Painting on Glass, Plexi-Glass, or Mirrors

This process can also be used directly on glass to make hanging artwork pieces.

• For vertical use on windows, it’s as simple as painting on a flat surface. You may have to hold the tip of a color bottle at a slight angle, but it still works the same. Just be aware of how thinly you apply the paint.
• Gravity can play a role in the paint sliding downward, making it color heavy near the bottom of each painted section. With careful application, you should be fine. Just practice before you start your masterpiece.

What Can I Do for a Background?

If you find that your painting is surrounded by nothing but plain space, there are plenty of techniques that can be used for various looks for backgrounds. Most of them can be made up using your own creativity. Backgrounds can be created using any color, but the main colors used to create a “hard to see through” appearance are Crystal Clear (my fave), Hologram Shimmer (has bits of glitter), and Clear Frost.

Here are a few videos to give you a few examples:

1. Swirl Background Technique

2. Dotting Technique

3. Pebble Technique

 

The Difference in Pebbling