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Painting
on Glass
It is possible to paint on glass with
almost any colour that uses a lacquer or varnish as a
medium. However the wash resistance and permanence of the
colour will vary with the choice of materials.
For a more professional finish
Pebeo
Vitrea 160 are paints the
work as low temperature glazes. The colours are fixed by
heating the glass in a domestic oven. Finished items can
safely be used as tableware and will tolerate careful
washing.
For a quick fix, hobby glass paints
such as Vitrial
are coloured transparent lacquers that achieve a 'stained
glass' look .
They contain solvents that are not safe for children
and the colours are not permanent.
For small scale projects that require
non-toxic materials we recommend that you add acrylic gloss
medium to artists acrylic paints to improve the paint so
that it can be used on almost any hard surface.
Preparation
instructions, degrease, light, solvent, brushes.
Have the correct instruction sheet for
the paint you are using.
Before painting the glass should be
carefully washed and rinsed with clean water.
Then degreased with methylated spirits, then allowed to dry.
Arrange the work so that light illuminates the glass from
behind, a light box is a very useful aid.
Make sure you have the correct solvent
for the paint before you start because most glass paints dry
quickly and brushes are easily ruined. Do not use dirty or
poor quality brushes unless you really want a rough result.
Brushes should be soft and springy.
Vitrea
160 Wash Resistant Glass
Paints
This colour is a low
temperature glaze which bakes on to glass in a domestic oven
at 160C.
Transparent colours for glass, metal, terracotta and other
heat-resistant surfaces.
20 gloss colours and 10 frosted colours in 45ml bottles, 10
relief outliner colours in 20ml tubes,
and 9 marker colours in both gloss and frosted.
Auxiliaries including thinner, crackling medium and
iridescent medium also available.
Allow to air dry for 24 hours then bake at 160C for 40
minutes.
After baking, the glass appears to be body-dyed and paint is
dishwasher-safe.
Conforms
to European Toy Safety Standard 71.3
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Vitrea
160
Vitrail
Glass Paints
Transparent solvent-based colours for glass, polyester
and metal.
18 ready-to-use colours in 45ml bottles.
Varnish and thinner also available.
Strong, glossy colours.
Air drying. Touch dry in 1 hour (allow 8 hours to dry
completely).
reasonable resistance to light but not permanent.
Once dry, colours will withstand gentle washing.
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Vitrail
IMPORTANT:
Vitrail is solvent-based and therefore unsuitable for school
use.
Decorfin
Outliners
Recommended
for use with Vitrial glass paints for a lead line effect
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