How To Paint Decorative Glass Blocks

November Program
Sabbatum, November 14, 2015
Meeting at Calusa Nature Centre ( click for map )Painting on Glass Block
Wintertime SNOW!
with Karen Close

Due to a pupil creative person with a serious allergy to sure painting products, we are asking that y'all refrain from bringing these with you into the classroom.

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PAINTING ON A Glass BLOCK
This wonderful winter decoration is a neat mode to enjoy the snow without getting cold. Who says you cannot build a snowman in Florida? With a glass block you can even add sparkling lights inside to enhance the excitement - you determine!

The Chapter has provided Glass Blocks to members who will be painting in November. Preparation takes time and so y'all will demand to prep your glass block following the directions beneath

PAINTING ON A PHOTO FRAME
You may choose to to a similar painting on the glass in an inexpensive photograph frame. How cute is this variation that Karen painted to demonstrate an alternative project that still teaches the skill of painting on glass. Karen placed a canvas of scrapbook paper in hers. You can see the pretty snowflakes peeking through. Prepare the drinking glass following the aforementioned directions below.

This prep takes several days to consummate due to drying fourth dimension.
Step 1:
Utilize window cleaner to clean surface of block. Follow manufacturer'southward instructions to spray frost on front end of block. Spray information technology outside, and and then bring indoors to dry out. **Notation: Spray will become frosted as information technology dries. Don't apply too heavily. Allow to dry overnight.

Footstep 2:
If y'all are using ribbon to decorated the outer rim of the block skip this pace. Utilise 'snowfall' to outer rim of block with a plastic palette pocketknife to give snow a 'billowy' look. Let dry out at least 24 hours. I did 3 sides at one time. You can practise the bottom later on the other sides have dried if y'all wish.

Step 3:
Spatter your cake very lightly 1st with DecoArt Winter Blue, then with White paint. Don't overdo the 'snowfall'. Utilize whatsoever method of spattering you adopt. Let dry at to the lowest degree 1 hour as to not streak the dots.

Bring block to class wrapped very advisedly as not to scrape the frosted glass. Bring a large terry wash cloth to lay block on while you are painting in grade.

We volition complete the clock at our November 14th coming together. Run into you at that place!
Karen

SUPPLY FEES:

Design/Photo/Palette inclusive for just $3
All items total $3.00. Please attempt to bring correct currency then nosotros don't have to make a lot of change

SURFACE:

8x8 Drinking glass Bloc k supplied by DASF to all members. Non-members pay $5. If you did non reserve i through the chapter you can buy at A.C. Moore for $5.

OPTIONAL ITEMS:

A. C. Moore also carries different types of bases designed for the drinking glass block. Mini lights in blue, seventy count (found this color to piece of work best for our block design) bachelor at Dollar General Shop.

PALETTE:

DecoArt Americana Colors: Bring your own Black, White, & Winter Bluish. All other colors will be included in supply fee. If you demand a listing of the colors used please email Karen (rockycat54@yahoo.com) your request.

BRUSHES:

Bending sizes three/8" & iii/4"
Plaid Scruffy Brush ane/2" - OR- Scumbler Castor #8 or #12
#one or #2 Script Liner
#i round
Skilful x/0 Liner
OR your favorite brushes you lot like to use

SUPPLIES:

PREP SUPPLIES
Windex & Lint gratuitous paper towels
Rust-oleum Specialty Frosted Glass Spray #1903830 (Home Depot)
Optional: Aleene's Truthful Snow or Glitter Snowfall/Duncan's Snowfall Accents (A.C.Moore)
Plastic Palette Pocketknife
SUPPLIES FOR Programme DAY
Paper towels
Transfer Paper (grayness & white)
Tracing Paper
Water Bin
Stylus
Palette Paper Pad
AND any other supplies y'all commonly use in form
We Volition Not Exist USING A WET PALETTE