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Shimmer Valentine Glass Art

Create the look of leaded glass for your favorite Valentine with these shimmery sweet projects.

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At a Glance:

#4858 Skill Level: Intermediate Time:
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This project features these great brands:

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supplies

Gallery Glass ® Liquid Leading™ - Black, 2 oz. - 16025

Number Needed: 1 $2.99
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Gallery Glass ® Window Color™ - Crystal Clear, 8 oz. - 16081

Number Needed: 1 $6.99
Item not for sale on Plaid Online.

Gallery Glass ® Window Color™ - Hologram Shimmer, 2 oz. - 16848

Number Needed: 1 $2.99
Item not for sale on Plaid Online.

Gallery Glass ® Window Color™ - Red Shimmer, 2 oz. - 16850

Number Needed: 1 $2.99
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FolkArt ® Acrylic Colors - Wicker White, 2 oz. - 901

Number Needed: 1 $1.69
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instructions

Other Supplies

Gallery Glass ® Surfaces - Leading Blanks, 5 x 7 White photo frame, Recycled glass jar, White lace trim, Flat Paintbrush, Glue, Rubbing alcohol, Paper towels, Wood finial, Toothpicks, Lined Paper

Instructions

  1. Size heart pattern to fit surfaces. Place pattern under Leading Blank trace with Liquid Leading to create three heart shape outlines. Place lined paper under leading blank and trace several lines. Let dry at least 8 hours.
     
  2. Starting along inside edges of outline, fill hearts with Red Shimmer Window Color™. Use toothpick to level and smooth Window Color while you work. Let dry approximately 8-12 hours or until color is translucent.
     
  3. Wash glass container and frame glass with mild soap and water. Dry and wipe with rubbing alcohol to remove any residue.
     
  4. Gently remove a heart from the Leading Blank and place on center of frame glass. Remove lead lines from leading blank, cut to size then place on frame glass to form decorative lines as desired. Place a small dot of Liquid Leading on joints where cut lead lines meet to seal. Repeat technique to add hearts and decorative lead lines on glass jar.
     
  5. Applying directly from bottle tip onto glass surface, scribble Hologram Shimmer and Crystal Clear around heart designs to create background texture.  Let dry 8-12 hours until texture is clear.
     
  6. Paint wood pieces and glass jar lid Wicker White. Let dry.
     
  7. Glue lace around glass jar lid then glue wood finial to top of lid. Insert glass into frame and secure with glue.

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Disclaimer: The information found in each project is presented in good faith, but no warranty is given, nor results guaranteed, nor is freedom from any patent to be inferred. Since we have no control over physical conditions surrounding the application of information herein contained, Plaid Enterprises, Inc. disclaims any liability for untoward results.

Important: Please be sure to thoroughly read the instructions for all products, paying particular attention to all cautions and warnings shown to ensure the proper and safe use of the product.

Copyright: All Rights Reserved. No part of this Project may be reproduced in any form without permission in writing, except for your personal use, except by reviewer, who may in reviewing this project, quote brief passages in a magazine or newspaper.

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