Introduction: Constellation Dishes
Make a star studded set of dishwasher and food safe constellation dishes with glass pieces from the dollar store. Make an "out of this world" table setting for next to nothing.
Step 1: Watch the Video Tutorial Here!
Step 2: You'll Need
Print out of constellations
Americana Gloss Enamels in Napa Red, Deep Midnight Blue and Dioxazine Purple
Paintbrush
Krylon Short Cuts in metallic silver and gold
Rubbing Alcohol
Glass dishes
Step 3: Print Out the Constellations
Print out this constellation in gray scale (to save ink) and ON THE MIRROR IMAGE SETTING
*The reason you want to print this on the mirror image setting is because you're working on the opposite side of the plate. When you flip the plate over the constellation will be in the right configuration
Step 4: Draw the Stars
Clean the underside of the dishes with alcohol
Pick your constellation and draw it on the underside of the plate
Edge the plate with the Krylon Short Cuts pen to give it a finished look
Step 5: Paint and Bake
Add tiny stars with the silver metallic Krylon Short Cuts Pen
Blend the Napa Red and Dioxazine Purple Gloss Enamels on the center of the plate
Before it's dry, add the Midnight blue and blend Coat the entire back of the plate with midnight blue (or black) and let dry
Bake twice for 30 minutes at 350° letting it cool in between baking
Step 6: Done!
11 Comments
9 years ago on Introduction
These are incredible!! And now I'm addicted to painting dishes. Do you know whether there is a mirror finish available that can be baked on to dishes? If there isn't - - maybe you could use your influence with some paint companies...
Reply 9 years ago on Introduction
That is an awesome idea! There is a mirror finish for glass that would work made by Krylon, but I don't think you can bake it on. I'm pretty sure you could finish it somehow, though. Might be worth looking in to. It's call Looking Glass.
9 years ago on Introduction
Wow these are gorgeous! I'm going to have to try to make these!
9 years ago on Introduction
wow, those are very beautiful. at first i thought you just painted stars on blue plates, but you even painted the background. nice job!
Reply 9 years ago on Introduction
The best part is that I got the glass dishes at the dollar store! Thanks for the comment Sursula!
9 years ago on Introduction
I've always loved your ideas but I truly think you've outdone yourself this time!
These are fantastic! Beautiful! And I am so doing it!
Thank you, oh great craft Guru!
Reply 9 years ago on Introduction
Very nice of you to say! :)
9 years ago on Introduction
Awwwwwwwwwwww....... I love Astronomy! >*.*<
9 years ago on Introduction
So pretty! I love the galaxy effect you managed with just 1 paintbrush! Definitely an awesome way to decorate some plain dishware! Thanks for sharing!
Reply 9 years ago on Introduction
Hey Sweet,
Thanks for the comment!
9 years ago
They look really cool. Nice job.