According to Wikipedia:
Depression glass is clear or colored translucent glassware that was distributed free, or at low cost, in the United States around the time of the Great Depression. The Quaker Oats Company, and other food manufacturers and distributors, put a piece of glassware in boxes of food, as an incentive to purchase. Movie theaters and businesses would hand out a piece simply for coming in the door.
I think the history of things we collect is just fascinating. During the Great Depression it must have been fabulous to open a new carton of oatmeal, knowing that something pretty would be inside.
Using a couple of dollar store glass candlesticks and my Krylon Stained Glass Paint, I decided to make a faux version of Ruby Depression Glass.
I like the way the light shines through them. Pretty!
Do you know anyone who collects real Depression Glass?
Sharing this post at the following great blogs: Between Naps on the Porch, Today’s Creative Blog, Thrifty Decor Chick and Domestically Speaking.
Oh wow! I didn't know they even made stained glass paint! Those candlesticks turned out so pretty! Definitely do not come off as dollar store finds! :)
ReplyDeletethese turned out fantastic!
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i love these!! how many coats of the spray paint did you use? this is my next project idea- genius!!
ReplyDeleteKryon Spray Glass paint. Where did you buy it ?
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Beautiful job.
The red is lovely. I checked out the Krylon site and saw that they also come in yellow and blue. I'm interested in how the blue looks - any ideas?
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Happy 2011!
Laura
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Your red glassware is so gorgeous! I am going to have to check out our local stores for the Krylon stained glass spray.
ReplyDeleteCool idea...I will look for this paint, too!
ReplyDeletePretty! I collect Depression Glass. I used to have a beautiful collection of Poisetta pattern but sold it many years ago to purchase a computer for my kids home schooling. Now I have various kitchen pieces. I don't have any red which is gorgeous.
ReplyDeleteThose look amazing! Love the red. I will have to try that paint out!
ReplyDeleteMe! Ok, I don't collect it per se, but I have some blue depression glass cups that I love!!! These are so pretty, thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteI am loving this idea! I never knew there was glass paint! I have all sorts of colorful glass, but don't know much about it. I am your newest follower :)
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Risa
Beautiful. Never heard of this paint. They turned out really well. I'm thinking Valentine's Day decor with all this pretty red! Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteThis is very pretty. I like how you can turn something that looks plain an ordinary into something beautiful
ReplyDeleteI agree with you---how much more exciting was a box of oatmeal during the Depression?! I had no idea that there was stained glass spray paint. Now my wheels are turning and I'm thinking of projects. Thanks for posting. Great job!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful!! I didn't know the history behind it....thanks for the lesson!
ReplyDeleteSo pretty! You did such a great job. I love depression glass. Would love for you to come visit me at Sew Chatty and link up to Made with Love Monday. I host every week. I am leaving the party open longer this week so that people can link up multiple projects if they wish to. Hope to see you there! http://sewchatty.blogspot.com
ReplyDeleteGreat idea! It looks so pretty & vibrant. I am posting a link to this at Dollar Store Crafts tomorrow. :) http://dollarstorecrafts.com/?p=9621
ReplyDeleteMy Aunt collects the Emeraldware green dishes and cups. I started collecting the Rubyware when i was a teenager. I have it all packed away now because of our ceramic tile kitchen floor and our dog and our two year old. When the glass breaks it shatters into millions of shards and is on the dangerous side. Plus - I just don't want to break it.
ReplyDeleteThis is a fabulous use for spraypaint! I was looking for an idea to dress up some candlesticks that I'm using to make dessert platters and this is it! Very serendipitious that I was see this exactly when I started to think of ideas. Thanks!
ReplyDelete@Laura- I'm interested in the blue as well. On the Krylon site there was a project made with it and it looked to be like a deep colbalt blue. Of course, I'm not sure how many coats it took. Here's the link: http://www.krylon.com/projects/holiday-seasonal/new-years-eve-centerpiece/index.jsp
Brilliant!
ReplyDeleteWow- looks fantastic! I gotta try this!
ReplyDeleteWow, those look awesome! I can't wait to get my hands on some stained glass spray paint and start spraying all the boring clear glass in my house, lol!
ReplyDeleteThis is so pretty!! I have been wanting to make a blue centerpiece to go on my table (in the blue). Do you do more than one coat? I am a new follower from DSCrafts. Can't wait to get busy!
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Lovely job! My mother-in-law has a pink and grey Victorian style home and she would love some ruby depression glass items to enhance the look! Thanks for sharing your creativity!
ReplyDeleteCould be a good craft item to sell at garage sales. I checked the Krylon website and the only colors they offer right now is red, blue, and yellow. I know you could mix these colors but I hope Krylon comes out with some other colors. The same day I came across this post "Making Faux Ruby Depression Glass" I had just looked through a catalog that was selling red, blue, and green reproduction "Depression Glass". I thought that was an odd coincidence. Maybe I'll spray paint some dollar store glass items and have a garage sale in the spring. Hopefully I'll make a few dollars.
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful idea! I can't wait to make a dish for my daily jewelery! Thank you so much!
ReplyDeleteI love these. Wow! I love the red glassware so this will fit right in. thanks so much for sharing.
ReplyDeleteWhat a romantic addition for Valentine's! I'd love for you to submit this to the M&T Spotlight http://www.makeandtakes.com/spotlight
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