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ConTrnTs Equipment lof Class paintjnt

Easic Techniques

I,lixint Colours

AppFnE outliner

Quick and Easl Projccrs

Sun Catchers

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Key Fobs

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Handmade Butterfly Cards

Tea

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Salad Bowl and Pircher

Aft Deco Door

Panel .18

Wall Lithr

Christmas Baubles

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An inTruoDvcTion To cLASS PAiuTirc GrTTinc STanTro The art of glass painting has historical roots, with many astounding pieces on view in religious buildings and ancient houses around the

world. It is comparatively easy to recreate these wonderful works of art inyour own home, or to give glass items a modern twist using the same techniques.

Allyou

need are an eye for beautiful designs,

a steady hand, and the patience to practise the techniques before attemptingyour own masterpiece!

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You may be wondering where

to start with this seemingly complex hobby - but don't panicl The items provided with this kit are carefullly chosen to

allowyou to start simply and work up to larger, more complex proiects. This basic kit can be added to with inexpensive purchases fronr craft and hobby shops.

PaiuT Svn5acrs The paints provided can be used on avariety of surfaces. In addition to glass, they can be painted onto clear plastic, and acetate sheets (which can be bought in

different thicknesses and sizes lrom craft shops). lf possible, test the paints onyour surface to ensure that the surface will not corrode.

Grass PainTs The most basic itemsyou will need are, fairly obviously, glass

paints. Colours can be mixed from the three prime colours (see page g) but sorne colours are better purchased ready-

mired. Shop-bought paints ofier a wide variety of vibrant colours and allowyou to choose exactlv the right shade.

OvTrinrR The basic black outliner used in maD/ proiects is provided with

this kit. lt is used to keep the paints within a specilic area ofyour work, although some proiects avoid this for a different effect. Other colours of outliner can be bought, and metallic colours add an extra dimension to your work. They can be added on top of the paint when it is dry for an additional paint effect

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Jlfi*,:,,;,,i'iiljlitff Read page 6

to find out how to use it to its

best effect, and practise before attempting a project to get used to the feel of the painting

tool and how it applies the paint.

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As with most cralts,you should cover

your clothes andyour work surface beforeyou begin, to avoid unnecessary cleaning up. Spilt paint can be removed from work surfaces with kitchen towel and a small amount of metfgrlated spirit; wipe up arlr excess and dab the stain before it dries. Keep

the rim ofyour paint pots clean to prevent the lids sticking when they are stored.

Basic TrcHriq5rrs Pngctisr First Like all new skills,you should expect to have some poor attempts

beforeyou produce anything of quality Collect old glass jars to practise on, or buy inexpensive acetate stationery items which can

still be used ifyour first designs leave something to be desired!

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Dip the pointed end of the tool

Always clean the painting tool before

into the paint and dot it onto

using it to apply a different colour

your glass surface. Practise spreading the paint across small areas

without leaving'brush strokes' behind. Make sure thatyou have enough paint to fill the desired area; too little paint will leave more

to remove excess paint.

Whenever possible, allow areas of one

colour to dry before starting work with the next colour. Some projects use two colours merging into one another, and this should be done while the first colour is still wet.

visible strokes.

LezucrzuAREAS To

fill

larger areas of colour, use the

blunt end of the painting toot. Again, make sure thatyou keep adding additional paint as required to

fill the space. Whenever possible, try to supportyour work so thatyou are painting onto a horizontal surface. This will prevent argl colour

flooding to the bottom of the outlined area.

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l ECHnTQ*VES Always start to paint in the centre of

design, and work outwards as each

colour dries. Where colours merqe, or the clean point of

use a cocktail stick

the tool to drag the colours into each other slightly. Some projects sutEest applying a darker shade iust outsideyour basic colour for a shadow effect.

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basic colour rules of paints also apply to

: lss paints: mix blue andyellow to create l:en, red andyellow to create orange, and

:e and red to create purple. Experiment with

.:aller or

larger amounts of each to obtain

ferent shades and strengths of colour. The

:,.lour wheel opposite allowsyou to see easi!y

::e different

shades available from the three

::imary colours.

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:olours, and of the secondary colours mixed ':om them,you will have to add a colourless Slass paint. This can be bou6ht from hobby

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and craft shops, and simply lightens

:ny other colour when mixed together.

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ibu will find asyou mixyour paints that some colours are more easily achieved than others. Certain colours will appear slightly 'muddy', and it is easier to buy the exact shadeyou require to avoid this muddiness. Remember also that it is difficult to mix exactly the same

ifyou plan to paint an item over days, or have large areas to fill with the

shade twice; several

same colour, mixingyour own paint could cause

problems. A ready-mixed colour will allowyou

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to stop and start atyour leisure without the rvorry of re-mixing the colour to match.

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pen supplied with this kit has a pointed

-:zzle lo direct the outliner in a fine, precise

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However, the hardest part of glass

:;:nting is to create

a smooth, even outline

,' ihout bubbles or blotches. Practise app!ing --e outliner in one flowing movement - it ':ally is harder thanyou might imaginel

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Many itemsyou paint will be purely for

decoration, butyou should bear in mind what the item's use will be beforeyou paint it. You should always paint the underside of any

bowl or jugyou may want to place food

or drink in

never place food directly onto

glass-painted surface. Water-based glass paints can only be gently wiped clean, and never

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of the projects in this book use templates,

ch are all supplied at the back. Trace off the

:esired pattern and follow the instructions to :',.sition the template correctly. Once in place,

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can simply tollow the pattern

immersed in water for washing. Solvent-based paints are more durable but

painted items should still be washed gently and carefully, and never in a dishwasher.

withyour

,-,-rliner pen. Leave this to dry thoroughly :"e:oreyou start to apply coloured paint.

AicKArrD EasY PruoircTs One of the most difficult parts of glass painting is successfully applying the paint without leaving streaks and patcly areas. Use these simple starter proiects to perfectyour technique,

before moving on to anythinE more ambitious.

Svn CaTcI{EN vov wirl Red,

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yellow and blue glass paints

Painting tool Three plastic sun catcher shapes

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Lay your sun catchers on your

with the textured side of the ridged

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areas facing downwards. Work on the fish first,

as it has very small areas which are good for Fractice. Use the pointed end

ofyour painting

:ool to apply blue paint to the eye, the stripe across the gre, and alternate stripes thereafter.

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Now paint in the remaining

stripes, using the red paint. Remember, it is easiest to start at the centre of a piece and

nork outwards. Push the paint into the very edges

of the area, turnint the sun catcher to

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ensure that no areas remain unpainted. Paint

the fins using the red paint, still working on the unridged side.

Finally, paint the head of the

fish usingyellow paint, and leave to dry. Paint

the other sun catchers in the same way,

working from the centre outwards and applying paint to the unridged side of the plastic. Be especially careful to apply enoughyellow paint

to the large surface

area

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of the starfish to avoid

a patchy effect when it is held up to the light. IF

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Allow this colour to dry. Mix a rich orange colour

to use in the corners. Paint one corner square,

Glass clip frame 1.2 cm

DrcoRATior % clean the painting tool and use the pointed end

wide masking, tape

of the applicator to draw a spiral in the wet

Yellow and red glass paints

paint. Wipe off the excess paint on kitchen towel.

Painting tool Kitchen towel

Cotton bud and methylated spirit

Remove the clips and

lift the

glass off the frame. Use masking tape to make

border around all four edges of the glass. Mask off a 3 cm square in each corner. Stick strips

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masking tape 2 cm inside the outer taPes between

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the squares. Press the edges of the masking tape

firmly to prwent paint from bleeding underneath.

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Repeat this last process in

each corner square, drawing a spiral in each

whilst still wet. Leave to dry overnight. When the paint is completely dry, careful[y peel off

the masking tape. If necessary, neaten any edges with a cotton bud dipped in metlylated spirit. IJ.]

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Paint each of the rectangles

forming the border using a richyellow colour.

Use the blunt end of the painting tool, generously loaded with paint.

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Acetate sheets

&rc, Class paint

BIack outliner

Painting tool

pen

Pin or needle

Scissors

Key ring

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Trace the templates

of the

:ee, caterpillar and ladybird from pages 58 and :1. Tape the templates underneath a sheet of

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:rick acetate and draw around each outline .r

ith black outliner. Allow the outliner to dry.

Paint the black areas of the

ad_ybird and the bee and leave them to dry

.:oroughly. Paint the ladybird's red back -.ections and dot in blue eyes. Paint theyellow iiripes on the bee and paint the face inyellow as well.

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Mix togetherblue andyellow

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ro make a treen. Paint the body of the caterpillar rvith blue and green stripes, allowing the two colours to bleed together. Mix a little more blue lnto the Ereen to make turquoise and apply around the edge of the caterpillar's face.

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Use this colourto paint

along the top edges of the bee's wings.

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Fillthe centre o[the

bee's

nings and the caterpillar's face with colourless paint. When all the paints are dry, cut out each

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shape. Pierce a hole in each and attach to metal key fobs.

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Add more colourless paint

Tracing paper

Mobile wires

lighten the colours further. Use these new colou,=

So[t pencil

Cotton thread

to paint the legs, ears and face of each sheep.

Acetate sheets

Superglue

When all the paints are dry, carefully cut out.

Black outliner pen Red,

yellow and

blue glass paints Colourless paint Painting tool

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Trace the sheep template

from page 58, using a soft pencil and tracing paper. Tape this outline underneath a sheet of

thick acetate. Carefully draw around the sheep using the black outliner pen, omitting the cross. Repeat this to draw four sheep in total.

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Toassemblethemobile.

pierce a hole in each sheep where the cross s marked on the template, and tie thread thro;s:r each hole. Tie the other end of each threac

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your mobile wires. Cross the wires at the centre and tie together. Dab the intersectiL-'*

with superglue to secure.

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Mix four pastel shades of

paint: lilac, blue, pink and orange. Use

different colour for the hooves of each of the

four sheep. Add colourless paint to each of the pastels, to make a lighter shade of each. Paint the wool with these new shades, matching each

to the colour of the hooves.

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outliner pen Scissors

Glass paint

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window

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Spray adhesive

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Double-sided tape

Tracethebutterflytemplate : - fP I r:- t?Eâ&#x201A;Ź 6l and tape the template under a

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of acetate. Draw the outline using black

:er, and leave to dry. Cut around the

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lines of the template.

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Paintthebutterflyinyour

--:sen colours, startint from the centre and ,i:-\.ng outwards. Use the blunt end of the

-.ing tool for larger, solid areas such as the

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:'--':,. ensuring that the paint coverage is even.

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Open the card and lay it with

eft side facing upwards. Cut a piece of white

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measures 5 mm less on all sides than

front. Use spray adhesive to attach the "ard :,r:â&#x201A;Źr- to the leflhand flap of the card. Place :-.uble-sided tape around the edge of the circle.

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Stickthe acetate under the

-,. e usint double-sided tape. Attach the flap

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--Cerneath the front of the card, using double-

, :ed tape around the edges.

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Soft pencil Scissors

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light holders Masking tape

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clay or stic$r putty to keep

it in position.

Blue, red and

yellow glass paints Painting tool Modelling clay

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trom paEe 58. Cut along the dotted lines, and position the tracing paper inside the tea light holder. Hold in place with masking tape.

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outliner, keeping the Iine as fine as possible. When the first pattern is dry, turn the tea light and repeat, untilyou have outlines surrounding

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dry beforeyou turn the holder to continue. :: avoid smudging the paint. Support the tea I .holder between two small pieces of modelli-.

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Trace the flower template

the tea light on all sides.

paint each of the flowers

a simple primary colour. Allow the flowers

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glass jars with lids

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red,yellow, and

-- :-rless

glass paints

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-: ing a combination of blue, yellow and rii:. , -- :ss paint. Paint the stems using careful lriili

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the tfyme stems. Leave them to dry.

, dotting small amounts of paint

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uP each stem.

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make a paler pink

Mixabrightmagentapink : . :l 3 ' ,-: ilolers of the chives. Form small dots :::: s for each flower. Add colourless paint

j-: stokes to the rosemary stems. Paint

- -: 2 Add the flowers to the ; ::*: -. each of the different herbs. Use : i:- ;'s of blue for the rosemary flowers,

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-- ::e main flowers at the top of each stem " , cluster of dots, and add single dots -

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ApvArIcED PKoircTs Asyour confidence builds, it is satisling to displayyour talents on larger, more complex proiects which can be displayed in more prominent places inyour home' Where possible,paint onto a horizontal surface beiore mountingyour work on a wall or door, to prevent the paint running down

to the bottom of the Painting

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miRReKPLAqrE I vov wirr Mirror tile

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(15 cm square)

Silver and gold outliner pen Glass nuggets Chinagraph pencil

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Using the template from

page 63, copy the design ontoyour mirror tile using a Chinagraph pencil. Draw the central

diamond using the silver outliner pen. Use

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strong glue to fix a glass nugget in each

corner of the tile, and leave them to dry.

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Add gold dots around

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main silver diamond shape in the centre. Drrmr a line of dots iust inside the silver diamond" and another iust outside. Leave this to dn: decorate the remaining space in each conrs using the silver outliner pen. Use freehand

and squiggles, keeping the lines fine and rxd.,

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Draw in the flowers using

gold outliner. Leave a margin of at least 2 mm between the petals and the silver diamond.

HiRROKPLAq/E YOV WILL IIEED Mirror tile

(15 cm square)

Black outliner pen

Blue, red andyellow glass paints Painting tool

STEP 2

Z Drawmosaicshapes,

freehand, around the square. Run a line of

outliner along each outer edge of the tile. lt may be worth sketching a rough mosaic desiq-

onto paper first, to ensure thatyou're

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with the final shapes. Leave the tile to dry.

Tracing paper

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Cut out a 7 cm square o[

tracing paper. Tape the square to the centre of

your mirror tile and with black outliner draw around it. Leave to dry, then carefully remove

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Paint each of the mosa

sections a different colour. Again, it

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sections of the same colour. The finished p r.1.

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NOTE: When painting the plaque, remember the basic technique: start from the centre and

work out towards the edges. Push the colour

into every corner of each shape. Don't skimp on paint or the end result will be patcfgr and uneven. Paint the plaque in quarters, leaving each section

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AnnivENALY BowL YOV WILL IIEED Tracing paper

So[t Pencil

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scissors

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Shallow, wide-rimmed glass bowl Masking tape Silver outliner pen

Blue, red andyellow glass paints Painting tool

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pages

34 and 62 onto tracing

C;rrefully draw the monoErams ofyour

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page 62), onto the tracing paper

Cut out the templates and

, : Jn them under the rim of the bowl using

rieces of masking tape to secure them.

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:he crossed leaves between the monograms

- ,re single leaves at each side. Ensure that

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',.\\'ers are evenly spaced around the rest -e bowl, with varying numbers of Ieaves.

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Very carefully draw along

-rltline of each shape with silver outliner.

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the lines as fine and delicate as possible,

-: a flowing movement for the spirals of :,-- flower. Leave the outliner to dry, overnight ::rsible.

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Finally, mix blue andyellmrr

using a large amount of red with a small dab of

to make green for the leaves. Paint each of

yellow untilyou achieve the colouryou desire.

leaves, working around the bowl, being carefil$

Carefully paint in each of the flowers.

not to smudge the previous paint asyou the bowl around.

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colour of the flowers. and use this new colour

to paint in each of the monogrammed initials. Leave these colours

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two sizes Glass vase Ceramic tile or old plate

Natural sponEe Glass paint

colours of

your choice

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;reate a random pattern of spots. Make sure

.-;, the edges are pressed down firmly to prevent

:; rt bleeding underneath

when it is applied.

Mixyourchosencolourof STrP 2 :i nt on the tile or old plate. Use the sponEe

,: dab at the paint and then apply the paint to ,-. \'ase. You should be able to work around ,.-; rvhole vase in one session, as the paint is

--.: applied Iiberally enough to run. Experiment

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::r'. remove the stickers to -.: spots.

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reveal the pattern

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CErTic CaRAFE AIID GTaSSES YOV WILL IIEED Tracing paper

Soft pencil Scissors

Water carafe and glasses Masking tape

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TracebothCeltictemplates

and cut them out carefully. Tape the large

template to the front of the carafe with small pieces of masking tape. Draw around the edge

with a Chinagraph pencil, and then

remove the template.

Chinagraph pencil

Gold outliner pen Blue andyellow glass paints Painting, tool

Modelling clay or stic$ putty

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lines with gold outliner. Also follow the lines

which form the intersections of the pattern with gold outliner. Copy the template exactly to get the intersections in the correct places. Leave the outliner to dry completely.

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Paint all the sections of the

carafe in the same way. Leave the carafe to dry

in a horizontal position to prevent the paint from running.

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Paint the motif on the glass

in the same wayyou painted the motif on the

of green thatyou're happy with. Separate part of

carafe, using a small amount of dark green

this and add a touch of red to darken the green.

paint at the intersecting points, and paler green

Alternatively,you could use a ready-made green

for the main parts of each section. Leave to dry.

and add a little black paint to get a darker shade.

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Support the carafe on its side, clay or

stic$ putgr to keep it in

position. Apply u little dark green paint to the intersection of one section. Fill the rest of the section

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Soft pencil Straight-sided glass bowl

Pitcher/jug

Glass paint

Scissors

Masking tape

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support the bowlon its side

so thatyou will be painting the flowers

Tracetheflowertemplate

42. Repeat enough times to fit

horizontally. Position one flower on top. Paint this first flower violet. Leave it to dry before

j:Lrund the edge ofyour bowl. Roughly cut out

turning the bowl to paint the next flower blue.

:rese templates and use masking tape to hold

Again, leave this to dry before turning the bowl

:rem in position all around the bowl.

to paint the next flower. Paint this one a mixture of violet and blue blended together.

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single flower template inside, in the position

you want it. Paint over the flower inyour favourite colour. When the flower is dry, add silver dots in the centre to match the bowl.

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Continuepaintingthe

flowers, alternating the colours between violet,

blue and violeVblue mixed. When the final flower is dD/, stand the dish on its base. Use a silver outliner pen to add tiny dots to the centre of each flower. Remove the tracings

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the glass panel. Draw along each of the

Tracing paper

outlines with black outliner. Try to use long,

Soft pencil

flowing movements for each of the lines,

Masking tape

keeping each line approximately the same

Black outliner pen Glass paint

Tape the template behind

thickness. Leave overnight to ensure the

outline is completely dry.

colours ofyour choice Painting tool

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Trace the Art Deco design

rom page 59. You may need to enlarge the :emplate on a photocopier to fit the door panel

,,ou intend to paint. When the template is the ;orrect size, trace it onto tracinE paper. If at

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possible, remove the panel to paint it in

rorizontal position.

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Paint the trunk of the tree

first, as it is the central part of the design. lf you are painting the panel in position,you may find thatyou have to keep removing paint that has sunk

to the bottom of the section, and

reapplying paint at the top of the section, to

ensure an even colour all the way down. When

the trunk is dry, begin to paint the blue of the

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sections of the trees foliage. Allow these to

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At the same time, paint the pale

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LTaDED Vasr YOV WILL NEED Straight-sided glass vase Lead stripping (6 mm wide)

Craft knifdscissors Glass paint

colours ofyour choice

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Refer to the template on

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asymmetric star shape, on the front of the vase. Cut the strips to the corect )ength, )eaulng the ends 3 mm inside the edges of the glass.

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bought from most craft stores, and should have its own instructions for use. The type used in this proiect has a self-adhesive back, and should be used with a boning peg to help it

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adhere to the glassware. Use scissors or a craft

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knife to cut the strips to the correct length.

place using a boning peg, and following the

Fix the strips firmly in

manufacturer's instructions.

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stripping down each outside edge of the front

one by one. Before painting the next point, use

panel, again leaving the strips 3 mm short at the top and bottom. Stick a strip of leading

your paintinE tool to remove circles of paint. Wipe the tool clean on kitchen towel and then

right around the top o[ the vase, overlapping

move on to paint the next point.

the edges at the back. Repeat at the bottom of the vase. Check all around to ensure that the edges are hidden and

all strips are stuck firmly.

Lie the vase on its back with

the leaded side facing upwards. Paint the centre section of the star. Use the pointed end ofyour painting tool to remove circles of paint to reveal

the glass underneath. Wipe the excess paint off

the tool onto kitchen towel.

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Paint one section ofthe

background area using blue paint. Use the

pointed end ofyour painting tool to remove

waves of paint, wipinE the tool clean each time. AIlow the first section to dry and repeat with each of the other background sections.

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Trace the template from

page 55 onto ordinary paper. Use a photocopier

to enlarge it to the sizeyou need foryour wall light, and then trace it onto tracing paper.

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reverse using a very soft pencil. Roughly cut

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to allowyou to fit it around the curve of the light. Tape it in place, and draw over the lines with a sharp, hard pencil to transfer the design onto the glass. Remove the template.

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Paint the stamens orante.

Turn the light, supporting it so thatyou can

from the top downwards, to avoid smudging the

paint the left side in a flat position. Paint the

lines. Leave the outline to dry, overnight if possible.

different shades of green, blending them together. Leave this to dry.

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the bottom, and a lighter colour at the top. Blend these colours together, and leave to dry.

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sections in a flat position. Leave these to dry before fixing the light to the wall.

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continue painting in the central areas o[ the other designs. Leave them to dry, then reassemble the

parts of the baubles before hanging them. NOTE: lfyou cannot buy two-part baubles, cut out each template carefully and tape each to the front of a bauble. Draw around the designs with Chinagraph

pencil before going over these lines with outliner.

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ConcRAtvraTions! llow Yov Can PainT Gr-ass Hopefully,you now feel confident inyour abilities, and are bursting with ideas for other glass items to paint. Keep looking for new areas to work on; there may be glass or mirrored panels aroundyour home which would benefit from an added touch of colour. You can also find many bargain purchases at markets, bric-a-brac shops, charity events and car boot sales

simple items will look extremely effective when

you workyour magic on them!