Carol and guest Jane Gottlieb embellish plates and other dishes with Liquitex Glossies paint. The easy process requires only a small investment and plenty of imagination. The paint is slightly transparent, however, so two coats (with ample drying time between applications) may be necessary to produce the proper coverage. Since it is not safe to eat off the painted surface of these dishes, it is suggested that the paint be applied to the outside bottoms of clear glass dishes so that the design shows through but is non-toxic.
Glossies can be applied with a sponge brush, a bristle brush, or with a fine-tipped applicator like those often used for outlining. With the applicator, the paint will come out in a thick coat, so extra drying time should be allowed before baking. If the piece is not dry when it goes into the oven, there may be a noticeable color change.
After the plate, mug, tile, glass, or other dishware is painted with Glossies, the piece should be placed in a cold oven and then heated to 325 degrees. After 30 to 40 minutes, the paint will be sufficiently baked and cured. At this point, the heat can be turned off and the dishes may be removed once the oven is cool.
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