HARLEQUIN GLASS.

New Zealand Herald, Volume LXVII, Issue 20496, 22 February 1930, Page 6 (Supplement)

HARLEQUIN GLASS.

In these days of brightly colourful and novelty decorations, wc arc always oil the look-out for something new in the way of tlio ornamental trifles which add gaiety to cuir tables —dressing, writing, bridge, lea and dining. Quite an original idea is harlequin glass, it gay effect which is very easily accomplished with the aid of some sheets of tinfoil or tinsel, paper of various colourings, transparent gum, and a itin of gold, silver or bronze paint. Perfectly plain glass bowls and plates should 1,0 used. They can bo bought very cheaply. C'ul the tinfoil into cornered shapes, and gum the piee-ss .patehwork-wi.se on the underside only of the articles being decorated, so that, when finished, they glitter with harlequin effect through the tipper side of the glass. When quite dry, cover the back of (he patchwork with a coat of paint, so that on tlio one side a flat painted surface is presented, and on the inner, and more visible, a brilliant kaleidoscope. By. putting tinfoil and paint on the outer side only, anything may bo safely put. into the howl, plate or tray without risk of causing damage. All sorts of odd shapes may, of course, bo cut- out of the tinfoil, and various designs devised, the final coat of paint forming a background if the pieces aro not all joined together, as in the patchwork pattern.