About the service
I take on commissions to hand-paint a full set of wine glasses with a personalized design of your choosing — names, initials, dates, floral or botanical motifs, geometric patterns, small portraits of pets, or a themed scene tied to an anniversary, wedding, birthday or corporate gift. Each glass in the set is painted individually with the same visual language so the pieces read as a cohesive collection rather than mismatched one-offs, while still allowing for small variations such as a different name on each glass for a family or bridal party set.
The process starts with a short conversation about the occasion, the number of glasses needed, the style you have in mind (delicate line work, bold folk-art color blocks, watercolor-style shading, metallic accents in gold or silver, etc.) and any text to be included. I then send two or three sketch concepts so you can choose a direction before any paint touches glass — this avoids surprises and keeps revisions minimal. Once a concept is approved, I paint the set using specialty glass paints formulated for durability on curved surfaces, then cure each piece according to the paint manufacturer's schedule (typically a low-temperature bake or an extended air-cure) so the artwork bonds properly to the glass.
Finished glasses are hand-wash safe; I always note the exact care instructions relevant to the specific paint system used, since some cured paints tolerate light dishwasher use on a top rack while others do best with gentle hand washing to preserve the finest details over years of use. I can work from your own glass blanks or source a matching set of plain stemware myself if you prefer a completely turnkey commission — just let me know your preference and I will include the appropriate cost and lead time.
Typical sets range from two glasses (a couples' gift) up to a dozen or more for wedding parties and corporate orders, and pricing scales with the number of glasses, the complexity of the artwork, and whether lettering or fine detail work is involved. I photograph the finished set under good lighting before shipping so you can see the exact result, and I package each glass individually with protective wrapping and a snug box insert to prevent breakage in transit. If this is a gift, I am happy to time the completion date around a specific occasion and can include a short handwritten note or simple gift wrapping on request.
I welcome reference images, color palettes pulled from an invitation suite, or even a rough napkin sketch — whatever helps me understand the look you are after. Feel free to message me with your glass count, occasion and any inspiration images, and I will reply with a concept sketch, a firm price and an estimated completion date.
The process starts with a short conversation about the occasion, the number of glasses needed, the style you have in mind (delicate line work, bold folk-art color blocks, watercolor-style shading, metallic accents in gold or silver, etc.) and any text to be included. I then send two or three sketch concepts so you can choose a direction before any paint touches glass — this avoids surprises and keeps revisions minimal. Once a concept is approved, I paint the set using specialty glass paints formulated for durability on curved surfaces, then cure each piece according to the paint manufacturer's schedule (typically a low-temperature bake or an extended air-cure) so the artwork bonds properly to the glass.
Finished glasses are hand-wash safe; I always note the exact care instructions relevant to the specific paint system used, since some cured paints tolerate light dishwasher use on a top rack while others do best with gentle hand washing to preserve the finest details over years of use. I can work from your own glass blanks or source a matching set of plain stemware myself if you prefer a completely turnkey commission — just let me know your preference and I will include the appropriate cost and lead time.
Typical sets range from two glasses (a couples' gift) up to a dozen or more for wedding parties and corporate orders, and pricing scales with the number of glasses, the complexity of the artwork, and whether lettering or fine detail work is involved. I photograph the finished set under good lighting before shipping so you can see the exact result, and I package each glass individually with protective wrapping and a snug box insert to prevent breakage in transit. If this is a gift, I am happy to time the completion date around a specific occasion and can include a short handwritten note or simple gift wrapping on request.
I welcome reference images, color palettes pulled from an invitation suite, or even a rough napkin sketch — whatever helps me understand the look you are after. Feel free to message me with your glass count, occasion and any inspiration images, and I will reply with a concept sketch, a firm price and an estimated completion date.
