they were using some type of vintage or antique dishes.   The kind that are pretty pricey to buy for use as garden art!  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p> Since then, I&#8217;ve been having all kinds of fun painting my dish flowers.  I&#8217;m happy to pass on what I&#8217;ve learned from others and from my own experience.  I want you to have fun painting on glass plates, too!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why paint on glass plates?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Clear glass by itself doesn&#8217;t show up very well in the garden.  It&#8217;s like a window.  You don&#8217;t actually &#8216;see&#8217; the window;  you see through it.  A glass plate is practically invisible outside.  So, if you&#8217;re going to use clear glass, you almost <em>have<\/em> to put something on it so that it shows up in your garden.   <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Yet, something wonderful happens when paint is applied.   It gives that stained glass effect that&#8217;s so pretty!  Hence the name &#8220;Sun catcher&#8221;.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1275\" height=\"1650\" src=\"https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/makeitagarden.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/Ocean-CREDS.jpg?fit=663%2C858&amp;ssl=1\" alt=\"An example of how to paint on glass plates.  The writer's glass dish flower that she painted on to make it look like a blue daisy flower.\" class=\"wp-image-4002\" style=\"width:395px;height:509px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/makeitagarden.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/Ocean-CREDS.jpg 1275w, https:\/\/makeitagarden.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/Ocean-CREDS-232x300.jpg 232w, https:\/\/makeitagarden.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/Ocean-CREDS-768x994.jpg 768w, https:\/\/makeitagarden.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/Ocean-CREDS-791x1024.jpg 791w, https:\/\/makeitagarden.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/Ocean-CREDS-982x1271.jpg 982w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1275px) 100vw, 1275px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><strong>&#8220;Ocean&#8221;<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>From a creative standpoint, painting on glass lets you make any whimsical dish flower you can imagine!  You can paint a little or a lot.  Any color.  Any pattern.  Whatever strikes your fancy!  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But first things first.  Start with the right glassware that will hold up better outdoors in your garden.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Selecting the Proper Glassware<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>I cannot stress enough that <em>the most important part <\/em>of your glass garden art project is the glassware itself.  If you use dishes that are too thin or fragile, there&#8217;s a higher chance it will break.   <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Here are some good choices: <\/strong>  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Common, everyday table ware.  Clear glass used for dinner plates is usually fine.  It&#8217;s the type that can go into the oven or microwave. You&#8217;ll be surprised what pretty dish flowers can be made from the most ordinary dishes.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Dishware with flower shapes or scalloped edges <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Cut glass or crystal.  This is thick, sturdy glass that makes great garden art because of its beauty and strength.  It sparkles in the sunlight.  Bottoms should be flat and smooth.  Stay away from super heavy pieces, though.  <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Decorative glass plates, serving platters, bowls and smaller dishes that are thicker and less fragile.  Sturdy bakeware\/cookware.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Collect your plates from the dollar store or garage sales. You might already have something at home that will work. You&#8217;ll need at least two pieces. A salad-size plate and something to use as a &#8220;flower&#8221; center piece. Candle ware&#8230;little glass candle holders make nice centers. Shot glasses work well, too. Just see what you can find!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">A little prep work before painting on glass plates<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-background\" style=\"background-color:#c8e2d5\"><strong>NOTE: If you are using the drill method to attach the flower head to the post, drill your hole first, before painting<\/strong> <strong>on the dish<\/strong>.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  SEE my:<a href=\"https:\/\/makeitagarden.com\/how-to-drill-a-plate-for-garden-art\/\"> how to drill a plate for garden art.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Wash by hand in hot, soapy water.  Dry with a 100% cotton dish towel (don&#8217;t use paper towels). Examine closely as some  dishware from the thrift store may still have grease or gummy residue from a price tag or &#8216;mystery&#8217; substance that&#8217;s hard to get off.   By the way, if you every find out what that mystery substance is, let me know!  (Wait, I might not want to know) <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It&#8217;s important for the glass surface to be free of grease and oils so the paint will stick better.  Including the oils from your hands! So, try not to handle it too much, at least on the side you are painting.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1275\" height=\"1650\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/makeitagarden.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/Rubbing-Alcohol.jpg?fit=663%2C858&amp;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4012\" style=\"width:228px;height:296px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/makeitagarden.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/Rubbing-Alcohol.jpg 1275w, https:\/\/makeitagarden.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/Rubbing-Alcohol-232x300.jpg 232w, https:\/\/makeitagarden.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/Rubbing-Alcohol-768x994.jpg 768w, https:\/\/makeitagarden.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/Rubbing-Alcohol-791x1024.jpg 791w, https:\/\/makeitagarden.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/Rubbing-Alcohol-982x1271.jpg 982w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1275px) 100vw, 1275px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>After I dry a plate, I typically give it a quick wipe-down of isopropyl (rubbing) alcohol as a final degreaser that leaves the glass sparkly clean. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Brushes<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>You don&#8217;t need expensive brushes.   A cheap set of seven should do just fine and give you a little variety to play around with.  You may already have craft paint brushes at home you can use.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Some people find it easier to use paint pens for creating designs on glass plates. Pens may provide you with better control if you&#8217;re not used to painting with brushes. Those with wider tips work better and have more fluent paint flow.  I have found them to be a little pricey, but feel free to experiment and decide if you like the results.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1275\" height=\"1650\" src=\"https:\/\/i2.wp.com\/makeitagarden.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/Paint-Brush-Set.jpg?fit=663%2C858&amp;ssl=1\" alt=\"Picture of package of paint brushes\" class=\"wp-image-4006\" style=\"width:413px;height:534px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/makeitagarden.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/Paint-Brush-Set.jpg 1275w, https:\/\/makeitagarden.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/Paint-Brush-Set-232x300.jpg 232w, https:\/\/makeitagarden.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/Paint-Brush-Set-768x994.jpg 768w, https:\/\/makeitagarden.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/Paint-Brush-Set-791x1024.jpg 791w, https:\/\/makeitagarden.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/Paint-Brush-Set-982x1271.jpg 982w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1275px) 100vw, 1275px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1275\" height=\"1650\" src=\"https:\/\/i2.wp.com\/makeitagarden.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/Paint-Pens-Creds.jpg?fit=663%2C858&amp;ssl=1\" alt=\"picture of paint pens\" class=\"wp-image-4019\" style=\"width:313px;height:404px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/makeitagarden.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/Paint-Pens-Creds.jpg 1275w, https:\/\/makeitagarden.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/Paint-Pens-Creds-232x300.jpg 232w, https:\/\/makeitagarden.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/Paint-Pens-Creds-768x994.jpg 768w, https:\/\/makeitagarden.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/Paint-Pens-Creds-791x1024.jpg 791w, https:\/\/makeitagarden.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/Paint-Pens-Creds-982x1271.jpg 982w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1275px) 100vw, 1275px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Right Paint<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Not all paint sold as &#8220;glass paint&#8221; is the right paint to use on outdoor garden art.  <\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Glass paint has numerous applications, so you need to read the label. Some glass paint gives a stained glass appearance, but it&#8217;s made for decorating window panes&#8211;a house or a store window&#8211; so, it will easily wash off.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When I first started making my sun catchers, I made the mistake of buying a stained-glass kit.  It said on the label that it was made for glass.  A few days later, after experimenting with it,  I discovered that it was more for indoor crafts or decorative window painting, than for garden art!  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1650\" height=\"1275\" src=\"https:\/\/i2.wp.com\/makeitagarden.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Gloss-paints.jpg?fit=663%2C512&amp;ssl=1\" alt=\"photo of different brands of gloss paint used to paint on glass plates\" class=\"wp-image-3904\" style=\"width:570px;height:440px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/makeitagarden.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Gloss-paints.jpg 1650w, https:\/\/makeitagarden.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Gloss-paints-300x232.jpg 300w, https:\/\/makeitagarden.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Gloss-paints-768x593.jpg 768w, https:\/\/makeitagarden.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Gloss-paints-1024x791.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/makeitagarden.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Gloss-paints-982x759.jpg 982w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1650px) 100vw, 1650px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><strong>Popular brands of gloss paint used to paint on glass plates<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">High gloss enamel paint<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The type of glass paint you want to use is <strong>High Gloss Enamel<\/strong>.  Gloss paint dries super hard and it&#8217;s tough.  It can endure pouring rain without washing off.  Doesn&#8217;t fade either.  By the way, this is the<em> exact<\/em> same stuff that artists use to paint pretty designs on wine glasses.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you&#8217;ve seen the decorative, hand-painted wine glasses at craft shows, the artist will tell you it won&#8217;t wash off, even if you run it through the dish washer.  True!  That&#8217;s because of the inherent properties of high gloss paint.   They are typically thicker paints, but water-based so you can thin them if you wish to make the paint flow more smoothly and easily wash your brushes afterwards. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Brands:<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>There are several brands that are easy to find at the craft stores like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.michaels.com\/folkart-enamel\/M10352876.html\">Michaels<\/a>.  Deco Art, Martha Stewart,  Folk Art.   In my opinion, they&#8217;re all pretty close to the same as far as performance goes.  I read somewhere that a some of these brands are now under the same manufacturer.   <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>They cost a bit more than regular craft paint.  I&#8217;ve noticed gloss paints have a more limited color selection, at least at the craft stores in my area.  But you can always buy them on line, too.   If you get them at the store, it can be hard to tell the two different kinds of paint apart because they look the same.   More than once when I wasn&#8217;t paying attention, I got back home with the wrong stuff.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So be sure to check the label on the front to make sure it says  &#8220;Gloss&#8221; enamel.  The Folk Art brand packaging is nice because they have an image of a wine glass on the top, so it&#8217;s easy to recognize and stands out on the shelf as glass paint. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Finally, painting on glass plates does not require a lot of paint.  Save money by mixing primary colors at home.  With a red and a white, you won&#8217;t need pink.  Blue &amp; yellow make green etc.  Be sure to get a white to lighten darker colors.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color\" style=\"color:#0da492\"><strong>DON&#8217;T FORGET YOUR FREEBIE!  <\/strong>Get <em>&#8220;10 Artistic Ways to Make Your Yard or Garden Beautiful&#8221;<\/em> when you sign up for our newsletter.  Be part of our garden and art lovers Community!<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1275\" height=\"1650\" src=\"https:\/\/i2.wp.com\/makeitagarden.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Blazing-Star-creds.jpg?fit=663%2C858&amp;ssl=1\" alt=\"photo of a dish flower made by paint on glass plates for stunning effect and pretty as garden art.\" class=\"wp-image-3859\" style=\"width:406px;height:523px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/makeitagarden.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Blazing-Star-creds.jpg 1275w, https:\/\/makeitagarden.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Blazing-Star-creds-232x300.jpg 232w, https:\/\/makeitagarden.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Blazing-Star-creds-768x994.jpg 768w, https:\/\/makeitagarden.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Blazing-Star-creds-791x1024.jpg 791w, https:\/\/makeitagarden.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Blazing-Star-creds-982x1271.jpg 982w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1275px) 100vw, 1275px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">                                 <strong>caption: sun catcher &#8220;A star is born&#8221;                                                                                 I used a PAINT PEN to draw  circles &amp; dots on the rear plate. I outlined the triangle shapes with a black paint pen pen to give them definition.<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>l<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Easy brush strokes for beautiful flowers<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>First, let me confess that I am <em>not<\/em> a painter!  Most the time, I just trace and color the lines that are already present in the decor of the dish.  (SEE the  red &amp; orange sun catcher above)  The rear dish was a glass platter with circle shapes and narrow triangles that made a sun-burst shape in the glass.   <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With basic, simple lines and patterns, you can create beautiful dish flowers to be admired in your garden.   Best of all, you can always wash off the paint and start over if you change your mind on color or pattern.  With gloss paint, you might have to scrub a little bit if it has begun to dry.  But the point is to just have fun experimenting.  If you don&#8217;t like something simply wash it off, dry, and start over.  No big deal! <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Some dish flower artists like to paint the entire surface of the glass.  That&#8217;s simply a personal preference.  You can paint a little or a lot.  I personally like to leave some of the glass un-painted so it lets the sun refract off the glass.  When the sun hits the glass in just the right place at the right angle, it gives off that &#8216;rainbow&#8217; effect .  If one of the dishes is cut glass, it gives the finished piece a brilliant sparkle.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Always paint on the backside of the plate or dish<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1275\" height=\"1650\" src=\"https:\/\/i2.wp.com\/makeitagarden.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/Blue-green-painted-plate.jpg?fit=663%2C858&amp;ssl=1\" alt=\"example of a basic brush stroke to paint a flower on a glass plate\" class=\"wp-image-4007\" style=\"width:440px;height:569px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/makeitagarden.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/Blue-green-painted-plate.jpg 1275w, https:\/\/makeitagarden.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/Blue-green-painted-plate-232x300.jpg 232w, https:\/\/makeitagarden.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/Blue-green-painted-plate-768x994.jpg 768w, https:\/\/makeitagarden.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/Blue-green-painted-plate-791x1024.jpg 791w, https:\/\/makeitagarden.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/Blue-green-painted-plate-982x1271.jpg 982w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1275px) 100vw, 1275px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color\" style=\"color:#0b2dc4\"><strong>Example #1<\/strong>: SMALL, CLEAR SALAD-SIZE PLATE                                                      Use the flat brush to make straight, fat lines for a cheerful &#8220;daisy&#8221; design. Brush on from the center, outwards.  Use a smaller brush to create thinner line on either side.  Paint the middle (always on the backside of the plate). I used a shot glass for the center.  E-6000 glue <\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1275\" height=\"1650\" src=\"https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/makeitagarden.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/Paint-dabber-pink.jpg?fit=663%2C858&amp;ssl=1\" alt=\"example of how to use a dauber to paint an easy flower on a glass plate\" class=\"wp-image-4010\" style=\"width:419px;height:544px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/makeitagarden.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/Paint-dabber-pink.jpg 1275w, https:\/\/makeitagarden.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/Paint-dabber-pink-232x300.jpg 232w, https:\/\/makeitagarden.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/Paint-dabber-pink-768x994.jpg 768w, https:\/\/makeitagarden.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/Paint-dabber-pink-791x1024.jpg 791w, https:\/\/makeitagarden.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/Paint-dabber-pink-982x1271.jpg 982w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1275px) 100vw, 1275px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><strong>Caption: use a  dauber or q-tip swab to make swirly pattern<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color\" style=\"color:#790e94\"><strong>Example #2<\/strong>:  SMALL, CLEAR SALAD-SIZE PLATE                                                                                                                                                                              Use a dauber or Q-Tip swab in small circular motion to make a swirly pattern for a pretty rose. Paint the center (always on the back side of the plate) I used a red glass bead in the center of a candle holder.  E-6000 glue<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1275\" height=\"1650\" src=\"https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/makeitagarden.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/Pink-Dabber-Flower.jpg?fit=663%2C858&amp;ssl=1\" alt=\"rose flower painted on a glass plate\" class=\"wp-image-4008\" style=\"width:424px;height:549px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/makeitagarden.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/Pink-Dabber-Flower.jpg 1275w, https:\/\/makeitagarden.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/Pink-Dabber-Flower-232x300.jpg 232w, https:\/\/makeitagarden.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/Pink-Dabber-Flower-768x994.jpg 768w, https:\/\/makeitagarden.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/Pink-Dabber-Flower-791x1024.jpg 791w, https:\/\/makeitagarden.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/Pink-Dabber-Flower-982x1271.jpg 982w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1275px) 100vw, 1275px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><strong>caption: easy rose dish flower<\/strong><br><br><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">More Ideas &amp; Inspiration<\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"4320\" height=\"3240\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/makeitagarden.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Painted-plates.jpg?fit=663%2C497&amp;ssl=1\" alt=\"paint on glassware shows 4 dishes of different sizes that are painted on the back side.\" class=\"wp-image-3883\" style=\"width:513px;height:384px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/makeitagarden.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Painted-plates.jpg 4320w, https:\/\/makeitagarden.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Painted-plates-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/makeitagarden.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Painted-plates-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/makeitagarden.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Painted-plates-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/makeitagarden.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Painted-plates-982x737.jpg 982w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 4320px) 100vw, 4320px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><strong>Caption: A sundry of clear glass pieces I collected.  Just trace  the lines!<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"4320\" height=\"3240\" src=\"https:\/\/i2.wp.com\/makeitagarden.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Bottom-painted.jpg?fit=663%2C497&amp;ssl=1\" alt=\"Painted bottom of a cut-glass candle holder with blue paint.  It reflects the color all over the glass making the clear glass look naturally blue.\" class=\"wp-image-3880\" style=\"width:380px;height:286px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/makeitagarden.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Bottom-painted.jpg 4320w, https:\/\/makeitagarden.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Bottom-painted-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/makeitagarden.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Bottom-painted-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/makeitagarden.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Bottom-painted-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/makeitagarden.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Bottom-painted-982x737.jpg 982w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 4320px) 100vw, 4320px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><strong>#1 caption: Paint the underside of a cut glass  candle holder<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"4320\" height=\"3240\" src=\"https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/makeitagarden.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Paint-reflected-color.jpg?fit=663%2C497&amp;ssl=1\" alt=\"Top portion of cut glass candle holder showing how the blue paint on bottom is reflected on the surface making it appear blue.\" class=\"wp-image-3882\" style=\"width:377px;height:283px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/makeitagarden.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Paint-reflected-color.jpg 4320w, https:\/\/makeitagarden.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Paint-reflected-color-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/makeitagarden.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Paint-reflected-color-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/makeitagarden.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Paint-reflected-color-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/makeitagarden.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Paint-reflected-color-982x737.jpg 982w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 4320px) 100vw, 4320px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><strong>#2 caption: the color on bottom reflects and gives clear glass a sparkly turquoise color<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"4320\" height=\"3240\" src=\"https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/makeitagarden.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Painted-Plates-Finished.jpg?fit=663%2C497&amp;ssl=1\" alt=\"paint on glassware shows the 4 individual plates put together one on top of the other to form a dish flower. It's made of clear glass that has been painted.\" class=\"wp-image-3881\" style=\"width:517px;height:386px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/makeitagarden.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Painted-Plates-Finished.jpg 4320w, https:\/\/makeitagarden.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Painted-Plates-Finished-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/makeitagarden.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Painted-Plates-Finished-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/makeitagarden.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Painted-Plates-Finished-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/makeitagarden.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Painted-Plates-Finished-982x737.jpg 982w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 4320px) 100vw, 4320px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Paint Curing Process \/ Baking the Plate<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Although it may be dry to the touch in 15 minutes,  high gloss paint can take up to 30 days to thoroughly dry (Curing process)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But thankfully we can speed up that process by baking the plate in the oven under medium heat.  Directions for this procedure should be on the back of the paint bottle.  But I&#8217;ll include them here:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Turn your glass dish face down on a baking sheet.  DO NOT pre-heat the oven.  Place the dish on the baking sheet into a cold oven.  Glass is a natural product and contrasts and expands as it heats and cools.  So allow it to heat up slowly with your oven, and cool down the same way.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Bake\/Cure Procedure<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>The Folk Art brand says to heat the oven to 350 degrees.  Bake 30 minutes.  Turn OFF the heat and allow glass to gradually cool down before removing from the oven.  Baking gloss paint does have a little bit of a smell to it, but its not harmful. Some people don&#8217;t even notice it all that much.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1275\" height=\"1650\" src=\"https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/makeitagarden.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Emerald-Creds.jpg?fit=663%2C858&amp;ssl=1\" alt=\"another art work made by the writer that is a flower pattern painted on a glass plate and used as garden art.\" class=\"wp-image-3860\" style=\"width:426px;height:549px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/makeitagarden.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Emerald-Creds.jpg 1275w, https:\/\/makeitagarden.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Emerald-Creds-232x300.jpg 232w, https:\/\/makeitagarden.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Emerald-Creds-768x994.jpg 768w, https:\/\/makeitagarden.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Emerald-Creds-791x1024.jpg 791w, https:\/\/makeitagarden.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Emerald-Creds-982x1271.jpg 982w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1275px) 100vw, 1275px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><strong>caption: Simple lines &amp; patterns make beautiful dish flowers.  Embellish with colored glass beads.<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1275\" height=\"1650\" src=\"https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/makeitagarden.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Blue-Sky-Creds.jpg?fit=663%2C858&amp;ssl=1\" alt=\"another plate made by the writer who painted on glass plates and bowls to make a dish flower for garden art.\" class=\"wp-image-3858\" style=\"width:434px;height:561px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/makeitagarden.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Blue-Sky-Creds.jpg 1275w, https:\/\/makeitagarden.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Blue-Sky-Creds-232x300.jpg 232w, https:\/\/makeitagarden.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Blue-Sky-Creds-768x994.jpg 768w, https:\/\/makeitagarden.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Blue-Sky-Creds-791x1024.jpg 791w, https:\/\/makeitagarden.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Blue-Sky-Creds-982x1271.jpg 982w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1275px) 100vw, 1275px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><br>Caption: Trace the pattern already present in a more elaborate dish, platter or bowl.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Protecting Paint from Fading<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The same sun that lights up the beauty of your painted plate flowers will also cause the vibrant colors to fade. Red is one of the colors that is more prone to fading. It&#8217;s true that the elements are hard on everything in the outdoors. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But there are some treatments you can try to preserve the paint colors. One is clear spray paint. Rust-oleum makes a good one. It says right on the can that it SEALS, is NON-YELLOWING and UV (sun) RESISTANT. The only downside is that it&#8217;s hard for a broad application. In other words, you&#8217;ll want to protect clear glass on the plate from overspray. That means the tedious process of cutting up strips of painters tape. I discovered that even though clear, the spray adds a film that clouds and dulls the glass just a bit.  We&#8217;re all different so that might not bother you. It may be worth it to preserve those vivid colors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What I&#8217;m currently searching for is a brush-on product. There are clear preservatives for wood decks and siding, but be careful! Some of these are prone to yellow over time. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I have even researched different brand paints; some even higher quality&#8230;but learned they are not recommended for outdoors. When I find something to recommend, I&#8217;ll update this tutorial.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Final thoughts &amp; Dish Flower &#8220;how to&#8221; links<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Are you ready to paint on glass plates?  I hope this article has been helpful and encouraging.  I learned just by playing around and experimenting with different colors, shapes and patterns.   If ya don&#8217;t like it, wash it off and try something different.  It&#8217;s as easy as that!  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For more information on how to make a complete dish flower for garden art, see the links I&#8217;ve provided below.  These articles show how to put one together.   They cover how to assemble the plates and  attach them to posts.  Plus, you&#8217;ll want to know about the right glue to use!  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have questions, feel free to leave a comment below or use the contact form.   Please accept my personal invite to join our community.  I know you&#8217;ll enjoy the free newsletter on garden arts &amp; decor&#8230;tips, trends and crafts.  We only send it once per month.   Be sure to like our Facebook page so we can be in touch, personally.  And  let your friends know about Make it a Garden, too.  In the mean time, we&#8217;ve got some plates to paint!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">More glass garden art topics:<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/makeitagarden.com\/whimsical-dish-flowers-and-how-to-make-one-part-2\/\">Ultimate Guide to Making a Dish Flower <\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/makeitagarden.com\/2-of-the-best-glues-for-garden-art\/\">The Best Glues for Garden Art<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/makeitagarden.com\/how-to-drill-a-plate-for-garden-art\/\">How to Drill a Plate for Dish Flowers<\/a><\/p>\n<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.drpeterscode.com\/index.php\"><img src=\"https:\/\/makeitagarden.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/dpabottomofpostpage\/apixel1x1.jpg\" ><\/a><table><\/table>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A Tutorial for Beginners UPDATED 2024 Note: This Tutorial only covers how to paint on glass plates. Not about making a complete dish flower. SEE links at the end for complete dish flower tutorials. 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This might make you laugh, but when I first began seeing dish flowers on Pinterest&#8211;with those vibrant colors and&hellip; <a href=\"https:\/\/makeitagarden.com\/how-to-paint-on-glass-plates-for-beautiful-dish-flowers\/\" class=\"more-link\">Continue reading <span class=\"screen-reader-text\">How to Paint on Glass Plates for Beautiful Dish Flowers<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":3857,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0,"footnotes":""},"categories":[906,909],"tags":[386,31,118,358,51,385,383,382,181,110,53,384],"class_list":["post-3856","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-free-tutorials","category-garden-art-tutorials-for-re-purposed-crafts","tag-craft-paint-for-glass","tag-dish-flowers","tag-garden-decor","tag-glass-crafts","tag-glass-garden-art","tag-glass-paint","tag-paint-on-dishes","tag-paint-on-glassware","tag-plate-flowers","tag-re-purposed","tag-thrift-store","tag-yard-garden-art"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v23.8 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>How to Paint on Glass Plates for Beautiful Dish Flowers | Make it a Garden<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Brilliant colors and patterns look like stained glass when the sun shines through. 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