The Faux Milk Glass Hobnail Votive

Everyone is painting the inside of glass bottles.  DIY tutorials abound!  This is my little version.

I love hobnail milk glass.  It's loverly.  It's delicate.  It reminds me of Grandma.  It's perfect for bridal parties, high tea and all things girly and frou frou-y.  It's also pricey.  Unless you fake it.


Ingredients:

1. Hobnail glass votive candle holder (Michaels, Hobby Lobby, Dollar Store, thrift store)
2. Acrylic or enamel paint in a pale color.  (My votives will hold tissue paper flowers and don't need water.  So acrylic paint is just fine.  Plus, I plan to reuse them, so the paint needs to be removable.)
3. Paint brush and plastic plate

Method:

1. Wash the inside of votive and make sure there's no wax inside (especially along the sides). I suggest wiping it down with rubbing alcohol or nail polish remover. Let dry.
2. Use a paint brush to paint the inside of the glass. Air dry completely before applying a second coat. You can also pour the paint into the glass and swirl it around to cover the inside, but I found that method wasted too much paint.
3. After a couple coats, you should be done. Voila!

Now, drop a silk flower in your new (faux) milk glass and show off your heirloom treasure!

Enjoy!