Q&A for How to Do Glass Painting from a Pattern Tracing

To polish and buff glass effectively, begin with coarser diamond abrasives and progress to finer ones, utilizing a spinning flat lapidary wheel while ensuring proper safety gear. In a production setting, a laser with a grinding disc and water can be used, starting with a coarse diamond grit and gradually advancing to achieve the desired smoothness. Progress through different grit sizes, with an 80 grit being significantly rough and a 600 or 1200 grit representing a very fine stage. The final step involves a felt wheel and cerium oxide for a full polish, eliminating any remaining scratches. Consistent adherence to safety measures is crucial throughout the entire process.

If the bubbles are large, you can pop them with a toothpick. If the bubbles are visible but not too raised in the paint, you could try using a small brush to blend them in with the surrounding paint.

A Q-tip is a little stick with a small amount of cotton on either end, used for cleaning ears or applying makeup.

You can use a paint remover that is specified for the type of material you want to remove the paint from.

Frames are great things to paint since you can work flat and use the "flood fill" technique. For this, you will need a nice, flowing glass paint, and it will give you a glassy, smooth finish.

Yes, but first clean the glass lampshade, and use a coating of another paint on it.

That will depend of what type of glass paint you are using. My advice would be to refer to the brand's website; many of them supply specific thinners.