The modern art of decorating homes is mastering ever new styles, techniques and materials. Not so long ago, another interesting direction appeared - a picture on glass. It has already become popular in the USA, many countries of Europe, and gradually came to Russia. If you would like to learn more about decorating walls with unusual paintings on a glass surface, including hand-made ones, then this article is for you.
What are the pictures on glass?
To have such an element of decor in your home, you can go in different ways. The simplest and least troublesome is to purchase a reproduction, applied on a special basis of anti-reflective glass. The image can be the creation of your favorite artist, family photo, beautiful landscape , etc. Such a picture on glass can decorate the living room, study, bedroom and any other room of your choice. Often, these decorative elements are used in offices.
Another option is to make a picture with your own hands. But for this we need appropriate materials and some hand-made skills. However, if there is inspiration and a strong desire to learn, then you can always use a variety of master classes. Further, the article will describe how to make a picture on glass, including using paints and beads.
How to paint glass at home?
For work you will need:
- glass on which you will draw;
- oil or acrylic paints (on a transparent surface they look more beautiful and tender);
- a palette (if you have paints in tubes);
- brushes of different sizes;
- a jar of alcohol;
- a cup of water;
- dry rags.
Alcohol and rags are needed to clean and degrease the glass surface, water - to wash the brushes before changing the color. The best brushes are from the squirrel tail.
With the help of these simple devices, a picture is drawn on the glass. You can make it yourself in 2-4 days, depending on the complexity of the work.
If you have the skills of an artist, then you can do this job much faster. Alternatively, you can place a template pre-drawn on paper under the glass and trace its contours by brushing it along a transparent surface. At the end of the work, it is not recommended to blow dry it, as the air flow can displace paint particles.
In a similar way, you can paint not only a flat surface, but also a volumetric one (vase, bowl and other vessel). In this case, the paper template is embedded inside the product.
How to make bead application on glass?
Another interesting option is an image laid out using beads. Such work may be more time consuming than drawing, but the result will not disappoint. A picture of beads on glass can turn out to be very original and eye-catching. To work, you will need:
- glass base;
- template;
- beads of different colors and shades (depending on the complexity of the picture);
- glue (e.g. PVA);
- dry and wide brush;
- toothpicks or matches.
As a basis, you can use a regular photo frame. Mosaic is performed in various ways. You can gently pour the beads onto a surface pre-oiled with glue, and then distribute it with a match or a toothpick. The remains of the beads are cleaned with a dry brush. Another option - painstakingly spread one bead - can be used on narrow and small forms. The optimal approach can be called a mixed technique, which uses the two methods described above.
What is a modular picture?
A special variety of objects used for wall decor is an image that is divided into parts of different sizes. They are called modules and, when combined together, form a single composition. It can be either a plot or just a geometric picture on glass. Modular - that's what it is called.
The number of composition elements is not limited by strict rules: there can be three (triptych), four (polyptych), five or more (multipanno). Modules are usually rectangular (located vertically) or square.
This is one of the varieties of how you can decorate a room. It is important to remember this nuance: the picture on the glass (modular) must be combined with the environment in style and color. In custom-made production, modular paintings are printed not only on glass, but also on a number of other materials, such as canvas, fabric, etc.
Parts and accessories are an integral and very important part of any tastefully decorated interior. The picture on glass is an original and modern decoration of the interior, as well as a great gift for almost any reason.