have a go (Glass Painting)

Member Name: Rach18

Product:	Glass Painting
Date:	18/02/02 (177 review reads)
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Advantages: fun hobby, theraputic, can earn you extra money if you sell them

Disadvantages: none

I have only been doing this a short while and I really enjoy it.

it all started one sunday afternoon when I was a bit bored. I enjoy painting and drawing anyway, but someone suggested this to me and I have been hooked ever since.

I started off on flat glass as the paint dries quicker and doesn't run as much. i was surprised at how easy it is, anyone could do it!

I started off with simple designs, working up to more detailed ones. I have painted numerous things from salt and pepper pots, picture frames, milk jugs, glass bowls, bottles and jars.

You can use specialist glass paint from around £2.50 per pot or you can use plain acrylic paint from around 99p per pot. Obvoiusly this would depend on the effect you wish to achieve. If you are painting something like a suncatcher you would want to use glass paint as it has that stained glass effect unlike acrylic which is solid colour.

If possible paint on the reverse side of the glass, this way it won't scratch or chip by accident (I found this out after painting a clip frame and when I put the clip on it scratched off!!)

Use a small brush - I usually use a size 1 or 2 never much bigger. A good brush is important and you can puck them up for a few pounds depending on where you shop. You may also find a craft knife or the balde comes in useful for gently scratching out any mistakes you might make!

Start off with simple designs, something like a line and dot pattern as these can look very effective if done properly. Once you get a bit more experienced try something more detailed. if you aren't all that good at drawing you can put a picture or drawing behind the glass and 'trace' it.

You don't even have to use expensive glass to paint on. You will find that you can get large clip frames from places like Matalan from 50p to £3.00 in twin packs. I have also painted glassware I have found in poundshops, charity shops and
car boot sales.

I have done lots of glass painting and now sell some of my works at various craft fairs.

I would recommend anyone to have a go and it's a great way to get some extra cash selling at craft fairs, they also make good presents for people as it's always nice to think that someone has spent the time and effort to do something personal for you.

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