Looking glass paint

Wondering how to paint glass jars? Or what kind of paint to use on glass jars? Here are tips and tricks how to color glass jars and achieve an ombre effect.

If you want to paint a wine glass, a glass vase, a mason jar, a glass block, a piece of sheet glass, a glass candle holder, the front of a mirror, a glass Christmas ornament, or other types of glass, there are certain steps to take in order for the paint to properly adhere. Luckily, painting glass yourself allows you to have a custom color and custom design that is unique to you and complements your decor perfectly. Follow the steps below for how to paint glass the correct way…

A head to head matchup comparing Krylon's Looking Glass to Rust-Oleum's Mirror effects to create a faux mercury glass effect. Step by step instructions walking you through the super simple process of taking a plain piece of glass and transforming it into an aged mirrored piece!

You can easily change the look of your cut crystal or glass pieces with spray paint. Make an old-fashioned piece look new again!

Glass painting ideas that even a beginner can use to create beautiful glass painted jars, canisters, wineglasses, mirrors and picture frames.

It's that time again! Welcome to 10 Paint Secrets Part Three! You can catch up on Part One and Part Two if you missed them earlier this year. For part three, I'm sharing a few of my own trusty paint tips as well as a few new tips that were sent to me by readers (that I eventually tested and out loved). Enjoy! #1. How to spray paint glass One of my favorite budget decorating ideas is to buy glass vases at the thrift store and spray paint them to mimic ceramic. It's cheap, looks great, and can…

Begin by applying a single coat of general-purpose acrylic primer or a specialized primer designed for glossy surfaces. Allow the primer to dry completely, which typically takes one day. Utilize a stiff sponge roller or a roller with a short nap to apply general-purpose acrylic paint. If the glassware you intend to paint has curved surfaces, it's preferable to use a soft-tipped paintbrush for both the primer and paint. Wait for one day to ensure the first coat is fully dry. Apply the second…

Have you seen all these nice workshops painting on wine bottles, lamps and wine glasses imitating stained glass? Gorgeous! But what paint do they use?

Learn how to cheaply transform a salvaged window into a mercury glass window pane mirror using spray paint, vinegar and water.

Today I'm taking an old window and giving it a makeover as a mirror. It's a simple project, but the impact is great! If you're looking for a new piece to hang o…

When Goodwill has an ocean of perfectly good glass vases, there's no reason not to try a new painting technique out on them. Rust Paint! Why not?

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I am so excited to be teaming up with Krylon to show you how to make faux mercury glass. And it’s so easy! Don’t you love the look of Mercury Glass?? But it can be so expensive. Now you can turn practically anyglass surface into mercury glass. Krylon sent me some of their Looking Glass...Read the Post

You windows will look fabulous! #DIY #Decor #StainedGlass #Home

I’m kind of addicted to Pinterest…so much more fun than Facebook. Anyway, I pin many glass goodies and tutorials too, see the link below. There are so many! Today I found a little somet…

I’m kind of addicted to Pinterest…so much more fun than Facebook. Anyway, I pin many glass goodies and tutorials too, see the link below. There are so many! Today I found a little somet…

Using DecoArt’s Pouring Medium and acrylic paint, you too can easily upcycle a clear glass container into a DIY Faux Marble Vase. The end result looks like an expensive home decor accessory, but really it’s just the magic of experimenting with paint. I first did this technique back in the spring on a glass candle […]

These unique specialist raised glass paints come in a box of 4 different vibrant colours (Black, Red, Blue, Yellow) Use your paints to create your own designs on bottles, mosaics, glasses and glass panels🌸