How to display pink depression glass
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I have some beautiful pink depression glass but it is so pale and transparent that I've never found a good way to display it. It just sort of disappears against the wall or cabinet. I'm actually considering painting my pieces so they will show up. Haven't used them in a long time and the pieces are just gathering dust in their box any suggestions would be very welcome. Thanks.
10 answers
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PLEASE PLEASE do not PAINT them! Depression glass is a collectable! Pink depression glass needs a white background or base to bring out the color. Lay down crisp white fabric OFFSET on a side table and layout the pieces. Tallest in the back to shortest in the front. A white painted wall mounted curio cabinet would work. However you choose to display the pieces, remember to use white as a backdrop to bring out the color.
William
on Mar 24, 2016
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My opinion if you paint them you will decrease the valve of them I do not know how big they are, however I think if you use a brighter color underneath them it will make them shine.
Janet Pizaro
on Mar 24, 2016
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I know. I spent years collecting it and I think it is beautiful. But I'm at the point where I need to get rid of things I'm not using or find a way to transform it. Sort of like painting hardwood furniture. I used to think that it should never be painted to preserve its history. But now I have a few pieces that I am wanting to paint. So that thought process has just been transferred to other items so that I could enjoy displaying them. No one in my family wants the dishes so that's not an option. I'm may see if I can sell them on eBay but since they have sentimental value I'd rather figure out a way to use and enjoy them. Sorry for such a long answer. I appreciate your comment. Thanks
Drd4223999
on Mar 24, 2016
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I love the pink depression glass! If I had it I would set my dining room table with it by mixing up the pieces with the good China. For example, try placing the dessert plates on top of dinner plates and layering, as is the current trend right now as seen in fine china collections.
Patti
on Mar 25, 2016
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Does the pink fit in with your decor color? If not consider saving a few pieces and selling the rest or gifting them to family members with the history of the piece. I would try adding a few pieces to a bookshelf styling it with complimentary pieces. You could add faux flowers to add to the color. Have fun!
Mary
on Mar 25, 2016
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I have cobalt blue depression glass that I love and would never part with after spending years collecting, but I also have a few pieces of the pink depression glass. We have three fairly large windows with decent size window ledges and I put all of my blue depression glass on these ledges to allow the light to show through them. Our window frames are all painted soft white so the blue and pink sparkle and show beautifully. Most don't show well against wood unless the bookcase/cabinet has built in lighting.
Barbara
on Mar 25, 2016
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My mother collects Depression glass in a variety of colors, including the same pink as you. Have you tried displaying it on a shelf or display cabinet that is painted white or cream color? I think the pink would stand out against a light background. Also try stacking your glassware, like your plates or saucers, to make more of an impact. Mix in other items like creamers or vases that are white or neutral in color. I think it could be really pretty.
Donna
on Mar 25, 2016
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I understand! When our kids or grands don't want our collection and we are ready to part with things just being kept in storage boxes because of our sentimental attachment, the question becomes what do we do when we are ready to move on? I have found changing how I think is the key....for example I parted with a room full of books by giving them to the library to "store for me" where I can visit them whenever I want. :-). Maybe you can choose three favorite items to keep and display and give or sell the rest to someone thrilled to get them.
Margaret Thom
on Mar 25, 2016
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It pops better against a dark background in a lighted cabinet. I've used dark fabric over different pieces of junk to make different heights for pieces to sit on so it sort of cascades in and down from both sides. Wish I'd taken pictures when it was like that, but it looked really cool. Just please don't paint it, angels will cry and unicorns will spit on you, and not in the good Unicorn SPiT kind of way. Lol.
Danielle
on Mar 25, 2016
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Well I still have to figure out which pieces I will keep after I move, but I will NOT paint them, lol. If was fun getting everybody's feedback and comments. It's really great to be able to sort ideas out this way!
Drd4223999
on Mar 25, 2016
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