Archive for January, 2009
January 29, 2009 at 5:46 pm
· Filed under How to Paint on Glass and Plastic ·Tagged how to paint wine glasses, making wine glasses, painted wine glass, painting glasses, painting on plastic plates, painting wine glasses, plastic plates
There are many varieties of acrylic paints on the market. There are a few paints that I use when I paint on my glassware. Selecting the brand I will be using depends on what piece I am painting on and what the piece will be used for. The paint is use the most is Folk Art’s Enamels. They are acrylic paint that either cure by being air dried for 21 days or they can be baked to cure the paint. If I am painting on coffee cups I will use Pebeo 150 Paints. Both paints are dishwasher safe if placed on the top rack, and Pebeo is also microwave safe. Using Pebeo on coffee mugs makes sense because this will allow coffee, tea, hot chocolate, or your drink of choice, to be reheated if necessary.
Acrylics are water based which makes them easy to clean out without having to use harsh chemicals. You do not have to be afraid of being around harmful vapors or having to be in well ventilated areas. This also is less costly for you since you do not have to buy products to remove the paint. You can really use many household products that you may already have.
Another great feature of many acrylics is that they dry fast. This can make it easy for you to complete a project and move on. This is especially helpful if you are painting several pieces for a project and need to meet a time requirement for the project to be complete.
The type of acylic you choose will depend on your project and your own preferences. Learning what works best may take some time. It often requires you to experience some trial and errors before you determine what product works for you. I also recommend not being afraid to ask someone whose does similar work, and work that appeals to you. Many are willing to share their knowledge.
Amy
614-530-0219
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January 24, 2009 at 4:59 am
· Filed under Uncategorized ·Tagged children painting classes, classes to learn how to paint martini and wine glasses, girls night out, hand painted glasses, how to paint wine and martini glasses, ladies night out, painted wine glasses, party
What better way to spend an evening, than with your close friends socializing and painting on your favorite drink glasses. All you need to do is to invite your friends and fix a few of your favorite cocktails. You might even want to have a few great drink recipes prepared to fill those lovely glasses once the paint dries. You can even choose to paint pilsner beer glasses and there would not be a need for the drink recipes to be made. You know your friends, let them decide what their beverage of choice is and paint glasses to accommodate what they like.
This is an easy project that can be completed within a few hours. You really do not need to have a lot of room for the painting to be done. It really is not that messy either. It is actually pretty easy to keep the paint contained. Only a small amount of paint is needed to paint the glasses with.
The glasses are painted with acrylic enamel paint. It dries to the touch quickly and can be helped with this process by using a heat gun or blow dryer. The paint cures within 21 days if air dried, or it may be baked at 350 degrees for 30 minutes. The choice is yours. You decide if you have the time to allow the glasses to dry for 1 hour prior to baking them. You will need to add the preheating time to the baking time. Normally allow 50 minutes from preheating to the glasses being finished. Place them in the oven cold and remove them once completely cooled.
After the class is finished, you will walk away with the knowledge to paint other glasses and continue on creating lovely art. These glasses will make great entertaining pieces for your guests and even wonderful gift giving ideas for future occasions. Do not be afraid, just jump in and have fun with your friends!
Amy
www.amyspaintedhouseandmore.com
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January 16, 2009 at 4:03 pm
· Filed under Uncategorized ·Tagged one stroke brushes, paint brushes, painted glassware, picking your paint brushes, wedding accessories and favors, wine glasses
You might be asking yourself, what brush should I use if I were painting lilacs, wisteria, or wanting to add texture to my shading? That’s right, the Scruffy Brush would be your brush of choice! It is also a great brush when you are painting fur and doing faux finishes. This brush is wetted prior to using it. You should gently twist the bristles around so you create an oval shape, and then you are ready to dip in to your paint and let the pouncing begin! Clean up consists of pounce the bristles and not racking them. Racking may cause the bristles to break off. You can pounce the brush in a paper towel after cleaning, to ensure all of the paint has been removed. Allow this brush to dry before using it again.
The Flat Brush is probably one of the most common brushes used, especially for those who do the One Stroke Technique. This brush has longer bristles and less thickness in the body if you are using the One Stroke Brushes. It has a sharp chisel edge. Many strokes will begin and end on the chisel part, so it is important for your brush to have a nice edge. Your designs will be so much crisper and cleaner if they are.
To begin painting with a flat brush just dampen the bristles and dry off with a paper towel. You are now ready to begin. You are now ready to load your brush. Remember, if you are doing the One Stroke Technique it is very important to load your brush so it is two thirds of the way full. The more paint on your brush, the better the flow will be. When you are finished, just gently rack your brush back in forth in your caddy to remove the paint.
Script Liners liners are great for adding ribbons, curlicues, and smaller detail to your painted pieces. Often these are used with more of an inky or thinned consistancy paint. Clean the liners as you would the flat brushes.
Believe it or not, it is possible to paint a beautiful piece of art using just one type and size of a brush. There are many more to select from than is mentioned here. These are just a few, which seem to be good ones to start off with. You are the artist so choose what works best for you!
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January 10, 2009 at 3:33 am
· Filed under hand painted specialty glasses ·Tagged hand painted valentine's day gifts, paint your own Valentine's Day gifts, valentine's day gifts, valentine's day wine glasses
You can be as creative as you want with this project. Hearts of course are a nice design to include. Words relating to love are also nice to be added to your pieces. If you are not able to do freehand designs, polka dots with different colors and sizes can really make a glass interesting. I cannot stress enough that you do not have to be an artist to be able to paint on glasses. It is really up to you how creative you get. Simple designs often are much nicer than going over the top with too much color and interest.
Painting your own Valentine’s gifts is really special and can show someone truly how much they mean to you. A gift from your heart is worth so much more than an expensive store bought gift. Give the special people in your life something with true meaning that can last a lifetime!
Amy
614-530-0219
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January 5, 2009 at 1:56 am
· Filed under Wedding Accessories, hand painted specialty glasses ·Tagged glass brushes, one stroke brushes, paint brushes, painted plates, wedding glassware, wedding reception glasses, wine glasses
There are a variety of different types of brushes to choose from when you are working on your painting projects. Even within the One Stroke family, there are different brushes to be used based on the surface you are painting on. The differences are in the bristles and may vary from hard to soft bristles. They are distinguished by the different colored handles and the fabric brushes even have a green stripe on the tip of the bristles.
The brushes for Glass and Ceramics are soft. This allows them to hold the paint nicely in the brush, while moving smoothly over the slick surface. They also keep the brush strokes from being as noticeable as they might be with a regular brush.
The fabric brush bristles are harder and hold up well while painting on fabric. This is a little trickier since the paint does not flow as easily on this type of surface. The One Stroke Fabric brushes will assist you in creating a beautiful final project that you will be proud to wear.
It does not matter if you are painting on glass or fabric, the brushes in this line hold up very well to frequent use. They rarely lose their bristles. What you may find after several uses is the bristles losing their shape. If you take care of them properly and reshape them after using, you will extend their life. They are reasonably priced which makes them practical to use on your decorative painting projects.
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The brush you choose to use on your project can depend on a what you are painting and the look your are trying to achieve. Also, do not forgot that you want to consider the size of the brush you are most comfortable with. The size that works well for me, may not be what is best for you. Most importantly, choose your brushes based on the project you will be working on and what fits your comfort level. This will enable you to create a lovely work of art.
Valentine’s Day will be here before you know it. It is a little more than a month away. As like with Christmas, Valentine’s is a great time to get out your paint and create a wonderful gift for a loved one or your sweetheart! What better way to say I love you than with something hand painted from your heart?