Sunday, February 7, 2010

What kind of paint do you use on clear glass so it is opaque?

I want to paint a clear glass vase with a floral design. What do I use so the design is not see through?What kind of paint do you use on clear glass so it is opaque?
you can use basic household glosses or satins,...satins will tend to be a bit more opaque, but i would suggest you give it a second coat to make it less see through,...also,...glosses and satins are oil based so they are waterproof and are a bit stronger than water based paints,...you can actually buy paint for glass,..but it tends to be see thru,...or if you are using a stencil,...spraypaint for cars are really good,..i suggest krylon or hycote,...there is a large range of colours and nozelsWhat kind of paint do you use on clear glass so it is opaque?
You could use acrylic paints they are opaque. Acrylic paints are inexpensive, easy to use, easy to clean up and fast drying. When acrylics dry they are waterproof. You can do the painting free hand or use a stencil. Acrylics come in many colors.





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Jeff (weseye) Wesley
You could use an acid etch to ';frost'; the glass first so that the paint will be more opaque. Look for Armour Etch at your local art supply store.

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