ConTrnTsEquipment lof Class paintjnt

Easic Techniques

I,lixint Colours

AppFnE outliner

Quick and Easl Projccrs

Sun Catchers

Clip rrarr€ Decorrtion

Key Fobs

NLrseD' l\,lobtle

Handmade Butterfly Cards

Tea Ljtht Holders

Herb Jars

Celtic Carafe and class

Salad Bowl and Pircher

Aft Deco Door Panel

Wall Lithr

Christmas Baubles

Iemplates

Congratulalionsl

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GrTTinc STanTro

The art of glass painting has historical roots, with many astounding

pieces on view in religious buildings and ancient houses around the

world. It is comparatively easy to recreate these wonderful works ofart inyour own home, or to give glass items a modern twist using

the same techniques. Allyou need are an eye for beautiful designs,

a steady hand, and the patience to practise the techniques

before attemptingyour own masterpiece!

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You may be wondering where

to start with this seemingly complexhobby - but don't panicl The items

provided with this kit are carefullly chosen toallowyou to start simply and work up to larger,

more complex proiects. This basic kit can be

added to with inexpensive purchases fronr craftand hobby shops.

Grass PainTsThe most basic itemsyou will

need are, fairly obviously, glass

paints. Colours can be mixed fromthe three prime colours (see page g) but

sorne colours are better purchased ready-

mired. Shop-bought paints ofier a wide varietyof vibrant colours and allowyou to chooseexactlv the right shade.

OvTrinrRThe basic black outliner used in

maD/ proiects is provided with

this kit. lt is used to keep the paints

within a specilic area ofyour work,

although some proiects avoid this for a differenteffect. Other colours of outliner can be bought,and metallic colours add an extra dimension toyour work. They can be added on top of the

paint when it is dry for an additional paint effect

PaiuT Svn5acrsThe paints provided can be used on

avariety of surfaces. In addition to glass,

they can be painted onto clear plastic, and

acetate sheets (which can be bought in

different thicknesses and sizes lrom craftshops). lf possible, test the paints onyoursurface to ensure that the surface willnot corrode.

Jlfi*,:,,;,,i'iiljlitffRead page 6 to find out how to use it to itsbest effect, and practise before attempting a

project to get used to the feel of the paintingtool and how it applies the paint.

Cuoninc VpAs with most cralts,you should cover

your clothes andyour work surface

beforeyou begin, to avoid unnecessary

cleaning up. Spilt paint can be removed fromwork surfaces with kitchen towel and a smallamount of metfgrlated spirit; wipe up arlrexcess and dab the stain before it dries. Keepthe rim ofyour paint pots clean to prevent thelids sticking when they are stored.

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Pngctisr FirstLike all new skills,you should

expect to have some poor attempts

beforeyou produce anything of quality

Collect old glass jars to practise on, or buy

inexpensive acetate stationery items which can

still be used ifyour first designs leave

something to be desired!

Appryinc Tnr PqinTDip the pointed end of the tool

into the paint and dot it onto

your glass surface. Practise

spreading the paint across small areas

without leaving'brush strokes' behind. Make

sure thatyou have enough paint to fill the

desired area; too little paint will leave more

visible strokes.

LezucrzuAREAS

To fill larger areas of colour, use the

blunt end of the painting toot.

Again, make sure thatyou keep

adding additional paint as required to

fill the space. Whenever possible, try to

supportyour work so thatyou are painting onto

a horizontal surface. This will prevent argl colour

flooding to the bottom of the outlined area.

,4'.t^/ .r. A tlrnT Finisn(flD;;-.\F - ,/ ,,,,-,, .he colour fills the maiority of

\ ,/the outlined space, use the pointed end ofv the painting tool to push the colour right into

the corners and edges of the area. lfyou have

too much colour, lift some off with the tool, or

use a cotton bud to remove excess paint.

Csaucinc CoLovRAlways clean the painting tool before

using it to apply a different colour

Whenever possible, allow areas of one

colour to dry before starting work with the

next colour. Some projects use two colours

merging into one another, and this should be

done while the first colour is still wet.

-Fl ECHnTQ*VES

Always start to paint in the centre of a

design, and work outwards as each

colour dries. Where colours merqe,

use a cocktail stick or the clean point ofthe tool to drag the colours into each other

slightly. Some projects sutEest applying a

darker shade iust outsideyour basic colour

for a shadow effect.

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: lss paints: mix blue andyellow to create

l:en, red andyellow to create orange, and

: :e and red to create purple. Experiment with

.:aller or larger amounts of each to obtain

: ferent shades and strengths of colour. The

:,.lour wheel opposite allowsyou to see easi!y

::e different shades available from the three

::imary colours.

FasTrr SsnorslLr obtain paler shades of the three primary

:olours, and of the secondary colours mixed

':om them,you will have to add a colourless

Slass paint. This can be bou6ht from hobby

'rops and craft shops, and simply lightens

:ny other colour when mixed together.

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ibu will find asyou mixyour paints that some

colours are more easily achieved than others.

Certain colours will appear slightly 'muddy',

and it is easier to buy the exact shadeyou

require to avoid this muddiness. Remember

also that it is difficult to mix exactly the same

shade twice; ifyou plan to paint an item over

several days, or have large areas to fill with the

same colour, mixingyour own paint could cause

problems. A ready-mixed colour will allowyou

to stop and start atyour leisure without the

rvorry of re-mixing the colour to match.

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Apprvirc OvTrinrK- rsinc Tsr OvTrinrRPrn-re pen supplied with this kit has a pointed

-:zzle lo direct the outliner in a fine, precise

'e. However, the hardest part of glass

:;:nting is to create a smooth, even outline

,' ihout bubbles or blotches. Practise app!ing

--e outliner in one flowing movement - it

':ally is harder thanyou might imaginel

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"l-.st of the projects in this book use templates,

,- ch are all supplied at the back. Trace off the

:esired pattern and follow the instructions to

:',.sition the template correctly. Once in place,

,rJ can simply tollow the pattern withyour

,-,-rliner pen. Leave this to dry thoroughly

:"e:oreyou start to apply coloured paint.

J-Tne FiIisHED l)KoDVCT

Many itemsyou paint will be purely for

decoration, butyou should bear in mind what

the item's use will be beforeyou paint it.

You should always paint the underside of any

bowl or jugyou may want to place food

or drink in - never place food directly onto a

glass-painted surface. Water-based glass paints

can only be gently wiped clean, and never

immersed in water for washing.

Solvent-based paints are more durable but

painted items should still be washed gently

and carefully, and never in a dishwasher.

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PruoircTsOne of the most difficult parts of glass painting is successfully

applying the paint without leaving streaks and patcly areas.

Use these simple starter proiects to perfectyour technique,

before moving on to anythinE more ambitious.

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Red, yellow and blue

glass paints

Painting tool

Three plastic

sun catcher shapes

STrp I Lay your sun catchers on your

rsork area with the textured side of the ridged

areas facing downwards. Work on the fish first,

as it has very small areas which are good for

Fractice. Use the pointed end ofyour painting

:ool to apply blue paint to the eye, the stripe

across the gre, and alternate stripes thereafter.

5 T r P 2 Now paint in the remaining

stripes, using the red paint. Remember, it is

easiest to start at the centre of a piece and

nork outwards. Push the paint into the very

edges of the area, turnint the sun catcher to

ensure that no areas remain unpainted. Paint

the fins using the red paint, still working on the

unridged side.

S T r P 3 Finally, paint the head of the

fish usingyellow paint, and leave to dry. Paint

the other sun catchers in the same way,

working from the centre outwards and applying

paint to the unridged side of the plastic. Be

especially careful to apply enoughyellow paint

to the large surface area of the starfish to avoid

a patchy effect when it is held up to the light.

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Allow this colour to dry. Mix a rich orange colour

to use in the corners. Paint one corner square,

clean the painting tool and use the pointed end

of the applicator to draw a spiral in the wet

paint. Wipe off the excess paint on kitchen towel.

STep 3 Repeat this last process in

each corner square, drawing a spiral in each

whilst still wet. Leave to dry overnight. When

the paint is completely dry, careful[y peel off

the masking tape. If necessary, neaten any edges

with a cotton bud dipped in metlylated spirit.

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Glass clip frame

1.2 cm wide masking, tape

Yellow and red glass paints

Painting tool

Kitchen towel

Cotton bud and methylated spirit

S T r P I Remove the clips and lift the

glass off the frame. Use masking tape to make a

border around all four edges of the glass. Mask off

a 3 cm square in each corner. Stick strips of

masking tape 2 cm inside the outer taPes between

the squares. Press the edges of the masking tape

firmly to prwent paint from bleeding underneath.

S t r p 2 Paint each of the rectangles

forming the border using a richyellow colour.

Use the blunt end of the painting tool,

generously loaded with paint.

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Pin or needle

Key ring

Strp I Trace the templates of the

:ee, caterpillar and ladybird from pages 58 and

:1. Tape the templates underneath a sheet of

:rick acetate and draw around each outline

.r ith black outliner. Allow the outliner to dry.

S T r p 2 Paint the black areas of the

ad_ybird and the bee and leave them to dry

.:oroughly. Paint the ladybird's red back

-.ections and dot in blue eyes. Paint theyellow

iiripes on the bee and paint the face inyellow

as well.

STrp 3a Mix togetherblue andyellow

ro make a treen. Paint the body of the caterpillar

rvith blue and green stripes, allowing the two

colours to bleed together. Mix a little more blue

lnto the Ereen to make turquoise and apply

around the edge of the caterpillar's face.

STrP 3e Use this colourto paint

along the top edges of the bee's wings.

STrP 4 Fillthe centre o[the bee's

nings and the caterpillar's face with colourless

paint. When all the paints are dry, cut out each

shape. Pierce a hole in each and attach to

metal key fobs.

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Acetate sheets

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So[t pencil

Acetate sheets

Black outliner pen

Red, yellow and

blue glass paints

Colourless paint

Painting tool

STrp I Trace the sheep template

from page 58, using a soft pencil and tracing

paper. Tape this outline underneath a sheet of

thick acetate. Carefully draw around the sheep

using the black outliner pen, omitting the

cross. Repeat this to draw four sheep in total.

S T e p 2 Mix four pastel shades of

paint: lilac, blue, pink and orange. Use a

different colour for the hooves of each of the

four sheep. Add colourless paint to each of the

pastels, to make a lighter shade of each. Paint

the wool with these new shades, matching each

to the colour of the hooves.

Scissors

Mobile wires

Cotton thread

Superglue

S tr P 3 Add more colourless paint rlighten the colours further. Use these new colou,=

to paint the legs, ears and face of each sheep.

When all the paints are dry, carefully cut out.

STEP 4 Toassemblethemobile.

pierce a hole in each sheep where the cross s

marked on the template, and tie thread thro;s:r

each hole. Tie the other end of each threac ,L:

your mobile wires. Cross the wires at the

centre and tie together. Dab the intersectiL-'*

with superglue to secure.

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r:- t?E€ 6l and tape the template under a

-::: of acetate. Draw the outline using black

. -: :er, and leave to dry. Cut around the

:-r:d lines of the template.

i:rP 2 Paintthebutterflyinyour

--:sen colours, startint from the centre and

,i:-\.ng outwards. Use the blunt end of the

:: -.ing tool for larger, solid areas such as the

:'--':,. ensuring that the paint coverage is even.

: - f P 3 A Open the card and lay it with

.-t eft side facing upwards. Cut a piece of white

:rcrr [hich measures 5 mm less on all sides than

:e "ard

front. Use spray adhesive to attach the

:,r:€r- to the leflhand flap of the card. Place

:-.uble-sided tape around the edge of the circle.

>tr P 3 e Stickthe acetate under the

-,. e usint double-sided tape. Attach the flap

--Cerneath the front of the card, using double-

, :ed tape around the edges.

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.{cetate sheets

- :rrl outliner pen

Scissors

Glass paint

Painting tool

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White paper

Spray adhesive

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Soft pencil

Scissors

Tea light holders

Masking tape

Black outliner pen

Blue, red and

yellow glass paints

Painting tool

Modelling clay

Slrp I Trace the flower template

trom paEe 58. Cut along the dotted lines, and

position the tracing paper inside the tea lightholder. Hold in place with masking tape.

Carefully draw along the outlines with black

outliner, keeping the Iine as fine as possible.

When the first pattern is dry, turn the tea lightand repeat, untilyou have outlines surrounding

the tea light on all sides.

STrP 2 paint each of the flowers -

a simple primary colour. Allow the flowers ::dry beforeyou turn the holder to continue. ::avoid smudging the paint. Support the tea I .-holder between two small pieces of modelli-.clay or stic$r putty to keep it in position.

STrp 3 Mixyellow and blue tocreate Ereen for the leaves, and paint these . -

each flower. You could paint all the leaves a:

once, keeping the tea light holder vertical an:turning it, but make sure that the paint doesrrun to the bottom of the leaf shapes.

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: -: red,yellow, and

-- :-rless glass paints

;. -:'ng tool

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lriili I -: ing a combination of blue, yellow and

rii:. , -- :ss paint. Paint the stems using careful

' ri:- j-: strokes with the pointed end of the

riiiii, -: -S :ool or a fine brush. Add short

ri:i j-: stokes to the rosemary stems. Paint

rul ::i -.r the tfyme stems. Leave them to dry.

- -: 2 Add the flowers to the

; ::*: -. each of the different herbs. Use

: i:- ;'s of blue for the rosemary flowers,

i:".'- , dotting small amounts of paint in

:I-::-J uP each stem.

: . :l 3 Mixabrightmagentapink' ,-: ilolers of the chives. Form small dots

:::: s for each flower. Add colourless paint

- . :ink to make a paler pink for the tlyme:: -- ::e main flowers at the top of each stem

" , cluster of dots, and add single dots

" - -:- ciotvn the stems.

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ApvArIcED PKoircTsAsyour confidence builds, it is satisling to displayyour

talents on larger, more complex proiects which can be

displayed in more prominent places inyour home'

Where possible,paint onto a horizontal surface

beiore mountingyour work on a wall or

door, to prevent the paint running down

to the bottom of the Painting area.

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Mirror tile (15 cm square)

Silver and gold outliner pen

Glass nuggets

Chinagraph pencil

Using the template from

page 63, copy the design ontoyour mirror tile

using a Chinagraph pencil. Draw the central

diamond using the silver outliner pen. Use

strong glue to fix a glass nugget in each

corner of the tile, and leave them to dry.

STrP 2 Draw in the flowers using

gold outliner. Leave a margin of at least 2 mm

between the petals and the silver diamond.

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main silver diamond shape in the centre. Drrmr

a line of dots iust inside the silver diamond"

and another iust outside. Leave this to dn:

decorate the remaining space in each conrs

using the silver outliner pen. Use freehand

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Black outliner pen

Blue, red andyellow

glass paints

Painting tool

Tracing paper

Cut out a 7 cm square o[

tracing paper. Tape the square to the centre of

your mirror tile and with black outliner draw

around it. Leave to dry, then carefully remove

the paper.

NOTE: When painting the plaque, remember

the basic technique: start from the centre and

work out towards the edges. Push the colour

into every corner of each shape. Don't skimp

on paint or the end result will be patcfgr and

uneven. Paint the plaque in quarters, leaving

each section to dry before startinE the next.

STrp I

STEP 2 Drawmosaicshapes,

freehand, around the square. Run a line of

outliner along each outer edge of the tile. lt

may be worth sketching a rough mosaic desiq-

onto paper first, to ensure thatyou're happ-r'

with the final shapes. Leave the tile to dry.

S T r P 3 Paint each of the mosa c

sections a different colour. Again, it ma'b: ' l

practisingyour colour scheme first on pape-

ensure thatyou don't end up with two adja;:-

sections of the same colour. The finished p r.1. ,

should have a balance of colour overall.

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\ v ,. Shallow, wide-rimmed'-*-/glass bowl

Masking tape

Silver outliner pen

Blue, red andyellow glass paints

Painting tool

T-- : I I Trace the flower and leaf- : :fes from pages 34 and 62 onto tracing

:.' C;rrefully draw the monoErams ofyour

--. (from page 62), onto the tracing paper

--- c)_1 4 Cut out the templates and

' , : Jn them under the rim of the bowl using^ - rieces of masking tape to secure them.

: - -- :he crossed leaves between the monograms

- ,re single leaves at each side. Ensure that

'' ',.\\'ers are evenly spaced around the rest

-e bowl, with varying numbers of Ieaves.

. : P J Very carefully draw along': -rltline of each shape with silver outliner.

'.: the lines as fine and delicate as possible,

-: a flowing movement for the spirals of

:,-- flower. Leave the outliner to dry, overnight

::rsible.

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not to smudge the previous paint asyou turnr

the bowl around.

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S T f P 4 Mix the paint for the roses,

using a large amount of red with a small dab of

yellow untilyou achieve the colouryou desire.

Carefully paint in each of the flowers.

STrP 5 Add moreyellow to the

colour of the flowers. and use this new colour

to paint in each of the monogrammed initials.

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Glass vase

Ceramic tile or old plate

Natural sponEe

Glass paint - colours of

your choice

:Trp I Stick the stickers to the vase

: ;reate a random pattern of spots. Make sure

.-;, the edges are pressed down firmly to prevent

:; rt bleeding underneath when it is applied.

STrP 2 Mixyourchosencolourof

:i nt on the tile or old plate. Use the sponEe

,: dab at the paint and then apply the paint to

,-. \'ase. You should be able to work around

,.-; rvhole vase in one session, as the paint is

--.: applied Iiberally enough to run. Experiment

:h holding the vase upside down on one

-:nd to apply the paint all over.

S t f P 3 When the paint is completely

::r'. remove the stickers to reveal the pattern

-.: spots.

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and cut them out carefully. Tape the large

template to the front of the carafe with small

pieces of masking tape. Draw around the

edge with a Chinagraph pencil, and then

remove the template.Masking tape

Chinagraph pencil

Gold outliner pen

Blue andyellow glass paints

Painting, tool

Modelling clay or stic$ putty

Tracing paper

Soft pencil

Scissors

Water carafe and glasses

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lines with gold outliner. Also follow the lines

which form the intersections of the pattern with

gold outliner. Copy the template exactly to get

the intersections in the correct places. Leave

the outliner to dry completely.

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carafe in the same way. Leave the carafe to dry

in a horizontal position to prevent the paint

from running.

S T f P 5 Tape the small Celtic motif

to the inside of the glass. Use the gold outliner

to draw a line around the outline, and leave it

to dry.

STrp 6 Paint the motif on the glass

in the same wayyou painted the motif on the

carafe, using a small amount of dark green

paint at the intersecting points, and paler green

for the main parts of each section. Leave to dry.

STrp 3a Mixagoodsupplyofashade

of green thatyou're happy with. Separate part of

this and add a touch of red to darken the green.

Alternatively,you could use a ready-made green

and add a little black paint to get a darker shade.

STf p 3 n Support the carafe on its side,

using modellin g clay or stic$ putgr to keep it in

position. Apply u little dark green paint to the

intersection of one section. Fill the rest of the section

with light green paint and blend the two together.

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Straight-sided glass

bowl

Pitcher/jug

Scissors

Masking tape

Glass paint - colours ofyour choice

Painting tool

Silver outliner pen

StrP I Tracetheflowertemplate

':om page 42. Repeat enough times to fitj:Lrund the edge ofyour bowl. Roughly cut out

:rese templates and use masking tape to hold

:rem in position all around the bowl.

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so thatyou will be painting the flowers

horizontally. Position one flower on top. Paint

this first flower violet. Leave it to dry before

turning the bowl to paint the next flower blue.

Again, leave this to dry before turning the bowl

to paint the next flower. Paint this one a mixture

of violet and blue blended together.

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single flower template inside, in the position

you want it. Paint over the flower inyour

favourite colour. When the flower is dry, add

silver dots in the centre to match the bowl.

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flowers, alternating the colours between violet,

blue and violeVblue mixed. When the final

flower is dD/, stand the dish on its base. Use

a silver outliner pen to add tiny dots to the

centre of each flower. Remove the tracings

from inside the bowl.

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Soft pencil

Masking tape

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Glass paint -colours ofyour choice

Painting tool

STrp I Trace the Art Deco design

rom page 59. You may need to enlarge the

:emplate on a photocopier to fit the door panel

,,ou intend to paint. When the template is the

;orrect size, trace it onto tracinE paper. If at

;ll possible, remove the panel to paint it in a

rorizontal position.

STrP 2 Tape the template behind

the glass panel. Draw along each of the

outlines with black outliner. Try to use long,

flowing movements for each of the lines,

keeping each line approximately the same

thickness. Leave overnight to ensure the

outline is completely dry.

STr P 3 Paint the trunk of the tree

first, as it is the central part of the design. lfyou are painting the panel in position,you may

find thatyou have to keep removing paint that

has sunk to the bottom of the section, and

reapplying paint at the top of the section, to

ensure an even colour all the way down. When

the trunk is dry, begin to paint the blue of the

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sections of the trees foliage. Allow these to

dry, and then paint the pale green sections.

At the same time, paint the pale green

undergrowth sections. Let these dry complete!.STrP 6 Finally, paint in tl-: :-:'coloured flowers. Start at the centre c' :1,."

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Straight-sided glass vase

Lead stripping (6 mm wide)

Craft knifdscissors

Glass paint - colours ofyour choice

Boning peg

Painting tool

Kitchen towel

STrp I Lead stripping can be

bought from most craft stores, and should have

its own instructions for use. The type used in

this proiect has a self-adhesive back, and

should be used with a boning peg to help it

adhere to the glassware. Use scissors or a craft

knife to cut the strips to the correct length.

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asymmetric star shape, on the front of the vase.

Cut the strips to the corect )ength, )eaulng the

ends 3 mm inside the edges of the glass.

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stripping down each outside edge of the front

panel, again leaving the strips 3 mm short at

the top and bottom. Stick a strip of leading

right around the top o[ the vase, overlapping

the edges at the back. Repeat at the bottom of

the vase. Check all around to ensure that the

edges are hidden and all strips are stuck firmly.

S T r P 4 Lie the vase on its back with

the leaded side facing upwards. Paint the centre

section of the star. Use the pointed end ofyour

painting tool to remove circles of paint to reveal

the glass underneath. Wipe the excess paint off

the tool onto kitchen towel.

STrp 5 Paint each point of the star,

one by one. Before painting the next point, use

your paintinE tool to remove circles of paint.

Wipe the tool clean on kitchen towel and then

move on to paint the next point.

STrp 6 Paint one section ofthebackground area using blue paint. Use the

pointed end ofyour painting tool to remove

waves of paint, wipinE the tool clean each time.

AIlow the first section to dry and repeat with

each of the other background sections.

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Soft pencil and

a harder pencil

Scissors

Masking tape

Wall light

Black outliner pen

Glass paint -colours ofyour choice

Painting tool

STrp I Trace the template from

page 55 onto ordinary paper. Use a photocopier

to enlarge it to the sizeyou need foryour wall

light, and then trace it onto tracing paper.

STEP 2 Draw over the design on the

reverse using a very soft pencil. Roughly cut

out the template.

STEP 3 Make cuts into the template

to allowyou to fit it around the curve of the

light. Tape it in place, and draw over the lines

with a sharp, hard pencil to transfer the design

onto the glass. Remove the template.

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the design using black outliner. Always tryr to work

from the top downwards, to avoid smudging the

lines. Leave the outline to dry, overnight if possible.

S T r P 5 Paint the main flower part of

the design, using red for the petals. Start from the

centre petal and work outwards. Add depth to the

base o[ some petals by applying a darker shade at

the bottom, and a lighter colour at the top. Blend

these colours together, and leave to dry.

STrP 6 Paint the stamens orante.

Turn the light, supporting it so thatyou can

paint the left side in a flat position. Paint the

different shades of green, blending them

together. Leave this to dry.

STrP 7 Turn the light onto its other

side so thatyou can paint the remaining, g,reen

sections in a flat position. Leave these to dry

before fixing the light to the wall.

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baubles

Black outliner pen

Class paint - colours

ofyour choice

Painting tool

STrp I Trace the Christmas

templates from page 60 onto tracing paper.

Cut them out rouEhly and make slits in the sides

so that the template will fit inside the concave

shape of the bauble. Separate the two bauble

halves and tape the template inside one.

STEP 2 Drawaroundtheshapes

with black outliner, carefully supporting the

underneath ofyour bauble, withyour hand.

When the outliner is dry, paint the green of the

Christmas tree. Move the bauble to keep the

painted area horizontal, to prevent the paint from

accumulating in one area.

STrp 3 When the paint is dry,

continue painting in the central areas o[ the other

designs. Leave them to dry, then reassemble the

parts of the baubles before hanging them.

NOTE: lfyou cannot buy two-part baubles, cut out

each template carefully and tape each to the front of

a bauble. Draw around the designs with Chinagraph

pencil before going over these lines with outliner.

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Hopefully,you now feel confident inyour abilities, and are bursting with ideas for

other glass items to paint. Keep looking for new areas to work on; there may be glass

or mirrored panels aroundyour home which would benefit from an added touch of

colour. You can also find many bargain purchases at markets, bric-a-brac shops,

charity events and car boot sales - simple items will look extremely effective when

you workyour magic on them!

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