Hanging plant design on glass

Create a glassboard garden display

When signs of autumn start to appear and you long for the sight of fresh greenery, what better than to paint your own green garden oasis? Chalk markers allow you to decorate the glass in a picture frame by adding your favourite plant motifs to create an amazing decorative accessory for your home. Today, hanging plants. Tomorrow, a colourful bird scene, perhaps? Go with whatever takes your fancy, because you can wipe off your drawing at any time and start afresh – to suit your mood, the time of year or a specific occasion! The ultra fine-tipped edding 4085 chalk marker by Securit is available in 20 colours, including pastel and metallic shades. What’s more, there are two additional types of edding chalk marker available. Featuring broader nibs, they both come in nine vibrant shades.

Category: Home decor
Products: Chalk markers
Materials: Glass and mirror
Difficulty: Easy peasy
Downloads: Images (ZIP)

Step-by-step

Step 1

You can see all the materials you need at a glance in our photo. To create your illustration, you’ll need the edding 4095 chalk marker in green, plus edding 4085 chalk markers by Securit in white and various shades of pastel green. Start by printing out our template with the plant motifs.

Step 2

Before you start designing, you need to activate the white edding chalk marker as follows: shake the marker vigorously with the cap on, then remove the cap, place the nib on a piece absorbent paper and pump the marker up and down gently a few times until ink appears in the nib. Now you’re ready to get drawing. Do the same with the other colours as you go along. And after use, always replace the cap securely and store the marker horizontally.

Step 3

Place the template under the piece of glass and use the primed chalk markers to gradually copy everything. It’s easier if you draw the outlines first and then colour them in. If your first attempt doesn’t quite work out, or you want to change something, simply wipe off the ink with a damp cloth and start again.

Step 4

The best marker for really delicate leaves and stems is the edding 4085 chalk marker by Securit, which has a stroke width 1-2 mm. However, if you’re applying large motifs or you prefer thicker lines, we recommend the edding 4095 chalk marker with a stroke width of 2-3 mm.