ConTrnTs

Equipment lof Class paintjnt

Easic Techniques

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6

I,lixint Colours
AppFnE outliner
Quick and Easl Projccrs
Sun Catchers

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Clip rrarr Decorrtion

Key Fobs

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NLrseD' l\,lobtle Handmade Butterfly Cards

Tea

22

Ljtht Holders
Jars

21
26

Herb

28

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Celtic Carafe and class
Salad Bowl and Pircher

38

4i

Aft Deco Door

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

need are an eye for beautiful designs,

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

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.

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-

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Read page 6

to find out how to use it to its

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

tool and how it applies the paint.

OvTrinrR
The basic black outliner used in
maD/ proiects is provided with

Cuoninc

Vp

As with most cralts,you should cover

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

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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

still be used ifyour first designs leave something to be desired!

to remove excess paint.

Appryinc Tnr PqinT

Dip the pointed end of the tool
into the paint and dot it onto

Csaucinc CoLovR
Always clean the painting tool before

using it to apply a different colour

Whenever possible, allow areas of one

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

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

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Always start to paint in the centre of
a

fill

larger areas of colour, use the

blunt end of the painting toot.

Again, make sure thatyou keep adding additional paint as required to

design, and work outwards as each

use a cocktail stick

colour dries. Where colours merqe, or the clean point of

fill the space. Whenever possible, try to

supportyour work so thatyou are painting onto
a horizontal surface. This will prevent argl colour

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.

flooding to the bottom of the outlined area.

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l,'inT ParrTTr
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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

larger amounts of each to obtain

.:aller or

ferent shades and strengths of colour. The

shades available from the three

:,.lour wheel opposite allowsyou to see easi!y

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::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

and craft shops, and simply lightens

:ny other colour when mixed together.

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

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ifyou plan to paint an item over days, or have large areas to fill with the

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same colour, mixingyour own paint could cause

problems. A ready-mixed colour will allowyou

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to stop and start atyour leisure without the

rvorry of re-mixing the colour to match.

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pen supplied with this kit has a pointed However, the hardest part of glass
a smooth, even outline

-re
'e.

-:zzle lo direct the outliner in a fine, precise :;:nting is to create

,' ihout bubbles or blotches. Practise app!ing

--e outliner in one flowing movement - it ':ally is harder thanyou might imaginel

J-

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

glass-painted surface. Water-based glass paints can only be gently wiped clean, and never

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"l-.st of the projects in this book use templates,

immersed in water for washing. Solvent-based paints are more durable but

,-

ch are all supplied at the back. Trace off the

:esired pattern and follow the instructions to :',.sition the template correctly. Once in place,

painted items should still be washed gently

and carefully, and never in a dishwasher.

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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,

IrEED

yellow and blue

glass paints

Painting tool
Three plastic sun catcher shapes

STrp I
rsork area

Lay your sun catchers on your

with the textured side of the ridged

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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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Now paint in the remaining

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

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ensure that no areas remain unpainted. Paint

the fins using the red paint, still working on the

unridged side.

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Finally, paint the head of the

fish usingyellow paint, and leave to dry. Paint

the other sun catchers in the same way,

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working from the centre outwards and applying 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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FRATIIE

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Allow this colour to dry. Mix a rich orange colour

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Glass clip frame

to use in the corners. Paint one corner square,

clean the painting tool and use the pointed end

wide masking, tape

Painting tool Kitchen towel

Yellow and red glass paints

of the applicator to draw a spiral in the wet

paint. Wipe off the excess paint on kitchen towel.

Cotton bud and methylated spirit

ST

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Remove the clips and

lift the
a

glass off the frame. Use masking tape to make

border around all four edges of the glass. Mask off

a 3 cm square in each corner. Stick strips

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of

masking tape 2 cm inside the outer taPes between the squares. Press the edges of the masking tape

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firmly to prwent paint from bleeding underneath.

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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. IJ.]

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Paint each of the rectangles

forming the border using a richyellow colour.

Use the blunt end of the painting tool, generously loaded with paint.

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Tracing paper
Sof,t pencil

Acetate sheets
BIack outliner
pen Scissors

&rc,
Class paint Painting tool Pin or needle
Key ring

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Trace the templates

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
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Paint the black areas of the

ad_ybird and the bee and leave them to dry

.:oroughly. Paint the ladybird's red back

-.ections and dot in blue eyes. Paint theyellow iiripes on the bee and paint the face inyellow
as well.

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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 STrP 4

Use this colourto paint

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along the top edges of the bee's wings.

Fillthe centre o[the

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.

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Tracing paper Scissors

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Add more colourless paint

Mobile wires Cotton thread

Superglue

lighten the colours further. Use these new colou,=

So[t pencil Acetate sheets

Black outliner pen
Red,

to paint the legs, ears and face of each sheep.

When all the paints are dry, carefully cut out.

yellow and

blue glass paints

Colourless paint Painting tool

STrp

Trace the sheep template

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Toassemblethemobile.

from page 58, using a soft pencil and tracing

paper. Tape this outline underneath a sheet of

thick acetate. Carefully draw around the sheep

using the black outliner pen, omitting the cross. Repeat this to draw four sheep in total.

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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
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your mobile wires. Cross the wires at the

centre and tie together. Dab the intersectiL-'*

with superglue to secure.

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Mix four pastel shades of

a

paint: lilac, blue, pink and orange. Use

different colour for the hooves of each of the

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pastels, to make a lighter shade of each. Paint the wool with these new shades, matching each

to the colour of the hooves.

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Tracing paper
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Soft pencil
.{cetate sheets

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outliner pen
Scissors

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Spray adhesive

Glass paint Painting tool

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window

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circular hole

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Tracethebutterflytemplate : - fP I r:- t?E 6l and tape the template under a

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of acetate. Draw the outline using black

lines of the template.

-: :-r:d

:er, and leave to dry. Cut around the

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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.

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:rcrr [hich

Open the card and lay it with

eft side facing upwards. Cut a piece of white

measures 5 mm less on all sides than

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.

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Stickthe acetate under the

-,. e usint double-sided tape. Attach the flap

--Cerneath the front of the card, using double-

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Tracing paper

STrP 2

paint each of the flowers

a simple primary colour. Allow the flowers

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Soft pencil
Scissors Tea

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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.

Black outliner pen

Blue, red and

yellow glass paints

Painting tool Modelling clay

Trace the flower template

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

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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.

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glass jars with lids

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red,yellow, and
glass paints

-- :-rless

-:'ng tool

--:
lriili

tttlx two shades of green

-: ing a combination of blue, yellow and rii:. , -- :ss paint. Paint the stems using careful
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strokes with the pointed end of the

-: -S :ool or a fine brush. Add short

ri:i
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j-: stokes to the rosemary stems. Paint

the tfyme stems. Leave them to dry.

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- -: 2 Add the flowers to the ; ::*: -. each of the different herbs. Use : i:- ;'s of blue for the rosemary flowers,

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, dotting small amounts of paint

uP each stem.

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Mixabrightmagentapink : . :l 3 ' ,-: 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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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
Mirror tile

rrEED

(15 cm square)

Silver and gold outliner pen Glass nuggets Chinagraph pencil

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Using the template from

page 63, copy the design ontoyour mirror tile using a Chinagraph pencil. Draw the central

diamond using the silver outliner pen. Use

strong glue to fix a glass nugget in each

corner of the tile, and leave them to dry.

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Add gold dots around

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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

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

and squiggles, keeping the lines fine and rxd.,

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HiRROKPLAq/E
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Mirror tile
(15 cm square)

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Drawmosaicshapes,

STEP 2

freehand, around the square. Run a line of

Black outliner pen

outliner along each outer edge of the tile. lt

may be worth sketching a rough mosaic desiq-

Blue, red andyellow

glass paints Painting tool Tracing paper

onto paper first, to ensure thatyou're

happ-r'

with the final shapes. Leave the tile to dry.

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

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the paper.

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Paint each of the mosa

sections a different colour. Again, it

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ensure thatyou don't end up with two adja;:sections of the same colour. The finished p r.1.
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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
each section

to dry before startinE the next.

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Tracing paper

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So[t Pencil
scissors Shallow, wide-rimmed glass bowl Masking tape Silver outliner pen

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Blue, red andyellow glass paints

Painting tool

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Trace the flower and leaf pages

- : :fes from

34 and 62 onto tracing

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C;rrefully draw the monoErams ofyour

page 62), onto the tracing paper

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Cut out the templates and

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, : Jn them under the rim of the bowl using

: - --

rieces of masking tape to secure them.

:he crossed leaves between the monograms

- ,re single leaves at each side. Ensure that

''

',.\\'ers are evenly spaced around the rest -e bowl, with varying numbers of Ieaves.

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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 :,-- flower. Leave the outliner to dry, overnight
::rsible.

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Finally, mix blue andyellmrr

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Mix the paint for the roses,

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using a large amount of red with a small dab of

to make green for the leaves. Paint each of

not to smudge the previous paint asyou the bowl around.

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yellow untilyou achieve the colouryou desire.

Carefully paint in each of the flowers.

leaves, working around the bowl, being carefil$

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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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SpoTTrp Vasr
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Circular stickers

two sizes
Glass vase Ceramic tile or old plate

Natural sponEe
Glass paint

colours of

your choice

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;reate a random pattern of spots. Make sure when it is applied.

.-;, the edges are pressed down firmly to prevent

:; rt bleeding underneath

Mixyourchosencolourof STrP 2 :i nt on the tile or old plate. Use the sponEe

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,: 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

--.: applied Iiberally enough to run. Experiment

:h holding the vase upside down on one

-:nd to apply the paint all

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over.

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When the paint is completely

reveal the pattern

::r'. remove the stickers to

-.: spots.

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CErTic CaRAFE AIID GTaSSES

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Tracing paper

STfP I

TracebothCeltictemplates

and cut them out carefully. Tape the large pieces of masking tape. Draw around the
edge

Soft pencil
Scissors

template to the front of the carafe with small

Water carafe and glasses Masking tape Chinagraph pencil

with a Chinagraph pencil, and then

remove the template.

Gold outliner pen Blue andyellow glass paints

Painting, tool

Modelling clay or stic$ putty

TTmPLATEs

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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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from running.
Paint all the sections of the carafe in the same way. Leave the carafe to dry

in a horizontal position to prevent the paint

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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

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to dry.

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Paint the motif on the glass

in the same wayyou painted the motif on the

carafe, using a small amount of dark green

of green thatyou're happy with. Separate part of this and add a touch of red to darken the green.

paint at the intersecting points, and paler green

for the main parts of each section. Leave to dry.

Alternatively,you could use a ready-made green

and add a little black paint to get a darker shade.

STf p 3 n
using modellin

Support the carafe on its side,

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

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Soft pencil Straight-sided glass

bowl

Pitcher/jug
Scissors

Masking tape Glass paint

colours ofyour choice

Painting tool Silver outliner pen

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support the bowlon its side
so thatyou will be painting the flowers

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':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

42. Repeat enough times to fit

j:Lrund the edge ofyour bowl. Roughly cut out

:rese templates and use masking tape to hold

: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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PiTcr{ERTo paint the pitcher, tape

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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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Continuepaintingthe
flowers, alternating the colours between violet,

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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

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Tape the template behind

the glass panel. Draw along each of the

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

colours ofyour choice Painting tool

outline is completely dry.

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Trace the Art Deco design

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

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to the bottom of the section, and

reapplying paint at the top of the section, to

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60 to stick the lead stripping in

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

colours ofyour choice Boning peg

Painting tool Kitchen towel

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Lead stripping can be

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.

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stripping down each outside edge of the front

panel, again leaving the strips 3 mm short at the top and bottom. Stick a strip of leading

one by one. Before painting the next point, use

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

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 the glass underneath. Wipe the excess paint off the tool onto kitchen towel.

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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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Soft pencil and

a harder pencil
Scissors

Masking tape

Wall light
Black outliner pen Glass paint

colours ofyour choice

Painting tool

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Trace the template from

page 55 onto ordinary paper. Use a photocopier

to enlarge it to the sizeyou need foryour wall light, and then trace it onto tracing paper.

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reverse using a very soft pencil. Roughly cut

out the template.

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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.

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Paint the stamens orante.

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to work

Turn the light, supporting it so thatyou can

from the top downwards, to avoid smudging the

lines. Leave the outline to dry, overnight if possible.

paint the left side in a flat position. Paint the different shades of green, blending them
together. Leave this to dry.

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Turn the light onto its other

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.

the bottom, and a lighter colour at the top. Blend

these colours together, and leave to dry.

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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.

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underneath ofyour bauble, withyour hand. When the outliner is dry, paint the green of the
Christmas tree. Move the bauble

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parts of the baubles before hanging them.

NOTE: lfyou cannot buy two-part baubles, cut out
each template carefully and tape each to the front of a bauble. Draw around the designs with Chinagraph

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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