How to paint on glassware (& make a giving plate)

Paint on Glassware (& Make a Giving Plate)

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Gather supplies.  I found my plates at the Dollar Store.  Paint pens can be purchased at any craft store.

Gather supplies. I found my plates at the Dollar Store. Paint pens can be purchased at any craft store.

I am making these plates to fill with goodies and give to family and friends.  I used the paint pens to write out my wording.

I am making these plates to fill with goodies and give to family and friends. I used the paint pens to write out my wording.

Add any embellishments you'd like.

Add any embellishments you'd like.

Also works great on colored glassware.

Also works great on colored glassware.

Place in unheated oven, close door and turn oven on to 400 degrees.  Let bake for 45 minutes, then turn off oven.  Keep plates in oven until completely cool.

Place in unheated oven, close door and turn oven on to 400 degrees. Let bake for 45 minutes, then turn off oven. Keep plates in oven until completely cool.

The heat sets the ink.  It says this is dishwasher safe, but I will still only hand wash to be sure.   Plates are ready to fill with treats.

The heat sets the ink. It says this is dishwasher safe, but I will still only hand wash to be sure. Plates are ready to fill with treats.

Goodies added, ready to deliver!

Goodies added, ready to deliver!

  • Paint markers
  • Glass plates, mugs, etc.