Why to Paint on Framed Glass

Series Summary

Arts and crafts today are fun, sometimes easy, sometimes complex pastimes that people usually enjoy at their leisure. Yet, centuries ago, craftsmanship was a way of life for many people who depended solely upon their particular skill to provide their livelihood. Working with one’s hands was an honorable way to make a living. However, with the advent of machinery, mass production, and the Industrial Revolution, the value of such skill was overshadowed by the lure of big business.

People have not lost their connection to such skills. Many crafts that exist today in some ways reflect an attention to craftsmanship and detail that echoes a pre-industrial way of life. Other arts and crafts are practiced by groups of friends who share a common interest. Still, some arts and crafts are favorite hobbies for people who like to work with their hands.

In this simple, fun, and free art project idea, learn some tips and techniques for the craft of painting on glass. Expert David A. Clemen shows you step-by-step how to create unique abstract paintings on glass, including the type of glass and supplies you'll need to get started, and how to layer the paint one layer at a time. You'll get tips on using masking tape to get straight edges, and how to use negative space of your glass painting. Test your creative ability with this glass painting project today!

Video Transcript

"DAVID A. CLEMEN: Hi, I'm David Clemen on behalf of Expert Village, and today we're going to paint a piece of glass inside of a frame. Hi, welcome back. Today, we're going to paint on a piece of glass inside of a frame. You can find glass pretty much anywhere. If you noticed, people would throw out old window frames, tabletops of glass. I've actually painted on glass from old stereo cases where they were just taken out. It's really a neat medium to work with. This is an example, an abstract example. I believe this is a piece of glass from a tabletop that I found when they were redoing a house. So today, I'm going to show you the supplies you need and the steps you need to take, and we're going to paint on glass today."