Water-based glass paints. What paints to choose for painting on glass and ceramics? How to correct defects and remove stained glass paints from glass

Paint selection

Glass painting

In any store, the seller will advise you which paints are best to use for painting on glass. But before that, he will definitely ask how you will use the paint. There are several options due to which the type of paint will differ:

Perhaps you are looking for paints for decoration or professional painting
Maybe you want to give a master class or, on the contrary, practice
There is also the option of painting with children

Important! Do not doubt that this is a very important point, since the cost of the material also depends on these factors. Manufacturers produce not only expensive paints that professionals use, but also budget kits with which you can learn how to make patterns and certain compositions.

In addition, what is important is what effect you want to get - it can be a matte or glossy finish, or vice versa transparency
What do you want to draw your design on? – You can draw on glass both on plates and on a bottle or window

The fact is, there are some types of paints that cannot be applied to objects that come into contact with food or detergents.

Acrylic paints

DIY glass painting

Acrylic paint contains natural or synthetic pigments, binders and water. Both acrylic and stained glass paints are used for painting on glass. Let's look at the advantages of topcoat paints:

Are opaque
They tend to adhere well and are lightfast
They have a wide palette of shades, while the colors are bright and you can add sparkles to them
Have good abrasion resistance
Do not slide off the glass when painting
Professional paint has no odor
Can be packaged in tubes, jars or cans

Are transparent
The most common paints and varnishes dry in about 24 hours.
In order to firmly fix them, they must be heated to a certain temperature. That's why they are called baked
The pastes are applied using stencils onto the film and when dry they are transferred to the glass.
Stained glass paints for painting on glass are slightly more expensive than acrylic mixtures

Fixing the applied pattern

Do-it-yourself glass painting with acrylic paints

When the drawings on the glass are finished, they should be fixed, and I will now tell you how this can be done. It is best to fix a glass masterpiece using acrylic varnish, as it has several features:

It is non-flammable and has no pungent odor. That is why it is very easy to work with such varnishes indoors.
Application is quite easy, so even a beginner will not have any problems with this process.
Has the property of drying quickly, and the material can be diluted with water
Does not affect the original color of the paint used
Due to its low cost and efficiency, one can will last you for a long time

The pricing policy for acrylic varnish is quite good; in specialized stores you can purchase the product at a price of about 150 rubles per 50 ml.

If you are new to painting, then before you paint on glass you should remember a few tips. They will simplify the process of drawing a picture on glass with your own hands.

To begin with, choose transparent dishes if you are not drawing on window glass or fittings. You can choose snow-white ceramics as a background - this way nothing will distract you from applying the design. In addition, try to first draw a sketch on a sheet of paper - in the future, your hand will remember similar outlines and drawing will become much easier.

With the help of samples on a sheet of paper, you will get a feel for your hand and complex outlines or patterns will become easy for you to execute. In the moments of the first compositions, it is very difficult to immediately switch from a thick line to a thin one and vice versa, but for beautiful painting such moments are very important. Therefore, do not neglect the opportunity to practice beforehand.

Don't forget to learn to draw flowers. Try with simple ones, and then start more complex petals. At this point, you can try to combine colors yourself and “wedge” any flower into an existing design.

Important! Painting with acrylic paints on glass develops your imagination, calms you down and somehow transports you from the real world to your own. At the moment of painting, the brain rests and it does not need to solve complex problems and get out of various life troubles.

Do not forget that acrylic paints, applied to glass, dry within one day, so do not rush to check your work for strength.

Choosing brushes

Brushes for painting on glass

You can paint on glass with painting brushes; they are small in size and you can easily create complex patterns. If you decide to decorate a large area, then you should also stock up on construction brushes. Drawings are applied using brushes with a rounded end, but a flat brush should be used to secure your artwork.

The choice of brush material is up to you. You can use both natural and synthetic ones. However, it should be remembered that natural bristles are used for water-based paints and varnishes. Don't forget about buying a palette knife. This is the name given to a special metal spatula that is used to mix different colors of paint.

In addition to all of the above, you can view a huge number of master classes that will help you decide on the technique of painting and even drawings. Experienced craftsmen will tell you how to properly hold a brush and apply a pattern to glass. In a professional store, sales consultants will help you choose the necessary paints and brushes - all you need is a desire to create and create interesting patterns with your own hands. Experience does not come immediately, so after the first failure you should not give up what you started. Continue to try painting with acrylic paints and involve your family in this process, because only such moments spent together are remembered for a lifetime.

On glass with stained glass paints – The process is exciting and creative. To give the interior a unique character and reveal your Creative skills, you should try yourself as an artist! Therefore, it is not surprising that in Lately This type of hand-made is becoming more and more popular.

As it turns out, glass is an ideal material for making all kinds of fantasies come true. And the process of painting with different colors helps to achieve spiritual harmony and tranquility.

You should start with small items. So, with the help of artistic painting, you can transform an ordinary glass glass beyond recognition, turn an ordinary smooth glass into a work of art, and a bottle into a mysterious container for all sorts of little things. Having had enough practice with small objects, you can move on to painting on a larger surface, for example, on window glass.

Advice! By changing the design each time for a new holiday, you will create a unique mood in the room.

You can turn to paintings for inspiration famous artists. Perhaps the impressionists and representatives are most suitable here. You can also use only your own imagination.

Preparation of materials: choosing paints

Before you get started, it is very important to choose good glassware. Low-quality materials will ruin any drawing, even a skillfully executed one, and will not bring any pleasure from the work. Therefore, it is better to spend money on a purchase once quality tools for work. To make glass painting voluminous and interesting, you should use stained glass paints. They are distinguished by a translucent texture, which allows you to examine the glass through the colored layer after the paint has dried. Thus it turns out stained glass effect.

one;
synthetic.

Water-based compositions are ideal for beginners because they have the following advantages:

the ability to be easily washed off, which will allow you to quickly correct an unsightly stroke;
no odors;
the ability to easily mix, which will allow you to achieve almost any shade and degree of saturation without problems.

However, water-based paints also have a significant drawback - they are not resistant to high humidity in room.

When choosing paint, carefully study the label. Look for an inscription confirming that the paint is suitable for painting on glass and. Don't be lazy to find out the date of manufacture. If it is expired, the paints will be dried out, and such paints are very difficult to work with.

Selecting Brushes and Other Tools

It is equally important to choose good brushes for painting on glass. If you are using acrylic paints (i.e. water-based), then purchase soft tools for the job. Brushes must contain artificial bristles.

Advice! Get several brushes of different thicknesses at once, since you will have to draw small details and various lines.

Another necessary tool– tubes with contours (outliners and contour pastes). They are needed to draw the contours of certain areas, which is caused by the need to separate paints that differ in color. This will ensure that there are no sloppy overlaps at the junction of the drawings due to mixing of paints. These tubes also have another purpose. Thus, they will allow you to shade some fragments of the picture thanks to a clearer drawing of the lines.

When choosing the color of the outliner, be guided by the general nature of the design. Depending on it, opt for outliners in black, gold, silver and other colors.

Step-by-step instructions for stained glass painting

For painting with stained glass paints on glass, we will give an example of a master class. The general procedure includes the following steps:

First you need to degrease the base on which the drawing will be applied. This is necessary to make the painting durable and for a smoother application of the paint.

Then you should make a sketch of the future masterpiece. To do this, apply the outline of the composition to a dry surface. This way you will outline the boundaries of individual zones, each of which will be painted in its own color.

Having thus prepared a template for the composition, you can begin applying paint. Don't be upset if you don't manage to do it carefully the first time. You must first get used to it and feel the ideal layer thickness. If you apply the paint too thinly, there is a high probability of streaks appearing after the painting dries, and the shade of the surface will be uneven. If you apply them too thickly, paint from adjacent areas can easily move. Understanding the required thickness of a paint layer will only come with practice and time.

Advice! If at first you find it difficult to apply paint as carefully as possible, you can play up your lack of artistic skills. To do this, choose drawings not in classical and realistic styles, but compositions in the spirit of cubism, abstractionism, etc.

Once the paint is applied, the work is not over. Now you need to wait until the “canvas” is completely dry. To speed up the process, you can use a hairdryer. However, professionals do not recommend such drying, as it can cause the paint layer to crack and certain areas to darken. So if you do not want to specifically achieve such effects, then it is better to avoid drying with thermal means.
At the final stage, the composition should be coated with varnish. It will give it shine and fix the design.

The nuances of proper glass painting

Don’t think that painting on glass with stained glass paints is an expensive pleasure. You can save on buying paints. To do this, purchase not individual containers of paints, but the entire set.

To make the painting process safe, do not forget about some precautions. Avoid contact of the paint and the painting itself with food and drinks. Paint should not get into oral cavity. That's why, decorating glasses, glasses and saucers, they should not be used further for their intended purpose. Their main current function is to serve as a decorative item. This is if you want to completely protect yourself. However, it is entirely acceptable to paint “acting”

Glass paints should be considered as 2 subgroups, which, in turn, are intended for specific work purposes. If you need to do large and large-scale work that will be purely decorative in nature, it is best to use acetone-based options. They provide good spreading over the entire working surface and have long-lasting and bright shades. After drying, glass decorated with such paint can be washed with a damp sponge without worrying about the safety of the design. The designs will be very beautiful and will be a great addition to any home or office.

Universal paints for glass

There are also universal paints for glass. They can also be applied to polystyrene, earthenware, ceramics, plexiglass and other types of plastic. They fit perfectly, retain brightness and contrast of shades, and are moisture resistant. They cannot be used for food utensils.

Glossy glass paints

These paints can be mixed, added to one another, they crystallize at normal temperatures. After completing the work, it is necessary to wash the tools with a special product. Painted products must be dried for 2 days, after which a second layer of paint and protective varnish must be applied.

Paints for large surfaces

If your task is to create a larger pattern on a surface that will very often be exposed to moisture, the most best option– water-based paints that are applied by firing. After firing, such paints are very resistant to any external influences, and can even withstand repeated washing in the dishwasher. In addition, they are absolutely safe for health, so they can be safely used to color food utensils.

Sets of acrylic paints on glass

Such glass paints usually come complete with a brush. The best option for using them is painting small surfaces made of porcelain, ceramics, and terracotta. Before carrying out work, you need to shake them thoroughly, and then mix the required shades. They are applied with a brush onto a grease-free work surface. After use, the brush can be easily and quickly washed with regular running water. The paint dries within 3 hours.

Outlines

Contours-reliefs for painting ceramic and glass products contain water. They are packaged in an applicator with a tip that allows you to apply smooth and fine lines.

Markers for ceramics and glass

In addition to glass, porcelain and ceramics, such markers can easily color metal items. Most convenient for drawing with thin lines. They are water-based and can be spread smoothly and evenly on a glossy surface. They are used as follows: first, the surface is thoroughly dried for several hours, after which paint is applied and the product is fired at a temperature of 160 degrees.

Acrylic paints on glass

Acrylic paints on glass are produced for different surfaces: ceramics, glass, fabric. Paint has three main components, such as pigment, a binder or acrylic polymer emulsion (synthetic material) and water. Sold in tubes and jars.

Popularity came about 50 years ago, from the discovery of this paint, and continues to grow. Mainly due to the fact that the advantages of acrylic over traditional oil and watercolor are quite serious. Not only do acrylic paints for glass “collect” all the best from these paints, but they also have their own advantages.

Acrylic is versatile and very convenient to use. It dries quickly, has good covering power, and after drying it takes the form of a plastically resistant and elastic coating with a very bright color that does not fade in the sun, which compares favorably with watercolors. And also does not fade over time, like oil paint.

Temperature changes also do not affect acrylic paints, they do not lose their original appearance, and they are not afraid of humidity. Looking at the first paintings made with acrylic, it is clear that the colors have not lost their brightness at all, and 50 years have passed.

Acrylic dries quickly, like watercolor, so keep this in mind when painting in thin layers. When the paint has dried, it is no longer susceptible to water; it is very, very difficult to scrape it off, as well as to clean it sandpaper, even if it is a glass surface.

It is noteworthy that acrylics form a matte surface of the pattern and mix well with each other. The brushes are easy to clean with water, but if you don’t do this right away, you will have to use a solvent.

Stained glass paints on glass

Stained glass paints are divided into two main types - those that need to be fired, and those that do not require this procedure.

Burnt paints

Such stained glass paints must be fired in the oven after application. The firing temperature varies. If you don’t burn it, then after a week the drawing will dry just as well as when fired, the main thing is not to smear it, as the paint will be vulnerable.

These paints contain water, so they need to be diluted with water to the desired consistency. Mix and apply smoothly to avoid air bubbles. Any convenient plastic container will fit under the palette. The brushes will wash off easily.

Unfired paints

Unfired stained glass paints are brighter. First you need to apply them to the contour, after drying, then fill them inside. Each manufacturer has its own time frame for complete drying of the paint, indicated on the jar. It can take from 1 day to 3 weeks, and only then you can not be afraid that the drawing will be smudged. To secure it, a protective varnish is applied for durability after the design has dried.

Resistance varies, but you can’t soak dishes or use a dishwasher in this case either. Manufacturers do not recommend burning these paints (not necessary), but you can try at temperatures of +110°C, +120°C.

These paints contain a synthetic solvent. To obtain a lighter shade, mix the paint with a solvent.

Due to the presence of synthetics in the composition, such stained glass paints are thicker, so they are very suitable for painting vertical and inclined surfaces. They fit well. A glass, ceramic, or plastic container is suitable for the palette, but then you need to protect it with foil from being corroded by the paint. It is better to take a brush with artificial hair and then rinse it with glass cleaning liquid or any similar solvent.

Paints for liquid glass

Paints on liquid glass – these are so-called aqueous solutions of liquid glass. They can be colored using appropriate color pigments, both pure colors and shades. Such an interior solution will be relevant for any home or office.

Based on the components for production, the following types of paints are distinguished:

silicate coating, also two-component. In addition to glass, it includes filler and pigments. Does not contain organic compounds. Most often used in coating mineral bases. Includes components that are resistant to alkalis and have good vapor permeability;

dispersive silicate – additionally contains a water repellent and a synthetic dispersion. Contains a minimal proportion of organic matter – up to 5%. The surface treated with such paint will become water-repellent. This feature will increase the service life of the walls covered with it. Hence, this type of paint is especially popular.

Paints on liquid glass are successfully used:

in painting brick walls;
over coatings made of lime, silicate and cement materials;
for decorating facades, interior and exterior decoration.

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In what cases does glass need painting? What dyes can be found on sale? How to use them correctly to create complex multi-color compositions? Can you make your own glass paint?

Let's figure it out.

Why is this necessary?

Key words - stained glass painting. Coloring allows you to create complex color compositions, diversify appearance furniture and limit the transparency of glass where it is undesirable (for example, in the case of skylights in bathrooms or transparent inserts in bathroom doors). At the same time, glass retains its main function - permeability (albeit partial) to light.

Let us clarify: traditional stained glass is a composition of glass painted with mineral dyes at the production stage.
They are combined into a composition with flexible lead tape.
Stained glass painting is the creation of multi-color or single-color designs on solid glass or ceramics.

General concepts

Paints can be divided into two main categories based on their method of application.

Burnt. After application and drying, they undergo heat treatment. At home, an oven can be used for this purpose (of course, with a small stained glass area); The firing process takes from an hour to an hour and a half at a temperature of about 150 degrees.
Fired paints are noticeably stronger on average alternative solutions; in particular, painted glass can be washed using any household chemicals, except abrasives.
Unfired paints simply dry at room temperature. In some cases, an additional coating may be used for fixation - a durable transparent varnish.

There are also two ways to apply paint.

Aerosol formulations are applied through a stencil. Using several stencils, you can create multi-color compositions. This painting method is simple and does not require much time; however, it does not allow stained glass to be made in any way complex.
A more complex solution is to transfer the relief contour of the image onto the glass using a special contour paste. Then the areas closed by the contour are filled with a coloring composition and dried in a horizontal position. The source of contours can be both photographs and paintings processed in graphic editors, and... children's coloring books, in which a multicolor image is formed in a very similar way.

Types of paints

Acrylic

Acrylic paints for glass are an aqueous dispersion of acrylic resin with the addition of pigments and special polymers that improve adhesion to a smooth surface. Thanks to their water base, they are odorless and dry quickly. The thick consistency allows them to be applied to curved surfaces or used in cases where dismantling glass (for example, standing in an already installed double-glazed window) is undesirable.

Note: acrylic paints cannot be thinned.
Too much water will cause the dye to bead up on a horizontal surface and flow down an inclined or vertical surface.

All fired paints are water-based. It is worth clarifying: we are talking about dyes that can be used at home. For industrial painting, powder mixtures of fusible glass with temperature-resistant mineral pigments are used; firing takes place at a temperature of about 800 degrees.

The photo shows acrylic-based paint.

Solvent

The base is petroleum solvent. White spirit can be used to dilute the dye.

How do these paints differ in terms of practical application?

Drying takes from several hours to two to three days.
All work, willy-nilly, has to be carried out under a hood or with open windows. Solvent and white spirit are toxic; in addition, their vapors are explosive in a certain concentration.
Paint can only be applied to a horizontal surface.
The addition of a solvent allows you to vary the color saturation: depending on its percentage in the paint, an area of painted glass can be made almost transparent or completely impenetrable to light.

Useful: in order to avoid confusion, it is worth clarifying that not a single stained glass paint is intended for fiberglass, plexiglass and plastics of any kind.
For these materials, polyurethane and epoxy based dyes are used.

Depending on the pigments and fillers used, different textures and appearances of the painted surface can be obtained. Thanks to their combination, stained glass windows imitate frost are born; relief images; Vintage glass paints imitate an old coating that has cracked with time.

In this case, the paint base is an oil solvent.

Painting lessons

Is it difficult to create a multi-color image on glass yourself? Let's learn methods for drawing the outline of a stained glass window and coloring it.

Image

We have already discussed where to get the sketch.

However, we have not touched upon an equally important topic: what should be the image that we are going to transfer to glass?

It should not contain open contours. The instructions are related to the method of applying paints: multi-colored areas not delimited by contour paste will mix with each other. The exception is those cases when the strokes applied with a contrasting outline represent an independent element of the image.
The sketch should not contain too small elements or too closely spaced lines. The outline drawn with paste is noticeably thicker than the pencil line.

Glass

Before painting, the base must be thoroughly cleaned and degreased.

Everything is washed as usual detergent dishwasher or glass cleaner.
Then the remaining dirt and grease are removed with alcohol or acetone.

In order to transfer the sketch to the surface to be painted, we will have to assemble a simple design for copying: the image is placed on a horizontal surface on top of thick fabric and covered with glass. For additional fixation, which will help avoid accidental displacement, you can use pieces of tape.

Circuit

Further work is carried out strictly wearing medical gloves. Even a small amount of sebaceous gland secretions can affect paint adhesion.

The contour is drawn along the sketch lines at moderate-high speed. Trying to draw lines too slowly will cause them to end up uneven due to the inevitable hand tremors. Erroneously applied strokes are cleaned up after the contour paste has dried slightly, using a razor blade or a cotton swab moistened with alcohol.

Coloring

Thick acrylic paints are applied with a fine art brush. More liquid solvent ones will fill the space allocated for them on their own: just drop a few drops into the center of the area limited by the contour.

Making your own paints

Stained glass paints and contour pastes are not sold everywhere, and not everyone will like their price. Fortunately, you can prepare everything you need for painting yourself at a much lower cost.

Circuit

The contour paste is prepared literally on the knee from PVA glue, black ink and aluminum powder.

Its source can be two-component silver paint.

50 milliliters of PVA are mixed with 30 milliliters of black ink.
Aluminum powder is gradually poured into the resulting mixture until the contour reaches the consistency of medium-thick sour cream.

Is it difficult to make paints? What can serve as a basis for them?

Nitrolac

We take about 100 milliliters of nitro varnish NTs-218, NTs-222 or NTs-2141.
Add 40 milliliters of solvent No. 647 to it.
Add 10-15 grams of oil paint for artwork to the resulting composition and mix thoroughly.
Mix glue and acetone in equal proportions.
Add paste from the refill of a ballpoint pen of a suitable color until the desired saturation is obtained.

BF-2

Gelatin

We dilute 6 grams of edible gelatin in a glass of warm water.
In a separate bowl, dilute dye for cotton fabric.
Gradually add liquid dye to the gelatin base.

Please note: this composition is the most harmless; however, it is not resistant to water.
To protect the stained glass window you created, you will have to cover it with a layer of colorless nitro varnish.

Styrofoam

Pour into a tall glass or laboratory glassware narrow neck acetone. A narrow neck will limit the rate of evaporation of the volatile solvent.
Gradually add crushed polystyrene foam to it, stirring the solution with a thin stick or a piece of wire. The desired consistency will be achieved when the solution forms a film quickly flowing off the surface of the stick removed from the dish.

We paint the resulting polystyrene varnish with oil paint for artistic work.

Conclusion

We hope that the proposed solutions will be useful to the reader. The video in this article will provide an opportunity to become more familiar with the technology of glass coloring and the materials used. Success in creative work!