Glass Painting and Decoration

Create stunning etched glass designs with the Badger Mini Sandblaster Kit. It includes everything needed to get started including the Badger Model 260 airbrush, 12 oz (340 gm) of aluminum oxide abrasive, a siphon fed jar, a mask, and a can of Propel air with regulator and air hose. This airbrush can also be used for jewelry refurbishing, stripping, or antiquing furniture, etching monograms on wood and glass, and much more.

Glossies are water-based acrylic enamels used in many types of decorative painting. They are formulated to adhere to slick, non-porous and non-oily surfaces such as glass, wood, ceramic, plastic, primed metal, tiles, stoneware, china, enamelware, and walls. Colors are lightfast. They mix beautifully to achieve any hue, and dry to a glossy, enamel-like finish. Thin them with no more than 25% water. Although Glossies contain no toxic ingredients, and conform to ASTM D 4236, they are not recommended for use on surfaces that come in direct contact with food and beverages. Finished pieces can be cleaned with soap and water and a soft cloth, but should not be cleaned with strong chemicals and abrasives. Glossies are packaged in 2 oz (59 ml) flip-top jars, which are easily resealed to maintain the freshness of the paint. Glossies can be air-dried or heat-set. To heat-set, bake pieces at 325°F (162°C) for 30-40 minutes in a kitchen oven, for a hard, ceramic-like finish. Allow the piece to warm up and cool down gradually with the oven. Glossies have a thicker consistency than that of other decorative paints. For best results, use a soft natural-fiber brush, such as a red sable watercolor brush, or a soft synthetic-fiber brush, such as a golden taklon detailer.

Ideal for decorating vertical surfaces, Pebeo Vitrail No-Drip Medium adheres well when mixed with Vitrail paints and applied with a brush, foam brush, or other method. A ratio of 50% Vitrail paint to 50% No-Drip Medium is recommended. The paint and medium must be thoroughly mixed, without shaking. Any bubbles that are created during mixing will be transferred to the surface being painted.