Glass Painting

From jazzed-up jam jars to beautified bottles to marvelous mirrors, glass painting transforms even the plainest household items into something special. These stunning projects take advantage of the wide range of techniques and new products that make glass painting one of today's hottest crafts. A festive candlestick has a holly-and-berry design outlined in gold-relief liner. Spirals and circles and dots colorfully adorn a tealight holder. Decorate a decanter with a pretty flower, and then fill it with bath salts for a personalized gift. Use gels, which give a wonderfully textured appearance and can be fired in a kitchen oven, to paint a simple and effective pattern on a floating-candle bowl. Try seasonal images on peel-off acetate for easy removal, and add glitter or glass pebbles for a shiny picture that really stands out! Includes a rundown of techniques and tools, templates, and more than 15 projects. 144 pages (all in color), 7 1/4 x 9 3/4.