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In my creative work I use almost all known glass painting techniques with stained glass paints. Don’t be surprised, it’s not difficult, because there are not so many of these techniques: contour, non-contour and multi-layer.
Sometimes dot painting on glass is also used - this is perhaps the only basic technique that can be combined both with stained glass painting and separately as a point-to-point on other surfaces
Glass painting technique
In the photo above, I am working on a glass painting. The most amazing moments in the life of an artist are the moments of creating works... on glass, canvas or wood. Let's take a closer look at these techniques today and figure out what the specifics of each of them are and what opportunities they open up for artists. You will see that due to the effects obtained when using each technique, you can create completely different stained glass paintings with the same paints.
Let's start with the most common...
Contour painting technique
Its essence lies in the fact that first a contour painting is done on glass , a sketch of the work is created, and then the spaces between the contours are filled with paints, as a result of which a picture is born.
The drawing is outlined with a relief outline, preferably from the same company that makes stained glass paints. If the surface is large enough, stained glass lead tape is used, which plays the same role as the outline - it does not allow the stained glass paint to mix and strictly adhere to a certain place.
Examples of masters in stained glass painting using contour
This is a matter of your taste... If you want to make the divisions in the drawing wider and similar to those in a real stained glass window, then choose stained glass lead tape. If you want your work to be airy and light, choose a contour in a tube.
The height of the outline depends on how much paint you plan to pour onto the glass. But the denser the paint, the less transparent it is.
Tip: stained glass paint is an amazing material; you can use it to create colorful works, and not only on glass. Practice on small pieces of glass with different densities of paint on the glass using different height outlines…. Perhaps you will discover something new for yourself!
In principle, all life is built on experiments. Experiment and live life to the fullest. And as Aristotle correctly noted: “To live means to do things, not to acquire them!”
You can get your hands on stained glass painting on small glasses, plates and vases
The advantages of this technique: the ability to see a sketch of the painting before filling it with colors, a certain schematic nature that allows you to break the process into separate stages, and the characteristic “stained glass” appearance of the final work.
Watch the video story “ How you can decorate an interior with stained glass painting” using the example of a large painted stained glass window, made to order by me, and take note.
We create wonderful drawings on windows with our own hands
The magical time of the New Year holidays is coming and every person wants his heart to be filled with warmth and tenderness at this moment. But nowadays it’s so difficult to make your holiday truly warm and gentle, as sometimes a childish but cheerful soul wants. I admit, honestly, that for several years now I have absolutely not felt the festiveness of the New Year as I did in my youth. Probably, having matured, we are deprived of this incredible opportunity, but what should we try to bring the magic back into our lives and please not only ourselves, but also our loved ones.
I suggest first decorating your house for the New Year in order to finally realize how wonderful it is to celebrate a snowy holiday in your home and with your loved ones. Let's start with decorating the windows - let's try to create wonderful drawings on the windows with our own hands. Someone will say that this is important for residents of the first floor, but I personally, as a resident of the last floor, can say that all this window splendor should be done for your mood.
Well, let’s start the operation called “Helping Santa Claus in window decoration”, just prepare the things we need:
– gouache – different colors. Why gouache? The answer is simple - it can be easily washed from window glass, which will come in handy after the long New Year holidays.
– toothpaste – white, you can take the cheapest one.
– stencils – animals or snowflakes. You can cut them yourself from a sheet of thick cardboard or take ready-made ones.
– sponge, old toothbrush, brushes, and cotton swabs
Option number one:
The easiest way to decorate windows is to draw window designs, but we must remind you that it is still advisable to know how to draw a little. So, to decorate windows in this way, we take a gouache brush and, of course, a great mood, multiplied by inspiration, and begin to create...
Option number two:
This option is suitable for people like me who are not very skilled in drawing. We take a stencil (it can be printed on a printer), a sponge and gouache of the desired color. Then we apply the stencil to the glass and carefully transfer it with a sponge...
Option number three:
You only need to show a little imagination with the same stencil and voila - a completely different use of the same objects. After all, you can take the same stencil, for example, a cut out snowflake, as well as toothpaste and a brush. The next steps are simple - put a stencil on the window, and spray it with toothpaste around it, of course, using a toothbrush for this...
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Non-contour technology
The peculiarity of stained glass paints is that they spread strongly over the glass. If you use them without contours, you need to control this spreading and, in fact, create a picture precisely due to it.
When applied, paints not only spread, but also mix with each other, creating new shades, stains and unclear boundaries. It turns out a little like a typical watercolor, only varnished.
Here is an example of stained glass abstraction, this is a blank for continuing the painting
This technique is more difficult than the previous one and takes a long time to master. It varies greatly depending on the brand of paint and the degree of dilution, and the application itself is difficult and time-consuming.
By the way, if you have not yet decided what stained glass paints you would like to use to paint your products, then a review article on stained glass paints can help you with this.
In general, this is a technique for curious people. It is best to use varnish stained glass paints to create beautiful paintings using the non-contour technique; they open up more opportunities in the world of stained glass painting.
By the way, these two techniques can be combined. For example, inside a large element in an outline you can make a pattern in a non-outline manner. And of course, flowers turn out especially beautiful when the spreading of stained glass paints creates amazing patterns inside the flower!
In a master class on painting a glass table, I show all the nuances of such work. The photo below clearly shows how beautiful spreading is created in this way.
Fragment from a lesson on painting a table
You can purchase a video tutorial on stained glass painting a glass table Also in this lesson I additionally show the technique of gilding with gold leaf, since gilding complements this work.
As you know, hand made is a special type of creativity and it is popular all over the world, because many people like to decorate the interior with their own hands.
How to paint windows for the New Year: 13 ideas for New Year's drawings on glass
We offer you several options for what you can draw on the windows in winter. You can look at such pictures with New Year's drawings on windows for hours and be inspired by these wonderful ideas.
A Christmas tree decorated with interesting Christmas tree decorations, New Year's garlands hung around the house, “frost patterns” on the windows drawn with your own hands - all this will create a feeling of miracle and the approaching New Year 2022.
Multilayer technique
The essence of this painting technique is clear from its name: paint is applied in several layers. Moreover, depending on what effect the artist wants to achieve, the bottom layer (or several layers) can be either completely dry or of varying degrees of dampness, so that they are mixed with the layer applied above.
This technique allows you to create the most realistic images using stained glass paints; with its help you can even convey shadows and the play of light. This technique requires a lot of attention and patience.
Water-based stained glass paints are best suited for this technique. Although, if you practice enough, you can achieve good results with varnish stained glass paints.
A short review of brands and manufacturers of organic-based stained glass paints (varnish) will help you make the right choice when purchasing.
Here, look at the example of the work of one master of stained glass painting, where you can clearly see the transitions of light and shadow on the boy’s face and on the bodies of the angels.
Examples of stained glass multilayer technique
Consistency in work and accuracy are important here... If errors appear, it will be difficult to correct them. And I repeat again - try, experiment! After all, nothing is impossible - anyone can master such a subtle technique... the main thing here is desire!
Frosty pattern: imitation
If there are no two main factors - moisture and glass cooled to a negative temperature - the formation of natural frost on the window is impossible. Once you know the reasons for the formation of frost patterns, you can try to create them in the summer.
Chemical reactions of crystallization of certain solutions come to the rescue. There are known methods for creating imitation frosty patterns using magnesium sulfate (other names: magnesia, bitter or Epsom salt). Sodium thiosulfate (also known as antichlor, hyposulfite, photographic fixer) can be used for these purposes.
These chemical compounds are not dangerous substances; they can be purchased at pharmacies or chemical stores, and, subject to minimum safety requirements, used for decorative purposes to imitate a frosty pattern.
You will also need brushes to apply the design; you can use cotton pads, a sponge or other suitable items for this. To speed up the evaporation of moisture, it is convenient to use a hairdryer.
Spot painting on glass
Again, the name of this technique also speaks for itself. The image is formed by a set of dots made by contours, and its color and saturation can be varied not only by color, but also by the density of the dots, and the shades change, including when dots of different colors are placed next to each other.
The labor intensity of painting in these techniques is approximately equal. This methodical technique is not only used on glass and ceramics. Using this technique, they decorate everything and on any surface... from covers to clothes.
Spot painting on glass and ceramics is very popular in the world and is in great demand
Do you like paintings made with stained glass paints? If you want to try to write something surprising and unusual, but don’t know how to approach this technique, don’t worry. We all started somewhere.
Painting on glass “Girl playing with a cat on the windowsill”
At one time, I recorded a master class on stained glass painting for beginners, in which I showed and told in detail, clearly and step by step how to create a stained glass picture, even if you are doing it for the first time.
Moreover, the master class is based on working with professional solvent paints, and after it you will know exactly how to paint real works. In the lesson I used the basic contour technique, but there are moments in the picture in which non-contour and dot techniques are present. And as the ancient Greek philosopher Pythagoras said: “Give every day a chance to become the most beautiful in your life!”
So if you are interested, go and watch - the master class was recorded especially for you!
Also, if you already paint glass products, you can try your hand at a new technique - stained glass paints on canvas. You can find the lesson announcement here. This is a new direction in mixed media that is winning the love of many people.
Noteworthy video: an example of painted stained glass for a home
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New Year's drawings on windows: draw with toothpaste
Drawings on windows made with regular toothpaste are the simplest and most cost-effective way that kids will really like, and you won’t have to worry about how to clean the windows, because the paste washes off well with water. There are two ways to draw with toothpaste on glass.
To create a winter pattern on a window, you will need:
- sponge for washing dishes;
- white toothpaste;
- water;
- Bowl;
- scotch;
- stencils of New Year's drawings;
- toothpicks.
Roll up a piece of sponge and secure it with tape. Squeeze the toothpaste into a bowl and dilute it with a little water. Dip the resulting “brush” into the paste and draw patterns on the glass with it. You can paint with or without stencils. After the paste has dried a little, use a toothpick to draw in the details. And with a thin brush you can draw threads for toys.
For the next method of drawing with toothpaste on glass, you will need slightly different materials:
- toothpaste;
- water;
- old toothbrush;
- stencils.
This method is often used to decorate not only windows, but also mirrors in the house for the New Year. To begin, select design stencils. These can even be ordinary snowflakes cut out of paper. You will find diagrams and photos of how to cut out beautiful snowflakes at the link. Moisten the cut out stencil with water and glue it to the surface of a window or mirror. Remove excess moisture with a dry cloth.
In a container, dilute the toothpaste with water until smooth. Apply the mixture generously to the brush and bring it close to the stencil. Run your fingers along the bristles, thus sprinkling the paste onto the stencil of New Year's drawings until you completely fill the drawing.
Leave the drawing along with the stencil until almost completely dry. When the winter design is ready, the paper stencil will easily separate from the glass surface and the design itself will not be smeared.
Frosty patterns for children
With a small child who is used to tasting everything, you can arrange a fun drawing session. Frosty patterns can be made completely safe if you use powdered sugar to create them.
It can be attached to sterile glass using an adhesive base made from honey, sucrose, fructose or any tasty syrup diluted with water. If the baby really likes the result, he can even eat homemade frosty patterns.
The stencil is applied to the washed glass, edible adhesive is spread, then ground granulated sugar is applied with a puff or soft powder brush. Even a child can do this. The safety of the exciting process is ensured, the kids will be delighted. And they can safely taste the design after removing the stencil.
