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gordo
Gulfport, FL
(Zone 9b)
July 06, 2008
11:13 AM Post #5212023
| Materials list:
Your paint and where to purchase: http://www.tcpglobal.com/pinstriperdepot/psdoneshot.aspx?gcl...
Sable hair brushes: Soft bristle, rounds, wide enough to make a 1/4" line and others enough to fill in both small and large areas (1/2" and 1").
Sharpie Markers: regular and chisel tip (if you feel you need it)
12", 18", 36" straight edges.
Masking tape
Small baby food jars for both mineral spirits and small amounts of paint.
Mineral spirits
Paper towels
Clean window 
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Gourd
(Zone 4b)
July 06, 2008
11:18 AM Post #5212038
| I love it... this is something I've been wanting to try...
is this in your home? |
gordo
Gulfport, FL
(Zone 9b)
July 06, 2008
11:22 AM Post #5212049
| Yes! I have them in my lab-office.
Here's the one on the door too...
Also, the paint is called "One Shot" and is used by professional artists to paint outdoor signs.
I used to do that. :-)
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Gourd
(Zone 4b)
July 06, 2008
11:27 AM Post #5212065
| I need to get some of that paint,, I did get some glass paints but they were from hobby lobby and they only had pastels. Those colors you have are so vivid.. I have the perfect windows for this type of painting. Did you purchase patterns or are these your designs? |
Gourd
(Zone 4b)
July 06, 2008
11:29 AM Post #5212072
| P.S. here..
How do you keep them clean and don't they eventually fade some? I assume the paint is done on the inside (right?)... |
Maxine
Western, WI
(Zone 4a)
July 06, 2008
11:34 AM Post #5212097
| Oh gordo, love it!
Stunning!
Another thing I will have to try. Man, the list keeps growing and growing. Like that little bunny rabbit.
Maxine |
gordo
Gulfport, FL
(Zone 9b)
July 06, 2008
11:42 AM Post #5212131
| Answers:
The door is my own pattern. The window is a copy of a Tiffany window I found in a book.
Wash with a soft cloth and mild detergent. These paints are used for painting outdoor signs on metal and glass and by professional artists doing custom painting on show cars. They do not fade.
I kept a photo record of the different stages of the process. If you would like, I'll post it. :-) |
Gourd
(Zone 4b)
July 06, 2008
11:46 AM Post #5212149
| Yes!!! I would love that, if you could post it.. I'm going to the website now to order some paints.. I can sketch some, I have an idea of what I want to do, but had not found the paints I wanted.. . THANK you for posting this, it has come at a fantastic time. |
planolinda
Plano, TX
July 06, 2008
11:47 AM Post #5212164
| please do!! if someone is not able to draw or copy (ME!) is there a way to transfer a pattern -and is it drawn in marker and painted in? how do you keep steady for the curves? i saw you use a straight edge for the lines--ok-i have more questions but i will wait for the stages in photo and i bet i get answers there-you did a beautiful job and thanks for sharing! |
gordo
Gulfport, FL
(Zone 9b)
July 06, 2008
11:53 AM Post #5212182
| OK...here goes.
Select your design in a book or from a photograph.
Scan it into your computer.
Drop the image into your Paintshop or Photoshop program, crop to the image and divide the photo into manageable grids. Make sure your pages can be scaled to print on standard 8 1/2 x 11 photo paper.
You can also go to this website, enter your picture and have it reduced to printable sized parts: http://www.blockposters.com/default.aspx
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Gourd
(Zone 4b)
July 06, 2008
11:55 AM Post #5212192
| I think that basic 18 color kit should give me a good start.. once I see which colors I like, then I'll get more of that color. |
gordo
Gulfport, FL
(Zone 9b)
July 06, 2008
11:56 AM Post #5212195
| Print the individual sections of the design, then tape them on to the window for easy reference (line placement, color). 
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gordo
Gulfport, FL
(Zone 9b)
July 06, 2008
12:02 PM Post #5212226
| The position on a double hung window...
Remember to divide your window by the same number of sections as your printed pages.
By eye, begin transferring your design to the window with your sharpie using specific points of reference.
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gordo
Gulfport, FL
(Zone 9b)
July 06, 2008
12:03 PM Post #5212232
| Making Progress... 
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gordo
Gulfport, FL
(Zone 9b)
July 06, 2008
12:03 PM Post #5212238
| more progress... 
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gordo
Gulfport, FL
(Zone 9b)
July 06, 2008
12:05 PM Post #5212247
| All sketched in and ready for paint... 
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gordo
Gulfport, FL
(Zone 9b)
July 06, 2008
12:06 PM Post #5212251
| Starting to paint... 
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gordo
Gulfport, FL
(Zone 9b)
July 06, 2008
12:08 PM Post #5212260
| Painting furiously and guzzling coffee... 
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gordo
Gulfport, FL
(Zone 9b)
July 06, 2008
12:10 PM Post #5212274
| ...still painting furiously while fighting acid reflux from too much coffee... ;-) 
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gordo
Gulfport, FL
(Zone 9b)
July 06, 2008
12:10 PM Post #5212280
| ...still at it... 
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gordo
Gulfport, FL
(Zone 9b)
July 06, 2008
12:12 PM Post #5212292
| movin' and groovin' on the light refraction in the room... oh yeah! ;-) 
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gordo
Gulfport, FL
(Zone 9b)
July 06, 2008
12:13 PM Post #5212299
| DONE!!!
Try it yourself. May the force be with you! (LOL)
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Gourd
(Zone 4b)
July 06, 2008
03:23 PM Post #5213271
| Wow... when you do the sharpie drawing, does the sharpie stay or do you paint over the sharpie with black paint? Also, is your window facing the outside or the inside of the house.. is the side you painted out? I have a door that has several windows, one of the windows was hit by a rock from the weedwacker and is completely shattered but in place, it looks crackled, and, this door will be my first project (we were planning on putting in a doggie door with a whole new door, but if it looks good, it may just stay.
I'll take a photo of the door later. I really like vines, so that is most likely what will be my first attempt.
My paints, brushes and oil should get here this coming week by the end of the week hopefully.. ordered a couple of extra paints too.
By the way, try eating some a couple animal crackers it helps with acid reflux from all that coffee.. been there, done that..lol
and thank you so much for sharing your experience with us and the how to photos.. |
gordo
Gulfport, FL
(Zone 9b)
July 06, 2008
03:31 PM Post #5213310
| The painting is on the inside. Use the lines of your sharpie as the "leading" and paint over them.
If you make a mistake, use mineral spirits to remove sharpie marks.
If you let the paint get a little runny, it looks like the veining in stained glass.
Also, remember, every layer of transparency makes the colors deeper.
Want frosted glass? Paint on your color, let it get a bit tacky, then dab with a soft cloth.
Old, cotton underwear is good...
Glad you enjoyed it. |
mariajose
Lafayette, IN
(Zone 5a)
July 06, 2008
04:40 PM Post #5213584
| This is really cool, just lovely! It's very inspiring - thanks for posting it.
Mary Jo |
staceysmom
(GayLynn) Appleton, WI
(Zone 5a)
July 06, 2008
05:05 PM Post #5213665
| So the shading you have on the leaves and such, that is done by just layering the paint or do you blend different colors? Beautiful work. How long did this take you to do?
Gorgeous! |
missingrosie
Hillsborough, NC
July 06, 2008
06:33 PM Post #5214139
| Wow.
Question:
what do you think about pasting the photo on the back side of the glass and using the sharpie on the other side ---tracing it as opposed to doing it freehand and eye?
If the sharpie comes off with mineral spirits --it ought to be an easy erase once the other side is painted. |
gordo
Gulfport, FL
(Zone 9b)
July 06, 2008
07:22 PM Post #5214371
| Shading is done by layering transparancies.
The idea is to enlarge the design to fit, but if you make an exact size paper pattern and trace it on the inside, don't obliterate the pattern lines. They are painted black to simulate the leading. |
morknotmindy
San Manuel, AZ
(Zone 8b)
July 06, 2008
09:01 PM Post #5214880
| Oooohhhh my! I think I love you Gordo... Thanks so much for sharing. |
denimangle
Oakwood (Butler,TX), TX
(Zone 8b)
July 06, 2008
09:11 PM Post #5214926
| WOW Gordo thats a great window ..
could the paint be put on glass and cooked in an over or kiln?
I have been looking for glass paint for sometime...
to do windchimes like these ..they are painted ...
& what size(oz) are the cans of paint ?
The Flourescent set might just work .
Cheryl
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gordo
Gulfport, FL
(Zone 9b)
July 06, 2008
10:26 PM Post #5215370
| Hi...this paint is solid stuff, made to last. It's used by professionals for doing artwork on slick surfaces. When it dries, it is on for good. Whenever you see lettering on a window, this is stuff. When you see murals on show vans and motorcycles, this is the stuff.
I really don't think it would enjoy being cooked, though. ;-)
Truly, it sticks well enough without any encouragement.
A little goes a long way. It comes in 1/4, 1/2 and full pints for black or white.
They also make nice metallics too, gold, silver, copper, brass, etc.
For those of you who decorate old jars or inexpensive second-hand store vases...this stuff could help you turn out first rate and durable fine art. Imagine using lapis blue with golds and silver...or emerald green with mauves and copper!
Its endless...have a ball! |
Gourd
(Zone 4b)
July 06, 2008
11:01 PM Post #5215522
| cheryl, those look great.
Alcohol also takes sharpie off glass, would it be unadvisable to use it in this case?
I've been working on this and will definitely use some of the paints for this, painting the spokes for the wheels and also to paint the eagle.. (I just traced it onto plastic film).. I've got two frames that I'm doing... the mcycles are made out of resin, but I plant to glue them on the glass, then paint on the glass, have to place them different ways to see which way they look better.
this is the first time I try this, but needed some good glass paints, this is one of the frames.
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denisemb
Ocala, FL
(Zone 9a)
July 06, 2008
11:09 PM Post #5215565
| Gordo, your work is magnificent! |
gordo
Gulfport, FL
(Zone 9b)
July 07, 2008
01:35 AM Post #5216099
| Thank you for your kind remarks.
The entire project took about 5 days.
Here's my next project. I'll probably start it in November or December (when the plant biz slows down a bit).
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tcinmb
(Zone 8b)
July 07, 2008
02:41 AM Post #5216175
| If I send you my window will you paint it ?? I love your work!! |
UniQueTreasures
Beaumont, TX
(Zone 8b)
July 07, 2008
07:27 AM Post #5216555
| Awesome job Gordo! Excellent instructions too.
My daughter made a stained glass portrait of the kids for her hubby for Father's Day using the glass paint. For an amateur, I think she did a pretty good job.
My sister scarfed up on about 20 tubes of the glass paint when our JoAnn's was moving and clearing out the old store. They were 70-80% off the original price. After my daughter did this project, my sister gave her all of those unopened tubes, along with faux leading, etc. giving her a rainbow of colors to work with on her next project.
I told daughter I'd like to have one of all 3 grand babies for myself. Maybe I'll get her to do it, or do it myself.
Janet
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denimangle
Oakwood (Butler,TX), TX
(Zone 8b)
July 07, 2008
07:42 AM Post #5216580
| Janet,
that painting on glass is great ..your daughter did a nice job
Cheryl |
UniQueTreasures
Beaumont, TX
(Zone 8b)
July 07, 2008
08:49 AM Post #5216810
| Thanks. I am really proud of the job she did. She's not an artist, but told me how easy it was to accomplish something like this. I might give it a try myself. |
staceysmom
(GayLynn) Appleton, WI
(Zone 5a)
July 07, 2008
11:14 AM Post #5217540
| gordo your next project looks like it will be a fantastic piece when finished. Wow. Please post pics when you do it. You do great work! |
gordo
Gulfport, FL
(Zone 9b)
July 07, 2008
12:27 PM Post #5218033
| Thanks.
Remember, if you look at it in it's entirety, it seems a monumental task. But...if you realize it is just a collection of colored jigsaw pieces, it is more mentally manageable.
Have fun.
I will post when the next project is finished. ;-) |
Gourd
(Zone 4b)
July 07, 2008
12:47 PM Post #5218158
| That is going to be something! What size/dimensions are you going to put that on? Great pattern. |
gordo
Gulfport, FL
(Zone 9b)
July 07, 2008
01:22 PM Post #5218360
| 6' x 6' |
Gourd
(Zone 4b)
July 10, 2008
03:30 PM Post #5236703
| I just got my paints (30 colors)... how is that for service.. and some brushes, tape and oil to keep the brushes clean.. now I don't know when I can start with everything else I've got spread out throughout the house, but, it will be soon, that I'm sure of. I'm heading off to look for patterns on the net right now. I'm going to try to keep the theme consistent throughout the house. I'll be back someday!
Please show us when you start your next project... if you can.
A. |
gordo
Gulfport, FL
(Zone 9b)
July 10, 2008
03:34 PM Post #5236736
| I will! :-) |
Sundownr
(Bev) Wytheville, VA
(Zone 6a)
July 11, 2008
07:25 AM Post #5240051
| gordo, I really love the painted glass that you've done!! Extremely well done!! I've always wanted to paint a "stained glass" accent strip across a couple windows of the front of my house. As a teenager, I painted my bedroom window and don't remember what kind of paint I used. My parents couldn't remove it when they went to sell the house either, lol. While the paint was wet, I threw either salt or sugar on it. It didn't melt much and created a really pleasing effect on the finish. I don't have the guts to experiment as an adult paying the mortgage, so would you venture a guess what I may have used? |
Shellsort
Orlando, FL
(Zone 9b)
July 11, 2008
12:50 PM Post #5241468
| I recently painted mine. I just went to the craft store and got glass paint. Not nearly as lovely as gordo but not too bad for my first try.
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Gourd
(Zone 4b)
July 11, 2008
03:03 PM Post #5242216
| Shell, that looks pretty good to me.. I really like those colors, where did you find the darker paints, locally I could only find pastels..
How to you like the light when it comes in and do you feel that it blocks any light.. I'm trying to figure out what I'm going to do with mine to maximize light inside.. |
Shellsort
Orlando, FL
(Zone 9b)
July 11, 2008
03:33 PM Post #5242367
| I did it on my front windows to offer a bit of privacy while still allowing the light in. I find it works great. I got the paints at Michael's. It is called Delta air-dry permenamel. The best part is if you make a mistake it comes off easy with a razorblade. Here is a pic of what the paint looks like http://www.misterart.com/grouppix/280x210/7000/g7525.jpg |
gordo
Gulfport, FL
(Zone 9b)
July 11, 2008
05:01 PM Post #5242738
| It looks great! The most important thing here is loving the outcome.
If you did it and you're happy, its a success.
I'm also doing the lower windows and leaving the upper ones clear. |
staceysmom
(GayLynn) Appleton, WI
(Zone 5a)
July 11, 2008
07:35 PM Post #5243519
| Shellsort, I think you did a great job! Very pretty. |
AlohaHoya
Keaau, HI
(Zone 11)
July 11, 2008
08:37 PM Post #5243843
| I think I missed something...like where did you get your paints, Gordo...and what are they called? I just had a thought that will save me 700$ doing it myself!!!!
Magnificent!!! |
gordo
Gulfport, FL
(Zone 9b)
July 11, 2008
08:46 PM Post #5243886
| See post #1! ;-) |
AlohaHoya
Keaau, HI
(Zone 11)
July 12, 2008
12:43 AM Post #5245078
| OH...sorry...just clicked on that link. Thanks!!! |
gordo
Gulfport, FL
(Zone 9b)
July 12, 2008
11:26 AM Post #5246508
| Have fun! ;-) |
Samigal
(Pegi) Norwalk, CA
(Zone 10b)
July 12, 2008
05:57 PM Post #5248336
| The windows are so beautiful. DH saved some old windows when we have double pane windows put in so now I have an idea what I can do with them. They just sit there collecting dirt now.
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Shellsort
Orlando, FL
(Zone 9b)
July 12, 2008
08:24 PM Post #5249052
| Garden art!!!! paint them and hang them throughout the garden :) |
gordo
Gulfport, FL
(Zone 9b)
July 13, 2008
10:13 AM Post #5251272
| You can also make a window into a nice coffee table.
Put sand and shells inside. Cover with plexiglass.
or
Paint the panels, light them from underneath, cover with plexiglass.
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digger9083
Dahlonega, GA
August 13, 2008
09:06 AM Post #5407848
| gordo , please tell me where you find those fab patterns ? i have a half circle window with 12 glass sections in it i would love to do but won't start it until just the right patterns come along . where do you look . we don't have much in this little town . sally |
katiebear
mulege
Mexico
August 13, 2008
10:20 AM Post #5408188
| There are lots of nice half circle patterns for hooked rugs. If you check out some of the web sites (google hooked rug supplies) you might find something you like.
katiebear |
digger9083
Dahlonega, GA
August 13, 2008
10:47 AM Post #5408320
| thanks katieb , going there now . recounted , there are 14 glass panes . sally |
gordo
Gulfport, FL
(Zone 9b)
August 13, 2008
12:12 PM Post #5408788
| Here's your resource! Best book on Tiffany glass that I've seen. Nothing but beautiful photos of stained glass windows!
http://www.amazon.com/Tiffany-Windows-Alastair-Duncan/dp/067...
Have fun! |
digger9083
Dahlonega, GA
August 13, 2008
02:06 PM Post #5409340
| thank you , gordo, found a new one w/o dust cover for less than 10.00 . just ordered . thanks again , sally |
gordo
Gulfport, FL
(Zone 9b)
August 13, 2008
10:02 PM Post #5411246
| You're very welcome. |
digger9083
Dahlonega, GA
August 14, 2008
07:18 AM Post #5412321
| katieb , they had some fantastic rugs on those websites . some really low prices on hand hooked stuff from china . i only went into about eight sites , but am going to look at more , it'll boggle your mind at the things that can be made .don't tell me you do all that in add to the other things your into ? there aren't enough hours in the day . sally |
planolinda
Plano, TX
August 14, 2008
10:30 AM Post #5412955
| i was thinking about how to paint a bottle for bottle tree so it would still be transparent--think i found my solution! thanks |
katiebear
mulege
Mexico
August 14, 2008
10:46 AM Post #5413071
| I have made a few but not for awhile now. Getting the land prepared for plants and adding windows, doors, roofs, electricity, etc to the concrete half-shell I bought has kept me away from sewing and hooking. Though I still enjoy and doing an occasional monolog about being a hooker.
katiebear |
planolinda
Plano, TX
August 14, 2008
11:15 AM Post #5413194
| yeah telling people you are a hooker could get some interesting reactions!! |
kimarj
(Kim) Philadelphi, PA
(Zone 6a)
August 14, 2008
11:29 AM Post #5413255
| tee hee! |
digger9083
Dahlonega, GA
August 14, 2008
02:16 PM Post #5414031
| k.b. what half shell are you talking about ? did i miss a thread somewhere? sally |
gordo
Gulfport, FL
(Zone 9b)
August 14, 2008
02:35 PM Post #5414132
| There was a time when I was living on the proceeds from painting discarded liquor bottles I'd collected from behind the local bars. It got so all the bar patrons started leaving them on my doorstep, instead of my having to collect them up with my little red wagon each morning. Once they'd had a bath in the tub (the bottles - not the drunks), I used One Shot paints to paint French Provincial country scenes, flowers, whatever on them. Then, it was off to the flea market on the weekend. At 1.00 ea., I was able to make enough money for a few days groceries...
So, don't discount the local drunks. They're more than happy to keep you supplied, and its a good opportunity to meet people you might not have met had you not been a dedicated barfly. :-)
I owe those fellows more than a few meals... |
katiebear
mulege
Mexico
August 14, 2008
02:44 PM Post #5414175
| The "house" I bought five years ago was a series of concrete walls or half-walls - some walls missing but footings showed where they were planned to go, no doors or windows or roofs. So it wasn't even a concret shell, just a half-shell.
Now I have several rooms with roofs, windows and floors. Recently got a concrete floor on the patio which may someday be a living room. MY friend Tony is back working for me and we sort of alternate between work on the house and work on the garden. The land is sandy and rocky. We sift it, use the dirt - amended with compost, fish scraps, seaweed, etc - for garden and the rocks for paths.
Doesn't leave much time for hooking.
katiebear |
digger9083
Dahlonega, GA
August 14, 2008
04:34 PM Post #5414545
| o.k. now where is mulege? used to live on tex border , and went across quite often . i love the way the mexicans can recycle anything . from tearing down a building , and carrying it down the street and build on another lot, to soles for shoes out of car tires . i sure admire their everyday trash to treasure attitude . we , here in the states could use a little more of their initiative . i saw on tv here while back , a show on a lady that moved to mexico and was looking for a house . she bought one like you describe , all to pieces no roof , walls fallen down . and boy , did she ever rebuild that shell . salvaged tile on what used to be a floor and re tiled , re plastered and made a beautiful home again . i visited a tile factory years ago and wanted to bring home everything ! gordo , we have a lot in common . i raised my son from age nine , working in bars . it's an honorable profession , and anybody that doesn't agree , is just ignorant about what life is really about .my son was grateful for the food that his nineth grade school drop out mom brought home. after getting married at sixteen and having him two years later , the only education for a farm wife came out of a set of encyclopedias . hand me downs ,at that . hugs, sally |
katiebear
mulege
Mexico
August 14, 2008
05:10 PM Post #5414681
| Mulege is half-way down the Baja penninsula on the Sea of Cortez side. I am a couple of miles east of town and my house overlooks where the River Mulege (the only year-round river in Baja) runs into the Sea of Cortez. I am known for being the strange American who goes to the dump and collects Mexican (and American) trash.
katiebear |
WUVIE
Hulbert, OK
(Zone 7a)
August 17, 2008
10:13 PM Post #5429169
| Oh my gosh, how did I miss this thread? What a great thread
with a bunch of fabulous folks!
Sigh. This full time job is a detriment to my Dave's Garden life.
Miss you all!
KM |
JuneyBug
Dongducheon CpCasey
South Korea
(Zone 4b)
August 17, 2008
10:49 PM Post #5429409
| And we all miss you. |
tetleytuna
Columbia, MO
(Zone 5b)
August 17, 2008
11:07 PM Post #5429470
| This is just the most wonderful thread. Thank you for starting it Gordo! I am not even remotely artistically inclined but you explained it so well I may have to give this a try. Thank you for the resources.
Several years ago we bought many old windows at an auction with the intention of making a greenhouse which did not happen. Now I have a harbor freight greenhouse kit (which still may not happpen - LOL - but that is a different tale altogether) Anyway, this would be a wonderful way to put those windows to use.
Do they have a strong paint odor when you use them? I would like to have this as a winter project and it gets far below freezing here for months at a time. Not the type of weather where you want to have windows and doors open. |
psychw2
Boise, ID
(Zone 6a)
August 17, 2008
11:07 PM Post #5429472
| Wuvie!!! You have been gone forever it seems! We do miss all your work and comments. |
gordo
Gulfport, FL
(Zone 9b)
August 18, 2008
01:11 AM Post #5429868
| Yo Tetley! Those old windows would make great coffee tables. Take two, make them into a light box. Paint the panes on the top window with stained glass designs. Pop on a plexiglass top. Add a light fixture between the windows. Clean up some tree stumps and use them for your base (or glass blocks). Plug in and enjoy!
One Shot isn't too strong, but use a mask if you can't open the windows. |
digger9083
Dahlonega, GA
August 18, 2008
08:19 AM Post #5430190
| katieb , how did you get so lucky to live there ? and wuvie , you come up with such good ideas , we'd let you quit your job and just post all that good stuff . btw , i have been looking for a big satellite to make me an gazebo like one i saw in t2t awhile back . guess what , my dh said there was one in the woods about 150 foot from our house . trees grown up all around it and abandoned by the former owner of that property . it'll be mine b4 long . can't imagine, i never knew it was there , but the woods are so thick . i've actually been within fifty foot of it ,overlooking a gravel pit and couldn't see it. whoppee ! sally |
digger9083
Dahlonega, GA
August 18, 2008
09:05 AM Post #5430260
| gordo , i found some hurricane vases , going to start painting on them when i get my book . i'm sure there will be a picture i can use. i'll look for something simple . sally |
katiebear
mulege
Mexico
August 18, 2008
12:48 PM Post #5431133
| You're probably jealous because I live where the dumps are stilll open and anyone can go in and scavange!!
The story of how I got here will be told one day I hope. Meanwhile, I'll just say that if you have family members who care for each other and don't see everything in terms of their own egos, be grateful.
katiebear |
digger9083
Dahlonega, GA
August 18, 2008
01:19 PM Post #5431307
| yep , katie , theres a story there alright . i'm blessed .do have a dil that's a snothead tho . but after 30 years , she still spoils my son ,so i stay the hell away from her as much as possible . i'm sure it's mutual .if you can , show us some pictures . i've always wanted to go fishing in that area . always thought it would be great to make a trip down to san lucas. wishful thinking , just like going to alaska . my dh just keeps driving if he thinks someone is looking , and worries that he might be stealing . you buy them books and send them to school , and you still can't teach then nuthing . sally |
psychw2
Boise, ID
(Zone 6a)
August 18, 2008
03:00 PM Post #5431736
| Well if the DIL is good the son, that is what is important. Most of us can tolerate someone as long as they are good to our kids! |
missingrosie
Hillsborough, NC
August 18, 2008
03:22 PM Post #5431829
| most of the time...
What is it that Freddie Mercury (QUEEN) shouted?? "I WANT IT ALL...I WANT IT ALL!" |
Napergal
Naperville, IL
August 18, 2008
03:49 PM Post #5431929
| Katiebear ...I visited Cabo San Lucas twice and one time drove up to Todo Santos ...just loved it. I could live there, if my kids were not here in Illinois and all my friends!! So charming, great climate, lots of artists and interesting people who have left their old lives and started new ones south of the border. They live very inexpensively there, also. I think Social Security and a small pension, one could live quite comfortable. I always wonder about the hospitals and doctors there, though ..?? Would love to hear how you landed in that part of the world and more about your life there. Sandy |
digger9083
Dahlonega, GA
August 18, 2008
03:57 PM Post #5431971
| i had a long letter written and just learned another way to erase it . oh well , probable a good thing .sally |
psychw2
Boise, ID
(Zone 6a)
August 18, 2008
04:40 PM Post #5432150
| Sally, I know what you mean. I sometimes think I have been saved FROM me by divine intervention. The day the oldest son moved out to share an apartment with someone I did NOT think was a good idea... I had complete laryngitis! |
digger9083
Dahlonega, GA
August 18, 2008
05:09 PM Post #5432251
| psy , one of the things i treasure on dg is the support of other members , thanks , sally |
digger9083
Dahlonega, GA
August 20, 2008
04:05 PM Post #5442798
| gordo , i got my book today and it is fabulous . it's brand new . i can't believe the price for that treasure .thank you ,, thank you , sally |
gordo
Gulfport, FL
(Zone 9b)
August 20, 2008
04:39 PM Post #5442985
| You're very welcome, Sally. I couldn't believe it myself. I went nuts looking for stained glass images.
You're right. It IS a treasure.
Glad to help. |
digger9083
Dahlonega, GA
August 20, 2008
08:37 PM Post #5444043
| the seller is , http://www.amazon.com/seller/sfbookshelf. he has other stuff on stained glass . sally |
digger9083
Dahlonega, GA
August 26, 2008
10:55 AM Post #5469877
| thats the wrong add for that seller . i found the 18 color starter kit in 8oz size for 179.99 on ebay . am waiting delivery now . |
digger9083
Dahlonega, GA
September 12, 2008
03:16 PM Post #5543479
| got my paints , gordo . now , another question or two . i want to transfer a drawing i made onto a large wine bottle . i can't see how to do it from the outside . is there a way to put something on the back of design that will transfer to the glass ? haven't tried carbon paper yet . is that what you would use ? also , when i use marker , will the black lines go over it o . k . will the black line stick over the marker ? i feel stupid . sally |
gordo
Gulfport, FL
(Zone 9b)
September 12, 2008
06:41 PM Post #5544150
| You can use dressmakers transfer paper. Comes in colors. Draw on the fron lightly, tape to the bottle, then use a pen to transfer (press hard).
The paint will cling to any slick surface, even marking pen.
Don't forget to post the finished product! |
digger9083
Dahlonega, GA
September 12, 2008
08:06 PM Post #5544427
| i'm still learning how to use this , my first digital . somebody will come along to teach me how todo all that . thanks , i'll use the transfer paper ,as you said . i want to send my sis a picture of a comic rooster on a large vase . she likes roosters . i found three of them and just drew them , my copy machine wont copy any more off the puter .because of copyright i thought a hand drawn facimily would be ok . i'm not selling it . sally |
schickenlady
Newport, NH
(Zone 5a)
September 14, 2008
06:09 PM Post #5551857
| editied
This message was edited Sep 14, 2008 6:11 PM |
digger9083
Dahlonega, GA
September 17, 2008
11:25 AM Post #5563442
| gordo , i had some liquid liner and tried it out on sample glass . there must be a trick to putting it on smooth. do i understand after going through this thread that you just use the one shot black paint for your leaded look ? sure would be more simple . please tell me yes ! thanks , sally |
gordo
Gulfport, FL
(Zone 9b)
September 18, 2008
03:11 AM Post #5566865
| Yup. Black for leading. |
digger9083
Dahlonega, GA
September 22, 2008
08:34 PM Post #5586729
| i found out what NOT to clean your glass with before painting . eye glass cleaner ! thought i was so smart and used it . four days later , was going to wash the vase with dawn to get oil off from hands . i got the oil off alright along with one shot liner . learn from mistakes . don't have anything better to do than trace my pattern back on it again . i'm feeling stuped ! my test paint on pint jar is on tight . i have to clean another jar sure hope it sticks , cleaned it with glass paint cleaner , but noticed oily smear on it . it was the hard one to do , put the sewing trace paper on it . what ever , nuts. sally |
shellabella
West Central, FL
(Zone 9b)
September 22, 2008
09:58 PM Post #5587209
| I always cleaned my glass with isopropyl alcohol before painting. It evaporates and does a great cleaning job.
I have used delta glass paints tho in the past and not this professional brand.
Might be worth a try for you.
Gordo these are so pretty...just fantastic! Thanks for sharing all the info and your beautiful work. |
gordo
Gulfport, FL
(Zone 9b)
September 22, 2008
10:16 PM Post #5587319
| Thank you. I'm getting ready to do another one soon, so I'll snap some pics to post in a new thread.
The center section is going to be clear, so we can see out a bit, and the black bars are going to be missing. Magnolias and amber.
;-)
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Gourd
(Zone 4b)
October 07, 2008
11:43 PM Post #5645674
| gordo, that looks like "Secret Agent Man"!! hows it going with the painting.
Well, I just wanted to check in... I ordered my book today..
digger, how did your project turn out? Also, I can't remember where I saw you were looking for a rooster, did you find a pattern? I am looking for one also to make for my DD for her Bday... |
digger9083
Dahlonega, GA
October 08, 2008
09:48 AM Post #5646596
| gourd , I did finish the wine bottle with clear paints . got my bottles from a local restaurant and gave it to the owner for saving bottles for me . he was surprised ,, and put it behind the bar , up on a shelf . the name of his place is Rooster's I do have pictures , but don't know how to post them .I have them in folder on ' my pictures ' . omg , i found thousands of roosters on cafepress.com , i found lizards and all kinds of stuff .could spend hours looking at that one site . I will be drawing off another coupla roosters today to use several different paints , then will decide which one I want to use on my sisters jug . I never looked to see if you can get patterns , I just look at the picture and draw it . my printer is sick , so can't use it . sally |
JuneyBug
Dongducheon CpCasey
South Korea
(Zone 4b)
October 08, 2008
10:20 AM Post #5646707
| After typing, just hit the "browse" button next to the text box. It takes me straight to My Pictures and you chose one, click open. Then you preview it to see it w/your text and hit send. It's that easy. |
digger9083
Dahlonega, GA
October 08, 2008
10:44 AM Post #5646799
| Oh, nan, i hope this works . if it goes through it will also show my brown paper wallpaper i made . sally 
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digger9083
Dahlonega, GA
October 08, 2008
10:51 AM Post #5646842
| I want to do it again ,t.y. t.y.t.y. sally 
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psychw2
Boise, ID
(Zone 6a)
October 08, 2008
10:53 AM Post #5646854
| The WALL and the bottle are WONDERFUL! Did you add more color in a glaze over the wall? Or did you strictly follow the instructions on T2T for a brown paper wall? I really want to do something like that in my living room, on ONE wall only in GREENS. Who knows? What they have green paper some time and my wish will come true. |
JuneyBug
Dongducheon CpCasey
South Korea
(Zone 4b)
October 08, 2008
11:26 AM Post #5646975
| Love the rooster! That is the BEST looking papered wall I have ever seen! I have to do this! |
digger9083
Dahlonega, GA
October 08, 2008
12:23 PM Post #5647204
| thanks, nan ,it's been on for seven years and the waterbased polyurathane is the secret to sealing it , and a light hand on the paint . sally |
staceysmom
(GayLynn) Appleton, WI
(Zone 5a)
October 08, 2008
03:53 PM Post #5647931
| Sally, your bottle is great, but that wall is FANTASTIC. Really, really like that. |
Gourd
(Zone 4b)
October 08, 2008
03:55 PM Post #5647936
| I just got back, last night I drew a rooster and have cut it into pieces for a stained glass panel... I'll take photos soon. I need to move my paper pieces off the board first.
Great job on the bottle painting, those walls look great too. Thanks for showing the rooster, he's a good looker..
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digger9083
Dahlonega, GA
October 08, 2008
03:59 PM Post #5647943
| i've really enjoyed it . dh said it's too dark in there but he liked it after it was done . i told him he had say over the shop ., but leave the house to me . just pay the bills and hush .lol sally |
psychw2
Boise, ID
(Zone 6a)
October 08, 2008
04:44 PM Post #5648050
| Ya, I told my Ex he could do what he wanted at his WORK, but he did not have control over the house. (he waited until I was out of town once and hung a HUGE white swipe board in our dining room for chores & messages, JERK) |
digger9083
Dahlonega, GA
October 08, 2008
06:02 PM Post #5648422
| yeh , that's the cut off point . sally |
digger9083
Dahlonega, GA
October 09, 2008
12:42 PM Post #5651362
| where did you get your pattern gourd ? gordo , i don't know if i thanked you for inspiring me to do this glass painting or not , but i'm so grateful to you , and the others that do stained glass . i have a whole new world out there to play in . sally |
Gourd
(Zone 4b)
October 09, 2008
02:13 PM Post #5651650
| Sally,
I drew my rooster, used some pics off the internet to use as go bys, I'm grinding the glass pieces today.. I'll take a photo tonight.
A. |
digger9083
Dahlonega, GA
October 09, 2008
04:52 PM Post #5652190
| Gourd , did you check out cafeexpress.com ? they have thousands of pictures and lizards ,frogs , and other animals . i put them on favorites , so i can pull them up . I haven't gotten past page nine on anything yet . sally |
Gourd
(Zone 4b)
October 09, 2008
09:53 PM Post #5653336
| I'll check them out, thanks.
here is my pattern, sort of, I looked at three different roosters to make this one.. I'm going to try to finish it for my Daughter's BDay ... It is a work in progress and doesnt' look like much right now. Just wanted to show it to you. It has short little legs and hopefully the eye is in the right place... poor guy! I should finish by end of next week..
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digger9083
Dahlonega, GA
October 10, 2008
07:17 AM Post #5654335
| he looks pretty darn good to me . what i've noticed on most all of them is the eye is straight back and level with the upper beak ,so yours ought to look ok . on fantasy pictures , you could put it on the top of his head and it would look fine. mine is higher and it's exactly where it was in the original picture .i love the colors and on that site , when you click to view larger , it saves the image , so there are several more i'm looking at . drew off three frogs yesterday . i have a half , arched window that has 14 panes in it , i'm going to paint a different animal in each one . i'm getting the patterns drawn off first . a printer would be easier so i could print them , then trace .how old is dd ? she is going to love that piece .one of the wives of a friend does stained glass ,and she said come by , she would show me the basics .can't wait ,i love s. glass . sally |
dahtzu
(Faye) Henderson, NC
(Zone 7b)
October 11, 2008
05:56 PM Post #5659589
| Another beautiful project Gourd. Love it
Sally, hurry and start the stain glass, you will enjoy and we want pics.
Faye |
sydney480
Vancouver, BC
(Zone 8b)
October 11, 2008
06:02 PM Post #5659603
| digger...I checked out cafeexpress.com...but didn't get the site you were referring too...can you check it again, cause I would love to start one of these projects as well..thanks |
sydney480
Vancouver, BC
(Zone 8b)
October 11, 2008
06:03 PM Post #5659605
| great stuff gourd and look forward to seeing more things on here |
Gourd
(Zone 4b)
October 11, 2008
07:31 PM Post #5659824
| Thanks sydney, I couldn't get into that site either, goes right into their front home page I think.
digger, my daughter is going to be 31 and it is for her kitchen, she decorated her whole kitchen in a rooster theme and collects them.
Here is what I got done yesterday, next, I'll take it to my class to see if I need final fittings and then I'll start to foil.
Gordo, where are you and have you started yet? My book isn't here yet.
dahtzu, thank you, I'm really liking this class...can you tell?
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digger9083
Dahlonega, GA
October 11, 2008
08:40 PM Post #5660140
| omg , i love that and those are my colors .my sis collects roosters and betty boop . i might do her a b.b. too .i'llcheck out CE and see whats happening ..sally |
dahtzu
(Faye) Henderson, NC
(Zone 7b)
October 11, 2008
09:01 PM Post #5660218
| Gourd that is so pretty...You in class, that's looks like a pro. job. How long have you been in class, and how long will the class continue? |
digger9083
Dahlonega, GA
October 11, 2008
09:10 PM Post #5660283
| o.k. its cafepress.com . they also go to the same place at cafeexpress.com when you get to the home page , up in the site , it says search all departments . type in roosters and when it does , i put that on favorites .they have all kinds of animals , you can type in any animal and switch back and forth . let me know if it works for you , i just stumbled on it . i've looked at a bunch of different animals and when you look at a specific one , it saves it for you so you don't have to keep hunting it . if i had a printer that was worth a s- - - , i would just print the ones off that i wanted . be sure and let me know. sally |
digger9083
Dahlonega, GA
October 11, 2008
09:15 PM Post #5660292
| nuts , the girl that i thought was going to show me some stained glass , doesn't do that , she slumps glass and i'm not interested in that . we don't have any classes around here on stained glass . i could call the local collage and ask if they have anything or if they could look into it . sally |
Gourd
(Zone 4b)
October 14, 2008
11:07 AM Post #5670061
| dahtzu, the class is a beginner class and it has 10 sessions. Also, they will start an intermediate class this month too so I plan to sign up. Tomorrow is the last session of the beginner class. Normally, you make a sun catcher in the beginner class (10 pces or less), I guess I don't count too well.. lol..
Digger, check with your local senior citizen center for classes, you never know what they have to offer. They also have ceramics, woodcarving, sewing, lapidary, etc.. I just can't take all of them (but want to, maybe if I live long enough). I do plan to sign up for the lapidary class if there is room. I'd like to slump glass, too bad they don't teach that here, they used to teach a little of the dichronic glass melting for jewelery, maybe they will do that sometime here. That glass is so expensive though, 18.00 for a small 4"x4" piece. |
psychw2
Boise, ID
(Zone 6a)
October 14, 2008
11:50 AM Post #5670221
| How cow.. that is expensive! Guess thats ANOTHER hobby I should stay away from! |
digger9083
Dahlonega, GA
October 14, 2008
02:04 PM Post #5670635
| I'll check that out .I'll also find out what my friend uses for glass , i know she had a spirits bottle of some kind that the booze was 187.00 dollars a bottle . It ( the bottle , less spirits ) was given to her. sally |
digger9083
Dahlonega, GA
October 14, 2008
02:51 PM Post #5670793
| I'm having a ball painting these bottles and vases . I think stained glass would put me in my glory . sally |
psychw2
Boise, ID
(Zone 6a)
October 14, 2008
03:01 PM Post #5670817
| Painted "Stained glass" certainly sounds more affordable and "doable" than the real McCoy stained glass. |
digger9083
Dahlonega, GA
October 14, 2008
04:39 PM Post #5671228
| psy , there isn't any comparison . the stained glass is the cadillac , painted is poor mans bicycle . paint isn't cheap either , goes further , sells for less . i want to do both . dh just came home , more on this later . sally |
digger9083
Dahlonega, GA
October 22, 2008
11:08 AM Post #5703727
| O k Gordo , here is the stuff I did with the glass , transparent paint . I'll be using the One Shot next and am sure it'll be easier to blend . sally 
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JuneyBug
Dongducheon CpCasey
South Korea
(Zone 4b)
October 22, 2008
01:23 PM Post #5704154
| Oh, I love them! |
dahtzu
(Faye) Henderson, NC
(Zone 7b)
October 22, 2008
01:45 PM Post #5704234
| Sally, great job. |
Maxine
Western, WI
(Zone 4a)
October 22, 2008
03:07 PM Post #5704565
| Wonderful job. Such patience. Don't think I would have that much patience.
Maxine |
gordo
Gulfport, FL
(Zone 9b)
November 02, 2008
01:37 AM Post #5742549
| Big trees from little acorns grow...
On to the sliding glass doors!
;-) |
digger9083
Dahlonega, GA
November 02, 2008
07:55 AM Post #5742880
| Pictures , Gordo , pictures ! sally |
gordo
Gulfport, FL
(Zone 9b)
November 11, 2009
01:55 AM Post #7262418
| At it again. :)
The living room window in progress.
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gordo
Gulfport, FL
(Zone 9b)
November 11, 2009
01:56 AM Post #7262421
| Left Side. 
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gordo
Gulfport, FL
(Zone 9b)
November 11, 2009
01:57 AM Post #7262422
| Right side. 
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bsavage
Dolores, CO
(Zone 5b)
November 12, 2009
09:39 PM Post #7268790
| Wow! So glad this thread got bumped, I had never seen it! Love the painted/stained glass, just beautiful. I have a window I'd like to do... hmmmm... |
UniQueTreasures
Beaumont, TX
(Zone 8b)
November 12, 2009
11:43 PM Post #7269085
| Oh Gordo! That is beautiful! Well done!!
Janet |
JuneyBug
Dongducheon CpCasey
South Korea
(Zone 4b)
November 13, 2009
06:20 AM Post #7269507
| So nice!
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digger9083
Dahlonega, GA
December 04, 2009
01:11 PM Post #7334883
| Thank you for pics . Beautiful !! digger |
