I started painting glassware after seeing hand painted wine glasses in a gift shop on the Seattle Waterfront. The glasses were absolutely gorgeous, but they couldn’t be washed in the dishwasher. Maybe I’m a bit lazy, but if something needs special treatment, I probably won’t use it. After looking at the glasses for awhile, and debating whether I should buy them or not, my husband asked me why I didn’t just paint a set of glasses for myself? I looked at the man blankly for a moment, and realized he was absolutely right. I had been painting my tile signs for roughly a year, but never considered painting on a surface that wasn’t flat. I left that gift shop with a new mission. I was going to try painting glassware. The next day I picked up a few glass pieces and got to work right away. I immediately fell in love. After a bit of trial and error, I finally completed a coffee mug that I was happy with. Eight years later I still have that mug and use it nearly every day.

My customers fell in love with my painted glassware right away, too. I couldn’t keep enough inventory in stock when I was making the rounds at the local art shows and farmers markets. I have also shipped glassware around the world through my website, Wendy’s Whimsies Hand Painted Gifts. I use the same enamel based paint on my glassware that I use on my tile signs. The paint is oven safe, dishwasher safe and microwave safe. Customers are always amazed when they learn my painted glassware can go through the dishwasher. I do recommend washing on the top rack of the dishwasher, using the China setting. I also suggest using a liquid detergent that is less abrasive to protect the gloss finish. For those who are uncomfortable with the idea of washing painted glassware in the dishwasher, you can always hand wash them using a soft cloth. Never soak your hand painted glassware.

All the products at Wendy’s Whimsies Hand Painted Gifts are painted one at a time. Nothing is mass produced. Each item is slightly unique, making it one of a kind. In addition to hand painted wine glasses, I also carry a line of hand painted accent lamps and glass accessories at Wendy’s Whimsies Hand Painted Gifts. I hope you will stop by to check out the items I have to offer.