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Painting on glass with Gesso and Rit dye, another experiment

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I swear, lately, my kitchen looks like a Science lab

for crafters that is.

Today, I am sharing painting on Glass with Gesso and Rit dye

my first experiment with such.

You know my last three experiments with Rit dye and Mod podge went well….so well, 

that you will be seeing a lot more from me.

Rit has asked me to create more for them:)

I am pretty excited about that.

Painting a vase with Mod podge and rit dye

Painting candle sticks with mod podge and rit dye

Faux staining a window with Mod podge and rit dye

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Gesso… What else I am experimenting with.

GESSO!

I have seen it used many times by my blogging friend Rosemary

from Villabarnes.

This is what I researched about it to share with you the history of:

Gesso is an important art supply to get your canvas ready for painting. You can buy gesso readymade from any art supply shop. {I bought mine at Walmart where the Mod podge was sold}. Gesso is very similar to white acrylic paint, only thinner. It dries hard, making the surface more stiff. Gesso prepares (or “primes”) the surface for painting, making the surface slightly textured and ready to accept acrylic paint. Without gesso, the paint would soak into the weave of the canvas.

The word gesso is a noun, but many artists also use it as a verb. For example: “You need to gesso your canvas before you paint.”

The beauty of gesso is that you can apply it to nearly any surface, and then you can paint on that surface with acrylic paint. For example, you can apply a layer or two of gesso to vinyl records, rubber duckies, or cigar boxes, and voila – you can now paint on that object with acrylics!

What fun.

The possibilities are endless!

Notice, they never mention glass?

{All info was found on Art is fun}

Painting on glass with gesso and rit dye

I am trying it on glass as you see.

Here is a step by step:

It was easy, really easy!

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Paint your glass with Gesso first and let dry for about 30-45 minutes.

It takes longer on glass.

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I added a little texture by simply patting the glass lightly with my artist brush.

This of course was before it dried.

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Now the fun part.

I painted on the vase with  Evening blue Rit dye.

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I just added a little bit to a measuring cup, dipped my brush and started painting.

I started at the top, because I wanted it to drip down slightly to add a cooler effect

I use a garbage bag under my surface that way I do not

get a mess all over our kitchen table.

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Here you can see all the variations of texture between the brush, and the dripping.

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To touch, it actually has a rougher texture, almost like gritty and sandy,

slightly though.

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Of course a little embellishing

and bam

you’re done.

I bought the vase at Walmart for a few bucks.

hard to believe that was just a plain ole clear vase right?

The Gesso was not expensive either and I will use it for a ton more projects.

LOVE it!

and what I learned today about Gesso…you can paint on top of it with Rit dye!

Not only acrylics on glass that is:)

Painting on glass with Gesso and Rit dye experiment #1

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Comments

  1. Julie says

    July 19 at 4:38 pm

    Such a cute idea! I’ve pinned it for future reference. 🙂

    Reply
  2. Angela says

    July 19 at 5:01 pm

    Awesome, Debbie! I’ve always wanted to try using Gesso! I predict even more huge things for you, lady!! Your experimenting is awesome!!!~~Angela

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    • debbiedoo's says

      July 19 at 5:03 pm

      Thank you Angela:) You are too kind. I am still jealous of your coffee bar btw.

      Reply
  3. Michelle Hagewood says

    July 19 at 5:36 pm

    That is super cute! It would go well with my Americana themed living room and even my cobalt blue glass in my kitchen.

    Reply
  4. Rosemary says

    July 19 at 6:15 pm

    Thanks for the shout out Debbie. Now you know why I love working with gesso. Love the color you used, and, congrats again on working with Rit. xoxoRosemary

    Reply
  5. Donna says

    July 19 at 6:37 pm

    It looks almost like a denim texture. Cool!

    Reply
  6. Jennifer @ Town and Country Living says

    July 19 at 7:16 pm

    Very cute! I like the texture.

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  7. Judith Polcari says

    July 19 at 8:10 pm

    Good idea, Debbie….You are always thinking…Using dye could be messy, but you make it look OK to use…….

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  8. Victoria says

    July 19 at 8:12 pm

    Love it Debbie! You’re so creative! I was thinking today that it was over 4 years ago that I started blogging and you were my first comment…I’ll never forget how sweet and supportive you were. My blog is still super tiny but I appreciate that you still take time out to visit me:) Big hugs and I hope your precious boys are doing well!

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    • debbiedoo's says

      July 20 at 12:50 am

      Awww..thanks Victoria…I remember that too. So long ago and here we are still blogging. It’s been great getting to follow along your journey.

      Reply
  9. Amy says

    July 19 at 10:52 pm

    It looks like pottery! I am in awe that you come up with all of these clever ideas!

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  10. Naush says

    July 20 at 8:52 am

    Wow ! This vase looks great !! So much texture and character ! Thank you for sharing the tutorial. I am inspired ! Have to give it a go !
    Naush
    Dubai

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  11. Debbie says

    July 20 at 9:02 am

    It looks so cool and like a blue jean vase. I would have loved it for a table I set a while back with a denim blue color.

    Reply
  12. The Polka Dot Closet says

    July 20 at 10:21 pm

    Debbie, it looks like you are having fun, I have used Rit dye and Gesso, just not together…Genius!

    Carol

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  13. Melody says

    July 22 at 11:00 am

    That is so cool!! Could this be done on a coffee cup or any drinking glass?

    Reply
  14. Barbara Medeiros says

    August 18 at 10:43 pm

    Is this washable? when you do the mod podge do you use the outdoor to make it water resistant? Love the idea just wondering how it stands up if water runs down it when filling?

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    • debbiedoo's says

      August 18 at 10:56 pm

      I would imagine, yes the outdoor mod podge would work perfect. I did wind up spraying poly on it to protect it.

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  15. Madison says

    September 3 at 8:08 pm

    Love your idea! I will be using it in the future. Thx

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  16. Painter Perth says

    September 23 at 2:42 am

    Hi Debbie, this experiment is so beautiful. I love how you style it. Thanks for sharing!

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  17. danny duran says

    September 2 at 11:53 am

    I saved my glass patio door because I am….nuts? I need a BIG calendar so I was thinking “can I paint the back with a can of gesso I have and write on the other side with dry marker? so I looked up “can you paint on glass with gesso?” and up poped You! Thanks I am going to try it. Today is my sons first day of High school and I need something to do!
    Thanks!

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    • debbiedoo's says

      September 2 at 4:05 pm

      Awesome…let me know how it turns out!!

      Reply
  18. Diana Crist says

    September 11 at 4:34 pm

    How many coats of Gesso did you use? I used the same sponge brush that you show and mine has not come out textured looking like yours. Am I doing something wrong?

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    • debbiedoo's says

      September 13 at 8:51 pm

      I did two coats, and I pat the sponge on the glass to create the texture. Make sure it is dry before you apply the rit dye.

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  19. Erin Whitney says

    July 24 at 9:03 am

    This is amazing, and so beautiful! Do you paint the inside of the glass vase as well, or just the outside and the rim?

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    • debbiedoo's says

      July 24 at 11:26 am

      Just the outside Erin. Thank you.

      Reply

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