Q&A for How to Paint Glass

Specially made glass paint is formulated to stick to glass, and there are many brands out there that make it. Other paints will not stick well, so it's best to use glass paint.

Follow the instructions on the glass paint exactly. You can bake them, but have to start them out in a cold oven, bake, and then leave them inside until the oven cools down again.

Yes, but you'll need to seal it with something or the paint will come off easily.

Depending on the media, you should really just be able to lay down the colors separately and mix them with gentle brushstrokes across 2 at a time.

Mix detergent in water, and put the piece of glass in that detergent water. Leave overnight, and then scrape it off with your fingernail.

Start with primary. When you get the shade you want, use black to dull it, white to make it paler, or the opposite colors on the color wheel to brighten it.

No, because there are special chemicals in glass paint.

You can, but it cannot go in a dishwasher afterwards or be cleaned with a harsh cloth. Make sure to wash it gently with warm soapy water and then rinse, and your glass should last a long time.

Check the guidelines of the specific paint you are using to see how to cure it. Acrylic paint may need to be covered with some form of top coat before being baked to cure it and make the paint permanent.

Many people recommend applying an alcohol-based cleaner before painting, so I would try that!

If the paint you use is opaque (not transparent), it will cover other color, but will not let light through. If the paint you use is transparent, you will get a visual color mixing, and your green leaves will more than likely end up looking brown.

Painting a window shouldn't cause it to crack. It's possible it was cracked and painting it merely revealed the fracture. If it is in the sun, the dark paint may draw in heat and cause the glass to crack in rare circumstances.

Absolutely! It may not be quite as good as paint designed for glass painting, but it should work on etched glass nonetheless.

As it won't be exposed to any water or other damage, it should last for a very long time.

Absolutely! Any method of painting and any type of paint can be used to paint glass. Make sure you follow the manufacturer's guidelines for your glass and you should be OK.

As long as the paint isn't undergoing a lot of wear and tear, it should be OK without being baked. If you are worried about it getting damaged over time, find an enamel paint that cures by drying for a long time.

This really depends on the type of glass paint you are using. Some water-based glass paints can be thinned with a few drops of water. Others need a thinner compatible with the base used in the glass paint. The best advice would be to read the supplier's website.

As long as you use a glass paint that can be baked, it should be fine as these are dishwasher safe.

You should be able to bake ordinary float glass in the oven, but you should start with the glass inside a cold oven and build up the heat. Once it's done, as per the glass paint instructions, you should turn the oven off and let the glass cool down gradually.

This will depend on the thickness of your perfume bottle and the temperature at which you bake it. A thicker bottle should be OK being baked, but if you are painting a thinner bottle, it may be a good idea to use paint that takes time to dry instead of direct heat.

Absolutely, As long as it is enamel paint, you should be able to use it paint glass. Make sure you give it plenty of time to dry.

As they are water-based inks, they will likely wash off quite easily. Apply a layer of gesso and cover the ink with a top coat of varnish to improve the life of your glass paint.

You can, but the colors will combine if they are transparent. Keep this in mind when painting over already existing paint.

The cost of acrylic glass paint will depend on the quantity and quality of paint you get, as well as where you are getting it from. Ask at your local craft store to find out how much it will cost near you.

You will be able to use gesso and white paint to paint over the black glass, but this will prevent any light from coming through.

You can, but you should only repaint them the same color. If you try and use different colors without removing the paint that is already there, the colors will combine.

You can try and use thicker paint, or work your way around the edge of the glass much more slowly. Wait for one section to dry before you rotate the glass, in order to reduce the angle at which the paint is drying.

It would depend on what the backsplash is made of and whether you intend to do it before it's installed or after. If your backsplash is made of a surface that can be painted (like tile), then yes, you can paint it.

Use a solvent-based glass paint, and give it a coating of a clear yacht varnish once it's dry.