Painting on glass: types and methods of making

2024 Author: Leah Sherlock | [email protected]. Last modified: 2023-12-17 05:25

Modern art of home decoration is mastering new styles, techniques and materials. Not so long ago, another interesting direction appeared - a picture on glass. It has already become popular in the USA, many European countries, and gradually came to Russia. If you want to learn more about decorating walls with unusual paintings on a glass surface, including those made by yourself, then this article is for you.

What are the types of paintings on glass?

To have such an element of decor in your home, you can go different ways. The simplest and most hassle-free is to purchase a reproduction printed on a special anti-reflective glass base. The image can be the work of your favorite artist, a family photo, a beautiful scenery, etc. This glass painting can decorate the living room, study, bedroom and any other room of your choice. Often, these decorative elements are used in offices.

Another option is to make a painting with your own hands. But this requires the appropriate materials and some hand-made skills. However, if there is inspiration and a strong desire to learn, then you can always use a variety of master classes. Further in the article it will be described how a picture is made on glass, including with the help of paints and beads.

How to paint glass at home?

For work you will need:

• glass on which you will draw;
• oil or acrylic paints (on a transparent surface they look the prettiest and most delicate);
• palette (if you have paints in tubes);
• brushes of different sizes;
• jar of alcohol;
• cup of water;
• dry rags.

Alcohol and rags are needed for cleaning and degreasing the glass surface, water is for washing the brushes before changing the color. The best brushes are made from squirrel tail.

With the help of these simple devices, a picture is drawn on the glass. With your own hands, you can make it in 2-4 days, depending on the complexity of the work.

If you have the skills of an artist, then you can do this job much faster. Alternatively, you can put a template previously drawn on paper under the glass and trace its contours, drawing a brush over a transparent surface. It is not recommended to dry it with a hair dryer when the work is completed, as the air flow can dislodge the paint particles.

In a similar way, you can paint not only a flat surface, but also a three-dimensional one (a vase, a bowl and another vessel). In this case, the paper template is inserted inside the product.

How to make a beaded appliqué on glass?

Another interesting option is an image lined with beads. Such work may bemore time-consuming than drawing, but the result will not disappoint. A picture of beads on glass can turn out to be very original and eye-catching. For work you will need:

• glass base;
• template;
• beads of different colors and shades (depending on the complexity of the pattern);
• glue (eg PVA);
• dry and wide brush;
• toothpicks or matches.

As a basis, you can use a regular photo frame. Mosaic is done in different ways. You can carefully pour the beads on a surface pre-lubricated with glue, and then distribute it with a match or toothpick. The remaining beads are cleaned with a dry brush. Another option - painstakingly laying out one bead at a time - can be used on narrow and small forms. The optimal approach can be called mixed media, which uses the two methods described above.

What is a modular painting?

A special kind of objects used for wall decor is an image that is divided into parts of different sizes. They are called modules and, when combined together, form a single composition. It can be either a plot or just a geometric picture on glass. Modular - that's what it's called.

The number of composition elements is not limited by strict rules: there can be three (triptych), four (polyptych), five or more (multi-panel). Modules are usually rectangular (vertical) or square.

This is one of the varietieshow to decorate a room. At the same time, it is important to remember this nuance: a picture on glass (modular) must necessarily be combined with the surroundings in style and color scheme. In custom production, modular paintings are printed not only on glass, but also on a number of other materials, such as canvas, fabric, etc.

Details and accessories are an integral and very important part of any tastefully designed interior. Painting on glass is an original and modern interior decoration, as well as a great gift for almost any occasion.