Total Time Needed: 2-3 Hours
This convincing technique makes use of thickened tempera paint to evoke stained glass. After transforming your windows, the material cleans up with little more than soapy water.
Materials
- Cornstarch
- Tempera paint in several colors, including black
- Liquid dish detergent
- Mixing bowls and stirrers
- Funnel
- Plastic squeeze bottle
- Old sheet or drop cloth
- Newspaper and painter's tape (optional)
- Paintbrushes
- Plastic spatula
Instructions
- For each color of paint, combine 1/4 cup cornstarch, 1/4 cup paint, and 1 teaspoon of dish detergent in a bowl and stir until the mixture is the consistency of yogurt.
- Use the funnel to pour the black paint into the squeeze bottle.
- Cover the floor beneath a clean glass door or window with the sheet or drop cloth. To avoid potential stains, cover any exposed wood with newspaper and painter's tape.
- Use the paintbrushes to paint a picture on the window.
- Once the paint is dry, use the squeeze bottle to carefully outline the shapes with black paint, creating a stained glass effect. Add more black lines as desired.
- When you're ready to remove the artwork, use a plastic spatula to scrape off the paint, then wash away any remaining streaks with warm soapy water.
