DIY Decoupaged Glass Prisms
This weeks project are some fast and easy, but oh so pretty, DIY decoupaged glass prisms! They are decoupaged with some printed Antique Sheet Music. I think the typography from the sheet music looks so lovely under the prisms. It really shows off the beauty of the Typography.
I used the antique sheet music graphic that you see above, you can find it HERE. But really, you could use any of the typography images on my site that you like for this, or perhaps you have your own.
I’ve included a supply list and instructions below:
Supply List for DIY Decoupaged Glass Prisms
1) A printed copy of the sheet music shown above.
2)French Pendant Crystal Prisms – I got mine HERE they come in 3 sizes.
3) Small scissors
4)White Glue – I used Durwin Rice’s Glue which you can’t get anymore. I have heard this Glue is also good HERE.
5)Paintbrush
6)Mod Podge or a spray sealer
Step 1: Print up the antique sheet music, or your chosen graphic, and cut out desired portions. You can trace around your prism with a pencil before cutting out. (Hint – Depending on your printer you may want to seal this with a spray sealer first before glueing. I didn’t and my ink bleed only a tiny bit, which didn’t bother me really.)
Step 2: Add a small amount of the white glue to the back of the prism, using a brush or your fingers to coat evenly and then apply your paper cut out (face down onto the glue). Remove any large air bubbles by smoothing down with your fingers or a brayer. Then allow 30 minutes or more to dry.
Step 3: Once dry, coat the back of your piece with a sealer. I used Mod Podge but you could use a spray sealer too. And allow to dry. Depending on how you are going to use these, you could leave the back as it is, or finish it off with paint, decorative paper, markers, glitter, lace etc.
I used mine to decorate a package with but you could use these in so many ways. You could embellish a candle, hang them on a Christmas tree, make a pendant or earrings, or you could do a whole chandelier in these, wouldn’t that be gorgeous! I hope you liked this fast and fun project!
Princess of Everything (and then some) says
That is so unique!
Kathy-Catnip Studio says
Karen,
This is an awesome crafty project – and I lovelovelove how you used it on the gift package!
Sylvia says
Karen, I have always wanted to do this but never knew how, thank you for the tutorial. I am going to Michaels tomorrow to buy Durwin Rice glue.
Thank you,
Sylvia
peggy gatto says
Great!!!
thank you!
Karen- The Graphics Fairy says
I’m so glad you guys like it!
Sylvia, I think you can only get Durwin’s glue through his site. It is worth getting if you plan on doing a lot of decoupage under glass, as it is the best that I have found (no shiny spots). But, you can use Elmer’s glue instead, if you want to try this right away.
Stephanie says
What a neat idea!
jeanne @ Inspiring Ideas says
Pretty! I did that same effect for Christmas a few years ago – I like yours on the package!
HeidiRose says
Oh for goodness sake!
You always show the best ideas.
I have lots of these prisms in a box and only take them out at Christmas. Now I can use them all the time!
Thank you – again!
Aunt Amelia's Attic says
OT but I just wanted you to know that I’m loving, and making lots of use of your great graphics!!!!!!!!
Thank you so much!
‘Aunt Amelia’s Attic’
Mrs. So and So says
I love this! This is a beautiful project.
Terri Kahrs says
How lovely!!! Thanks for such a great toot! Hugs, Terri
Anonymous says
Lovely! Gonna give it a try with Glossy Accents…
Rolin
Jessi @ Yankee Belle Home says
These are gorgeous! And I love how you used one on a package. Thanks for sharing!
honeysuckle says
I love this idea and have bookmarked it to try. Thank you for sharing this great idea!
KarenHarveyCox says
Karen, this is brilliant. I was just in a wonderful little Antique shop yesterday and saw lovely paper weights and wondered how they got the images on there. Your prisms are fabulous. Oooooooh picture a chandelier with these boasting Congrats for a bridal shower. I definitely will try these. Where do you find these inspirations?
Karen
Jen Chandler says
These are wonderful! Now I know what to do with all those glass prisms I see at the antique market 🙂 Thanks for sharing.
Jen
Lori says
i have a few prisms that i never did anything with…thanks for the info!!!
Sandra says
That is really a unique idea and love how you attached it to the gift…so fun.
Jaime Haney aka ArtsyFartsy.Me says
Karen, these are great! When you get a chance stop at my blog… I’ve got an award for you! ~Jaime
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Dapoppins says
I just love you, your crafts, your graphics, your generous joy. Have a great day!
1CardCreator says
Wow! You did an awesome job on those crystals! Thanks so much for sharing!
Take care, ~Diane
Mermaids of the Lake says
Great idea!
Mermaid Debbie
Jill says
Very neat project. Thanks..
Crystal says
Wow I can’t believe I just found your blog. I love it. Questions I had I now answered.
I just love this project too. It has so many uses.
Have a blessed day.
Rosemary says
Great project! I will have to try it sometime.
Thanks,
Rosemary
[email protected] says
Love it! I’ll have to try this!
Thanks
Angie @ The Country Chic Cottage says
Oh so pretty!!
gina says
Aiming to step up my giftwrapping game in 2010- this post was a great inspiration- thanks!
[email protected] says
What a lovely project!
Thanks for the tourtorial!
Some time stop by my FFB– 🙂 we would love for you to join us… obviously a perfect fit!
Claudia
shopannies says
lovely
Myrnie says
So pretty- thanks!!
Donna [email protected] says
/was so blessed at the heart being given away. It truly is an elegant piece . I would love to win it to remind me to always leave room in my heart for good things to enter.
Nancy @ Live love laugh says
What a wonderful idea-and how pretty it looks on a gift package! I always want to change to the new backgrounds you offer, but I love mine so much-I can’t! (It is one of yours, of course!)
~Nancy
Cindy N. (aka nadci) says
Thank you for the lovely tutorial.