Glass Painting
Glass in and of itself can be very beautiful. Painting glass just turns something pure into something beautiful with character. Just think of stained glass windows. They make amazing artwork in churches and add value to homes. You can paint your windows or paint wine glasses, glass boxes, and other glass pieces. They make great gifts and great decorations.
Glass to Paint
If you’re painting windows, you probably already have the glass. Otherwise, you can paint all sort of glass objects such as drinking glasses, wine glasses, bottles, jars, candle holders, bowls, and glass sculptures. Here are many different glass items you can choose from. They will all become works of art once you start painting.
Glass Paint
You will not get good results by using basic paint on glass, such as acrylic paint. You will need glass paint. Some glass paint is very dark and opaque while others are very translucent. Mixing and matching these can give a great effect, or you can stay with one kind. Get enough glass paint to help you finish any product you are working on.
Paint Brushes
You can use any kind of paint brush when you paint on glass, but it will be different based on whether you are painting large windows or small objects. Obviously you aren’t go to paint a picture window with a small, fine paint brush. You will need varying sizes to do your artwork. Begin with a starter kit.
Glass Painting Instructions
If you are already an experienced painter, glass painting may be easy for you. However, it is different. You will need to learn techniques based on what type of glass surface you are painting on. For example, a window is a flat surface. You can paint an inverted image or any design. On the other hand, a bottle has many sizes. You may need different techniques to cover the bottle or get the look you are going for.
Face Painting
Face painting can be found all over the place being used for a variety of purposes. When you go to the fair, you can often get your face painted. Some people get their face painted for roles in a play or other areas. If you want to start face painting for carnivals and fairs or just for fun on the side, it’s easy to get started. All you need is some natural painting talent and the following.
Tools you Need for Face Painting
You can’t do face painting with just any kind of paint. Some paints can be very toxic when placed in the skin. There are special face paints to use that will not harm the recipients skin and that will go on easier and stay on their face without washing away easier. Do not use oil paint, acrylic paint, or any other kind of paint on anyone’s skin. Stick with paint made specially for face painting.
You will also need paintbrushes, sponges, and other tools for apply the paint. Get different sizes and shapes to allow you to achieve different lines and techniques when painting on the skin. Also, give your face painting recipients instructions for removing the paint as well, such as with cold cream, so that they can safely remove all the paint when ready.
Here are several options for face painting supplies, kits, and paints that will help you get started when you’re ready to paint. Start with a small kit while you are still practicing, unless you feel advanced and are ready for a large project with face painting.
Also, you should get some regular acrylic paint and paper to paint on for practicing before you actually start painting faces. Print out a practice face to help you learn where to paint on the face and to practice real designs on it. This way, you aren’t wasting face paint or messing up someone’s face to practice new designs that you are unsure of.
Learning the Skills
You should have some art skills and talent to paint faces. It’s not just a matter of covering the face with paint. As previously mentioned, practice different designs on paper first. Also, there are many great instructional books on face painting that will help teach you the proper techniques and give designs that you can copy. There are both beginner and advanced books.
Getting Better and Showcasing your Work
Face painting can easily start out as a hobby and turn into much more. Makeup artists that specialize in heavy makeup roles, such as turning someone into an animal or creature, are basically face painters at a whole new level. You may love it so much that you move from carnivals and fairs to working behind the scenes on movies and shows.
