Larn how to update an former window using glass paint. Create a floral pattern using napkins as a template. I created a chinoiserie inspired blueprint.

Hello! Michelle from Our Crafty Mom back today with a fun DIY projection. I had an old window in my basement that I've been wanting to update. Since I merely received some new glass pigment, now was a perfect time.

side view of glass painted window

One-time windows are something that you tin can notice at thrift stores, chiliad sales and flea markets for inexpensive. They are so versatile and can exist used indoors or out for unique dwelling house decorating ideas. My favorite way to utilize them is simply to place a seasonal wreath on it. It has a pretty farmhouse expect.

fireplace with vintage painted glass window

How to update an old window with glass pigment

This is a little time consuming, just well worth the attempt. Information technology'south definitely a statement piece. I just set upwardly the window on a table in my living room, put on a skilful movie and started painting. Let's get to the tutorial.

glass painted window pin image

What y'all demand:

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  • Paint Brush

Supplies or Ingredients Needed:

  • Rubbing Alcohol
  • Onetime Window
  • DecoArt Glass Paint Marker
  • Floral Napkins
  • Painter's Tape
  • DecoArt Chalky Finish Pigment
old window prior to painting shown on wood floor

Instructions:

1. Clean the window

Be sure to clean the window with rubbing alcohol to remove whatsoever grit, clay or fingerprints.

white painted window with glass paint markers and napkins

2. Paint the window frame

I wanted the window frame to continue an aged expect and didn't want it to be completely covered in pigment. To achieve this, I gave it a simple white wash paint technique. This is basically but dry brushing white paint around the entire frame. You tin still run across lots of chips and breaks in the frame. This adds to the shabby look!

painting old window with white paint

3. Tape The napkin to the window

I wanted to utilise the pretty chinoiserie floral design that was in the napkins. The easiest style was to practice that was to record the napkin to the underside of the window. That mode I could trace the design onto the front of the glass.

blue and white floral napkin taped to old window

4. paint the flowers onto the window

Employ the glass paint marking to trace the pattern onto the window glass. It'southward very easy to see the pattern through the glass. The napkin is not every bit big as each pane, so you lot volition need to line up the napkin to complete each pane.

tracing flowers on glass window with glass paint marker

5. continue to Paint THE window

Repeat the painting process in each window pane until the window is complete. You tin as well but paint a portion of the window and also use more than one color. It is totally a matter of preference. I actually wanted to stick with the bluish and white await that is throughout my home.

glass paint marker shown on window

The main tip I accept is to take your time and have fun with information technology. I did non consummate this all at in one case. I did a couple of window panes at a time. Also, the paint pens make information technology so much easier than actually painting with a small paint brush.

blue flowers painted on old window

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Michelle is the founder and creator of Our Crafty Mom, a DIY blog focusing on crafts, home decorating, refinishing piece of furniture and upcycling -- all done on a budget! She has 2 grown children, who inspired her blog proper noun. Her Dad is her biggest blog supporter and very own "personal American Picker", finding most of the piece of furniture pieces she refinishes. She has been featured on DIY Network, Arts and crafts Gawker, Home Gawker and many pop DIY blogs. She loves austerity store shopping and flea markets.

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