How to Paint Lettering on Glass

lettering on glass is fun and easy

Delicate painting work on glass is a unique activity that creates artistic work on a contemporary medium. Lettering and calligraphy are themselves quite sophisticated forms of art. Luckily , painting on glass makes it easier to use these complex skill in a simple way. Follow a few simple steps to create an expressive tapestry of lettering on any glass surface.

Things You'll Need

• Glass
• Fine paint brush
• Glass Paint
• Scotch tape
• Stencils of alphabet
• Pencil
• Paper

Instructions

1. Before attempting to place letters on the glass, form the message you will be painting on to the surface on a piece of paper. It is best to have a relatively short message. When composing the words, keep in mind how much space you have on the glass and potential locations for the text.

2. After assessing the dimensions of glass you have to work with, use little pieces of scotch tape to mark where your message will be. Use a piece of tape to mark the beginning and end of each line. If you are using lettering in an atypical format, make sure the tape is placed at the beginning and end of each lettering area. Place the tape below where you plan for the lettering to be.

3. Place the stencil so that the letter you desire is directly above the piece of scotch tape you used to represent the beginning of the line. Carefully use the paintbrush and a glass friendly paint to stencil in the letter.A short and thick brush is best. (How to use stenciling)

4. Let the paint dry and repeat step three for each following letter. Use scotch tape guides as necessary.

5. Peel off the tape and touch-up any letters that are flawed with paint.

References

• The Budget Decorator: How to Use Stenciling in Home Decorating

Resources

• Michael's Glass Paint