Painted Faux Stained Glass Project: Cardinal and Magnolia

What You Need for this Faux Stained Glass Project

Faux Stained Glass Project: Cardinal and Magnolia Design by Jan Cumber

© Jan Easters Cumber

This ‘paint by number’ faux stained glass project is something anyone can create, using the techniques explained and the supplies listed. By following the directions your very first project will be one you can display with pride!

The paints used for this project are Gallery Glass® Window Color™, a paint developed specifically for use on glass surfaces to create faux stained glass. You’ll need the following colors for this project:

• Snow White (#16002)
• Royal Blue (#16012)
• Ruby Red (#16015)
• Charcoal (#16018)
• Amber (#16020)
• Ivy Green (#16024)
• Champagne (16094)

• A 12” round surface (I recommend using plexi-glass or acrylic)
• A bottle of Liquid Lead (#16076)
• A metal combing tool (#16225 Gallery Glass Tool Kit) or toothpicks
• A printout of the design
• Paper towels
• Cotton swabs
• Toothpicks
• Protective Sealer (#16485) (optional)
• A decorative chain framing and hanging chain
• A small suction cup to display the finished project

Let's get started!

• What You Need for this Faux Stained Glass Project
• Leading the Faux Glass Paint Project Design
• Dealing with Intersecting Lines When Leading
• Painting the Colors of the Design
• Complete One Section at a Time
• Combing and Blending Colors
• Paint the Textured Background
• The Completed Faux Stained Glass Project