Susan Eastin
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Painting an Antique Scottie Dog Button for a Dome Paperweight
Posted by Susan Eastin on 9/27/2023 to
Paperweight Design Inspiration
Last spring I purchased a shabby, antique button with two Scottie
dogs in the design. (Yes, I'm a Scottie dog lover.) My plan at the
time was to paint the button a single color, red, and place it against a
tartan, paper background. I now concede this plan was far too simple
and unimaginative. Instead, I thought I should step outside my comfort
zone and try my hand at giving the button a proper refresh with a few
different paint colors.
Not only has the button been transformed, it's found new purpose in a glass, dome paperweight.
Make a Glass, Italian Inspired Paperweight Using Glue, Glitter, and Paint
Posted by Susan Eastin on 9/12/2023 to
Paperweight Design Inspiration
Over the summer I purchased a fabulous piece of vintage Murano glass that was made in Italy. The design featured glittery, gold swirls in a sea of deep blue. It made me curious if I could somehow mimic this look with glitter and glass paint using one of our paperweights. After a little experimentation, I'm in love with the results!