Glass etching/stained glass paint question?
I am wanting to etch some drinking glasses to match my dishes. I am wondering if after I etch on my design if anyone knows if I can use glass paint over the etched marks for color. Is the glass paint safe to use on drinking glasses? Is it dishwasher safe?
Thank you everyone that is able to help me out.
Thank you RavingLooney. It sounds like I might just be better off just etching them. My plates have a block pattern around the edge in differnt colors that I thought might be fun to duplicate. Sounds like just doing the blocks with no color is the way to go.
Borat
on February 8th, 2012
I actually do this as a hobby and have been for 4 years now they arent dishwasher safe as most glass paints come off in extream heat that the drying in a dishwasher uses. also abrasive dish cloths and sponges are a no no. Other wise glass paint is idea for the job and I hope you enjoy it it is a very rewarding hobby. Your idea sounds fabulous and should work get good quality paints as cheap ones tend to run.
SplitDog
on February 8th, 2012
I can give you one positive answer. Pebeo Vitrea 160 paint, sold at http://www.dickblick.com will work on glassware. Once dried and baked for 40 minutes at 325 F, the paints are permanent and dishwasher safe.Included in the line are frosted paints for an etched glass look.
WildFlower
on February 8th, 2012
i doubt any glass paint will stand up to a dishwasher,
bella
on July 3rd, 2011
I have searched the internet over and over for paint to use on my etched glassware, so far, I have read and found that the only paints are: Pinata and Peblo Vitrea 160 are the only ones that seem to work or something called Rub -N-Buff, which seems to last for only a short while.
The etch design is too light, even after leaving on for 1-15 minutes. I WANT a very dark design, so I am willing to try the 2 diff types of paint. If anyone has any other ideas, please let me know.
Thankyou, bella.