Professional Documents
Culture Documents
Lisa Telford Cheryl Owen The Art of Glass Painting
Lisa Telford Cheryl Owen The Art of Glass Painting
:l
6
I,lixint Colours
AppFnE outliner
Quick and Easl Projccrs
Sun Catchers
8 t0
t2
I6
l8
2A
22
Ljtht Holders
Jars
21
26
Herb
28
lo
ll
l6
Celtic Carafe and class
Salad Bowl and Pircher
38
4i
Panel
.18
Wall Lithr
Christmas Baubles
52
56
Iemplates Congratulalionsl
53
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
a steady hand, and the patience to practise the techniques before attemptingyour own masterpiece!
BrroRr Yov
STanT
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
to start with this seemingly complex hobby - but don't panicl The items
provided with this kit are carefullly chosen to
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
sorne colours are better purchased ready-
Jlfi*,:,,;,,i'iiljlitff
Read page 6
mired. Shop-bought paints ofier a wide variety of vibrant colours and allowyou to choose exactlv the right shade.
best effect, and practise before attempting a project to get used to the feel of the painting
OvTrinrR
The basic black outliner used in
maD/ proiects is provided with
Cuoninc
Vp
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
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.
Basic TrcHriq5rrs
Pngctisr First
Like all new skills,you should expect to have some poor attempts
(flD;;-.
,4'.
beforeyou produce anything of quality Collect old glass jars to practise on, or buy
inexpensive acetate stationery items which can
\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
Csaucinc CoLovR
Always clean the painting tool before
without leaving'brush strokes' behind. Make sure thatyou have enough paint to fill the
desired area; too little paint will leave more
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.
visible strokes.
LezucrzuAREAS
To
-F
l ECHnTQ*VES
Always start to paint in the centre of
a
fill
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.
*-
--7{<> /l !\
CoLovKWHEEL
*-
mixinc CoLovRS
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
:
:
.:aller or
I! !t,
r)..\
::e different
::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
Slass paint. This can be bou6ht from hobby
rl
g.l
'rops
Rpaov-mixro coLovRS
ibu will find asyou mixyour paints that some
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; several
t
tJ.]
ifyou plan to paint an item over days, or have large areas to fill with the
F.]
C*
o
IO
Apprvirc OvTrinrK
-
-re
'e.
J-
decoration, butyou should bear in mind what the item's use will be beforeyou paint it.
You should always paint the underside of any
or drink in
glass-painted surface. Water-based glass paints can only be gently wiped clean, and never
immersed in water for washing. Solvent-based paints are more durable but
,-
:esired pattern and follow the instructions to :',.sition the template correctly. Once in place,
,rJ
withyour
,-,-rliner pen. Leave this to dry thoroughly :"e:oreyou start to apply coloured paint.
II
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,
I3
Svn CaTcI{EN
vov wirl
Red,
IrEED
Painting tool
Three plastic sun catcher shapes
STrp I
rsork area
I! +-r (t)
as it has very small areas which are good for Fractice. Use the pointed end
ofyour painting
C.I
5T
rP
t!
rl-<
(-/)
ST
rP
ra
working from the centre outwards and applying paint to the unridged side of the plastic. Be
especially careful to apply enoughyellow paint
F
QN
IF
I!
area
IA
*-
Crip
1.2 cm
FRATIIE
DrcoRATior %
Allow this colour to dry. Mix a rich orange colour
ST
PI
lift the
a
O.I
of
masking tape 2 cm inside the outer taPes between the squares. Press the edges of the masking tape
IJ]
QN
STep 3
the masking tape. If necessary, neaten any edges with a cotton bud dipped in metlylated spirit. IJ.]
+-',
cr)
S
trp 2
m
tJ-l
+-'.
Qr)
I6
I7
A
l^{
IGv Foes
\-OV WILL IIEED
Tracing paper
Sof,t pencil
Acetate sheets
BIack outliner
pen Scissors
&rc,
Class paint Painting tool Pin or needle
Key ring
ra
IJl
Strp
of the
:ee, caterpillar and ladybird from pages 58 and :1. Tape the templates underneath a sheet of :rick acetate and draw around each outline
.r
(t)
+-',
ST
p2
ra
I! 'F (t)
STrp 3a
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 STrP 4
\s
bee's
nings and the caterpillar's face with colourless paint. When all the paints are dry, cut out each
shape. Pierce a hole in each and attach to metal key fobs.
Lr)
I!
g
T9
flvnsERy
YOV WILL IIEED
Tracing paper Scissors
lflonirr
S
tr P 3
yellow and
STrp
Ia
I!
(./)
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
E] rt'',
V)
STe
p2
\+
!-l
+-',
(t)
20
trL
i{
hl
h{
f{ t{
Id
rd
\r\J\_ +-1
f\n,
FY
,4
6,L
'! S !*-
r{
r*
l{
tl lf
H
,i{
G
'*,r#
,
.,"
n
t{,
il
t
n
t.l
l{ l:t
2I A '<l>
/^\)
2)
TVILL IIEED
Tracing paper
tt:.
Soft pencil
.{cetate sheets
- :rrl
outliner pen
Scissors
N
Iq
White paper
Spray adhesive
---:e-fold
window
+-',
Lr)
Double-sided tape
-:::
.
-: :-r:d
Ia
I!
t-',
QN
i:rP 2
::
Paintthebutterflyinyour
--:sen colours, startint from the centre and ,i:-\.ng outwards. Use the blunt end of the
-.ing tool for larger, solid areas such as the
:'--':,. ensuring that the paint coverage is even.
: -f P 3A
.-t
:e
:rcrr [hich
front. Use spray adhesive to attach the "ard :,r:r- to the leflhand flap of the card. Place :-.uble-sided tape around the edge of the circle.
Ia
(t)
4J
>tr P 3 e
I!
WILL IIEED
Tracing paper
STrP 2
::
Soft pencil
Scissors Tea
Slrp
v
I
light holders
Masking tape
dry beforeyou turn the holder to continue. :: avoid smudging the paint. Support the tea I .holder between two small pieces of modelli-.
clay or stic$r putty to keep
it in position.
C.I
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
I!
t-',
QN
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.
3 Mixyellow and blue to 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.
STrp
(t)
qT
Lrl +-',
|a
(t)
11 +-',
tffr
ffi
za
A
>s
26 __
Hrru
:
-
Taqs
-: : -:
;.
wW!ffi
red,yellow, and
glass paints
-- :-rless
-:'ng tool
--:
lriili
-: ing a combination of blue, yellow and rii:. , -- :ss paint. Paint the stems using careful
' ri:riiiii,
r!
(t)
+-',
j-:
ri:i
rul
::i -.r
- -: 2 Add the flowers to the ; ::*: -. each of the different herbs. Use : i:- ;'s of blue for the rosemary flowers,
N
tq
+-', QN
i:".'-
in
:I-::-J
Mixabrightmagentapink : . :l 3 ' ,-: ilolers of the chives. Form small dots :::: s for each flower. Add colourless paint - . :ink to
::
make a paler pink
-- ::e main flowers at the top of each stem " , cluster of dots, and add single dots
-
#.w
i
"
-:-
ra
r!
+-,,
\:" :.!h
I
a
e
l:
,? ]{:,-".j
Qr)
97
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
area.
2q
miRReKPLAqrE I
vov wirr
Mirror tile
rrEED
(15 cm square)
ra
I! t-', (t)
STE
STEp
page 63, copy the design ontoyour mirror tile using a Chinagraph pencil. Draw the central
p3
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
I! t* (t)
STrP 2
Draw in the flowers using gold outliner. Leave a margin of at least 2 mm
between the petals and the silver diamond.
30
5I
HiRROKPLAq/E
YOV WILL IIEED
Mirror tile
(15 cm square)
Z
Drawmosaicshapes,
STEP 2
happ-r'
STrp I
C.I
El
+-,,
the paper.
Qr)
S
rP
ma'b:
'
IJ.]
ensure thatyou don't end up with two adja;:sections of the same colour. The finished p r.1.
,
q)
+-',
NOTE: When painting the plaque, remember the basic technique: start from the centre and
F
)L
IJ.]
Qr)
AnnivENALY BowL
YOV WILL IIEED
Tracing paper
,*, {t/7,1 \
So[t Pencil
scissors Shallow, wide-rimmed glass bowl Masking tape Silver outliner pen
\ v ,. '-*-/
It
t-',
QN
I : I T--. (from
- : :fes from
:.'
---_1
c)
AI
I! +-, (t)
'
^
: - --
''
',.\\'ers are evenly spaced around the rest -e bowl, with varying numbers of Ieaves.
':
:PJ
-: a flowing movement for the spirals of :,-- flower. Leave the outliner to dry, overnight
::rsible.
'.:
m
(n
@
I!
F
I
.._-r'
AnnivrRSARY Bou/L
ST
(conrinvED)
Finally, mix blue andyellmrr
fP4
STrP 6
$r
v
I!
(/)
+-',
rr.l
tt-,
cr)
Add moreyellow to the
STrP 5
to drv.
TTmPLATES
IO
IJ-]
(t)
t-<
34
36
SpoTTrp Vasr
YOV WILL IIEED
Circular stickers
two sizes
Glass vase Ceramic tile or old plate
Natural sponEe
Glass paint
colours of
your choice
I!
QN
'F
:Trp
:
:; rt bleeding underneath
N
I! t-', (t)
,: dab at the paint and then apply the paint to ,-. \'ase. You should be able to work around
,.-; rvhole vase in one session, as the paint is
over.
tfP3
F (t)
tJ-l
37
STfP I
TracebothCeltictemplates
and cut them out carefully. Tape the large pieces of masking tape. Draw around the
edge
Soft pencil
Scissors
TTmPLATEs
t!
t-',
QN
STEP 2
DrawovertheChinagraph
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.
N
rl*
38
I!
Qr)
?q
ra
Lr.l
STf P 5 Tape the small Celtic motif to the inside of the glass. Use the gold outliner to draw a line around the outline, and leave it
cn
+-',
Mixagoodsupplyofashade
to dry.
STrp 3a
STrp
of green thatyou're happy with. Separate part of this and add a touch of red to darken the green.
STf p 3 n
using modellin
r""*--,
w
ra
I! (t)
rt-',
\"=to+ $
ffi
40
SnLAD Bou/L
vov wilr
IIEED
Tracing paper
&
N
Iq
+-',
PiTcHER-
Pitcher/jug
Scissors
cr)
STrP 2
support the bowlon its side
so thatyou will be painting the flowers
StrP I
':om page
Tracetheflowertemplate
horizontally. Position one flower on top. Paint this first flower violet. Leave it to dry before turning the bowl to paint the next flower blue. Again, leave this to dry before turning the bowl
./" it
\'-:=
i ,./ v"*;
r.-*,-J
J
F a
ll.]
4I
SaLAD BowL
&
STrp 4
m
I! +-', (t)
STrP 3
Continuepaintingthe
flowers, alternating the colours between violet,
\+
I!
+-',
blue and violeVblue mixed. When the final flower is dD/, stand the dish on its base. Use
a silver outliner pen to add tiny dots to the centre of each flower. Remove the tracings
Qr)
Tr m P LATE
42
ffi
43
YK
44
STrP 2
Soft pencil
Masking tape Black outliner pen Glass paint
outlines with black outliner. Try to use long, flowing movements for each of the lines,
keeping each line approximately the same thickness. Leave overnight to ensure the
STrp I
rom page 59. You may need to enlarge the :emplate on a photocopier to fit the door panel
,,ou intend to paint. When the template is the ;orrect size, trace it onto tracinE paper. If at
C.I
;ll
rorizontal position.
rF ct)
STr P 3
Paint the trunk of the tree
I!
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
14
Qr)
in lhe centre.
45
**'-
ART
p5
at each side of the tree trunk. When these a-: dry, paint the orange sections alongside.
F (t)
STr p 4
Paint each of the dark green sections of the trees foliage. Allow these to dry, and then paint the pale green sections.
tJ-l
IO
F
Qr)
IJ.]
green
STrP 6
and
Finally, paint in
tl-:
:-:'
petals afterw,arcis
\f,
cr)
IJl
r!
+-', Qr)
t40
47
A
>V
48
#
Glass paint
LTaDED Vasr
YOV WILL NEED
Straight-sided glass vase
Lead stripping (6 mm wide)
STf P
page
asymmetric star shape, on the front of the vase. Cut the strips to the corect )ength, )eaulng the ends 3 mm inside the edges of the glass.
Craft knifdscissors
O.I
STrp
bought from most craft stores, and should have its own instructions for use. The type used in this proiect has a self-adhesive back, and
should be used with a boning peg to help it adhere to the glassware. Use scissors or a craft knife to cut the strips to the correct length.
I!
+-.
Qr) STr P 2 n
Fix the strips firmly in
AI
F (./)
rq
IJJ
t-',
Qr)
49
of lead
STrp
your paintinE tool to remove circles of paint. Wipe the tool clean on kitchen towel and then
move on to paint the next point.
right around the top o[ the vase, overlapping the edges at the back. Repeat at the bottom of
the vase. Check all around to ensure that the
edges are hidden and
ST
rP
ra
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 the glass underneath. Wipe the excess paint off the tool onto kitchen towel.
F
QN
I!
STrp 6
\+
F
Qr)
I!
I]l
+-'.
Qr)
50
J1 A
>s
52
@
\.IJnrr LicsT
YOV WILL IIEED
Tracing paper
Masking tape
Wall light
Black outliner pen Glass paint
I! +-', (t)
STrp I
to enlarge it to the sizeyou need foryour wall light, and then trace it onto tracing paper.
O.I
STEP
I!
Qr)
'F
STEP
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
I! F (t)
ct
p4
of
STrP 6
to work
paint the left side in a flat position. Paint the different shades of green, blending them
together. Leave this to dry.
\fl
cr)
S
F
T
I!
rF
5
Paint the main flower part
I!
rP
of
Qr)
the design, using red for the petals. Start from the
centre petal and work outwards. Add depth to the base o[ some petals by applying a darker shade at
STrP 7
side so thatyou can paint the remaining, g,reen sections in a flat position. Leave these to dry before fixing the light to the wall.
rJ?
I! t-', (t)
az+
tr\ I!
t-'.
c.n
Tr
m P raTr
aa
tr
CnntsTmas BavBLEs
YOV WiLL
IIEED
Tracing paper Class paint
So[t pencil
Scissors
colours
ofyour choice
Painting tool
STrp I
sffiw
Trace the Christmas
,t*
I! F (t)
\;-
templates from page 60 onto tracing paper. 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.
C.I
STEP 2
Drawaroundtheshapes
with black outliner, carefully supporting the
underneath ofyour bauble, withyour hand. When the outliner is dry, paint the green of the
Christmas tree. Move the bauble
r!
t-'.
QN
to keep the
painted area horizontal, to prevent the paint from accumulating in one area.
STrp 3
continue painting in the central areas o[ the other designs. Leave them to dry, then reassemble the
|a
I!
(/)
t-',
56
57
frmpratrs
,,/'
"t
f-.
J
rf.l
rrvRSERy
monii-r
&
PAGE zo-zr
n
a)
a
i.,
trl
c
.t
J-r
58
f..
I
.+
lL]
a a a a
:l A
r.tj
4)
*-r .a
5Y
Trrrr prRtrs
LEADED VASE PAGE 48-5I
------_.
60
TrrnprRf rs
svTTe Rf LY CALDS PAGE 22-23
L-)
6I
KEY FOBS PAGE r8-r9
G-s
*\=----" \
c\
,: / *-\
u
eQ
F
N5
\\l
a
-\\ il <l
"o/
s, ,5
ea
i\_
*""**
R|
-$-2 t:
iP*.
I-\
t>-J\ ----l
\-1
R
q
's
L":\*' *\l
TrrnpraTrs
Ot
o
MIRTLOKTILE PAGE 30
o
b")
tr
ConcRAtvraTions!
llow Yov Can PainT Gr-ass
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
64