LET THE SUN SHINE IN!
Painting on glass for 'Stained Glass' effects
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YOU WILL NEED Glass or plexi-glass sheet
Water-soluble crayon Matte or semi-gloss polymer Pastry-bag with small nib (#2 or #3 round) Gloss gel medium Assorted liquid acrylic colours Medium round and soft flat paintbrushes Tri-Art Flow release (optional) Tri-Art Self-Leveling medium Bamboo Skewer |
STEP BY STEP INSTRUCTIONS
STEP 1
Sketch out your design on the reverse side of the glass sheet using a water-soluble crayon or marker.
Flip glass over and apply a thin coat of matte or semi-gloss polymer medium with a soft brush. The
layer of polymer will increase adhesion and diffuse the light for a more even glow.
STEP 2
To create the 'skeleton' or barriers between colours, mix 8 parts gloss gel medium with 2 parts colour.
Fill pastry bag halfway, twisting the end closed. Place the tip of the applicator directly on the surface.
Following the lines of the drawing, squeeze the bag with even pressure. Fill in any broken lines.
STEP 3
Once the outlines are dry to the touch, fill in with colour. Add tinted glaze (with transparent colour)
and thin self-leveling medium, in drop by drop, spreading the drops together to form a uniform pool.
Coax the glaze to the outer edges with the tip of a brush. Try adding Flow Release to increase fluidity.
STEP 4
Fill in sections one at a time, allow each colour to dry before applying the next.
STEP 5
For a marbled pattern, add a drop or two of contrasting colour; then with a bamboo skewer, swirl the
colours together.
STEP 6
Allow the entire piece to dry on a flat, level surface. The finished simulated stained glass panel can
then be framed or set inside a window pane.
Sketch out your design on the reverse side of the glass sheet using a water-soluble crayon or marker.
Flip glass over and apply a thin coat of matte or semi-gloss polymer medium with a soft brush. The
layer of polymer will increase adhesion and diffuse the light for a more even glow.
STEP 2
To create the 'skeleton' or barriers between colours, mix 8 parts gloss gel medium with 2 parts colour.
Fill pastry bag halfway, twisting the end closed. Place the tip of the applicator directly on the surface.
Following the lines of the drawing, squeeze the bag with even pressure. Fill in any broken lines.
STEP 3
Once the outlines are dry to the touch, fill in with colour. Add tinted glaze (with transparent colour)
and thin self-leveling medium, in drop by drop, spreading the drops together to form a uniform pool.
Coax the glaze to the outer edges with the tip of a brush. Try adding Flow Release to increase fluidity.
STEP 4
Fill in sections one at a time, allow each colour to dry before applying the next.
STEP 5
For a marbled pattern, add a drop or two of contrasting colour; then with a bamboo skewer, swirl the
colours together.
STEP 6
Allow the entire piece to dry on a flat, level surface. The finished simulated stained glass panel can
then be framed or set inside a window pane.