Basic Preparation for Painting on Glass:
Wash in warm soapy water
Wipe down the area you are going to paint with alcohol and allow to dry. I usually allow them to dry for 15 to 30 minutes before I paint.
- Clean Sundae Glasses (See basic preparation directions above)
- Suggested Folk Art Enamels Paint for Glass and Ceramic in the following colors:
- Engine Red
- Evergreen
- Fresh Foliage
- Licorice
- Umber
- Wicker White
- Small Artist Brushes, I used a small flat brush and a liner brush
- Foam plate
- Disposable cup for cleaning brushes between paint changes or
- a brush basin
I freehand painted the cherries around the glasses. But if you don't feel comfortable with freehand painting you could first draw the design on paper and tape it to the inside of the glass and paint the design on the outside of the glass.
Allow the paint to dry for 24 hours. Apply Clear Medium over the painted design only. The Clear Medium will help the paint adhere to the glass. (The Clear Medium can also be used for shading and to for transparent effects.)
To cure the painted glassware air dry for the specified number of days or bake in the oven by following the manufacturer's directions. I chose to bake according to the manufacturer's directions.
I always hand wash my painted glassware but the manufacturer states that the painted glassware is top rack dish washer safe. I figure that if I took the time to hand paint them that I will also take the time to hand wash them.
Caution:
Do NOT allow the painted glassware to soak if you are hand washing.
Do NOT microwave painted glassware.
Do NOT allow food or liquids to come into direct contact with painted surfaces. Therefore for example if you are painting a plate you would need to paint on the backside of the paint using a reverse painting technique or if you are painting glasses you would need to paint on the outside of the glasses.
DO allow a 3/4 inch border ( the lip line area) at the top of painted glasses to assure that lips do not come in contact with the painted surface.
Do NOT use Folk Art Enamels for Glass and Ceramics on plastic.
Follow all manufacturer's directions and precautions for safety and use of product.
Read entire How To Tutorial: Basics for Painting on Glass where it was originally published.
