Crushed Glass Valentine

Crushed Glass Valentine - No Resin!

- January 14, 2025

I'm back with another crushed glass project for you. Remember the Crushed Glass Christmas Trees? I've been seeing several examples of crushed glass art and with Valentine's Day on the horizon, I decided to make a very special valentine using the same method.

Before we get started, let me welcome you to the Creative Craft Hop hosted by Sara from Birdz of a Feather. If you just came from Donna @ Modern on Monticello, Welcome to the Cottage! At the bottom of this post I'll direct you to the next stop on this hop, but be sure to visit all of the other stops for some amazing inspiration. They will all be listed.

The best part of this project is that there is no resin required. If you know anything about working with resin, you know it's a process. It needs to be measured/mixed and protective gear (gloves and a respirator mask) is a must. That being said, let me show you a much easier (and less toxic) process.

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Here's what you'll need:

I'm a huge fan of thrifting picture frames, so find one you like with the glass intact, turn it over and seal the edges with silicone. Once sealed, the Mod Podge won't leak through.

Follow the instructions on the tube and when it's dry clean the glass with glass cleaner.

You're ready to begin!

Choose a cookie cutter in the size you want and begin adding the crushed glass.

Keep adding glass until the bottom is covered. Use your fingers to push the glass to the edges.

You can actually slide the cookie cutter around to help level the glass and center the heart.

Lift the cookie cutter off the glass and watch some of it spread!

Using a paintbrush, clear away the loose pieces of glass.

In some areas, you'll want to push the glass pieces back.

Time to mix - no gloves or respirator needed! Mix equal amounts of gloss Mod Podge and water gently to avoid bubbles. I used 1/8 cup of each and had more than enough.

With a spoon, gently pour the Mod Podge mixture over the heart.

Pour the mixture on the glass, coaxing it to the edges with a toothpick.

You can also coax any escaped pieces of glass back to the heart.

Now you walk away and let the Mod Podge mixture dry.

I forgot to take a picture until a couple of hours later!

After about a day and a half, there was still a little Mod Podge that hadn't completely dried on the back.

Two days of sitting and it was dry.

I really love this non-toxic method for creating crushed glass art - so much better than using resin. I hope you'll give it a try!

If you're looking for more Valentine's Day ideas, here are a few more for you:

Don't forget this is a hop so it's time to visit Terrie @ Decorate & More With Tip. Once you've stopped by to see her, be sure to visit all of the others for more inspiration!