Supplies Needed:
- Shot glasses
(I got mine from Ross, a box of 6 cost $2.99, can you even?)
-Acrylic Paint for Glass and Ceramics
(I used the glossy Apple Barrel brand from Wal-Mart, about $1 each)
-Brushes
(Preferably thin, fine brushes)
-Sharpie
(Optional, I used Sharpie to outline prior to painting)
*After you paint them, bake them in the oven for 20 minutes at 350 degrees F. Don't forget to allow 10 minutes of cooling time afterwards so the paint will be more chip resistant.
**I don't really recommend using them for drinking as they will eventually tarnish. My boyfriend uses them for display purposes on his desk. If you do choose to use them, make sure to bake them to prevent chipping.
Honestly, this project was an inexpensive gift and he loved them. I incorporated his sport (tennis), his love for socks and bow-ties, his fraternity (Phi Gamma Delta), his state (howdy, y'all) and of course, the standard Vineyard Vines whale. They were a hit and some of his frat brothers have requested I paint some for them as well! It was a quick and easy DIY and is sure to please any guy (or girl) if you personalize it to their likes. Happy painting!
- Vivian