DIY glass paintings

Today you will hardly surprise anyone with a hand-painted can or bottle. And once the art of glass painting began with huge stunning stained glass windows in temples, Catholic churches and Gothic cathedrals. To a greater extent, it was like a mosaic consisting of separate colored glasses, rather than painting in the literal sense of the word. Today, the painting technique is somewhat different from the old technologies - it can be mastered even independently and without significant financial costs. Do-it-yourself paintings on glass will be a wonderful decoration for your home, let's look at how they can be made.

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Apparent simplicity and real difficulties

On the one hand, glass painting is quite simple and convenient to do at home. But on the other hand, it will take some skills. Accuracy in work and a firm hand can create a beautiful and unique pattern.

If you are ready to tinker with contours, colors, patiently waiting for the layers to dry to apply the following, if you like to turn ordinary household items into real works of art - glass painting can expand your capabilities as a creative person. Working with glass instills accuracy and makes you feel like a Renaissance artist.

Important! Moms who are developing their children can recommend this technology in order to develop drawing skills on different surfaces. Under the strict guidance of the elders, the kid will be able to take his first steps in the world of amazing art.

And starting from the age of 9, you can do it yourself yourself with stained glass paintings yourself. For this, there are a lot of various offers in specialized shops for creativity - from individual tools to sets for stained glass painting. One has only to start - you will definitely enjoy it later!

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Preparatory stage

In principle, the list of what is needed to create a picture on glass with your own hands is small, but still you have to buy something:

1. Special paints - they are sold in shops for creativity with the marking of stained glass or paints on ceramic surfaces and glass.
2. Stencils and special contours - with the help of them a drawing is applied, as well as its borders.
3. Brushes of various shapes and sizes.
4. Cloths to remove excess paint.
5. Tampons and sponges to fill large areas with an even layer of paint.
6. The basis for drawing, that is, glass on which you will create your masterpiece.

Important! Before work, the glass must be cleaned of all labels. This also applies if you are going to paint a bottle or a can. Then it is imperative that you degrease the surface on which the drawing will subsequently be applied - this can be done simply by washing with soap and water and rinsing with plenty of water.

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How to draw a picture?

You can study all kinds of features of glass painting for a long time, however, it is better to try to create a stained glass picture yourself with your own hands.

Important! The image size must be selected for the dimensions of the base (glass).

The order of creative work:

• Pre-print the drawing on the printer or draw it by hand on paper.
• Fix the pattern on the other side of the glass with tape.
• Put the pattern on the outer surface of the glass using a special contour.
• Let it dry completely.
• Now take special stained-glass paints, with a brush, fill in them with empty areas.

Important! The process can take time, since it will be necessary to dry individual elements in order to proceed to the next. Paint can be applied in several thin layers - so you achieve brightness.

• After the painting is finished and the paints are completely dry, apply a layer of transparent acrylic varnish to your masterpiece.
• Fix the finished image in a frame. A very beautiful image should appear in the light, and the sun's rays passing through the paint will delight and amuse you.

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Making paintings on glass with your own hands is a simple, but very interesting and fascinating process. You can do glass painting yourself, or you can involve children in this business, because this process will develop their imagination and creative abilities.