How to Draw & Paint on Glass

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Does the world need more cuteness? Always. Especially when, with our free templates, you can make these adorable, animal-themed glasses using stuff you probably have around the house.

Cutest cookies and milk ever!
Image Credit: Trisha Sprouse

Things You'll Need

Step 1: Download, Print, and Cut out Template

Download the free template, then print and cut out the image. Don't worry about cutting it out perfectly; as long as all the critter's features are intact, you're doing it right.

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Free Panda Template // Free Sock Monkey Template

Print out the free template and cut out the image.
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Step 2: Clean the Glass with Rubbing Alcohol

Using a paper towel, wipe the entire exterior of the glass with alcohol to remove any dirt or oil. This allows the ink to adhere to the glass.

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Wipe the glass clean with rubbing alcohol.
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Step 3: Tape the Template to the Inside of the Glass

With the image facing outward, place the template inside the glass and tape it so that the face looks straight.

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Tape the template to the inside of the glass.
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Step 4: Trace the Image onto the Outside of the Glass

Using your paint pen, draw the panda face on the outside of the glass, using the template as your guide.

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Draw the panda face onto the glass.
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Step 5: Remove Template

Untape the template from the inside of the glass. You will be able to see where you missed spots.

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Remove template and tape from inside of glass.
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Step 6: Touch Up the Design

Use your paint pen to fill in or smooth out any spots that need touching up.

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Color in any spots you missed.
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Step 7: Bake

Place glass in a cold oven. Set oven temperature to 200 degrees, and bake glass for 2 hours. Turn off oven; leave the glass inside and let it cool completely before removing.

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Step 8: Pour, Drink, and Enjoy

Fill your panda glass with milk to get the full effect.

Pour, drink, dunk.
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If making the sock monkey, try it with chocolate milk!

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Got chocolate milk?
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