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What paper do you use for stained glass?
There many different materials you can use to make paper stained glass. Some use tissue paper, others use acetate sheets. I recommend using tracing paper as it is translucent and easy to work with. The marker or paint colors shine through so easily.
How do you stick tissue paper to glass temporarily?
There are actually several different ways to decorate a window with tissue paper. You can glue your tissue paper to the glass like Dilly Dali Art, and you can apply the tissue paper with water for a temporary decoration like Life with Moore Babies did.
Can you stick cellophane to glass?
Place a piece of cellophane onto the glass. Cut the cellophane so it’s the exact shape of the glass. This will be your background color. You can use any color you like; however, lighter colors work better for background colors.
Can you make stained glass out of paper?
Paper can be given a texture that is somewhat like stained glass using baby oil. It’s not as vibrant or intricate as the real stained glass but it does look good considering it’s just paper and it’s a lot of fun to make. Create a drawing.
What kind of oil to use on stained glass?
Allow the oil to dry before hanging your stained glass creation. Apply only a small amount of oil to the paper, just enough to make the paper look translucent. You can also use other oils found in your house, such as vegetable oil. Gently paint the oil on the back of the paper or you will rip the paper.
How to make paper looked stained glass with baby oil?
Draw geometric shapes around the main design. Color the entire paper with brightly colored markers or crayons. Punch a hole with a hole punch at the top of the paper. Thread yarn or string through the hole and tie the ends together so you can hang your stained glass project. Pour baby oil into a small paper cup.
What kind of oil to use on paper to make it look translucent?
Apply only a small amount of oil to the paper, just enough to make the paper look translucent. You can also use other oils found in your house, such as vegetable oil. Gently paint the oil on the back of the paper or you will rip the paper. To avoid stains on furniture, allow the paintings to dry on newspaper.