March 2, 2009 at 12:45 am
· Filed under How to Paint on Glass and Plastic ·Tagged artists, before you begin to paint, how to begin, how to begin to paint, how to organize your painting station, organize your work station
Before you begin your painting project, it is important that you start with an organized station from the very beginning. How it is set up will depend greatly on which hand is your primary hand and what is most comfortable for you. The position of the piece you are working on should be such, allowing you to be comfortable while working. No bending or straining should occur while you are painting.
As for the position of your water, brushes, paint, and any other tools, they should be located where it is easiest for your primary hand to reach. This area should be kept uncluttered to avoid any spills or mishaps. The items you use the most should be close to you. Other items that are not needed as often can be stored behind your brushes and paint, or even placed behind your project.
The main thing to consider when you are setting up your station is that your items are easy to access. They also need to be arranged to avoid running your hand or arm through the paint, or even knocking off one of the items from your work station. This could be a real mess if you were to knock your paint off! Take precautions to avoid disasters from the start.
Amy
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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
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