How to Create Stained Glass Window Liquid

The colorful, light-catching beauty of stained glass windows can make a lovely, timeless addition to any home's decor. If you're looking to recreate the look of stained glass without the cost or commitment, temporary, clear glass paints can create an authentic-looking simulation. For an even less expensive and more convenient solution, you can make these paints in your own home.

Difficulty:

Moderately Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need

• Clear glue
• Food coloring
• Mixing palette or empty jars
• Toothpicks or Popsicle sticks

1. Pour some glue into separate jars or sections of a mixing pallete. Use as many different containers as you will want colors.

2. Add a drop or two of food coloring to each container of glue. Use sparingly: One drop of color will be enough for up to a cup of glue, in most cases.

3. Mix black acrylic with glue to create opaque black dye. (Use this for outlining your designs to create the appearance of partitions in sections of glass.)

4. Stir glue thoroughly with a toothpick or Popsicle stick. Use a new stir stick for each color.

Tips & Warnings

• Choose a clear glue for this project. A water-based, nontoxic school glue will allow you to create peelable, washable window dyes, whereas an epoxy-based glue is better for creating a permanent, waterproof dye. Apply dye to clean, dry glass using a paintbrush. When applied in thin coats, the dye should adhere to vertical glass. For best results with thicker coats, lay the glass flat if possible.