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How to make a faux (fake) stained glass window

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Uploaded by on Dec 7, 2007

How to video using acrylic paints and glass, gives advice on techniques and relevant art theory, suuuper easy and cheap! Great for Xmass windows or home brewed movie sets.

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  • Where can I get the glass from?

  • @LisaSparklesXOXO You can buy sheets of window glass, or if you don't want to re-use the glass for another project, sheets of acrylic glass at hardware stores. Home Depot or Lowes sell their scraps. I buy tester pieces of glass or acrylic for five cents to a dollarfrom their scrap bin to try techniques.

  • I'm thinking of using this technique for making colored glass pieces for a fountain I'm making. Does anyone know if the paint will wash off if it comes into contact with water over long periods of time?

  • @neogeo0823 Yes it will, liquid will get between the paint and the glass and it will come off.  You need to SEAL the paint with a waterproof sealer. If you seal it, then you're golden.

  • @neogeo0823 Look for marine varnish or waterproof acrylic sealer. I've seen some people use Mod Podge as a sealant, but I don't know how long it lasts, especially if exposed to UV light (sunlight.)

  • How do i finish it off? As in i want to make it permanent? What do i spray it with?

  • @HikariYamino You can add an extra layer of protection with a clear acrylic brushed on coat, but unless you scratch it off this will last a long time, especially if it is somewhere that doesn't get contacted.

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  • Thanks for posting this video. I've been looking up instructions on how to stain glass as a beginner and it has been very hard to get any info. This has been extremely helpful and has made the idea of doing a project at home much more obtainable.

  • @gryphern Cool. I'm assuming that the sealer will be sold wherever I can find the paint, right? Hopefully it won't be too expensive...

  • great thanks for the tips

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