DIY Marbled Glassware
DIY Marbled Glassware
When graphic designer and artist Joanna Bean Martin shared with us her technique
for marbling the bottoms of glassware with nail polish, we couldn’t
wait to try it ourselves. Who knew it would be such an easy way to add
color and pattern to your next tablescape or party? Remember, the
brighter and bolder colors you use, the more the glasses will radiate
and glow. Have fun!
You’ll need:
- flat bottomed glassware
- variety of colorful nail polish
- clear nail polish
- a disposable plastic container
- nail polish remover
- painters tape
- toothpicks
Mask off the bottom of the glass with painters tape.
Fill a disposable, plastic container with
water. Open all the nail polish bottles and start dripping polish into
the water, one color at a time.
Layer the colors one on top of the other.
Take a toothpick and pull out the polish to create a swirly pattern,
starting from the center. Work quickly as the polish will start to
harden and clump up over time.
Submerge the bottom of the glass into the
polish. Allow the polish to collect around the sides of the glass and
pull out carefully. Little air bubbles may form but that is to be
expected! Before marbling the next glass, take a clean toothpick and
sweep up any excess polish from the water.
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