How to Create a beautiful "faux stained glass" hanging project

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How to create a beautiful "faux stained glass" hanging project, in a few hours at a cost less than 1/2 actual stained glass. No specialized tools required. No special skills needed. Created with non toxic products that are safe to use around children and pets.

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Difficulty: Moderate

Tips & Warnings:

  • Gallery Glass Window Color projects are beautiful when the correct techniques are used.
  • Always use a stylus or similar tool to comb and blend the colors.
  • Tap underneath each section to help pop any bubbles trapped in the paint.
  • Allow the project to dry undisturbed at least 8 hours.
  • Clean up with soap and water while the paint is wet.
  • DO NOT allow anything to touch the surface of the project while drying.
Step1
Apply Liquid Lead to the lines of the design Apply Liquid Lead to the lines of the design Place the project surface over the project pattern and secure with scotch tape. LEAD : Watch the video on "How to Make a Tape Tip". Using Gallery Glass Liquid Lead, hold the bottle tip at least 1/4" above the project surface, squeeze the bottle to promote an even flow of leading as you allow the leading to fall and drape onto the lines of the design.
Step2
Apply Paint to a Leaded Section Apply Paint to a Leaded Section Fill in a section using the tip of the paint bottle, apply all colors listed in a section. Do not over fill the section with paint. Only apply paint to one leaded section at a time.
Step3
Comb and Blend the Paint Colors Comb and Blend the Paint Colors Use a stylus to comb and blend the paint in the direction of the arrows found on the pattern in each section.
Step4
Springtime Garden Springtime Garden Completed Project

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