Or, if you’re trying to mind your waste generation, hit up your local thrift store or a garage sale. They are perfect for once-loved glass goodies.
Painting Glass Jars: Can You Paint Glass With Acrylic Paint?
Wondering if you can paint glass with acrylic paint? This post shares all about painting glass jars using the brand new DecoArt Glass Paint, including how to paint glass jars and baking painted glass. This post was sponsored by DecoArt and originally appeared on bybrittanygoldwyn.com.
Painting Glass Jars: Can You Paint Glass With Acrylic Paint?
Alright painting pals, I’ve got another DecoArt project for you guys today! I’m really exciting to be trying out their brand new glass acrylic paint to paint glass jars!
It’s now available at Michaels, which I know you guys are already visiting on a weekly basis anyway. No judgment.
I usually use spray paint to paint glass, which works well enough—but DecoArt Glass Paint is really where it’s at. While spray paint can scratch (and has some strong fumes, limiting where you can use it to craft), DecoArt’s glass paint gives you a strong, durable finish and fill not gas you out of your craft room. (Sorry, spray paint. DecoArt Glass Paint wins that round.)
I’ll be upcycling an old glass jar today using the paint and turning it into a cute little cat treat jar. If you’re new around here, you should know that I love my cats. I also love reusing old items and repurposing things around the home.
With glass decor items so easily available at your local craft store, a thrift store, or maybe even your own kitchen, it’s safe to say that you can put this new paint to good use.
Like I am, I know a lot of you guys are busy with jobs or kids or both. And like I do, you probably like to unwind with a good crafting therapy session. (My favorite kind of therapy session. Also cheaper than real therapy.)
Painting Glass Jars: Make it amazing with DecoArt Glass Paint!
So let’s talk a bit about this paint. Glass paint can be particularly challenging to use, and there are not many accessible glass paints with an opaque finish available on the crafting market.
DecoArt Glass Paint fills that void—it has fab coverage and durability and comes in 10 rich, satin-finish colors and three shimmering metallics.
This paint is ideal for glass and glazed ceramics. It’s easy to brush on with a simple soft brush, so you don’t have to worry about being an experienced crafter.
You can also achieve a professional-looking finish with minimal brushstrokes because the formula self-levels as it dries. And—critically for working with glass—it doesn’t slide off of slippery surfaces!
Painting not your thing? The formula also comes in a convenient marker form that you can use to draw on glass and glazed ceramics to create custom designs (or write names on wine glasses!).
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Trying Different Techniques
- You can draw simple designs, such as dots, swirls, or hearts. You can also write words on the glass instead, such as “Love” or “Witch Brew.”
- If you don’t have hot glue, you can try using puffy paint instead. The raised designs won’t be as prominent and they will take longer to dry.
- Print out a picture that you like, then tape it inside the jar. Paint your jar using the picture as a guide, then pull the picture out.
- If you are using a paintbrush, apply the paint from the outside edges of the stencil inward.
- If you wish to seal your jar, do so before you remove the stencil.
- Avoid painting over the stencil. This will reduce chipping when you go to take it off.
- Draw the shape by hand or use a cookie cutter to trace it.
- For a twist, paint over the chalkboard jar with acrylic paint, let it dry, then buff the raised areas to reveal the black underneath. [13] X Research source
- In general, it will take 30 minutes for the paint to dry in warm weather, and 60 minutes in cool.
- Handle spray painted jars with care. The paint may get chipped or scratched easily.
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Decorating the Finished Jar
Paint designs onto the jar after the paint dries. For a unique look, use a thin paintbrush. If you want polka dots, use a round pouncer to stamp the paint on. Alternatively, you can tape a stencil over the jar, paint inside the stencil, then peel the stencil off.
- If you painted the jar by hand, you can wrap tape around it to get a neater line. Peel the tape off before the glue dries. [14] X Research source
- Do not use tape on jars that have been spray painted. This tends to remove the paint. [15] X Research source
Wrap a ribbon around the jar for a decorative touch. For something more rustic-looking, use raffia or jute cord. You can wrap the ribbon around the middle of the jar or around the neck. If you added a stencil or reverse stencil to your jar, then you would definitely want to wrap the ribbon/raffia/cord around the neck so that you don’t cover the design up. [16] X Research source
- Glass marbles make great vase fillers, but you can use colored sand as well. You can find these in the floral section of an arts and crafts store.
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Do I need a special paint to use on glass?
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Nicole Bolin is a Crafting Specialist and the CEO of Stencil, a DIY Craft Studio in Phoenix, Arizona. Nicole specializes in interior design and various craft and DIY projects. Nicole holds a Certificate in Interior Design from the New York Institute of Art and Design. She opened Stencil in 2017 to teach others to create DIY projects that fit their home and lifestyle.
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Yes, I recommend using a paint made for use on glass. Otherwise, the paint may chip off or wear away.
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Do I need to coat the jar if I want to paintbrush it?
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The Tips section at the very end of the article suggests use of paint primer may be helpful before painting. There are specific paints that are designed for painting on glass that would not need an extra coating.
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If I paint the inside of the jar, will the paint come off if I put water in it as a vase?
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Yes, as the tutorial above explained, the paint will come off. If the paint gets wet, it will come off.
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