Painting on Glass
Glass painting pens
Whether you want to decorate windows, vases, or drinking glasses, the right pens make all the difference. Here are three types of pens you should consider:
- Chalk markers (wipeable): edding chalk markers are suitable for temporary decorations on windows and other smooth surfaces such as mirrors. These markers are filled with water-based liquid chalk and can be wiped clean with a damp cloth. Perfect for seasonal decorations or special occasions.
- Gloss paint markers (waterproof) : Our paint markers are particularly color-intensive and therefore ideal for dark, smooth, and transparent bottles made of green or brown glass. Paint markers are available in many vibrant colors: as a gold edding for elegant glass decorations or as a white edding for simple designs.
- Porcelain pens (dishwasher safe): edding porcelain brush pens are ideal for painting glasses and bottles that go in the dishwasher. The ink must be dried in the oven for this purpose.
Step-by-step instructions
How to paint glass
Step 1: Preparation
Cleanliness is paramount: Before you begin, thoroughly clean the glass. Otherwise, dust and dirt could impair the paint's adhesion later.
Choose the right pens for your glass project. In the previous paragraph, we listed a selection of pens for different types of glass painting.
Step 3: Prepare the template
Working with templates on clear glass is very easy. Simply fix your template to the back of the glass or pane and trace it.
Feel free to also check out our templates or our template generator and then transfer your design onto the glass.
Step 2: Activate markers
After you have chosen a marker, the gloss paint marker for waterproof drawings and the chalk marker for wipeable glass painting still need to be activated.
Shake the marker with the cap closed and slowly press the tip of the marker several times until the tip is filled with ink.
Step 4: Painting the glass
If you're using a template, simply transfer the lines onto the glass. Then remove your template.
If you're working without a template, you can just start painting.
Floral motifs for windows
Whether colorful or, as in this case, simply white - floral and plant motifs on windows look simply great.
Emoticon Drinking Glasses
The perfect tea glass for every mood! Smileys are super easy to draw, and thanks to the dishwasher-safe ink of our porcelain pens, you can choose the right glass every day
Upcycling disposable jars
Disposable jars are perfect for creating new storage space for small items. Here, our gloss paint markers in pastel shades were used
Painting photo frames
The glass surface of a photo frame can be used to add a few extra touches to the displayed photo. Be it a nice saying, a cute accessory, or a funny mustache
Painting windows with children
Children have great fun painting windows. Child-friendly motifs such as clouds, animals, or cars are suitable. For very young children, you can roughly sketch the outlines beforehand
Picture frames as glass painting surfaces
Remove the back of a picture frame to create a stylish transparent painting surface. If you use chalk markers, you can even change the design at any time
Paint Christmas baubles
Give your Christmas decorations a personal touch by painting beautiful designs on them. Using the painted Christmas baubles as gift tags is also a great idea
Painting Wine Bottles
Do you have a beautiful wine bottle that's far too nice to throw away? Then why not paint it, for example with a macrame pattern, and use it as a vase or candle holder?