Stain Glass

1.  Select a pattern suitable for the size and style of the stained glass window you want.

2.  Trace or Draw your pattern on lined or graph paper.  This gives you guide lines to keep everything centered and straight.  Remember to leave room for your window frame.

3.  Place your glass over your pattern and using a black fine permanent pen, like a Sharpie, trace over the pencil lines.  You will be able to see if you missed any lines.

1.  Liquid Lead is a dimensional paint, and will leave a ridge.  Work on a flat surface and try to keep the line as thin as possible by 'pulling' it along your outline.

2.  Be sure all lines meet and intersect.  This makes a contained area for each colour.

3.  Use pins to pop any air bubbles.

4.  Let the lead lines dry over night before applying colour.

Before you start to apply your colour, there are some things you need to know. Some colours are very 'drippy'.  Have a moist Q-tip ready for cleaning up drops.  If this is your first time using this type of paint, it would be
best to practice on a scrap piece of plastic so that you get the feel of it first.

1.  Start in the center of your design and work your way out.  Use this colour to apply to all the areas of the same colour (all red, or all yellow, etc).

2.  Use a clean pin to push the paint into the corners and to pop all air bubbles.

1.  You can apply a second colour, as long as they aren't side by side, otherwise they may bleed.

2.  This photo demonstrates how to 'move' the colour into the corners using a pin.

1.  Apply all your colours as in the previous step.

2.  If you want a marbellized look, you can swirl one colour into the next while they are wet.  It is strongly suggested that you try this on a scrap piece first.

3.  Let your colours dry thoroughly before moving your piece.