How to Do Simple Glass Painting
Prepare the Glass., Choose the Paints., Trace Design (Drawing Outlines)., Start Painting., Frame.
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Prepare the Glass.
Clean the glass carefully.
Use white spirit or nail polish remover would do the job. -
Step 2: Choose the Paints.
Glass colors are available to paint on glass.
They come as water-based and solvent-based.
You can use either one (try experimenting).
Acrylic and oil colors can also be used but the oil paint takes a longer time to dry (glass colors are really fun to work with and gives a translucent appearance, so don't miss it).
Usually Glass Liners are used to draw the outlines.
Be sure to use glass liners if you are going to paint with glass colors. , If you're confident enough, you can go ahead and draw freehand.
If you've got a printed design, place the design under the glass (so that the design is visible through the glass), secure it with a tape or clip and trace it. , Now that your design is ready, start painting with your choice of colors. , Your artwork is all set to be framed and showcased to earn you all the credits. -
Step 3: Trace Design (Drawing Outlines).
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Step 4: Start Painting.
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Step 5: Frame.
Detailed Guide
Clean the glass carefully.
Use white spirit or nail polish remover would do the job.
Glass colors are available to paint on glass.
They come as water-based and solvent-based.
You can use either one (try experimenting).
Acrylic and oil colors can also be used but the oil paint takes a longer time to dry (glass colors are really fun to work with and gives a translucent appearance, so don't miss it).
Usually Glass Liners are used to draw the outlines.
Be sure to use glass liners if you are going to paint with glass colors. , If you're confident enough, you can go ahead and draw freehand.
If you've got a printed design, place the design under the glass (so that the design is visible through the glass), secure it with a tape or clip and trace it. , Now that your design is ready, start painting with your choice of colors. , Your artwork is all set to be framed and showcased to earn you all the credits.
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