I was perusing the internet looking for some history and relavance to a certain type of milk glass. There seem to be many different patterns on them and I was searching to find out why. Different manufacturers? Perhaps, but what I found that was so hysterical to me were the tutorials on how to make your own.
First off we have the "do it yourself milk glass using white paint." (Of course, why would you use any other color?)
First you pour some of the paint on the inside and while holding the vase, cup, bowl, whatever you choose, roll it around so the paint covers the inside. Then paint the outside. You do this a number of times until you achieve the correct "whiteness." Let dry for two weeks. And viola...
The second tutorial I found was much more exciting and would give you the look of "real" milk glass at a fraction of the cost. First you find a vase, cup, bowl, what ever you want to use. Then you'll need a bag of split- peas. Carefully glue the split-peas onto the object of desire. This will achieve the popular hobnail look. When finished, let dry, then cover with several coats of white paint. Again, viola...
I hope to grow my collection a little at a time but keep in mind that a resourseful, frugal woman would simply create her own.
Have a good weekend...I'm off to paint...the rest of the kitchen.
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