The art of glass painting transforms a plain piece of lifeless glass into an admirable décor for your house. The myriad ways on which it has evolved has made it a popular interior décor solution.
The Easy Way Out
There are different ways of painting glass, the simplest being glass painted upon with a brush. All you have to do get a glass liner and let your imagination flow. Trace a design with the liner and fill in the spaces with special glass paints. To add a professional touch, and make the painting last longer, you may choose to bake it, either in an old fashioned kiln or in a microwave. The final step is to get your precious piece of art framed and have it hung on the wall for all to see.
Etch in Style
Etching is for people who are looking out for something easy yet classy. This is the oldest decorative addition to glass. Place a plastering or etching paper on the glass leaving the area where there is design. Now wash the glass in acid. The area where these is no paper will get etched. If you want to adorn it more, paint over the etched area.
Spray the Paint
If you are bad with brushes, then try out spray painting. Place the design below the glass and go about spraying on the image of the design on the glass. The paints are specially made for spray painting and dry in 10 to 15 minutes. Spray painting can help you lighten your old glass pots and penholders.
Make it Last
To add a touch of drama to your painting, highlight selected areas. For example, you can spray fine sand particles on the painting of a bud or pieces on the fine glass on an eye on a painting of a human form or anywhere your imagination leads you.
