Glass Painting your Etched Glass

After you etch glass, you can then paint it. I got an email from another member that was wanting to color an etched initial on a wine glass for a anniversary. This is a cool gift idea too by the way. Its simple, classy, and thoughtful. Adding a bit of color to the glass will spice it up nicely.

If you are looking to paint a etched glass area with color, my first advice is to paint it on right after you etch the glass and leave the stencil in place. This way you don’t have to take as much time trying to keep the paint from getting on the non-etched areas of the glass.

In order to paint the glass, there is a large selection of types and brands to chose from. You can go to a hobby store and skim through the different types available. For a nice permanent finish, you can use paint specifically made for glass. I also hear of people adding a touch of regular Krylon spray paint. The key though is to only spray a small amount on the areas.

A layer too thick would be more vulnerable to fall off. Once the etched area is painted, then you should probably wait till it is fairly tacky. While pulling the stencil off, try to pull it away from the etched area as best you can so the paint doesn’t come off with the stencil.

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14 thoughts on “Glass Paint”

Hi Eric. Thank you for this post. I have been trying to see how I could add some color to my etch glass projects. And you brought up a good idea of keeping the stencil on there. Have you heard of anyone using the paint Pinata I believe is what it is called.

Marilyn, thanks for your comment. I haven’t heard of it but now that you mention it, I am going to check it out. Let me know if you try it and how it works for you. Thanks

Does anyone know if glass paint will withstand hand washing in hot water?

Is there a paint that can be used on etched glasses that will be used and washed?

Hi Jay, yes this is something I have been testing a lot. This is an older post and having been updating the membership site more on glass paint here: https://www.glassetchingsecrets.com/member/module-8/

I’ve been using this amazing paint from Pebeo that is very permanent and bakes on. It only goes on well with airbrushes though.

Hello

Do you know of paint/pens/markers that can write on glass and stays attached to the glass permanently? It must not be possible to be removed with acetone, turpentine, gasoline, etc.

Best regards

Christian Brøndum

Denmark

I need to know what to use to put color on etched glass. No stencil is used has to be put on with paint brush and with stand washing

There is a video on you tube of using something called Laser Bits by stone fill. They color an etched name. But I am not sure if it is just for laser etched items or if it can be used for cream etching. Looks very easy though! They only have 5 colors available also and the cost is about $25 and you get 5 colors.

Hello I’m trying to add color to my sand etching projects do u know of a type of paint that is easy to apply & permanent but has to be non toxic as my Projects are beer mugs

I also would like to know of any non toxic colour for my wine glasses that can also be washed and put in a dish washer, I might try thinning down Pebeo with acetone and then bake it.