Twenty to Make: Glass Painted Projects

Judy Balchin

Sujets

• Handicraft
• Pottery

Informations

• Publié par: Search Press
• Date de parution: 01 janvier 0001
• Nombre de lectures: 1
• EAN13: 9781781260098
• Langue: English
• Poids de l'ouvrage: 4 Mo

Extrait

Judy Balchin studied art at Cardiff College of Art, and then specialised for three years in graphic design at Kent Institute of Art and Design.
She spent two years at the BBC Television Centre working as a graphics assistant, and then a further two years in an art studio as a lettering artist. She now designs titles for book jackets and television titles. She also designs craft kits and runs workshops in silk painting, glass painting and painting on porcelain.
She has appeared on television as a craft demonstrator, has written a book on glass painting, and is the author of numerous articles for craft magazines.



First published in Great Britain 2009
Search Press Limited Wellwood, North Farm Road, Tunbridge Wells, Kent TN2 3DR
Text copyright © Judy Balchin 2009
Photographs by Debbie Patterson at Search Press Studios
Photographs and design copyright © Search Press Ltd 2008
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Dedication
To Edward John Warwick, my first grandchild and little ray of sunshine. Love from ‘nanny paintbrush’.





Contents
Introduction
Materials and techniques
Flower Fridge Magnet
Cosy Cat Card
Butterfly Wine Glass
Mirror Candle Stand
Purrfect Love Picture
Mad Fairy Hanger
Celtic Dragon Picture
Flower Card
Fruity Lamp
Fancy Bookmark
Sophisticated Shoe Card
Art Nouveau Picture
Heart Frame
Pink Posy Bottle
Cut-Glass Curiosity
Glitter Bauble
Mosaic Vase
Sweet Heart
Dribbled Cocktail Glass
Encrusted Candle



Introduction
For the past decade I have experimented with many crafts. Writing this book has brought me back to my first love – glass painting – and I have enjoyed every minute of it.
The versatility and beauty of this craft keep me constantly experimenting and playing with new techniques. Many of you will have a few glass paints and outliners in your craft cupboard, so now is the time to take them out and use this book to inspire you to have a go.
Whether you go for a classic look or a funky feel, I hope that there is something in this book to suit your taste. Glass paints work well not only on glass, but also on acetate and plastic. Here I show you how to use them to decorate vases, bottles, wine glasses, a mirror, clip frames, plastic baubles and panels and also to make cards, fridge magnets and even mad fairies! Use it as a recipe book for inspiration and fun. Enjoy the feast!





Materials and techniques

Outliner
Outliner is supplied in tubes, and comes in many colours (plus a metallic range). It is piped on to the surface through a fine nozzle. The aim is to achieve an even, raised line, with no gaps for the paint to seep through. If you have not used outliner before, try practising on paper before you work on glass. Keep the nozzle clean when working to prevent a build-up of paste on the nozzle.
It is easier to outline the design with black outliner, as glass paints colour the metallic types. Gold and silver detailing can be added after painting.
Glass paint
Apply glass paint generously to the outlined sections allowing it to float and settle to achieve a flat glass-like surface. Using too little paint will mean that brush strokes will be visible. The glass paints used in this book can be divided into two categories: water-based and Vitrail (solvent-based) glass paints.
Water-based glass paints
Bakeable water-based glass paints are versatile. They dry quickly and have very little smell. An item decorated with these paints will have a bright modern feel.
They are designed to be used on glass to give a durable and dishwasher-safe finish. The painted item is ‘baked’ in a domestic oven according to the manufacturer’s instructions. This is ideal for using on any item that will come in contact with food or drink.
Make sure you use the correct bakeable outliner with these paints if you are going to bake an item. These paints can also be used on acetate and will air dry perfectly.
Vitrail (solvent-based) glass paints
Vitrail glass paints flow wonderfully on to glass. Items decorated with these paints have a more ‘aged’ look to them. They take time to dry and work should be done in a well-ventilated area.
White glass paint
White glass paint is the only opaque paint in the range, and it can be mixed with the coloured glass paints to achieve a range of opaque colours.
Lightening medium
In each manufacturer’s range of glass paints, you will find a clear glass paint which can be used to dilute the paints to achieve pastel hues.This is very useful as the paints can appear a little dark when used straight from the bottle, especially when working on acetate for card-making.
Mix the lightening medium and glass paint in a palette gently to avoid creating air bubbles.


A detail from the Sophisticated Shoe Card , illustrating the use of black outliner and various water-based glass paints.

Techniques
Sponging
Pour a little glass paint into a palette. Create a small ‘pad’ from a piece of sponge and dab the surface. Continue dabbing, working over the glass until the air bubbles start to disperse and the surface becomes even. The bottle in the Pink Posy Bottle project is decorated with this technique.
Dribbling
The cocktail glass in the Dribbled Cocktail Glass project is dribbled with paint. The paint is thinned with the same amount of diluent to allow the paints to flow easily.
The diluent is sold along with the same range of paints in most art and craft shops.
Freehand painting
A soft, synthetic paintbrush is used with a one-stroke technique to decorate the Sweet Heart project. Load the brush with paint before painting each flower petal.