Rolnad Tricks Glass Paint

Glass painting is fun and simple if you know these useful painting tips, the kinds of paint and medium to use, preparation of surface and finishing. Preparation of surface 1) We need to make sure that the surface is free of dirt and grease. Wash it with warm water and soap. (Some articles suggest using warm water and vinegar, and wipe with alcohol using paper towel). 2) You may require to put on latex or surgical gloves while handling glassware because of the natural oils from our hands that may smudge the surface. 3) Your glassware needs to be dry. Wipe surface with clean cloth or paper towel. Always read manufacturers' directions for the type of cleaner you are using . Coverage Glass is transparent and paint coverage may not be very good. For a more opaque effect, you will need to apply several coats. Let dry after first coat ( about 20 mins to 1 hour) before applying the next coats.   Place a white paper or tissue inside the glass while painting so that you can see wh...

Steps and techniques of glass painting Earlier we saw  what glass painting is . Now lets learn how to make beautiful glass paintings. The most crucial part of a glass painting is its outline, as it will define the design or pattern. For this, you need to have a good and simple glass painting pattern.  See  more tips for making a good glass painting. 1.   Select a design If this is your first attempt at painting on glass, then go for a simple glass painting pattern. Do not choose geometric shapes or designs as they may involve being highly accurate. Moreover, such designs require a stable hand for outlining. So to avoid being smudgy, select a design which requires less accuracy. Avoid straight lines, circles etc. 2.   Select the glass size Start drawing on small pieces of glass frames to start with. Choose  square, round or rectangular piece of glass as per the requirement of the design that you have selected. Make sure that the piece does not have sc...