ConTrnTs

Equipment lof Class paintjnt :l

Easic Techniques 6

I,lixint Colours 8
AppFnE outliner t0

Quick and Easl Projccrs t2

Sun Catchers

Clip rrarr€ Decorrtion I6

Key Fobs l8
NLrseD' l\,lobtle 2A

Handmade Butterfly Cards 22

Tea Ljtht Holders 21

Herb Jars 26

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Celtic Carafe and class 38

Salad Bowl and Pircher 4i

Aft Deco Door Panel

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Wall Lithr 52

Christmas Baubles 56

Iemplates 53

Congratulalionsl
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An inTruoDvcTion To
cLASS PAiuTirc
GrTTinc STanTro
The art of glass painting has historical roots, with many astounding
pieces on view in religious buildings and ancient houses around the
world. It is comparatively easy to recreate these wonderful works of
art inyour own home, or to give glass items a modern twist using
the same techniques. Allyou need are an eye for beautiful designs,
a steady hand, and the patience to practise the techniques
before attemptingyour own masterpiece!

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 BrroRr Yov STanT
You may be wondering where
to start with this seemingly complex
hobby - but don't panicl The items
provided with this kit are carefullly chosen to
allowyou to start simply and work up to larger,
more complex proiects. This basic kit can be
added to with inexpensive purchases fronr craft
and hobby shops.
PaiuT Svn5acrs
The paints provided can be used on
avariety of surfaces. In addition to glass,
they can be painted onto clear plastic, and
acetate sheets (which can be bought in
different thicknesses and sizes lrom craft
shops). lf possible, test the paints onyour
surface to ensure that the surface will
not corrode.

Grass PainTs
The most basic itemsyou will
need are, fairly obviously, glass
paints. Colours can be mixed from
the three prime colours (see page g) but
Jlfi*,:,,;,,i'iiljlitff
Read page 6 to find out how to use it to its
sorne colours are better purchased ready-
best effect, and practise before attempting a
mired. Shop-bought paints ofier a wide variety project to get used to the feel of the painting
of vibrant colours and allowyou to choose tool and how it applies the paint.
exactlv the right shade.

OvTrinrR
The basic black outliner used in
maD/ proiects is provided with
this kit. lt is used to keep the paints
within a specilic area ofyour work,
although some proiects avoid this for a different
effect. Other colours of outliner can be bought,
and metallic colours add an extra dimension to
your work. They can be added on top of the
paint when it is dry for an additional paint effect
Cuoninc Vp
As with most cralts,you should cover
your clothes andyour work surface
beforeyou begin, to avoid unnecessary
cleaning up. Spilt paint can be removed from
work surfaces with kitchen towel and a small
amount of metfgrlated spirit; wipe up arlr
excess and dab the stain before it dries. Keep
the rim ofyour paint pots clean to prevent the
lids sticking when they are stored.

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Pngctisr First
Like all new skills,you should
expect to have some poor attempts
beforeyou produce anything of quality
Collect old glass jars to practise on, or buy
inexpensive acetate stationery items which can
still be used ifyour first designs leave
something to be desired!
Appryinc Tnr PqinT
Dip the pointed end of the tool
into the paint and dot it onto
your glass surface. Practise
spreading the paint across small areas
without leaving'brush strokes' behind. Make
sure thatyou have enough paint to fill the
desired area; too little paint will leave more
visible strokes.
LezucrzuAREAS
To fill larger areas of colour, use the
blunt end of the painting toot.
Again, make sure thatyou keep
adding additional paint as required to
fill the space. Whenever possible, try to
supportyour work so thatyou are painting onto
a horizontal surface. This will prevent argl colour
flooding to the bottom of the outlined area.
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(flD;;-.
\F - ,/ ,,,,-,, .he colour fills the maiority of
\ v ,/the outlined space, use the pointed end of
the painting tool to push the colour right into
the corners and edges of the area. lfyou have
too much colour, lift some off with the tool, or
use a cotton bud to remove excess paint.
Csaucinc CoLovR
Always clean the painting tool before
using it to apply a different colour
Whenever possible, allow areas of one
colour to dry before starting work with the
next colour. Some projects use two colours
merging into one another, and this should be
done while the first colour is still wet.
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Always start to paint in the centre of a
design, and work outwards as each
colour dries. Where colours merqe,
or the clean point of
use a cocktail stick
the tool to drag the colours into each other
slightly. Some projects sutEest applying a
darker shade iust outsideyour basic colour
for a shadow effect.
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l,'inT ParrTTr
--e basic colour rules of paints also apply to
: lss paints: mix blue andyellow to create
l:en, red andyellow to create orange, and
: :e and red to create purple. Experiment with
.:aller or larger amounts of each to obtain
: ferent shades and strengths of colour. The
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:,.lour wheel opposite allowsyou to see easi!y
!t,
::e different shades available from the three
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::imary colours.

FasTrr Ssnors
lLr obtain paler shades of the three primary
:olours, and of the secondary colours mixed
':om them,you will have to add a colourless g.l
Slass paint. This can be bou6ht from hobby
rl
and craft shops, and simply lightens
'rops
:ny other colour when mixed together.

Rpaov-mixro coLovRS
ibu will find asyou mixyour paints that some
t
colours are more easily achieved than others.
Certain colours will appear slightly 'muddy',
and it is easier to buy the exact shadeyou
require to avoid this muddiness. Remember
also that it is difficult to mix exactly the same
shade twice; ifyou plan to paint an item over tJ.]

several days, or have large areas to fill with the

same colour, mixingyour own paint could cause
problems. A ready-mixed colour will allowyou
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rvorry of re-mixing the colour to match.

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 Apprvirc OvTrinrK
- rsinc Tsr OvTrinrRPrn
-re pen supplied with this kit has a pointed
-:zzle lo direct the outliner in a fine, precise
'e. However, the hardest part of glass
:;:nting is to create a smooth, even outline
,' ihout bubbles or blotches. Practise app!ing
--e outliner in one flowing movement - it
':ally is harder thanyou might imaginel

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Tne FiIisHED l)KoDVCT
Many itemsyou paint will be purely for
decoration, butyou should bear in mind what
the item's use will be beforeyou paint it.
You should always paint the underside of any
bowl or jugyou may want to place food
or drink in - never place food directly onto a

glass-painted surface. Water-based glass paints

can only be gently wiped clean, and never

-r r,rtLi n i n c YovzuD ESi cn

immersed in water for washing.

of the projects in this book use templates,

"l-.st Solvent-based paints are more durable but
,- ch are all supplied at the back. Trace off the
painted items should still be washed gently
:esired pattern and follow the instructions to
and carefully, and never in a dishwasher.
:',.sition the template correctly. Once in place,
,rJ can simply tollow the pattern withyour
,-,-rliner pen. Leave this to dry thoroughly
:"e:oreyou start to apply coloured paint.

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 AicKArrD EasY
PruoircTs
One of the most difficult parts of glass painting is successfully

applying the paint without leaving streaks and patcly areas.

Use these simple starter proiects to perfectyour technique,

before moving on to anythinE more ambitious.

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Red, yellow and blue
glass paints
Painting tool
Three plastic
sun catcher shapes

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STrp I Lay your sun catchers on your +-r
rsork area with the textured side of the ridged
(t)
areas facing downwards. Work on the fish first,
as it has very small areas which are good for
Fractice. Use the pointed end ofyour painting
:ool to apply blue paint to the eye, the stripe
across the gre, and alternate stripes thereafter.
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stripes, using the red paint. Remember, it is
easiest to start at the centre of a piece and
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nork outwards. Push the paint into the very (-/)
edges of the area, turnint the sun catcher to
ensure that no areas remain unpainted. Paint
the fins using the red paint, still working on the
unridged side.

ST rP 3 Finally, paint the head of the

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fish usingyellow paint, and leave to dry. Paint
the other sun catchers in the same way,
working from the centre outwards and applying I!
paint to the unridged side of the plastic. Be
especially careful to apply enoughyellow paint
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to the large surface area of the starfish to avoid
a patchy effect when it is held up to the light.
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YOV WILL IIEED Allow this colour to dry. Mix a rich orange colour
to use in the corners. Paint one corner square,
Glass clip frame
clean the painting tool and use the pointed end
1.2 cm wide masking, tape
of the applicator to draw a spiral in the wet
Yellow and red glass paints
paint. Wipe off the excess paint on kitchen towel.
Painting tool
Kitchen towel
Cotton bud and methylated spirit

ST r PI Remove the clips and lift the

glass off the frame. Use masking tape to make a
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border around all four edges of the glass. Mask off
a 3 cm square in each corner. Stick strips of
masking tape 2 cm inside the outer taPes between IJ]
the squares. Press the edges of the masking tape F
firmly to prwent paint from bleeding underneath. QN

STep 3 Repeat this last process in

each corner square, drawing a spiral in each
whilst still wet. Leave to dry overnight. When
the paint is completely dry, careful[y peel off
the masking tape. If necessary, neaten any edges
with a cotton bud dipped in metlylated spirit.

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forming the border using a richyellow colour. m
Use the blunt end of the painting tool,
generously loaded with paint.
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\-OV WILL IIEED
Tracing paper
Sof,t pencil
Acetate sheets
&rc, Class paint
BIack outliner
pen
Painting tool
Pin or needle
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Scissors Key ring

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:ee, caterpillar and ladybird from pages 58 and (t)
:1. Tape the templates underneath a sheet of
:rick acetate and draw around each outline
.r ith black outliner. Allow the outliner to dry.

ST r p2 Paint the black areas of the

ad_ybird and the bee and leave them to dry
.:oroughly. Paint the ladybird's red back ra
-.ections and dot in blue eyes. Paint theyellow
iiripes on the bee and paint the face inyellow
as well.
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STrp 3a Mix togetherblue andyellow
ro make a treen. Paint the body of the caterpillar
rvith blue and green stripes, allowing the two
colours to bleed together. Mix a little more blue
lnto the Ereen to make turquoise and apply
around the edge of the caterpillar's face.
STrP 3e Use this colourto paint \s
along the top edges of the bee's wings.

STrP 4 Fillthe centre o[the bee's I!

nings and the caterpillar's face with colourless F
paint. When all the paints are dry, cut out each Lr)
shape. Pierce a hole in each and attach to
metal key fobs.

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YOV WILL IIEED Scissors S tr P 3 Add more colourless paint r
Tracing paper Mobile wires lighten the colours further. Use these new colou,=
So[t pencil Cotton thread to paint the legs, ears and face of each sheep.
Acetate sheets Superglue When all the paints are dry, carefully cut out.
Black outliner pen
Red, yellow and
blue glass paints
Colourless paint
Painting tool

STrp I Trace the sheep template Ia

from page 58, using a soft pencil and tracing
paper. Tape this outline underneath a sheet of
thick acetate. Carefully draw around the sheep I!
using the black outliner pen, omitting the +-',
cross. Repeat this to draw four sheep in total.
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STEP 4 Toassemblethemobile.
pierce a hole in each sheep where the cross s
marked on the template, and tie thread thro;s:r
each hole. Tie the other end of each threac ,L:

C.I your mobile wires. Cross the wires at the

centre and tie together. Dab the intersectiL-'*
with superglue to secure.
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paint: lilac, blue, pink and orange. Use a

different colour for the hooves of each of the \+

four sheep. Add colourless paint to each of the
pastels, to make a lighter shade of each. Paint
the wool with these new shades, matching each !-l
to the colour of the hooves. +-',
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_-'T TVILL IIEED
Tracing paper tt:.

Soft pencil
.{cetate sheets
- :rrl outliner pen
Scissors
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Glass paint
Painting tool Iq
---:e-fold window White paper
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:;:C rvith 8.2 cm Spray adhesive
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circular hole Double-sided tape

: - fP I Tracethebutterflytemplate
r:- t?E€ 6l and tape the template under a
-::: of acetate. Draw the outline using black
.-:
:-r:d
:er, and leave to dry. Cut around the
lines of the template.
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i:rP 2 Paintthebutterflyinyour
I!
--:sen colours, startint from the centre and t-',
,i:-\.ng outwards. Use the blunt end of the
QN
:: -.ing tool for larger, solid areas such as the
:'--':,. ensuring that the paint coverage is even.

: -f P 3A Open the card and lay it with

.-t eft side facing upwards. Cut a piece of white
:rcrr [hich
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measures 5 mm less on all sides than

front. Use spray adhesive to attach the

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"ard
:,r:€r- to the leflhand flap of the card. Place
:-.uble-sided tape around the edge of the circle.
I!
>tr P 3 e Stickthe acetate under the
-,. e usint double-sided tape. Attach the flap
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--Cerneath the front of the card, using double-
, :ed tape around the edges.
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 Trn LicnT HoLDERS
YO V WILL IIEED STrP 2 paint each of the flowers -

Tracing paper a simple primary colour. Allow the flowers ::

Soft pencil dry beforeyou turn the holder to continue. ::
Scissors avoid smudging the paint. Support the tea I .-
Tea light holders holder between two small pieces of modelli-.

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Masking tape clay or stic$r putty to keep it in position.
Black outliner pen
Blue, red and
yellow glass paints
Painting tool
Modelling clay

Slrp I Trace the flower template

trom paEe 58. Cut along the dotted lines, and
position the tracing paper inside the tea light
holder. Hold in place with masking tape.
Carefully draw along the outlines with black
outliner, keeping the Iine as fine as possible.
When the first pattern is dry, turn the tea light
and repeat, untilyou have outlines surrounding
the tea light on all sides.
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create Ereen for the leaves, and paint these . -
each flower. You could paint all the leaves a:
once, keeping the tea light holder vertical an:
turning it, but make sure that the paint doesr
run to the bottom of the leaf shapes.

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: --ir \UILL IIEED
--: glass jars with lids wW!ffi
: -: red,yellow, and
-- :-rless glass paints
;. -:'ng tool

--: I tttlx two shades of green

lriili I
-: ing a combination of blue, yellow and
r!
rii:. , -- :ss paint. Paint the stems using careful
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' ri:- j-: strokes with the pointed end of the (t)
riiiii,
-: -S :ool or a fine brush. Add short
ri:i j-: stokes to the rosemary stems. Paint
rul ::i -.r the tfyme stems. Leave them to dry.

- -: 2 Add the flowers to the

; ::*: -. each of the different herbs. Use

: i:- ;'s of blue for the rosemary flowers, N

i:".'- , dotting small amounts of paint in
:I-::-J uP each stem.
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QN
' ,-: ilolers of the chives. Form small dots
:::: s for each flower. Add colourless paint

::
- . :ink to make a paler pink for the tlyme
-- ::e main flowers at the top of each stem
" , cluster of dots, and add single dots
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" ciotvn the stems.
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ApvArIcED PKoircTs
Asyour confidence builds, it is satisling to displayyour

talents on larger, more complex proiects which can be

displayed in more prominent places inyour home'

Where possible,paint onto a horizontal surface

beiore mountingyour work on a wall or

door, to prevent the paint running down

to the bottom of the Painting area.

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vov wirr rrEED
Mirror tile (15 cm square)

Silver and gold outliner pen

Glass nuggets
Chinagraph pencil
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STEp I Using the template from
page 63, copy the design ontoyour mirror tile I!
using a Chinagraph pencil. Draw the central t-',
diamond using the silver outliner pen. Use (t)
strong glue to fix a glass nugget in each
corner of the tile, and leave them to dry. STE p3 Add gold dots around rl,

main silver diamond shape in the centre. Drrmr

a line of dots iust inside the silver diamond"
and another iust outside. Leave this to dn:
decorate the remaining space in each conrs
using the silver outliner pen. Use freehand

N and squiggles, keeping the lines fine and rxd.,

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STrP 2 Draw in the flowers using

gold outliner. Leave a margin of at least 2 mm
between the petals and the silver diamond.

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YOV WILL IIEED STEP 2 Drawmosaicshapes,
Mirror tile (15 cm square) freehand, around the square. Run a line of
Black outliner pen outliner along each outer edge of the tile. lt
Blue, red andyellow may be worth sketching a rough mosaic desiq-

glass paints onto paper first, to ensure thatyou're happ-r'

Painting tool with the final shapes. Leave the tile to dry.
Tracing paper

STrp I Cut out a 7 cm square o[

tracing paper. Tape the square to the centre of
your mirror tile and with black outliner draw
around it. Leave to dry, then carefully remove C.I
the paper.

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sections a different colour. Again, it ma'b: ' l

practisingyour colour scheme first on pape-

ensure thatyou don't end up with two adja;:-
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sections of the same colour. The finished p r.1.
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q) should have a balance of colour overall.

NOTE: When painting the plaque, remember

the basic technique: start from the centre and
work out towards the edges. Push the colour
into every corner of each shape. Don't skimp
on paint or the end result will be patcfgr and
uneven. Paint the plaque in quarters, leaving
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YOV WILL IIEED
Tracing paper
So[t Pencil
,*,
{t/7,1 \ scissors
\ v ,. Shallow, wide-rimmed
'-*-/
glass bowl
Masking tape
Silver outliner pen
Blue, red andyellow glass paints
It
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- : I T-I Trace the flower and leaf
- : :fes from pages 34 and 62 onto tracing
:.' C;rrefully draw the monoErams ofyour
--. (from page 62), onto the tracing paper

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4 Cut out the templates and
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' , : Jn them under the rim of the bowl using
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: - --
- rieces of masking tape to secure them.
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:he crossed leaves between the monograms
+-,
- ,re single leaves at each side. Ensure that (t)
'' ',.\\'ers are evenly spaced around the rest
-e bowl, with varying numbers of Ieaves.

. :PJ Very carefully draw along

': -rltline of each shape with silver outliner.
'.: the lines as fine and delicate as possible,
-: a flowing movement for the spirals of m
:,-- flower. Leave the outliner to dry, overnight
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ST fP4 Mix the paint for the roses, STrP 6 Finally, mix blue andyellmrr
using a large amount of red with a small dab of to make green for the leaves. Paint each of $r
yellow untilyou achieve the colouryou desire. leaves, working around the bowl, being carefil$
Carefully paint in each of the flowers. not to smudge the previous paint asyou turnr

the bowl around.

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colour of the flowers. and use this new colour
to paint in each of the monogrammed initials.
Leave these colours to drv.
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YOV WILL IIEED
Circular stickers -
two sizes
Glass vase
Ceramic tile or old plate
Natural sponEe
Glass paint - colours of
your choice I!
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:Trp I Stick the stickers to the vase
: ;reate a random pattern of spots. Make sure
.-;, the edges are pressed down firmly to prevent
:; rt bleeding underneath when it is applied.

STrP 2 Mixyourchosencolourof
:i nt on the tile or old plate. Use the sponEe
N
,: dab at the paint and then apply the paint to
,-. \'ase. You should be able to work around I!
,.-; rvhole vase in one session, as the paint is t-',
--.: applied Iiberally enough to run. Experiment (t)
:h holding the vase upside down on one
-:nd to apply the paint all over.

S tfP3 When the paint is completely

::r'. remove the stickers to reveal the pattern

-.: spots.
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 CErTic CaRAFE AIID GTaSSES
YOV WILL IIEED STfP I TracebothCeltictemplates
Tracing paper
Soft pencil
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and cut them out carefully. Tape the large
template to the front of the carafe with small

Scissors pieces of masking tape. Draw around the

Water carafe and glasses edge with a Chinagraph pencil, and then
Masking tape remove the template.

Chinagraph pencil
Gold outliner pen
Blue andyellow glass paints
Painting, tool
Modelling clay or stic$ putty

TTmPLATEs t!
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STEP 2 DrawovertheChinagraph
lines with gold outliner. Also follow the lines
which form the intersections of the pattern with
gold outliner. Copy the template exactly to get
the intersections in the correct places. Leave
the outliner to dry completely.

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STrp 4 Paint all the sections of the
carafe in the same way. Leave the carafe to dry
in a horizontal position to prevent the paint
from running.

ra STf P 5 Tape the small Celtic motif

to the inside of the glass. Use the gold outliner
Lr.l to draw a line around the outline, and leave it
+-', to dry.
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STrp 6 Paint the motif on the glass
STrp 3a Mixagoodsupplyofashade in the same wayyou painted the motif on the
of green thatyou're happy with. Separate part of carafe, using a small amount of dark green
this and add a touch of red to darken the green. paint at the intersecting points, and paler green
Alternatively,you could use a ready-made green for the main parts of each section. Leave to dry.
and add a little black paint to get a darker shade.

STf p 3 n Support the carafe on its side,

using modellin g clay or stic$ putgr to keep it in
position. Apply u little dark green paint to the
intersection of one section. Fill the rest of the section
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with light green paint and blend the two together.

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Tracing paper
Soft pencil
Straight-sided glass
bowl
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Pitcher/jug
Scissors Iq
Masking tape +-',
Glass paint - colours ofyour choice cr)
Painting tool
Silver outliner pen
STrP 2 support the bowlon its side
so thatyou will be painting the flowers
StrP I Tracetheflowertemplate horizontally. Position one flower on top. Paint
':om page 42. Repeat enough times to fit this first flower violet. Leave it to dry before
j:Lrund the edge ofyour bowl. Roughly cut out
turning the bowl to paint the next flower blue.
:rese templates and use masking tape to hold Again, leave this to dry before turning the bowl
:rem in position all around the bowl. to paint the next flower. Paint this one a mixture
of violet and blue blended together.

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STrp 4 To paint the pitcher, tape a

single flower template inside, in the position

you want it. Paint over the flower inyour
favourite colour. When the flower is dry, add
silver dots in the centre to match the bowl.
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flowers, alternating the colours between violet,
blue and violeVblue mixed. When the final
flower is dD/, stand the dish on its base. Use I!
a silver outliner pen to add tiny dots to the
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YOV WILL IIEED STrP 2 Tape the template behind

Tracing paper the glass panel. Draw along each of the

Soft pencil outlines with black outliner. Try to use long,

Masking tape flowing movements for each of the lines,

Black outliner pen keeping each line approximately the same

thickness. Leave overnight to ensure the
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colours ofyour choice outline is completely dry.
Painting tool

STrp I Trace the Art Deco design

rom page 59. You may need to enlarge the
:emplate on a photocopier to fit the door panel
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STr P 3 Paint the trunk of the tree

first, as it is the central part of the design. lf
you are painting the panel in position,you may
find thatyou have to keep removing paint that
has sunk to the bottom of the section, and
reapplying paint at the top of the section, to
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At the same time, paint the pale green
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undergrowth sections. Let these dry complete!.
coloured flowers. Start at the centre c' :1,."
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YOV WILL NEED STf P 2 A Refer to the template on
Straight-sided glass vase page 60 to stick the lead stripping in an

Lead stripping (6 mm wide) asymmetric star shape, on the front of the vase.
Craft knifdscissors Cut the strips to the corect )ength, )eaulng the
Glass paint - colours ofyour choice ends 3 mm inside the edges of the glass.
Boning peg
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adhere to the glassware. Use scissors or a craft STr P 2 n Fix the strips firmly in
knife to cut the strips to the correct length. place using a boning peg, and following the
manufacturer's instructions.

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STfP 3 Fasten a piece of lead STrp 5 Paint each point of the star,
stripping down each outside edge of the front one by one. Before painting the next point, use
panel, again leaving the strips 3 mm short at your paintinE tool to remove circles of paint.
the top and bottom. Stick a strip of leading Wipe the tool clean on kitchen towel and then
right around the top o[ the vase, overlapping move on to paint the next point.
the edges at the back. Repeat at the bottom of
the vase. Check all around to ensure that the
edges are hidden and all strips are stuck firmly.

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the leaded side facing upwards. Paint the centre
section of the star. Use the pointed end ofyour
painting tool to remove circles of paint to reveal I!
the glass underneath. Wipe the excess paint off F
the tool onto kitchen towel. QN

STrp 6 Paint one section ofthe

background area using blue paint. Use the
pointed end ofyour painting tool to remove
waves of paint, wipinE the tool clean each time.
AIlow the first section to dry and repeat with
\+ each of the other background sections.

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page 55 onto ordinary paper. Use a photocopier
to enlarge it to the sizeyou need foryour wall O.I
light, and then trace it onto tracing paper.

STEP 2 Draw over the design on the I!

reverse using a very soft pencil. Roughly cut
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STEP 3 Make cuts into the template

to allowyou to fit it around the curve of the
light. Tape it in place, and draw over the lines
with a sharp, hard pencil to transfer the design
onto the glass. Remove the template. ra
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ST r p4 Carefully draw all the lines of STrP 6 Paint the stamens orante.
the design using black outliner. Always tryr to work Turn the light, supporting it so thatyou can
from the top downwards, to avoid smudging the paint the left side in a flat position. Paint the
lines. Leave the outline to dry, overnight if possible. different shades of green, blending them
together. Leave this to dry.

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centre petal and work outwards. Add depth to the
STrP 7 Turn the light onto its other
base o[ some petals by applying a darker shade at
side so thatyou can paint the remaining, g,reen
the bottom, and a lighter colour at the top. Blend
sections in a flat position. Leave these to dry
these colours together, and leave to dry.
before fixing the light to the wall.

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Cut them out rouEhly and make slits in the sides
so that the template will fit inside the concave
shape of the bauble. Separate the two bauble
halves and tape the template inside one.
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with black outliner, carefully supporting the
underneath ofyour bauble, withyour hand.
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painted area horizontal, to prevent the paint from
accumulating in one area.

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continue painting in the central areas o[ the other
designs. Leave them to dry, then reassemble the
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pencil before going over these lines with outliner.

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Hopefully,you now feel confident inyour abilities, and are bursting with ideas for
other glass items to paint. Keep looking for new areas to work on; there may be glass
or mirrored panels aroundyour home which would benefit from an added touch of
colour. You can also find many bargain purchases at markets, bric-a-brac shops,
charity events and car boot sales - simple items will look extremely effective when
you workyour magic on them!

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