Things You'll Need:
- Various sizes of paintbrushes
- Acrylic paints
- Plastic paint pallet
- Glass surface
- Rubbing alcohol
- Cotton swabs
- Bowl of water
- Paper towel
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Step 1
Begin by cleaning the surface of the glass with soap and water or glass cleaner in preparation for the painting.
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Step 2
Let the glass dry completely after cleaning.
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Step 3
Squeeze the paint onto the paint pallet. Mix the paints together to get the desired color.
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Step 4
Wet the brush and mix a very small amount of water with the paint so it can move more easily. You can add water to acrylics to make them more transparent and thinner, but for this glass project, you need the paint to be very thick.
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Step 5
Hold the piece of glass horizontal while painting so that it does not run. The paint should dry quickly if not much water is added.
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Step 6
Create a pattern on the paint using the paint brushes. When switching colors, rinse the brush well in the bowl of water, and then dab the brush dry on a paper towel. On glass, it works best to create small and detailed designs with dots or tiny strokes of color, instead of big blocks of color.
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Step 7
Correct mistakes by removing the paint with rubbing alcohol.
