Colored Glass

I am really excited to share this fun project with you.  Did you know you can dye glass to make it look one-of-a-kind?  I originally saw the idea on this blog.  Right away I knew this was something I had to try.  For some odd reason I can not get rid of glass jars.  I have them stashed under the sink, in the basement, and in the pantry.  It's like a sickness with me.  Now I have something to do with all those glass jars.

 

You can use any glass container.  I've used vases, old candle jars, and jelly jars.

To start the process, make a mixture of mod-podge, water, and food coloring. I made a batch of about 3 Tbsp. of mod-podge and 1/2 tsp. of water.  You can play around with ratio of mod-podge to water as well as the colors.  This is not a science, so just have fun with it.  Then I just kept adding food coloring until I got the color I wanted.

Coat the inside of each container with the mod-podge mixture and set them upside down to make sure any excess liquid drains out.  I used muffin tins covered in a paper towel.

 After about an hour or so, set the containers upright and place them in an oven that has been preheated at 225 degrees.  Depending on the size and shape of the container it will take about 45 minutes to an hour for the magic to happen.

 The finished project looks vintage and beautiful, don't you think?  Now, go out there and dye some glass for yourself!