How to Hand Paint a Lightbulb - Glass Painting Project - Art and Craft

[liptontea]

What a fun idea! Thanks for sharing!

[kimberleyseetoes]

if your going to take off the stickers why paint them before taking them off?

[ArtistsResource]

@kimberleyseetoes They are outline stickers that help give you the desired shape, so you are painting inside them and then removing them to discard. Totally optional step. I prefer going freehand but its good to show another option.

[kimberleyseetoes]

where can u get those peel off stickers?

[catothewiser]

What accent is this?  So fascinating. :-)

[twmmay]

@catothewiser

cockney as fuck id say

[Tomossj]

"Glass of WOOTA"

haha

[samyDlight]

what about nail polish.?

[sophiapuppy]

Great advice - i absolutely love your voice and accent! Cheers!

[random29]

is it safe to use permanent sharpie markers to paint a light bulb?

[ArtistsResource]

@random29

no, I wouldn't do that! Keep to water based glass paints.

[sxybeast9500]

can you headlights with this paint? or the dome lights inside of your car?

[ArtistsResource]

@sxybeast9500 Not sure about that, depends on the wattage. If low wattage then go for it. Post up your results!

[1godowntherabbithole]

where can I get turquoise glass paint ?

[charmleneboni]

@1godowntherabbithole

at Michaels

[TheNaturaLife]

interesting i never thought to do this

[lilylollipop10]

Can we leave the stickers on if we like?

[XeonogaShanti9]

I have a question. Will that type of paint work on small Incandescent Lamps?

I'd say size 1.7mm bulb for model kits.

[ArtistsResource]

@XeonogaShanti9

should do! test it first.

[xperimentalxperience]

Any ideas for 300-watt light bulbs? I tried painting them with glass paint rated for oven and microwave, but the light bulbs still smoke.

[ArtistsResource]

@xperimentalxperience This process is only suitable for low wattage bulbs.

[MsBrokenwings]

wat u have used that blue thing in beginning at the bottom of bulb!!

[talulah95]

so it doesnt fall

[ArtistsResource]

@MsBrokenwings Bluetac!

[AspiretoInspireall]

Does it have to be that brand of paint or can it be other types of glass paint?

Where can I get this paint?

[ArtistsResource]

@AspiretoInspireall Just go to your local art store and ask for water based glass paints.

[cheeky080monkey]

thanks! i am having a bbq and it gets dark at night so i am going to use the same kind of idia bur with old Jam Jars and a candle! thanks for the insperation!

[cheeky080monkey]

can you do this wiv eco friendly bulbs?

[ArtistsResource]

Hi cheeky080monkey

You can but unless they are clear (and eco bulbs are usually opaque) the effect will not be as vivid.

Give it a go!