00:00Here are 16 ways you've never thought of using thrifted glassware.
00:04Finding unique window decor adds character, but drains your bank account.
00:09Some thrifted teacups are the solution.
00:11I needed a hole in the bottom, so I placed the teacup topside down in a basin of water.
00:16I took my drill and drilled a small divot in the bottom,
00:19and then I used a 2-inch nail and hammered gently until a hole formed.
00:24To make the hole larger, I tapped a few more holes around it so it would start breaking up.
00:28Then came the fun part.
00:30I took the hammer and started gently tapping around the existing hole,
00:34essentially opening up the entire bottom of the cup right to the ridge.
00:38Next, I took an adhesive hook and adhered it right where I wanted the curtains tied back.
00:43With the hook in place, I grabbed the cup and pulled the sheer curtain panel from the bottom through the
00:48top opening.
00:49I made a really basic knot with the fabric through the cup handle to hold the cup in place.
00:54Then, I pulled a bit of the curtain back through the top of the mug to create a nice ballooning
00:59effect.
01:00And there you go.
01:01A lovely, unconventional tieback.
01:04Plus, you can use the saucer as a bonus candle dish.
01:08High-end etched glassware looks incredible, but you can't always find a design you like.
01:13So I grabbed some $1 thrift store glasses.
01:15I measured the height of the glass, found some rustic wildlife scenes on my Cricut,
01:19and printed them out on removable vinyl to fit just under the top edge.
01:24I carefully weeded out the inside details of the design and pressed the vinyl firmly onto the glass.
01:30Then I used a paintbrush to apply glass etching liquid according to the bottle directions
01:35and let it sit for three minutes before rinsing it off.
01:38Can you believe the result?
01:40I created four etched glasses with unique designs, plus an extra glass container,
01:45and it looks just like something you'd buy at Pottery Barn for a fraction of the cost.
01:50My teacups and saucers are always getting separated, and I barely use them anyway.
01:55So I flipped a teacup upside down.
01:57I grabbed some E6000 glue, then I placed the saucer right on top.
02:02It created this beautiful display stand.
02:04Buying trendy artisan candles for every room gets expensive fast.
02:08So I picked up some plain glassware from the thrift store, mixed Mod Podge with a few drops of food
02:13coloring,
02:13and brushed it over the outside of each glass.
02:16Once the first layer dried completely, I applied a second coat and let that dry overnight.
02:21Next, I melted down some old tapered candles, poured the hot melted wax into each tinted glass,
02:27and let it cool for custom colored candles.
02:30Short tea light holders often look underwhelming on their own,
02:33but I gathered my tea light holders, a few bottle corks, and a cutting mat.
02:37Using a regular kitchen knife, I carefully sliced off about half of each cork.
02:42Then I applied a generous dollop of hot glue to the widest part of the cork
02:46and pressed it firmly onto the bottom of the tea light holder.
02:49I repeated this for all three until I was left with something like this.
02:53The corks acted as the perfect custom adapters to snugly fit the tea lights into the tapered candlestick holders.
02:59It instantly elevated the short glass look, and since they're completely removable,
03:04I can swap back the tapered candles whenever I want.
03:08Food jars end up in the trash once they're empty, but they don't have to.
03:12I started with an empty one-gallon glass pickle jar and a roll of decorative nautical rope.
03:17After cutting my rope into equal-length strips,
03:20I used my hot glue gun to secure them vertically along the sides of the jar.
03:24I spaced them evenly first, then glued additional strips in the middle of those sections.
03:29To wrap it up, I glued rope horizontally starting right at the rim,
03:34winding it around to build a stacked band of three rows.
03:40Wanting a cozy accent lamp in a room with no power outlets is frustrating,
03:44so I grabbed a remote-controlled light bulb.
03:47I took the socket base and attached it directly to the top of a large glass jar using hot glue.
03:52I placed the lampshade clamp over the top of the bulb to support the shade,
03:57set the shade on top, and screwed the final piece back on so everything was nice and snug.
04:04Genuine mercury glass is stunning but costly.
04:07Turns out you can make your own.
04:09I thrifted an assortment of glass bowls, candlesticks, and dishes,
04:12then assembled them using marine and RV glue.
04:15I started with a candlestick base, glued an upside-down bowl on top,
04:20added a small dish as a riser, and topped that with another inverted bowl.
04:24I kept stacking the dishes and bowls upside down until I reached my target height,
04:29finishing with a small tea light dish at the top.
04:32Sprayed the towers with mirror paint.
04:33While the paint was still wet, I spritzed it with vinegar to create that classic,
04:38pitted mercury glass effect.
04:40Layered on a bit more paint and vinegar and allowed it to dry.
04:45Basic dollar store bowls don't exactly wow your guests,
04:48but I took a glass bowl from Dollar Tree,
04:51turned it upside down on a wood round,
04:52and arranged wood beads around the base.
04:55After applying a line of glue along the edge,
04:58I secured the wood beads all the way around.
05:00Once dry, I lifted the bowl out of the center.
05:03I took a second, smaller dollar store bowl,
05:06and glued it upside down to the bottom of the wood round
05:09to form a raised pedestal base.
05:11For the top handle, I took a large wooden bead,
05:14filled the holes with air-dry clay to smooth it out,
05:17and gave the entire pedestal base a quick coat of spray paint.
05:20Once dry, I glued the painted bead to the bottom of the glass bowl,
05:24and set the cloche dome right onto the beaded pedestal.
05:28Throwing away empty candle jars feels like such a waste.
05:31That's why when my candle was almost spent,
05:33I popped the whole jar into the freezer for at least two hours.
05:36The cold made it pop right out.
05:39I washed the jar thoroughly with hot, sudsy water,
05:42and wiped it clean with a sponge.
05:44Since my jar came with a lid,
05:45I covered the sides with painter's tape,
05:48spray-painted the top,
05:49and hot-glued a used wine cork to the center for a custom handle.
05:54Buying a multi-tier display stand can be shockingly expensive,
05:58so I picked up dollar store charger plates and a margarita glass.
06:01First, I spray-painted two charger plates and two smaller melamine plates.
06:06On the first charger plate,
06:08I hot-glued four square wood beads equidistant apart in the middle.
06:12I put glue to the top of those beads,
06:15and pressed the second charger plate right on top.
06:18Next, I glued individual wood beads side by side at a slight angle,
06:22all along the crevice between the two plates,
06:25to create a beaded edge.
06:26I took my margarita glass,
06:28applied a ring of hot glue to the bottom,
06:30and pressed it into the center of the bottom plate tier.
06:34Then, I ran the line of glue along the top rim of the margarita glass,
06:38and pressed the smaller beaded plate right on top.
06:43If it's between an expensive garden birdbath or nothing at all,
06:47here's what to do.
06:48I grabbed two-part epoxy,
06:50and applied it around the bottom rim of a glass vase,
06:53adhering it to the base of an inverted glass bowl.
06:55While that cured,
06:57I applied epoxy to the bottom of a second vase,
06:59and centered a large glass platter on top.
07:02Then, I took the first vase and bowl assembly,
07:05applied epoxy to the top rim,
07:07and attached the third vase upside down.
07:10Finally, I glued the top platter section right onto the multi-vase stack
07:14for an eye-catching garden focal point.
07:18Perfect centerpieces can be hard to find.
07:20Instead, I went to the thrift shop and picked it up various kinds of glassware.
07:25At home, I arranged them on a large glass platter,
07:28with the tallest pieces in the center,
07:30and shorter ones along the edge,
07:32securing each base down with a dab of hot glue.
07:35For non-traditional candle holders,
07:37I dropped hot glue in the bottom,
07:39inserted my tapered candles,
07:40and held them upright until set.
07:43Once lit, the candles reflected off every glass angle.
07:46The best part is that the hot glue pops right off,
07:49so I can disassemble it anytime.
07:51For an added touch,
07:52I filled a mini vase halfway with clear craft glue,
07:56added decorative crystals or marbles,
07:58and inserted faux floral stems
08:00to give the illusion of fresh water.
08:05Designer candles can cost a small fortune.
08:08Here's my solution with plain glass dishes.
08:10I poured a bit of glue into a small cup,
08:13mixed some acrylic paint,
08:14and brushed the tinted mixture
08:16all over the outside of the clear glass dishes.
08:18After letting them dry for a few hours,
08:21I painted bands of Mod Podge around the dishes
08:23and sprinkled white glitter over the wet glue.
08:26While those dried,
08:27I melted cheap dollar store pillar candles in a pot.
08:30I positioned wicks in the dishes using wooden skewers,
08:34stirred essential oils into the melted wax,
08:36and poured it directly into the glittered dishes.
08:39Once set, I removed the skewers and trimmed the wicks.
08:44During the
