Painting glass – an art technique that is forgotten

Among the DIY ideas that one could have for home decoration, painting glass is one of the most stylish variations. We want to prove this to you. We also encourage you to paint your own glassware yourself. Below you will also find the tutorials.

In jewelery design, this art technique is still honored

window decoration

Using the techniques of glass painting, you could make something special out of the windows or the mirrors at home. However, since errors are difficult to correct here, we would advise against experiments. Before painting the windows, you should practice the figure that is to be represented several times.

Extravagant decoration is created when painting the glass

The window decoration can of course also be simpler and risk-free.

Paint some glass bottles and place them on the windowsill. On request, these can also take over the function of a vase.

Technique - Decorating a glass surface is easier with a master pattern

Here is also a technique for the realization of this idea. Take a piece of paper from this element that you want to use to paint the glass. Now draw the outlines with a matching black color and a thin brush. Let it dry well for a few hours. Then you continue to paint with the desired colors.

Also in the field of glass blocks, the design technology finds an application

Vitragen glass wall decoration

The Vitragen glass is the other variant for the use of painted glass in the interior design. In this case you have to have the decoration made by a specialist. But you can decide for yourself about the shape and the patterns.

The painted glass comes out best when exposed to light

The interplay of light and colored glass gives a fantastic view

The handmade and custom-made glass continues to serve wonderfully different purposes in the interior design. It can decorate the wall, provide more privacy between two rooms, or even be used as a room divider.

Effective are pendants made of glass

In a classic or luxury ambience, you could use walls to decorate entire landscapes.

When designing, you should think about the color mixture

Decorative lights

There is hardly anything more romantic than decorative glass candle holders. Do not just rely on the different nuances, but on the unusual shapes made of glass. We recommend that you collect pieces of old lights and chandeliers.

A wonderful art technique that we often associate with church windows 

Paint glass doors

It is often the case that the glass doors do not offer enough privacy. We can make them aesthetically more beautiful through stained glass, as well as make their view more secure. Take a look at the examples below and get inspired!

Art Deco style and painted Tiffany glass

Painting glass can look very modern or classic. This is related to the technique that you use. Some stained glass can be done easily and practically by anyone. In realizing other ideas, you really need professional help.

Anyway - if you like painted glass, you can not do without its beauty at home.

Album cover as a painted glass plate 

Painting glass as a LUXURY DIY project

One can admire this art and only jam it over many works of art, but could one also make some of the suggested examples themselves? The accompanying video tutorial shows exactly how this artistic technique is applied to glass or porcelain.

Immerse yourself in the magical world of glass painting and find the right inspiration for your project.

Colors conditional effect

Painting makes a treasure out of the glass

Stained glass windows and cupolas allow this art technique to unfold

Various contemporary artists develop the painting technique further

Art Deco expression on glass

The 50s are always recognizable

Marc Chagall's excellent stained glass

Refined work in large format 

vitrage 

Ornate glass chalkboard 

Fractal images as a template for stained glass

Expressive and extensive 

bauhaus