How to paint on glass with DecoArt

This tutorial will give you several tips on how to paint on glass. This can be used for many diy projects, and nearly every holiday.

How to Paint on Glass

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Supplies to Paint on Glass

For this project, you will need:

1. DecoArt (Americana) Gloss Enamel
2. Some glass ( I used a clear plate and a white plate)
3. Alcohol (to clean glass as recommended by DecoArt)
4. Stencils (I used a doily heart and a homemade heart)
5. Spray adhesive (not necessary, but it helps to hold your stencil in place)
6. Paint brushes (I used a stencil brush and a makeup sponge), stamps or any other items you have around

I had a transparent glass plate from a thrift store that I thought would be perfect for this project.

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Clean Your Glass With Alcohol

DecoArt recommends cleaning your glass with alcohol. This is similar to what I do when I make a bowling ball gazing ball.

Use Spray Adhesive For a Temporary Hold

I sprayed my doily with a  spray adhesive to adhere it to the plate. To get a temporary bond, spray and wait a few minutes before applying your doily to your glass.

I used American Gloss Enamels in Razzle Berry. DecoArt has so many fun colors!

Use Craft Paint and a Paper Doily

First, I used a stencil brush to dab the paint over the holes in the doily.

Then, I carefully removed the doily before the paint dried. Look how dainty it looks!

I added a few other Valentine’s items to add some more red. The items are staged on my DIY corner cabinet.

It was so much fun I decided to try another!

Simple heart stencil

Whenever I need a quick homemade stencil, I use full sheet label stickers. (peel and stick) I traced a heart and cut out the center.

Then, I rummaged around my teacher’s stuff. I found this cute little heart stamp.

Dip the Paintbrush Tip into the Paint

After peeling the large heart “sticker” pattern, I inked the stamp with the DecoArt Gloss Enamel Razzle Berry Paint and started stamping hearts randomly.

I thought it needed something to fill in the blank spots, so I used the end of a paintbrush dipped in paint to add some dots around the edge to give “structure” to the heart and more dots wherever I felt I needed some more color.

Did you know I have a lot of little plastic trays leftover from my teaching gig? Yep, I was a pre-k teacher for nineteen years! They come in handy for these craft projects.

So Simple, Even the Kids Can Do It!

Voila! Cute pink heart on a white plate! Again, I added some red Valentine’s items.

Easy Paint On Glass Project

This is easy. If it’s too late for you to do this for Valentine’s day, this could work for many other holidays. Easter is right around the corner! Wouldn’t colorful Easter eggs look great on a plate like this?!

From the DecoArt site:

• When painting on glass, allow the first coat to dry thoroughly before applying additional coats to avoid lifting. To use design patterns for transparent glass, position and secure the pattern with tape on the inside or reverse side of the glass item. Pattern lines may be seen easily through the glass, so transferring them is unnecessary.
• Wash tools and clean the work area immediately after use.
• Close the lid tightly when not in use to prolong shelf life.
• Allow to air cure for 21 days or allow the painted project to dry for 48 hours. Place in cold overn: set temperature at 325 degrees: bake for 30 minutes: turn off the oven and crack open the door. Allow your project to cool down before removing it from the oven. Note: Not for direct contact with food.
• To remove dry paint from the project before baking, basked items may be soaked in warm water to soften.

I  let these air cure for 21 days. I’m not sure the transparent plate could be placed in the oven.

Bonus!! The transparent plate can be used for food (because the paint is on the underneath side.)

What are you working on for Valentine’s Day?

gail

See more repurposed glassware project ideas here