P aining on glass is a topic extensive enough to fill a book of its own (and actually there is a few books about it and you will find some in here)
There are many of ways to paint on glass, ranging from using traditional oil paints to using special glass paints that require firing with a kiln. Some of the major types of paints and processes used for glass painting are: Air-dried and oven cured glass paints.
Glass painting as a craft is still a popular and growing both in America and many other countries. You can find stands that sell painted glass items at most of the larger craft fairs, and there are a growing number of companies supplying the materials, paints and outliners needed. In this site you will find some links to both craft workers and companies.
You will also find here a series of “tutorials” on basic and advanced skills needed to paint on glass.
In India, Glass Painting is a thrilling and exciting art, practiced by many around the country. In this nation painting on glass is very popular amongst various renowned artists who cover a wide spectrum of subjects and themes. Artistically these Indian painters paint life on glass that speaks the truth and reality of life.
Some of the most popular glass painting designs are animal glass painting, Mughal glass painting, bird glass painting, and flower glass painting. The basic glass painting technique has remained basically the same since ancient times, and maybe the only thing that changed is the innovation in presentation.
Even today like in the early day’s glass painting is done by placing the image under the glass and then painting on the reverse side. With some advancement, as gold leaf, semi-precious stones, mosaic stained, stained painting, sparkling light and leading off separate colors started being used to add detail and dimension to glass paintings.
With more and more designs and styles being used, different glass painting patterns, techniques, and effects are being employed with innovation and creativity. This art is a wonderful mix of emotions, form, dimension, and colors.
Glass painting is a contemporary art derives from the old art of stained glass painting which involves putting smaller colored pieces of glass together and it was a common feature in high windows , doors etc. in medieval times and can still be seen in churches and old buildings.
Nowadays painting on glass is becoming a popular feature and catching up as a hobby due to its awesome results and easy availability of glass painting equipment, you can find several companies sell glass painting products.
At home (as a hobby), glass paintings are used as wall hanging art, wine glasses painting, on windows, acrylic sheets, cups, mugs, tiles, mirrors etc.
Enjoy this site and feel free to try new techniques and practice your skills until you are happy with them, always you will find room for improvement and Painting on Glass can be a very fulfilling experience for you.