Summer Strawberry šŸ“

fruit summer Jul 15, 2026
 

This strawberry glass and resin project is bright, playful, and full of juicy summer color. With a bold textured pink background, painted strawberries, glass leaves, crushed glass accents, dimensional seed details, and a glossy resin finish, this piece has a whimsical style that feels perfect for kitchens, summer decor, and fruit-themed art displays!

For this piece, I already had a pink, red, and white canvas ready to go that I had previously painted with a palette knife.Ā 

Step 1: Trace the Strawberries

Place the strawberry tracer on the canvas and secure it with a small piece of tape. Slide graphite paper underneath and trace the outside shape of the whole strawberry, the sliced strawberry, the rim of the slice, and the stems.

Do not trace the leafy tops if you plan to use glass pieces for those areas. Leaving them off prevents the painted shapes from competing with the dimensional glass leaves later.

Step 2: Paint theĀ Ground CoatsĀ 

Begin by painting the large strawberry with ...

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Lemon Twist šŸ‹

fruit summer Aug 28, 2024
 

I'm sharing how to make this creative glass art project where we’ll be painting a bright and cheerful lemon-themed piece. I’ll walk you through each step, from tracing the lemons onto your canvas to adding vibrant colors and finishing touches with glass bottle rings. This tutorial is perfect for anyone, whether you're a seasoned artist or just starting out!

Grab your tracer, tape it to your canvas, place graphite paper underneath, and trace your lemons with a stylus. You don't have to trace all of the details, but just the shape of your lemons.

Next, we will paint our background with a blend ofĀ Desert Turquoise,Ā Bahama Blue, and white paint, making sure to go around our lemons. Paint the sides of your canvas too, and dry with a heat tool.

Paint yourĀ leaf with a basecoat of Hauser Green Light. Dry it with a heat tool and add a second coat of paint. Add shadows with Plantation Pine and highlights with white paint.Ā 

Now, let's work on our lemons! First, I'll apply a base coat of w...

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