Today I'm showing you how I make painted glass signage for my events! I also use this method without the paint, and will sometimes leave the glass clear. Enjoy!
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@ashleyreed1663 жыл бұрын
Finding the art work at a thrift store . . . GENIUS!👏🏾
@rich43diva3 жыл бұрын
Agreed! Heading to thrift stores now!
@DIYAlex4 жыл бұрын
Thank you! This tutorial was super helpful!
@sincerelym114 жыл бұрын
Beautiful
@billryland61994 жыл бұрын
Thanks! Have to try this.
@brookeparker15514 жыл бұрын
Wowza beautiful!! I was just looking at Etsy to purchase one of these as a seating chart for my wedding for like $200 bucks but after watching this video I might try to attempt myself! If the thrift store doesn’t have a frame like that where else can you get glass from that would be the cheapest option?
@MarissaExplains4 жыл бұрын
Hi Brooke! Oh yes, they can be quite pricey buying them already done... DIY is the way to go. 😄 So I've always found that at least one of the thrift stores in my area will have a large art piece like that, so I've not struck out yet. But in case you don't find one, I can't think of another cheap source... you'd probably have to buy one from Walmart or Target. You might be able to get a clear shiny plastic piece like the kind that comes in large poster frames, that could work if it's big enough. But hopefully you can find something at the thrift shop since they're only a few dollars. 😊 Good luck on your wedding board! ♥️
@sharnahossain92692 жыл бұрын
Wow 😍 a just wonder what kind of brush do you use? Do you have to use one “special” brush for acrylic paint?
@MarissaExplains2 жыл бұрын
Thank you! 🤗 For this purpose i used a cheap 2" paintbrush from the hardware store, most likely Blue Hawk brand. Better brushes don't leave as many brush strokes, so the cheap ones work great for this purpose where you want brush strokes! 😄
@jaloneynorwood43062 жыл бұрын
When you mention it’s backwards ,did you have to mirror or flip the letter to read the correct way ? 🤗
@iOvercome20243 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the video dear. What's the size of the frame?
@gilstrap10004 жыл бұрын
Best video ever! Thank you
@Cousincrew123 Жыл бұрын
Help. I tried to paint the piece of glass and my second coat cause the first coat of paint to peel off the glass. What did I do wrong. Love what you did!!❤
@MarissaExplains Жыл бұрын
Hi! Hmmm - I wonder if it wasn't dry yet before adding the second coat? Is the brush you're using pretty rough to where it might be scratching the first coat of paint?
@MarissaExplains Жыл бұрын
@@Cousincrew123 I'm sorry it's not turning out like you hoped! I've had many crafts go that way 🙈 I would think 2 hours is plenty, so it might be the brush. If you have a softer one you could try another coat!
@zavi.russell2 жыл бұрын
Hi, doing a baby shower so I found this video and I love it! So just a quick question. The lettering did go on the other side of the glass, opposite of the paint?
@MarissaExplains2 жыл бұрын
Hi! Yes it did! I painted the back side and applied vinyl lettering to the front side. 🤗 Good luck with your shower!!
@pnky20063 жыл бұрын
Sasha is beautiful thanks
@carlilafond59433 жыл бұрын
This was an awesome video 😄
@davidsiwan77244 жыл бұрын
Thank you
@carlatam63714 жыл бұрын
Great video! Which cricut do you recommend for the larger signs? I have a wedding coming up in May and would love to start early 🙂
@MarissaExplains4 жыл бұрын
Hey Carla! Congratulations! 😄💍 As long as your words don't need to be longer than 2 feet, the Cricut Explore Air 2 is a great choice! It's more affordable than other models and has really high ratings on Amazon: (amzn.to/2Sr6lqX). You can't cut without a mat with a Cricut, but they do sell a 1 foot x 2 foot mat that you can use for longer pieces. If you need something longer than 2 feet, then I'd go with the Silhouette Cameo 2 or 3... You can cut vinyl without a mat, so you're not limited in the length; only limited to the height (1 foot high). 😊
@Jae-James2 жыл бұрын
Great video. Did you put the back the backing from the picture? Or was the final thing see through?
@MarissaExplains2 жыл бұрын
The final sign was see through! I threw the backing away 🤗
@aali35554 жыл бұрын
This is amazing was wondering which paint did you use and also can the paint come off again to be reused ? If so how do you remove the paint ? It would be great help thank you xx
@MarissaExplains4 жыл бұрын
I'm glad it helped! 😃 I usually use acrylic paint from Craftsmart, Folk Art, or Martha Stewart - found at Michaels or on Amazon! 😊 I don't know that you could easily remove the paint (I've never tried it)... But maybe try a paint thinner/stripper, or just take a razor blade to it? Might be worth a try!
@ingridbraga87214 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for this video! It is exactly what I was looking for. However, I don’t have any experience with making acrylic signs, but I’m still confused with a few things.. 1. What type of paint did you use for the painting the glass? Can you share the details? 2. How can I buy the personalized lettering to stick on the glass? Where can I buy it and what should I ask for? Thank you in advance!
@MarissaExplains4 жыл бұрын
Hi Ingrid! So glad to hear it! For the paint, you can use any acrylic craft paint - some popular brands are Craftsmart, Folk Art, and Martha Stewart. I find them at Michael's in little bottles. They have different finishes, so you can buy a flat chalky finish, a satin finish, or a pearl finish depending on the look you want! 😊 For the stencil, I searched Etsy for "custom stencil" and found a bunch of sellers, like this one: www.etsy.com/listing/645143185/diy-custom-stencil-vinyl-stencil-wood They will work with you to design the lettering in the size you need, and then mail you the vinyl for you to use. Hope that helps! 😊
@ingridbraga87214 жыл бұрын
Marissa Explains It All Thank you, that’s very helpful!
@zigma104732 жыл бұрын
the color is so pretty! Did you do the letters with the circuit!
@MarissaExplains2 жыл бұрын
Thank you! I use my Silhouette Cameo to cut vinyl lettering. 🤗
@duranvictoria4 жыл бұрын
its beautiful, and you explain things so nicely. thanks! what font is Welcome in?
@MarissaExplains4 жыл бұрын
Hi Viki! Thanks so much!! 😊 It's a font called Midnight Signature from dafont.com! 😁
@duranvictoria4 жыл бұрын
@@MarissaExplains cool thank you!
@laurenlujan45423 жыл бұрын
If I wanted to handletter this with an oil based pen, should I letter on the opposite side of the acrylic paint? or over it?
@MarissaExplains3 жыл бұрын
Oh that would be pretty! I would still paint the color on the back, and hand letter the front with your pen. The paint isn't always smooth so I'd be afraid it would make your letters bumpy if there was texture. 😊
@infomasyonnoudwekonnen91313 жыл бұрын
This video make me subscribe. Veri nice Were you buy the paint?
@MarissaExplains3 жыл бұрын
Thank you! 🤩 I buy my paint from Michael's craft store normally, but you can also buy it on Amazon. 😊
@snehathomas11973 жыл бұрын
Hey can we varnish it? If yes then which varnish would be ideal please help
@MarissaExplains3 жыл бұрын
Hi! Yes if you would like to protect the design, I recommend Aleene's Spray Gloss Finish. It is a clear spray that you spray on top of your design to protect and seal it in. 😊 Test it on another glass surface first just to make sure you like how it looks when dried, before using it on a keepsake or something special!
@angiequeenofarts95612 жыл бұрын
What is the name of the font for WELCOME?
@MarissaExplains2 жыл бұрын
Hi Angie! It's Midnight signature from Dafont.com. 😃 www.dafont.com/midnight-signature.font
@karunajain74412 жыл бұрын
Whick paper or sheet you used for letters??
@MarissaExplains2 жыл бұрын
Hi! I usually use a good quality craft vinyl, like the Oracal or Siser brands! But I have also used the Silhouette and Cricut brand vinyl as well. 🤗
@reems3084 жыл бұрын
Thank you! Can I use something to remove the paint so the glass is reusable?
@MarissaExplains4 жыл бұрын
Hello!! I've not tried removing the paint (I have removed the letters so the sign can be re-lettered). I imagine you may be able to use a paint stripper? Or scraping it with a razor blade may do it? It would just take some time and work to get it off. 😊 Maybe try searching for how to remove acrylic paint from glass - you may get some good ideas!
@BeckaBrand4 жыл бұрын
Hi there! Great video. I’ve never done a sign on glass. Only on acrylic sheets, but I do have a question. 1. Have you done it on acrylic? 2. If so how in the WORLD do you keep the acrylic paint on the back from scratching off so easily? Literally you rub it while transporting and it rubs off! 😫 thanks in advance!
@MarissaExplains4 жыл бұрын
Hi Becka! I actually haven't applied to acrylic 😬 I wonder if using a different kind of paint would help? 🤔 Acrylic sheets are definitely safer than glass for transporting, and wouldn't break - but I didn't realize they would give so many issues with the paint!
@MarissaExplains4 жыл бұрын
This site seems to indicate using primer is the key! plasticsheetsshop.co.uk/painting-on-acrylic/
@kiras36694 жыл бұрын
Hi! Thank you for the video. I did my sign and turned out beautiful! The only thing is that I got a lot of bubbles on the second coat. Had to put the sign where it wouldn't get the light from behind because you could see the little holes showing through.
@MarissaExplains4 жыл бұрын
Oh interesting!! I wonder if the tool you were using pushed air into the paint? Sometimes foam rollers can do that. I'm sure it was super cute, and those are sometimes things that only us as the artists even notice. 😁 If you do another one, maybe a little fan blowing on it would pop the bubbles, or try a different tool to paint!
@nathaliegbejarano14834 жыл бұрын
I love the lettering, could you tell me what font you used?
@MarissaExplains3 жыл бұрын
Just now seeing this, sorry! The script is called Midnight Signature from www.dafont.com. 😊
@phylliswilliams19542 жыл бұрын
What type of paint is used in this video?
@MarissaExplains2 жыл бұрын
Hi! I used acrylic craft paint from Michaels - you can find brands like Craftsmart and FolkArt there for a couple dollars! 🤗
@jacquelinevillacorta3 жыл бұрын
Hi! So is the paint in the front and then the vinyl? Also did you mirror the vinyl?
@MarissaExplains3 жыл бұрын
Hi Jaqueline! The paint is on the back of the glass, and the vinyl is applied to the front. I did not mirror the vinyl; I just cut it normally and used transfer tape to apply. 😊
@shea-leighwhittingham36584 жыл бұрын
Hi, love your video, it turned out so pretty!! Does anyone know why these signs have the writing on the front and then painted all over the back? Can "you" not just do both on the back and seal it or is there a specific reason why everyone does it this way? I'm so curious x
@MarissaExplains4 жыл бұрын
Hi Shea-Leigh!! I'm not exactly sure, but I'm just guessing if you were to put the paint on the same side as the lettering, the vinyl could come out bumpy because the paint isn't usually perfectly smooth when it dries - especially if you did more than one coat! Also, if you did both on the back you would have to cut the vinyl letters in reverse so it would read correctly when applied. :) If anything, you would do the paint and the letters both on the front so you could apply the vinyl without having to cut the letters backward. That's just my guess!
@shea-leighwhittingham36584 жыл бұрын
@@MarissaExplains aww thank you for getting back to me, I'll try it out, thank you xx
@ReginaDiva874 жыл бұрын
Hi how big did you cut your words like welcome and Kimberly? Thank you!
@MarissaExplains4 жыл бұрын
Hi Regina! The largest words (Welcome and Kimberly) were about 20" long by 9" high. The words 'baby shower' together, and the baby's name were each about 15" long by 2.5" high. 😊
@dos14dos144 жыл бұрын
Great tutorial, but I was freaking out over you painting without a drop cloth and then putting the painted side on the carpeting.
@MarissaExplains4 жыл бұрын
Hahaha!! 😂 I live dangerously 🙊
@jessicaqm12524 жыл бұрын
This a great help, question, did you put the vinyl in front and the paint is on back?
@MarissaExplains4 жыл бұрын
Hi Jessica! Yes that's correct; I did the paint on the back so that the glass front would be smooth for the vinyl. 😃
@danielcastillo66213 жыл бұрын
I was wondering the same thing but in the video it seems like your putting the vinyl on the back side because the letters are backwards, I’m confused 😲
@alexbergland24605 ай бұрын
Yes I was confused about that too. Was the vinyl put backwards on the back behind the paint?? How did you make the letters show when you flip it around??
@rawvirginhairvendors76933 жыл бұрын
Hello! Hope you doing fine. I’m going to use a 18X24 acrylic sheet,can you please refer me to the lettering size for that sheet? Since you done it before. Thank you so much.
@MarissaExplains3 жыл бұрын
It all depends on what font you end up using! I would start by measuring the width of your acrylic sheet. Then in Silhouette Studio (or Cricut software if using a Cricut), draw a box the width of your sign, and make sure the letters fall well inside the box. For a 30 inch sign for example, I would make my letters about 20 inches so there is a few inches space on each side. 😊
@rawvirginhairvendors76933 жыл бұрын
@@MarissaExplains thank you so much
@stefaniewilliams75983 жыл бұрын
How did you reattach the glass to the frame?
@MarissaExplains3 жыл бұрын
Hi Stefanie! I set the glass inside the frame and bent the staples back in place. 😊 They hold it in place!
@fitriah18564 жыл бұрын
Where can I get those letter print out ??? Please please please answer me. I want to make my wedding welcome board
@MarissaExplains4 жыл бұрын
Hello! Congratulations on your upcoming wedding. 😊 If you don't have a Cricut or Silhouette cutting machine, you can custom order these from sellers on Etsy! Here are listings for 2 artists that can work with you and design the vinyl letters that they will ship to you to make your sign. But there are many more if you search Etsy for "Custom vinyl decal". Good luck! www.etsy.com/listing/692807558/custom-vinyl-decal-create-your-own-vinyl www.etsy.com/listing/728305593/custom-vinyl-decal-custom-decal-your
@fitriah18564 жыл бұрын
Marissa Explains It All thank you for your response 😻. I love you!!!!
@caitynrosales56114 жыл бұрын
Omg I was about to pay like 20+ bucks on acrylic sheets at Home Depot...this is a game changer
@MarissaExplains4 жыл бұрын
Woohoo!! 😁 Definitely much cheaper this way! 😃
@beverlyespana9008 Жыл бұрын
What name should it be, the Baby or Mom to be?
@MarissaExplains Жыл бұрын
It can be whatever message you like! In this case, I did "welcome to 'moms name' baby shower". But in the past I've done other signs that have read "welcome to 'moms name' baby shower to honor 'baby name'." 🤗
@rawvirginhairvendors76933 жыл бұрын
Also what size is this grass you use for this project ?
@MarissaExplains3 жыл бұрын
This glass frame was about 20" by 30" if I remember correctly! 😊
@mjacruz04304 жыл бұрын
Where do you get the glass & frams??
@MarissaExplains4 жыл бұрын
Hi Melanie! I get them from thrift stores! You can usually find some nice larger outdated artwork there for a couple dollars. 😊 Then you can remove the art, and paint the frame to make it fit your theme!
@lesliecastaneda23844 жыл бұрын
Hi what fonts did you use for this???
@MarissaExplains4 жыл бұрын
Hi Leslie! I download fonts from dafont.com for free... The script for the words 'Welcome' and 'Kimberly' is called Midnight Signature. The font for the words 'Baby Shower" is called Caviar Dreams. And I can't remember the font for the hashtag; I'll try to look it up tonight! 🤗
@elizabethmx4 жыл бұрын
What kind of vinyl did you use?
@MarissaExplains4 жыл бұрын
Hi Elizabeth! I used Oracal brand gold vinyl 😊 amzn.to/3hKn6H0
@elizabethmx4 жыл бұрын
@@MarissaExplains Thanks
@rawvirginhairvendors76933 жыл бұрын
@@MarissaExplains how did you make the vynil whiting
@MarissaExplains3 жыл бұрын
@@rawvirginhairvendors7693 I used a Silhouette Cameo cutting machine! It comes with a software called Silhouette Studio, where you can design writing or graphics, and send to the cutting machine. I have another video showing how I create vinyl writing like this. I'll find the link!
@MarissaExplains3 жыл бұрын
@@rawvirginhairvendors7693 this is the video showing how the vinyl is designed and cut! kzbin.info/aero/PL9f2VMuubr2Oy2qEim94Nmtn_HOSKip_H