Mercury glass plates are so pretty – but SO expensive! That’s ok, because I figured out a DIY solution. And if you make several, you can put them all together for a hanging plate display that is so simple yet so gorgeous! Want to make some?
How to make Mercury Glass Plates
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Supplies:
- Glass plates (these are fairly easy to find at thrift stores – but you can also find them HERE)
- black spray paint
- Looking Glass spray paint (I’ve tried others, this kind works best)
- spray bottle with plain water
- paper towels
Don’t want to hang them? Use this same technique for charger plates – just be sure to protect the table to prevent any spray paint from accidentally scratching off the bottom.
Dawn says
Love it Gina, I used it one time to make an old 9 light window look like an old mirror on the side of a potting shed.
Pink Overalls @DIY Home Staging says
I think Mercury glass anything is ideal for Christmas decorating. You’ve encouraged me to try this because the front of the plates stay smooth enough to take removable decals that I could change on whim or with the seasons. Nice!
Coreen ~ 58 Vintage Faire says
I love this post. I’ve just started my own Looking Glass project…I hope it turns out as well as yours. Also, I just read your post on the Graphics Fairy; transferring images with freezer paper. What I’m wondering is if you know if it’s washable?…Thanks Coreen
Deanne Langford says
i would love to use this, but Amazon won’t ship it to Australia and to buy it here would cost me $35 for one can- $20 for the can and $15 for shipping. We have no similar products here- so frustrating!
Julie Boarder says
Your plates look great. I did a little glass vase/dish I was given and it’s okay, but it’s hard to spray it inside enough to make it opaque. I will try the black on top, thanks for the suggestion! We can’t buy it in Canada either so I have to buy the Looking Glass paint when I’m in the US on holiday 🙁
Lori says
I just found it in the craft section of Walmart! (Canada)
Patty (Patty's Pretty Things) says
I just bought the looking glass spray and am dying to make something! Thank you for the tutorial. Your wall of plates is beautiful!
Amy Marshall says
I have a can of looking glass spray I have yet to use. The plates look great and would make great “goodie plates” for teachers, friends, and family. Thanks for the inspiration!
Nancy says
Very nice Gina..I also like that you can change them for different seasons or holidays..
Restoration House Interiors says
Thanks Gina! Such a fun project! Thanks for sharing! You should share this over at my place for Milk Paint and More Mondays! Trying to get the word out about the party…potentially so much fun!
Stephanie says
This is so awesome – thanks so much for shairng – I’m doing this project ASAP!!!
Lisa Hogan says
I am addicted to mercury glass. I love this project. I would love to find large plates that I could use as chargers on my holiday table!What a great look that would be. I think I will have to take a trip to dollar tree soon .:)
Jeannie-JB says
I’ve used it and I plan on using it again this Christmas. Thanks for the tutorial.
Fort Western Stores says
What a cool idea! This is one of those things that seems really simple, but I never would have thought of it.
Cait Geddes says
I have an obsession with mercury glass and have spend a lotta cash! Wish I knew about this a few months ago! hahhaha. Thanks so much for sharing! I’m going to try this out this weekend. 🙂 Cait
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Beth says
Thanks for a great tutorial and I just love the look of these plates!
Kayla Myers says
Love this too! I’ve seen the mercury vases tutorial that involved inegar or something, but I like your version better, 1 less step! Thanks for sharing, very cute!
Dewdrop Gardens says
These look beautiful! I’ve pinned and hope to try this one day. Thanks!
Debbie 🙂
Shannon Fox says
They look great! I’ve got a can waiting to be put to use 🙂
Happy Holidays!!
Loretta Andrade says
It is so beautiful thanks for sharing
Sue's Akorn Shop says
So excited to try this!!!