search for arts and crafts




<< Back

FolkArt ® Enamels™ - An Artist's Dream Come True

Decorative Painting

What would you wish for in a paint for painting on glass, ceramic, or porcelain surfaces? A paint that adheres well and easily to these slick surfaces? A paint that won't chip off at the slightest bump? A paint that lasts through cleaning, even in the dishwasher? Such a versatile paint has been just a dream, until now…

Meet FolkArt ® Enamels™, the glass and ceramic paint you've been looking for! FolkArt Enamels are premium, artist quality paints. They are available in a wide palette of beautiful colors that includes key artist's colors and One Stroke colors chosen from the FolkArt color collection. The paint goes on rich, smooth, and creamy, just like FolkArt paints, for exceptional hide and superior scratch resistance.

It's One-Step Easy!
Because the paint is one-step easy, there's no surface preparation required, other than properly cleaning your surface. Enamels can be mixed, blended, and brushed like other FolkArt paints, so they can be used for One Stroke and other popular techniques. Colors have the same names as their FolkArt counterparts, which makes finding your favorite colors and adapting project instructions so easy!

It's Dishwasher-Safe!
FolkArt Enamels are waterbased and non-toxic and dry to an opaque finish and gloss sheen. Cleanup (while wet) is easy with soap and water. Painted projects will cure naturally when air-dried, or for enhanced durability, they can be baked in the oven following the instructions on the paint bottle. Best of all, painted creations are easy to care for - they'll hold fast and maintain their glorious color, even when washed on the top rack of the dishwasher!

Making the line even more versatile is FolkArt Enamels Clear Medium. When used with FolkArt Enamels, this medium allows you to create transparent effects without losing adhesion. To make transparent paint, mix equal amounts of Clear Medium and FolkArt Enamel. Or use it like a floating medium for shading and highlighting.

A Complete Line
Complementing the paint is a complete program of tools and accessories specifically designed for painting on glass and ceramics.

Adhesive Stencils
Painting with Enamels couldn't be easier with Adhesive Stencils. Simply position stencil on glass or ceramic project surface, press in place and fill in pre-cut designs with paint! Stencils work great on curved or flat surfaces because of their special adhesive backing, preventing run-unders. Each stencil has several coordinating motifs, including curved designs that are perfect for decorating plate edges.

Tools
Whatever texture or method you wish to use in applying your paint, there is a tool for you.

  • FolkArt Enamels Stencil Brush Set
    With firmer bristles to accommodate stenciling techniques, such as stippling and swirling, this brush set includes three brushes, ¼", 3/8", and ½".

  • Spouncer Set
    A favorite sponge applicator, the Spouncer is perfect for Adhesive Stencils and creating perfect circles and dots to decorate projects. Set includes three Spouncers, ¾", 1-1/4", and 1-3/4".

  • Tip Pen Set
    Ideal for fine lines and personalizing projects. Attach an extension cap to any FolkArt Enamels color and select the perfect applicator tip. Includes two extension caps and three metal tips, one each fine, extra fine, and super fine.

Several components of the FolkArt Enamels line are tied to the popular FolkArt One Stroke program. In fact, the paint itself and many Enamels colors were developed in consultation with Donna Dewberry.

Brushes
Three One Stroke branded brush sets were designed specifically for FolkArt Enamels: Basic Brush Set, Mini Brush Set, and Scruffy Brush. Their softer bristles hold paint well and allow paint to smoothly glide on non-porous surfaces while minimizing brush strokes. Wooden handles offer comfortable grip; ferrule keeps bristles firm, long-lasting.

Reusable Teaching Guides
Cornerstones of the One Stroke learn-to-paint program, One Stroke Reusable Teaching Guides are invaluable tools in the Enamels program. Two different guides feature specialty techniques developed for common glass projects - Special Arrangements, for curved or vertical surfaces, such as plate and vases, and Reverse Painting, which shows how to paint on the underside of plates and platters, as paint should never come in contact with food.



Glass Painting Projects
Try your brush at new FolkArt Enamels! Whether you enjoy decorative painting or stenciling, there's a beautiful project for you!

FolkArt Enamels

Check out this revolutionary new one-step, dishwasher-safe glass paint! It's unlike anything you've ever seen. Don't miss it!


One Stroke
Product Profile

The family of OneStroke products is always growing. Discover what you'll need to get started with this one-of-a-kind painting program!


Take a Class

Want to learn how to paint, but don't know where to start? Painting classes around the country can teach you how to paint the One Stroke way using FolkArt and FolkArt Enamels. Learn how to find them or how to become a teacher.


One Stroke Techniques
Discover how to choose the right brush and how to create a garden of One Stroke flowers.

Meet Donna Dewberry

As she sat at her dining room table years ago teaching herself to paint, Donna Dewberry never imagined that she would soon develop a painting technique that would sweep the nation. Learn more about this One Stroke creator.

Back to top

 
Email to a Friend Free Newsletter

 

Home    Craft Categories    Brands    Articles    Store Locator    International Locator    About Us    Contact Plaid
Help    Newsletter    Idea Submission    Independent Retailers    Job Opportunities   Craft Links    Link To Us    Privacy Policy    Copyright

Customer Service: E-mail or call our Consumer Advisory Team
at 1-800-842-4197 Mon - Fri. 8am - 5pm EST

©2000 - 2010 Plaid Enterprises, Inc. All rights reserved.