Before you get started you'll want to pop into your local art supply store and pick up some of the basics. You'll need brushes, paint and some rubbing alcohol. Any type of artist brush will do, but be sure to get some small ones for the finer details of your creation. Rubbing alcohol is needed to prepare the surface of the plate.
When it comes to paint, you'll have a lot of choices. The best option is thermohardening paint, which gets baked in the oven to create a durable surface. For items that will be handled and washed, this is a far better choice than air-hardening paints. You may also need stencils, masking tape and a sponge. Craft stores sell glass painting kits that come with many of these items, including stencil designs for you to trace. Stencils are great for the less artistically inclined. Try picking out designs and paints that match your kitchen or dining room colors and decor. This adds that little extra touch that your guests will surely notice.
Remember the first rule of glass painting projects: Make sure you wash and dry your plate before you start painting. It's also a good idea to go over it with a cotton swab dipped in rubbing alcohol to remove any extra dirt or oil.
If you are using a stencil, place it on a flat surface and place the plate over it. You can use tape to hold the stencil in place. Trace the lines with colors of your choice. Don't be afraid to stray from the pattern either. Adding a flower here, or some dots there, really adds your own little touch to the piece. If you don't like what you added, you can always dab it away with a sponge and some paint thinner.
When it comes to paint, you'll have a lot of choices. The best option is thermohardening paint, which gets baked in the oven to create a durable surface. For items that will be handled and washed, this is a far better choice than air-hardening paints. You may also need stencils, masking tape and a sponge. Craft stores sell glass painting kits that come with many of these items, including stencil designs for you to trace. Stencils are great for the less artistically inclined. Try picking out designs and paints that match your kitchen or dining room colors and decor. This adds that little extra touch that your guests will surely notice.
If you are using a stencil, place it on a flat surface and place the plate over it. You can use tape to hold the stencil in place. Trace the lines with colors of your choice. Don't be afraid to stray from the pattern either. Adding a flower here, or some dots there, really adds your own little touch to the piece. If you don't like what you added, you can always dab it away with a sponge and some paint thinner.
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