Turn Dollar Store Glasses Into Hobnail Heirlooms
4 Materials
$6
4 Hours
Easy
I came across this project in a number of places and it just called to me. Hobnail glass is so beautiful, so elegant...and so expensive! On my quest to create high-end decor on the cheap, this faux hobnail makeover using puff paint was a must. I was so excited to watch my Dollar Store glasses turn into vintage heirlooms in just a few quick steps!
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Step 1: Gather Your Materials
I was pretty psyched when I spotted these curvy glasses in the Dollar Store, so I picked up four and whisked them home. The only other materials I needed were white puff paint and glossy white spray paint.
I applied the puff paint to my glasses in rows of little dots. I started my designs from the bottom rim up, because it was much easier to keep the dots in a straight line when I had a clear line to begin with.
After you're done adding your dots, let your glasses dry for about 3 hours, until each dot is stiff and looses its tackiness.
I propped each glass on a paper towel roll so that the paint could cover all sides and extend all the way to the lip. If you spray paint it when it's sitting on a surface, the lip will be uneven or can end up with drip marks.
Let the paint dry for 20 minutes after every coat. This will make your paint more durable and less likely to flake.
I used mine as little retro vases and as a stunning pen holder on my desk. Everyone who passes compliments me on them!
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I have seen this done using hot glue dots instead of puffy paint but the glue dots can look “pointy” if you are not careful.
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I was thinking maybe use glue dots instead of puffy paint to get good uniformity and no worries about getting pointy. The ones that are thick to make what you are gluing stand out/give dimension. The paint should adhere to them I guess.
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