Is it possible to decorate the champagne flutes for my wedding?

Question

I am working on a limited budget for my wedding and I need help decorating the champagne floots for the wedding party. I want to paint or trace double hearts on them, but what would I use for paint? What would stay on a glass that is probably going to get condensation on it, and have to get washed when they bring it home? Any other idea's to decorate it?

Answer 1

Consider buying acid paper from a craft shop. One side is applied to a glass surface, and you sketch the pattern you want through the paper onto the glass. This eats the top of the glass surface, and your design will come out as frosted glass. Won't go away, won't wash off!

And I don't believe acid paper is expensive...

Answer 2

If you are going to glue anything on the glasses, use super glue gel. That is the best stuff. I used it to make marble magnets and they didn't make any smudges at all, so it will leave a clean look on the glass.

Painting would be pretty, but if you want something that looks a little more professional, there is this stuff you can buy that etches whatever you draw into the glass and it comes out frosted. I can't remember what it is called because I haven't used it in over 10 years, but as long as you or someone has a steady hand and can work with stencils, it comes out beautiful

Answer 3

Well, if you don't want to give anything that will be thrown away, then DON'T give the a champagne flute. Think about it, most people have stuff like that in sets, they don't have a collection of mismatched glassware. They're NOT going to keep it as a keepsake, they're going to throw it in the trash. Trust me, if I had kept every single CD, engraved glass, engraved picture frame, etc., from all the weddings I've attended over the years, I'd have some very full cabinets of junk that I never will use. If you want to give your guests favors, that's great. What I would suggest is keep it consumable. You can wrap Hershey's bars with wrappers (you can order them and wrap the bars yourself, or order them pre-wrapped, depending on budget) that have a photo of you and your groom, with the wedding date. You can order personalized M&M's, and put them in small bags. You can have a candy bar with candies that match your wedding colors--this is fun and creative. You can use anything for a container, I love little chinese carry out boxes--you can even stamp them yourself or order them with a design on them--again, depending on your budget. My sister's daughter baked homemade cookies, and had a cookie bar. I've gotten bottles of water at outdoor weddings (with personalized label) or even personalized fans at outdoor wedding. Yes, the fan went into the trash, but it was definitely used during the wedding! :) The best favor I ever got though was from a wedding where the bride and groom had met while working at Krispy Kreme. They arranged delivery of fresh, HOT doughnuts during their reception. :) Just keep favors something that's consumable. Good luck!

Answer 4

Michael's has special paint that is used to paint on glass. Use a stencil because to paint hearts free hand is difficult. With a stencil it would be quite easy. Stencils and special paint can be purchased at Michael's or any art and craft store. After you do that, why not use satin ribbon and make a beautiful bow on the stem of each champagne flute. Nice idea?

Answer 5

You can get them engraved rather inexpensively, that's the best way. There's also glass paint you can buy at any craft store, but you cannot wash them in a dishwasher, you would have to hand wash them.

You could also get some of those wine glass charms (or make them yourself). Tie ribbons around the stems in the wedding colors--braid them down the stems and tie in a pretty bow at the base. Stick some flowers (silk) in the bow (hot glue if neccessary to the ribbon only), that would be pretty too.

Answer 6

Just keep it simple, painting on the glass wont even matter because people hardly notice it when they look at the table because theres so much other decorative stuff on there. One wine glass that caught my attention at a party was one with a sugar rim. the glass wasnt decorated just had a color sugar rim around the top of the glass. It looks gorgeous and classy and its a really nice touch for a wedding party table.

Answer 7

There is special paint for this go to a craft store I'm going to suggest Micheals because I know they carry a craft sheet on how to paint glass I've used it and the paint can even be heated in the oven. You also could by etching stencils that are basically rub on type stickers that go on. Buy a couple cheap glasses to practice on and don't forget the weekly coupons I saved a fortune on my wedding using them.

Answer 8

Engraving would only cost about $5 each. OR you could go to a local craft store and get some glass paint and stencils.

If you really want to go on a budget just get some ribbon that matches your colors and decorate.

Answer 9

go to a hobby shop and ask for a glass marker it comes in a lot of colors I did the same thing for my sisters wedding and it turn out great we also did glass beads wrap around the base of the glass with a thin 24 gage wire that also came in many different colors that you can also find at a store like hobby lobby.
also you can do a heart etching on the glass they have that also at a craft store with a lot of wedding stencils

Answer 10

There are enamels for painting on glass. There is also something that you can use to etch your glass as if it were sandblasted. Go to a Wal Mart or Hobby Lobby and look around or ask where to locate these items. Be sure and get a cheap glass to practice on first so that you are sure of what and how you want to do it.