ANIME GLASS PAINTING: Why The Paint Cracks and How to Prevent it from happening.

[@chiarawolf8543]

I literally just looked this problem up, thank you!

[@Theartofkirkabrigo]

So many people have been asking about this problem I figured I should make a video about it to help everyone out.

[@emuhly4884]

4:00 !!

[@salowu1884]

thank youuuu i searched everywhere for this.

[@Theartofkirkabrigo]

You're welcome!

[@raqmoney]

you are so damn cool man. thanks for inspiring me to get back into making art again. 🎨 ☮️

[@Theartofkirkabrigo]

Thanks so much, Raquel. Good luck with your art.

[@valeriaaa7219]

omg ive been having problems with cracking when it comes to my glass paintings. thank you so much for this video it really helped:D

[@Theartofkirkabrigo]

Glad to hear it! 🥰

[@smushy789]

This is super helpful ! Thank you so much. I was really struggling for the solution!

[@Theartofkirkabrigo]

Glad I was able to help.

[@sherrileeday6943]

I did my first anime glass painting and it cracked and looked horrible. Now i know what to do. this answered all my questions, thank you so much!!!

[@Theartofkirkabrigo]

Glad I could help!

[@SamsArtStudio]

Very informative, thanks for sharing!

[@Theartofkirkabrigo]

My pleasure!

[@sofiechristine3824]

When I made the shadows for my glass painting and it dried but when I was putting on the skin or the paint on the top of the shadows, the paint below started moving with the brush and started slipping off. I believe it maybe due to the paint not sticking to the glass properly 😕

[@iloveturtles135]

Thank you so much this helped

[@Theartofkirkabrigo]

You’re very welcome.

[@AlbihMiselph]

Thank you so much for making all of these videos for us!

[@Theartofkirkabrigo]

You’re so welcome. Thanks for supporting me by watching.

[@hozuki7060]

So another thing I found a while back is that the cheapo tube acrylic paints from the dollar tree actually work amazingly with this! It really bad for regular painting since it is plastic-y, shiny, and sheer though with glass painting it works really well :D since you generally gloop it on in think layers (maybe that’s just me though aha)

[@Theartofkirkabrigo]

Stick with what works for you.

[@allencampbell1058]

​@@Theartofkirkabrigo big fan of your videos 💯✍, can I use the enamel paint on phone cases,

[@Theartofkirkabrigo]

@@allencampbell1058 yes it works on phone cases also. Although these days i tend to use acrylic paints because of the smell Of the enamel paints.

[@kiarayalan3816]

I have problems with the dry paint mixing in or moving around when I add paint next to it. Instead of staying in a line it makes my finish product look bumpy instead of straight. Any tips?

[@Theartofkirkabrigo]

your paint is probably too thin. Don't water it down when you mix or use it.

[@e1i_n]

How do you prevent the paint from being bubbly? When I put the paint on the glass, some of it gets bubbly while other parts are smooth. I thought might be because of how I mix the colors.

[@Theartofkirkabrigo]

It's because your paint might be too thin. Also keep a pin close by so when you see bubbles pop them with the pin so it doesn't dry with bubbles

[@anneshyleones5287]

Thank you soooo much this really helps

[@Theartofkirkabrigo]

You're welcome!

[@antcas9184]

Another banger of a video!! Quick question: for the Testors paints, those bottles are fairly small. Do you need to stock up on a lot to do a single painting or does a bottle of a certain color go the distance? Like the Sage Naruto you did used a lot of orange and yellows. Was that multiple bottle being used there? Thanks for the tips brother!!

[@Theartofkirkabrigo]

The size is deceiving. The paints or very opaque, so you dont have to use as much when you lay it down. So not much layering needed. just one coat is all that you would need. Takes me awhile to go through a bottle. for the price it's totally more than worth it. It's good to stuck a few of each color for practical purposes. But not because they run out too fast. Also, Thank you for the kind words, Antonio.

[@antcas9184]

@@Theartofkirkabrigo well it's well deserved brother. You do so much for the community. Going to pick up some testers and I picked up the Identipen on your recommendation so can't wait to have another crack at this!!

[@foreversimgirl828]

Thank you. I’ve been so frustrated lately because I never used to have this problem. I will look into this ! Can I also ask what you use to outline with ? I need a better marker, I’ve been using the artistro brand from Amazon. Thanks again !

[@Theartofkirkabrigo]

You’re very welcome. I use the sakura identipen or the oil based sharpie. Either is ideal.

[@foreversimgirl828]

@@Theartofkirkabrigo you’re amazing for this !! Thank you for all these tips !!

[@artyfectt]

can we use resin to seal paints on a phone case painting which is done at the backside of the cover???

[@Theartofkirkabrigo]

I’ve actually always wanted to try that on a video. Can’t tell you yes or no because I never got a chance to try it.

[@decaf225]

I love your videos! I started a while ago but just having issues with discoloration, i normally use liquitex, and windsor and newton. I was looking into testors, will testors fabric paint work better with these types of paintings or should i continue with the acrylic paint i already have? Thank you, you’re videos have helped me tremendously with my paintings ❤️

[@decaf225]

your* whoops

[@Theartofkirkabrigo]

Thank you so much for your kind words. I would suggest sticking with the acrylics.

[@keyasadhukhan3656]

My younger is doing that primarily but the problem is the painting is coming up from the glass. What's the solution to stick it on the glass?

[@liicoiil]

يعجبني رسمك والله

[@Theartofkirkabrigo]

شكرا جزيلا.

[@liicoiil]

@@Theartofkirkabrigo العفو

[@ffrothy]

Hi 💗 can I use sakura ceraglass pen to outline??

[@Theartofkirkabrigo]

Try it. I never used it so I wouldn't know.

[@ryabb7229]

thank you so much! i just did 2 paintings last night , the paint was peeling and cracking . i’ll have to redo them now :(

[@andrewrosario2214]

Sorry I’m late and thanks this helps a lot

[@Theartofkirkabrigo]

No problem, dude.

[@ciocenter05]

do you know how to prevent bubbles? like at first it’s smooth but after it bubbles from the bottom while the top is smooth?

[@Theartofkirkabrigo]

Your paint may be too thin. Don’t water it down as much or get a better quality thicker paint to work with.

[@junxart8165]

Owff...!!! Thanksu

[@Theartofkirkabrigo]

you're welcome.

[@sandeepagrawal6137]

Are fevicryl acrylic paints good for glass painting plz tell me

[@Theartofkirkabrigo]

Hi. To be honest I’ve never used Fevicryl acrylic paints before, so I wouldn’t be able to tell you. I can recommend createx or Blick acrylic paints.

[@sandeepagrawal6137]

@@Theartofkirkabrigo ok thanyou the paint I use are very thin so can I use paint thickener and use them in glass painting

[@dom2996]

Thanks

[@Theartofkirkabrigo]

No problem

[@eikrsna]

Sir, what type of paint should I used in glass painting. And please sir mention the brand of the paint !

[@Theartofkirkabrigo]

I use acrylic paints. Liquitex works well

[@eikrsna]

@@Theartofkirkabrigo sir but let you please me in the budget line ! It's too high !

[@bennybenjaminbensonben]

my paint isn’t cracking but it’s not sticking well to the glass. for example when i paint there are some spots that are solid color and other spots are kind of transparent. any tips?

[@Theartofkirkabrigo]

Yes that’s normal. You have to layer the paint. One layer won’t do. Layer until you can’t see the glass.

[@c0dered539]

Is craftsmart an okay brand to use for glass paintings? I just need some cheap paint that is nearby in stores.

[@Theartofkirkabrigo]

If it’s too watery it will crack. I have tried craftsmart so I would know what the consistency is for sure.

[@c0dered539]

@@Theartofkirkabrigo Thanks, would artist’s series work better? You might’ve not used it before so it’s fine if you don’t know.

[@panthpatel2724]

@@c0dered539 so does craft smart work if u glass paint?

[@c0dered539]

@@panthpatel2724 i didnt use it, but it probably will work just make sure it isnt runny

[@panthpatel2724]

@@c0dered539 what paint did u use?

[@alyssajhanepador684]

thank you so much for thiisss, God bless uu

[@Theartofkirkabrigo]

You’re very welcome, Aliss.

[@abilovesmilo9557]

My first anime class painting turned out fine without any noticeable cracks but now it cracks and I am using the same acrylic paints. If I put on another layer bubbles are gonna show up in my painting what do I do? 😭😭😭😭😭 I don’t think they sell testors enamel paint anywhere around where I live T-T

[@Theartofkirkabrigo]

Not sure why it's cracking. it may be the brand of paint you're using. not all acrylic brands are high quality.

[@ApesFavs]

Thank you so much! I have a question for you.. I started trying to do a glass art of my favorite anime character! And it looks not bad for my first time but I have the stupid question.. Is oil paint the same as enamel?? I got oil paint. And it works really well! But it's very hard to clean! Lol!

[@Theartofkirkabrigo]

Oil paint is not the same as enamel. Oil paint also takes a few days to dry completely. So I definitely do not recommend using it for glass art. For other things, yes. But definitely not for glass painting.

[@ApesFavs]

@@Theartofkirkabrigo thank you! Explains the reason why my art work is still wet after 4 days. Lol.

[@Theartofkirkabrigo]

@@ApesFavs 😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣

[@moguraaaa4115]

ok so, if your a fancy person, i recommend using himi miya gouache paint i use that paint since it thick and it never causes bubbles, its also amazing for paint layering i dont recommend using small bottled acrylic since they tend to be very watery, i ran out of white gouache and i used bottled acrylics and trust me it took so long to try, it bubbles, its too watery and it doesnt layer nicely, sooo yeah

[@Theartofkirkabrigo]

Is this acrylic Gouache or water color Gouache?

[@空-m6p]

Should I buy the folkart gloss finish acrylic enamel paint?

[@Theartofkirkabrigo]

I would not recommend it. I have links to the paint I use below in the description.

[@空-m6p]

@@Theartofkirkabrigo Would there be a difference with the folk-art matte finish acrylic paint? also thanks for the help your videos have been really helpful and informative, keep up the good work :)

[@Theartofkirkabrigo]

@@空-m6p no problem. The folk art paint is just not very good quality. So you’re going to run in to a few problems, like cracking and the paint bleeding and such.

[@AkiAmeko]

Do Testors Enamel paints mix well, or do you need to buy a bottle for each separate color that you use? Have you tried using layers of enamel and then layers of acrylic for the background? Does that create problems?

[@Theartofkirkabrigo]

Testors enamels mix very well. But you do have to mix them in a bottle. They don’t sell empty bottles so I usually just buy a few thinners and empty them into an empty glass bottle that I also bought just for that. Then use the small Testors bottles to mix the color I want to mix. There is nothing wrong with using acrylics and enamels on the same piece. They work very well together. JUST DONT MIX THE PAINTS. ( meaning don’t mix acrylic yellow with enamel red to get orange.) that would be a disaster waiting to happen.

[@Theartofkirkabrigo]

One more thing. The Testors are inexpensive so I basically buy as many colors as I can. But when I have to mix I mix it as I previously mentioned.

[@dagmilhannahjiep.2905]

Can you do a video tutorial how to make Glass painting with glitter please🥺

[@Theartofkirkabrigo]

That’s a great idea. Let me work out some logistics and I’ll come up with a video.

[@Analizzzalqw]

What do you use when you finish all the paint and you don't want the paint to come off?

[@Theartofkirkabrigo]

I put it back in the frame.

[@strawbbystars8891]

Hey do the denti marker pens have any side effects? I used some really cheap markers and when I painted on them they were pretty good but after 1-2 weeks, it gradually started to leave a grayish mark and it wasn't opaque anymore, any suggestions? (oh and ya my paints are too watery that maybe the reason too, imma buy denti pens today will it work the best even if I use a bit watery colours?) Thanks btw

[@Sad-ry1kh]

How do know if your paint is dry? (I haven't done a paint glass actually) 😅

[@Theartofkirkabrigo]

You will know.

[@Sad-ry1kh]

@@Theartofkirkabrigo well good luck to me I guess 😅

[@Theartofkirkabrigo]

@@Sad-ry1kh lol. You will be fine. Just have confidence in yourself.

[@Sad-ry1kh]

@@Theartofkirkabrigo thank you for those tutorials! It gives me ideas! Tysm!

[@tamoghnadey2207]

I’m not sure if my paint is cracking because when I do the second or third layer of paint, the bottom layer just comes off completely as chunks and removed parts of colour. Will this be solved if I move to enamel paint?

[@Theartofkirkabrigo]

the enamel paint will not crack. But your current paint is cracking because it's either too thin or made of cheap material or both.

[@oliviab6211]

I would really like to get into glass painting and the only paint I've ever used Apple barrel would that be a good kind of paint to use?

[@Theartofkirkabrigo]

I would not recommend it for glass painting.

[@cheskaleones958]

@@Theartofkirkabrigo at my local stores there are alot of acrylic paint. Are there some brands that are good for glass paintings?

[@s0urlem0nade18]

why is my paint bubbling so much? like i put down shadow layers until light doesn't pass through and it's fine and has no bubbles (i let it dry completely btw)then i add the main and the shadows start to bubble? but they weren't bubbly before? and the main color is completely fine and has no bubbles at all? this has only been happening to colors i've added white to like the browns didn't do this only the greys and light yellows :/ i use folk art acrylic paint and i've mixed all of the colors the same way (i use a glass pallete and a paint knife thingy) idk if temperature could be a problem but i live in MN so it's been rlly cold lately also this didn't happen with the first two paintings i did only this one (that's why i kinda think the problem is how cold it is bc it was much warmer when i did the other two :/ please help i've redid this painting twice and the same problems are still happening :( edit : i've never had a problem with this brand before but for the other two i didn't have a glass pallete and mixed them in little containers so could that be an issue? but also that didn't happen with the browns so idk idk

[@Theartofkirkabrigo]

Sorry to hear about your problem. But you may have hit the nail on the head. If you’re doing it in a cold environment that may be why. But it may also be because the paint is too thin. You may want to use a better quality paint or if you add water to your mixes don’t add water. Als keep a pin near you so after you put the paint down and you see bubbles just like them out before they dry. Let me know if any of these work.

[@s0urlem0nade18]

@@Theartofkirkabrigo ahh okay thank you :) should i buy the soft body or heavy body liquitex?

[@Theartofkirkabrigo]

@@s0urlem0nade18 heavy is fine.

[@nocturnalprincessxiii]

do you use a sealant and if so which one would you recommend?

[@Theartofkirkabrigo]

I don't use sealants for the glass art. I do use acetate for the phone cases though.

[@jasmineventura2743]

I use the sakura identipen and a thick paint like in the video however, it’s not the paint that’s cracking for me it’s the permanent marker after being painted on after a few days even though it’s dry. Do you have any tips on this?

[@Theartofkirkabrigo]

Jasmine it's the quality of the paint. what brand are you using?

[@pynkricee]

I just started having this issue too. It happen to one of my paintings @DrawninjaKC

[@user-it5mi1yb2p]

heyy, this video was very informative since i just started glass painting. i do have a question about the supplies im using. the acrylic paint im using is called Apple Barrel, it’s pretty commonly used but is that a reason why whenever i flip my glass after finished painting bubbles show up underneath the glass which makes it look horrible. i rlly don’t want to get new paint but i’m still wondering if it’s because of my paint that’s im using that’s making it not stick to the glass. sry if this is badly worded

[@Theartofkirkabrigo]

I wouldn't recommend apple barrel for glass painting. it's not good quality.

[@user-it5mi1yb2p]

@@Theartofkirkabrigo ok thank u sooo much!!!

[@Theartofkirkabrigo]

@@user-it5mi1yb2p you’re very welcome.

[@Floraxx3]

I draw anime characters on the glass but after drying the white spots appear on the skin, but while it is wet nothing appears, what mistake am I making?

[@cubing0782]

Is there any way to thicken the paint?

[@Theartofkirkabrigo]

Yes. You can use cornstarch. Mix it in with the paint and it makes it thicker.

[@nuwanipunchibandara347]

What kind of glass using for this? Normal or acrylic sheet glass

[@Theartofkirkabrigo]

Just normal glass from picture frames work the best.

[@12345618348]

Would sharpies be a good thing for the line art? I have a few and I've gotten mixed opinions on whether to use them or not.

[@Theartofkirkabrigo]

Not a big fan of regular sharpies for line art. However My favorite is the oil based sharpie for line art. It’s opaque and the point maintains its integrity over time.

[@Yoshim045]

He did a video on which ones you should use! You must watch it it's so helpful!

[@jessicanguyen8986]

is it ok to add cornstarch to the paint if its too thin?

[@Theartofkirkabrigo]

I never did that so I wouldn’t know.

[@user-zy8me2iw8j]

Try it on a piece of glass and see what happens

[@Rania-vh7wg]

So, using a dollar tree acrylic paint...what can i do to try to somewhat improve it?

[@Theartofkirkabrigo]

Nothing to do. Just hope for the best. if it doesn't work use better acrylics.

[@Rania-vh7wg]

@@Theartofkirkabrigo gotcha :p ty! thought it'd do it with smth cheap since I just started out a few weeks ago. I'll definitely invest in better ones once I'm done with the ones I have atm. Thanks KC!

[@Theartofkirkabrigo]

@@Rania-vh7wg sounds great!

[@nagatouzumaki7265]

I have a question, is it possible to seal the painting later on? How do we seal it so it doesn't peel off later?

[@Theartofkirkabrigo]

It’s not necessary to seal it. I don’t seal mine because I don’t think it makes a difference. So I’m. But if you would feel more secure sealing it I would recommend Mod Podge.

[@nagatouzumaki7265]

@@Theartofkirkabrigo wow thank you so so much!!!!!

[@allieannicaro513]

how do you hang them on the wall? I can't find a video on it anywhere

[@Theartofkirkabrigo]

The frames usually come with a hook or whole to hang them.

[@Maqueise1]

do you use any varnish after painting in glass? if so, what kind?

[@Theartofkirkabrigo]

I don’t use any varnish. I usually just put white Bristol board paper cut to size behind it. Then put it back in the frame with the paper.

[@Maqueise1]

@@Theartofkirkabrigo I see. Thank you very much :)

[@Theartofkirkabrigo]

@@Maqueise1 you’re more than welcome.

[@alvinbautista1872]

There are acrylic enamel paints, are they better than just plain acrylic?

[@Theartofkirkabrigo]

I don’t know. I’ve never used and acrylic enamel paint. Just enamel or acrylic.

[@Ruby-kh3bt]

mostly all of my paint don’t crack at all but for some reason my white paint does crack? and they’re all the same brand of paint:/

[@Theartofkirkabrigo]

You’re probably watering it down too much? What brand of paint do you use?

[@Ruby-kh3bt]

@@Theartofkirkabrigo craftsman paint

[@Theartofkirkabrigo]

@@Ruby-kh3bt ok yeah, the white paint may be too thin. Did you give it the lean test?

[@skym.3362]

how easy is it to remove the enamel paint if you mess up? Acrylic is pretty easy so is it on the same level?

[@Theartofkirkabrigo]

You can scrape it off with an xacto blade. It’s not Hard at all.

[@main9173]

Where do you buy the glass? Today I just used glass from an old photo frame but I can’t find a shop that sells just the glass ? Is this a really dumb question 😂

[@Theartofkirkabrigo]

It's not a dumb question at all. The typical thing to do is use glass from picture frames. This way you can put it back in the frame if you want to after the art is finished. But if you want just glass you should try looking for acrylic sheets to paint on. Look it up. But i you want the front loader frames like I use the link is in the info section below this video.

[@exoticplays2236]

Do you suggest apple barrel paint ?

[@Theartofkirkabrigo]

Not for Anime glass painting. Although I've never used them. I can really only recommend paint I know about.

[@exoticplays2236]

@@Theartofkirkabrigo thanks for letting me know I will look at that the stuff in your description. hope you have a great rest of your night/day 😁

[@stormy51715]

Hi! I use the apple barrel brand paint and it works well as long as you are really careful when painting different colors on top of each other. Like say you finished the shadows and are about to add the base color, go along the edges of the shadows where the base layer will with a thin layer of the base color and wait for it to dry since if you put too much paint it will bleed even if the shadow layer is dry.

[@Theartofkirkabrigo]

@@stormy51715 the bleeding happens because the apple barrel paint is not thick enough.

[@mounaabeidrahmane5325]

Please answer me how can i set acrylic paint on phone cases??😢😭😭

[@panthpatel2724]

Can I use Craftsmart Acrylic Paint for the glass painting?

[@Theartofkirkabrigo]

I never used craftsmart before. if you have it give it a try and let me know the outcome.

[@panthpatel2724]

@@Theartofkirkabrigo I actually switched to artists loft paint, have u used that paint yet? I also ordered the Sakura identipen, does that pen smudge and is it good?

[@Theartofkirkabrigo]

@@panthpatel2724 I've used artist loft acrylic paints. Not for glass art though. but i find they are not bad. So they should work. The identipens are good too.

[@toomuchwork8496]

Do you varnish the painting after you're finished?

[@Theartofkirkabrigo]

No I don't. no need to.

[@toomuchwork8496]

@@Theartofkirkabrigo okay thanks

[@angelinao5419]

i use a identipen and when i apply paint over it some of it starts to crack and disappear. What should i do?

[@Theartofkirkabrigo]

Your paint is too thin. Use a better quality paint.

[@pynkricee]

Its the sharpie that is cracking with my painting that i just did. Like you said maybe it's the paint.

[@caramelmilk4387]

“Let’s go!” *clap* Oh I love it

[@Theartofkirkabrigo]

Lol it’s my catch catch phrase, lol.

[@caramelmilk4387]

Thanks for pinning and tips!

[@caramelmilk4387]

@@Theartofkirkabrigo lmao

[@Theartofkirkabrigo]

@@caramelmilk4387 the Jedi mind trick only works on the weak minded! 😂🤣😂🤣

[@caramelmilk4387]

@@Theartofkirkabrigo 😂

[@bearpooth8628]

18.7-18.9 going real quick

[@Theartofkirkabrigo]

Thanks to you guys support.

[@GachaLife-tr7sy]

My marker is the one that keeps cracking any tips please help

[@Theartofkirkabrigo]

Change the marker you use.

[@a6x3y]

My marker faded into the paint

[@Theartofkirkabrigo]

Then you’re probably using the wrong marker. Which brand are you using?

[@a6x3y]

@@Theartofkirkabrigo oil based zebra

[@qymi210]

Maybe you could do lineart with the marker on one side, flip it and paint the other?

[@Theartofkirkabrigo]

Use the oil based sharpie or Sakura identipen.

[@tacotime3094]

Third nice

[@Theartofkirkabrigo]

Congrats!

[@modoplayzz7348]

hhi

[@Theartofkirkabrigo]

Hey:)

[@modoplayzz7348]

@@Theartofkirkabrigo yes hiiiiiiiii

[@justaku.4264]

First-

[@Theartofkirkabrigo]

Congrats!

[@devilgottapee7012]

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[@Theartofkirkabrigo]

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[@45Bigz]

So dumb question. What is the thinnest used for

[@alexarodriguez7707]

Is apple barrel acrylic paint good for glass paintings??

[@Theartofkirkabrigo]

Nope!

[@ScrubNutz]

Is masters touch acrylic paint good quality?