Achieve the look of stained glass with painted art glass windows.
The art of stained glass dates back to ancient Rome. During the Roman Empire, pieces of colored glass were inserted into window frames to create beautiful designs. Stained glass windows have been popular in churches and homes since their inception. Stained glass windows can be pricey to purchase and difficult to make. However, you can easily make your own stained glass window replicas with painted glass art. Achieve the look of ornate stained glass windows by custom painting art onto glass windows.
Instructions
1. Design your painted glass art window. Search online for the artwork you would like to paint onto the window. Use your printer to print off a copy of the artwork; this will become your template for painting. Use a simple design with large blocks of color for your first few projects.
2. Prepare the frame to be painted. Remove the backing of the picture frame and discard. Use the masking tape to affix the printed art work template to the back of your picture frame. The template should be facing the front of the frame so that the design is visible from the front.
3. Outline your design. Use the liquid leading to outline the design of your art work template onto the front of the glass picture frame. Follow the specific instructions on the liquid leading you have purchased for the best results. Allow the liquid leading to fully dry before moving on.
4. Fill in the design. Use the desired paint color to fill in the design. Use a sponge brush to avoid bristle lines caused by a normal paintbrush. Allow paint to fully dry before moving on.
5. Caulk the picture frame. Apply a thin bead of caulk to the back of the picture frame to fill the gap between the wooden frame and the glass. This will hold the glass in place when the painted art glass window is hung.
6. Prepare the painted art glass window to be hung. Hammer a nail into each of the top corners of the frame. Wrap the picture wire around the nail, just below the head of the nail. The length of the wire will vary based on how low you want your picture to hang.
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