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DIY Gold Dipped Glassware

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I haven’t stopped thinking about Front‘s gold dipped glassware set ever since it circulated through the blogosphere last holiday season. So after recently spotting a tutorial on how to DIY gold dipped stemware, I was inspired to create my own version of these luxurious golden vessels. And of course, just in time for that New Year’s Eve party I’ll be hosting this year!

You’ll need:

  • non-toxic gold spray paint (I recommend Krylon)
  • champagne flutes or wine glasses
  • painters tape
  • plastic or ziplock bag

Rip off a 6 inch piece of tape. Center the tape over the base of the glassware, rubbing the bottom edge against the glass. Pull the sides up at a slight angle. As long as the bottom edge is taped smoothly, it’s alright if the top edge of the tape ripples or folds.

Bring one side of the tape across the middle of the glass. Although the spray paint I used is non-toxic, I tried to keep the outline far below the lip line.

Bring the other side of the tape across so the two pieces meet at a point. Tape on a ziplock or plastic bag while still exposing the bottom edge of the tape.

Lightly spray multiple and even coats of paint onto the glass from a couple feet away. Be sure to always spray paint outdoors in a well ventilated area. Allow to dry completely before removing the bag and tape.

Your gold plated champagne flutes are finished! Remember, these are not dishwasher safe and should be hand washed only.

Cheers!

(top image from here, rest of images by HonestlyWTF)

95 Comments

  1. Pssshhht    December 30, 2011

    omg, that looks so so cool!!
    i wanna try that too…but i think my mom wont be as excited about this idea…lol

  2. Alexandra    December 30, 2011

    OMGawd these are incredible!!!!!!!!!!!! There is not a glass in my cupboard that is safe from gold now…

    Thanks for the inspiration girls – as always!

    xxx

  16. laure    December 30, 2011

    Do you think this last when you put it on the washing machine?
    Great Idea as always!

  30. Jennifer    December 30, 2011

    Great idea for a decanter! This is something that even the crafty – handicapped can do (I’m talking about myself here…lol)…

  31. Taysha Riggs    December 30, 2011

    Great idea! I think I could also mod podge some glasses with leftover gold glitter I have from the glitter shoes I made using your tutorial :-)

  32. PhotoGirl    December 30, 2011

    I don’t really care for the glasses, but I’m dying to know more about the candleabra in the first picture. Where is it from? I love it!

  33. Erin W.    December 30, 2011

    This is possibly your radest DIY to date (I have a bit of a glasswares obsession, not gonna lie…) Would it be weird if I did this to all of my glasses?? Love! x E.

  35. Julianne    December 30, 2011

    Thank you for this DIY!
    I am preparing to do a lot of stemware projects with gold for my wedding. Perfect!

  37. WayWeWere    December 30, 2011

    holy grail…this is fantastic! How is this brand for the glitter spray? I wanted to try but our local stores only have krylon and they got all bad reviews…

  41. LARITÜSSE    December 30, 2011

    This is absolutely fantastic! I’ve been inspired to add some gold touches to my home and this DIY will complete that!

  44. Andrenna    December 30, 2011

    This post commemorates my official girl crush on you. Love this post!

  47. Nora    January 1, 2012

    These would have been an adorable Christmas gift! Oh well next year!

  50. Bec    January 3, 2012

    OMG this is so fab! Would look even more amazing with big fat fresh strawberry in the glass! x

  53. Danielle    February 7, 2012

    How do I wash these? I washed one that I did and the spray paint came off.

  54. Kimber    February 8, 2012

    I tried this with some dishwasher safe glass paint that I got at Michael’s (you have to bake the glasses in the oven to set the paint) and it turned out beautifully! Thanks for the great idea!

  55. Jenni    April 15, 2012

    Love these!! We made them for toasting flutes for our wedding, and they turned out beautifully!!! They certainly look more expensive than the $6 or so they took to make! Thanks for the tutorial!!

  57. Rositsa Zaharieva    May 1, 2012

    I love that technique and I’m willing to try it on my own glassware some time! Actually, my brother and his wife did the exact same thing for their wedding glasses a few years ago :) I’m planning to do so myself, when the time comes.

  59. Athena    June 15, 2012

    Wow! These look so could, I’m gonna try this!

  60. FadRock Designs    July 17, 2012

    Ohhhi me ah in love wid these, amma try it.

  63. Washer and Dryer Repair Service VA    October 5, 2012

    Absolutely awesome post and helpful post! although I am too lazy at times, my dirty secret is that I also kinda adore cleaning. It can be so good and I really like the idea of cleaning. Thanks for some more suggestions :) x

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