Which glass paint should I use?

In this video we try and answer the question, which glass paint should I use. There is no simple answer to this as different glass paints are better at doing different things.

Glass Paints can be split into the flowing ones and the thick peelable water based ones. The flowing ones are available in both waterbased and solvent based formats.

In addition to this there are special paints like the oven bake ones which are dishwasher proof once cured.

[amitisshahbanu]

I used oil paint on a window when I was in art school. It looked like stained glass, allowing light to pass through.

[aprilmeowmeow]

+1 for gallery glass. Been making beautiful pieces with it for years.

[maddog]

You saved me a lot of headaches from experimenting and overspending on projects. Loved the feature of your artwork in the video frame as well, nice touch and nice work.

[timeenuf]

Pebeo Virea rocks! I used it on some glass adornments for outside statues. Once baked they don't fade and a lot of rain and cold hasn't seemed to effect them either. Michael's often has 50 and 60% coupons so it softens the high price.

[VictoriaHarrison-qeqw]

Excellnt video!
I have been doing stained glass art for over 20 years & during that time I have only every used Marabu paints for their jewelled colours which I have loved. However, I ordered some Marabu paint colours I was running out of, just before Christmas. After they arrived I set to work, but I was horrified to discover the new colours (matched with the old by colour numbers on the old pots) were drastically different. Not only were the colours different, the paint also has a semi-Matt sheen to it, looked dull & very unattractive. It is clear to me that Marabu have changed their paint formula & gone from a solvent based paint to a water base one, perhaps to be eco friendly. Needless to say I am now on the look out for a new glass paint brand.
Because of the nature of my painting work (I make tea light holders with designs inspired by medieval church stained glass) I need dark, jewelled colours (you dont find many church windows painted in pink! LOL) that replicate church windows, so pastal shades & anything even vaguley matt, is out!
Can you or anyone recommend a good brand of glass paint?
I would be massivly greatful. Cheers x

[DespReps]

This is amazing and very helpful. Thank you so much. Definitely gonna give a few of them a try.

[bharris]

My first glass painting was 3’x3’ 1/4”thick glass. The design was so large, I had to work very quickly. I used Pebeo Vitrail Opal. I didn’t want it transparent. I noticed that dust collected on it, as each section took days to dry. Also, the relief outline lines were so long, they ended up being somewhat shaky. Does anyone do large glass paintings? I would like to pick up some tips, so I can improve. I conpleted my art piece last week and plan on selling it. Is there a market for large pieces or a place where glass painters can sell there art? Thank you. Your video was informative and I plan on seeing what other videos you have.

[anthonymarande]

Greetings from Selkirk Michigan . Excellent presentation 5 of 5 stars

[SummerJeans]

Thank you for the video! I want to paint on the glass bottles around the house for reusing purpose and was looking for the right glass paint. Glad I came upon to your video :)

[saltlifegull]

Excellent demonstration and explanation. Super appreciative! Subscriber from Florida, USA

[_snek_]

I remember in my childhood I used to have those peelable glass paints, I loved making stickers with them.

Damn I can still smell the paint

[MrTricycle]

Very helpful video thanks. Answered most of my questions in one hit.

[kapushthethird]

Hello, can you please add your recommended list on the description? Thanks

[blair-jarvis]

Very helpful! Is there a best-method to achieve a uniform gradient from one color to another within the same space? Say in a 10" x 10" square where you want it to go from a dark shade of red to a light shade of red evenly from one end to the other. I'm picturing this with the Pebeo Vitrail solvent based paints.

[cerir]

I'm interested in the two opaque paints you can was that you moved to your left side... which ones are they? thanks, great video!

[MacroAggressor]

What do you recommend for the best durability in non-food use items which will be handled often? Specifically, I'm looking to make a large number of "coins" out of fully etched glass "flat marbles" (like would be used in a vase or fish bowl). I'm leaning toward enamel spray paint with a primer for the ease of application and what I assume to be better durability. I'm not sure whether baking is advised with enamel spray paints, but I intend to try it. As I said they would be handled regularly and they'd be stored together in large pouches, so lots of clacking against one another. Does this seem to be a suitable solution, do you have any recommended improvements to the process, and/or do you recommend an altogether different approach for this application?

Thanks for your time!

[jacquesherve]

Une technique à développer ! Malheureusement en France on ne note pas une véritable ouverture d'esprit concernant les loisirs créatifs !

[Aliyon-sbeh]

hello, I'm going to be doing a big glass painting for one of my windows. is there a washable paint that does not need baking?

[judahverkoopt]

Thank you for your presentation. I have used the transparant orange Pebeo Vitrea 160 on glass that is in my shower wall. I wasn't able to put it in the oven of course as I painted the glass which was already in the shower. What would you suggest I use to paint over my painted glass now to protect it? As it's in a shower it will frequently get wet and also will need cleaning to remove soapy water.

[zackels]

Hey thanks for doing the video I've been looking for best glass paint to use since I started and I wish you would do another video that shows these and other types of paints after being in direct sunlight for a month. Some colors fade actually to clear or milky white. The colors I would ask you test the most are purple pink and some red and blues. Purple I just can't seem to find or make happen. It starts fading in a month.