Want the look of chalkboard paint but don’t have the time? We’ve got the perfect solution for you (but shhh…don’t give away our secret): chalkboard labels. Embellish a ho-hum serving tray or platter, giving it a chalkboard writing surface.Ĭhalkboard paint now comes in a wide variety of colors, though we tend to prefer the traditional slate gray against bright white chalk. Paint a chalkboard label on pots and planters for your herb garden.ĥ. Make chalkboard-dipped spoons as re-imagined labels or signs.Ĥ. Create a chalkboard themed table-scape for a personalized and casual approach to dining.ģ. Use vintage embroidery hoops to frame chalkboard signs for the fare at your next party or gathering.Ģ. With chalkboard paints appearing on the shelves of every hardware and craft store, we’ve chosen to highlight five of our favorite ways to creatively use this popular trend.ġ. We think type on chalkboards really screams summer fun – not to mention that chalkboard details and finishes are an easy way to add playful personality and a sense of design to almost any setting. On the next page, you’ll find the rarest, most sought-after Pyrex piece of all.Chalk it up to our love of vintage and the thrill of the hunt for a stylish up-cycle, but we’re totally crushing on chalkboard surfaces these days. Complete sets aren’t too hard to come by either, but prices vary widely depending on the age of the set. These days, it’s pretty easy to find individual bowls for sale at estate sales or thrift stores. Though there were some variations in sets, they were generally sold as a 4 quart yellow bowl, a 2 1/2 quart, green bowl, a 1 1/4 quart red bowl, and a 1 pint blue bowl. They were first produced in the 1940s, but today they are still incredibly popular. The Primary Color mixing bowls are the quintessential Pyrex collectors item. Since the bowls were available to be purchased as a set or separately, it is pretty easy to mix and match and create your own set, even today. Though it was originally released in single color sets, later it was released in a combination of blue, pink, and sandalwood, with the larger yellow bowl available for purchase separately. The Stripes pattern was produced from 1965 to 1987 in four colors: blue, pink, sandalwood, and yellow. Orange Butterprint is fairly rare and highly sought after this Cinderella mixing bowl set has an asking price of $600! 4. The pattern features a farmer and his wife holding a bushel of crops, and it was one of the earlier Pyrex patterns it showed up in 1957. Turquoise and white was the most common color scheme for this pattern, though it was also produced in orange on white and pink on white. It’s also sometimes known as Amish, Farmer & Wife, Buttercup, or Rooster & Corn. The Butterprint pattern is one that goes by many names. Though it was only produced for a short time as a promotional pattern, it’s one of the most popular Pyrex collector’s items today. The cute pattern featured pictures of hot air balloons and some other celestial images. Balloonsīalloons is another turquoise and white pattern that came in a chip and dip set, though this one was just produced in 1958.
Not all Atomic Eyes bowls have a Pyrex marking on the bottom, but you’ll know it by its distinct pattern and turquoise color. A complete set in great condition can go for over $600. The original set consisted of a larger bowl with a special metal bracket that held a smaller dip bowl over it. This pattern is known as “Eyes” or “Atomic Eyes” and was originally produced as a chip and dip set from 1950 through 1959. Take a look and see if you have anything in your cupboards that might be worth a pretty penny! Here are 10 of the most sought-after Pyrex patterns, in no particular order. And from retro sunbursts to delicate florals, there’s a pattern out there for everyone to love. While it can be pretty easy to find Pyrex pieces at affordable prices in thrift stores and at yard sales, some of the rarer pieces can get up to asking prices of hundreds of dollars… and sometimes even more! Whether out of a sense of nostalgia or just pure love for the utility and beauty of the pieces, there are plenty of obsessed Pyrex collectors out there. It’s a kitchen workhorse that’s been improving cooks’ lives for decades, but did you know it can also be worth some serious cash? It’s incredibly durable, can withstand heat and cold, and comes in absolutely adorable colors and patterns. Pyrex has been popular in kitchens everywhere for over a century.
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