Ordinary glass can be turned into a work of art: apply a drawing to it, make a stained glass window or create a mosaic. But the most interesting way is to make it matte.
Glass turning
Many interior items use opaque doors. Frosted glass allows you to mask the contents of kitchen cabinets or to design a shower cabin in an original way. Small details will also look good.
For example, frosted glass of wine glasses or translucent candlesticks will give the interior a stylish touch of mystery. You can make frosted glass with your own hands. There are several ways to do this.
How to matt glass
You can simply stick a special film on the back. Although this method does not take much time, the quality is poor. Excellent results are obtained when frosted glass is made by sandblasting or by chemical means in the appropriate production. At home and to the layman, this is perhaps not within the power.
The most convenient and reasonably high-quality frosted glass will be obtained using a special paste or aerosol. The contents of the can should be mixed well, applied with a layer of 3 mm on the product and after the specified time rinse with warm water. Aerosol is still easier. Shake the spray can and spray the object, making sure that the contents do not get on the skin, clothing, furniture, etc.
Opaque drawing
You do not know how to make glass frosted with some kind of ornament? Now we will tell you everything. First you need to stick various stencils on it. For large sizes, paper tape is used. Then paste or aerosol is applied to free areas and left for a certain time. If the abrasive is contained, then it needs to be rubbed with a piece of another glass for an hour (it is possible intermittently). Then the stencil is removed, the glass is washed, and the matte pattern remains.
Transparent candlestick pattern
In this case, the same principle is used, just the opposite. The part that needs to be left transparent is sealed, and everything else is matted. For example, a candlestick.
On a glass of thick smooth glass, you can wind an elastic band at random.
Carefully cover the work surface with paper or cloth.
Roll the newspaper tight and shove it into the prepared glass - this way you can hold it and turn it around.
Then spray the entire surface with an aerosol and withstand the specified period.
Then remove the gum, rinse and dry the glass. Place a candle inside - and the original design element is ready.
In the same way, you can decorate smooth wine glasses, glasses, piles, vases, etc.
How to make matting paste
It is prepared from distilled water, gelatin and sodium fluoride. They are taken in a ratio of 25: 1: 2, respectively, and mixed. The resulting composition is applied to glass. Then thoroughly rinse, dry and apply six percent hydrochloric acid for one minute.
How to care for frosted glass
Serious contaminants, such as grease stains, will help get rid of special products available on the market. Compositions containing fluorine should not be used.
Fingerprints are more distinct on the matte surface than on a smooth one. If they appeared recently, then simply wipe them with a dry or slightly flagged microfiber cloth. Frosted glass can sometimes be wiped with suede and washed with a mild, warm solution of vinegar.
Severe dirt can be removed with toothpowder or crushed chalk. Pour a small amount onto a damp surface and thoroughly wipe the dirt with a damp sponge. Wash off with water. To remove old spots, you can use ammonia.
Frosted glass will help to decorate any interior, and proper care will preserve its beauty for a long time.