HOW TO DRAW ON GLASS : PROFESSIONAL GLASS ARTIST'S TUTORIAL FOR DRAWING WITH PEN & GLASS PAINT

[@DerekHuntArtist]

Please remember, care has to be taken with glass powders, always wear a mask when there is the possibility of creating dust. Some people also wear gloves when painting, however I prefer to feel the brush without gloves then wash my hands after painting. Use a damp cloth to wipe down surfaces or use a small damp cotton bud to clean delicate areas around your paintwork. I save unused paint in a separate pot if I’ve added gum Arabic, but if I’ve just used water as a mixer then I wait till it’s dry and scrape back into the original container. Change your work clothes before going home to your living quarters, as dust can be carried in your clothes. Wash hands before eating or preparing food, and don’t eat or drink in the work area you paint at. Generally glass brushes are washed in running water and allowed to dry naturally, however if you use oil as a mixing medium with your paint you will have to clean the brushes with a shampoo or some other gentle washing up liquid to remove the oil. 🙂

[@MCVitroFractal]

Gracias maestro.

[@DerekHuntArtist]

You are welcome!🙏🙂

[@kenboydart]

Hello Derek Although I have 45 years experience in Stained Glass, including Glass painting, I did enjoy this posting as I have always believed no matter how much experience you have you can still have more room for improvement. The glycol sounds like a great idea and I’m going to try it. . Again, thank you so much. Ken.

[@DerekHuntArtist]

Hello Ken Thank you so much for taking the time to send your comment. I really appreciate your support and so glad you found the video helpful. It’s good to share our experiences with each other as everyone does it a little differently 👍🏼🙂

[@SamayaMO]

Fascinating!

[@DerekHuntArtist]

Glad you found value in the video. Please subscribe for more videos and tutorials :)

[@sharony6287]

Great inspiring video. I’m 57 and am only just getting into stained glass so finding videos like this are ideal to kick start the imagination. I’d love to see some of the techniques covered in more detail. The fact it’s taken me so long to discover such a beautiful art form is so frustrating, so much lost learning time 😊

[@DerekHuntArtist]

Glad you found the video helpful. If you like you can subscribe to my channel for all the latest stuff:-)

[@B30pt87]

Ah, this was two years ago. I'll have to check your other videos to see if you made any other tutorials like this. Thank you, by the way!

[@DerekHuntArtist]

Yes, you’ll find lots of videos on my channel, both inspirational interviews with other glass artists, and “how to “ videos showing you different techniques to make stained glass 🙂

[@terribrannigan8340]

Thank you Derek, fabulous demonstration on painting. Please do more tutorials or even a full length video, I would happily pay for it. Amazing to see how you apply using the different tools.

[@DerekHuntArtist]

Glad you liked it Terri. If you like you can subscribe to my channel for all the latest stuff:-)

[@isabelladavis1363]

Wonderful portrait Love the fact that these techniques can be used with watercolors the alcohol water etc hot incredible textures …I did this on a floor 600 square feet 11 layers and many hours later to create a terrazzo type floor …have a great day and thank you for sharing

[@DerekHuntArtist]

Awesome! Thank you for watching!

[@caleabdo4408]

OMG!!!!!! you just blew my mind!!!!! thaks for sharing

[@DerekHuntArtist]

Awesome! 🙂

[@WithMunchkins]

Hi Derek! Question, what did you use to secure the colored tile pieces to the opalescent glass behind them? Did you have to glue them in place?

[@DerekHuntArtist]

Hi Silvia, the square tiles are not glued in place, they are just placed inside two pieces of glass and sealed round the edges. 🙂

[@cesarchuquimarca4318]

Hello, thank you for creating this channel to learn to paint on glass, I am starting in this art I want to learn a lot from you. Greetings from Ecuador

[@DerekHuntArtist]

Hello Cesar! Great to have you on board🙂👏👏

[@DerekHuntArtist]

Remember to subscribe too :)

[@johncullen5230]

Fabulous 👏

[@DerekHuntArtist]

Thank you!🙏🙂

[@pollitobebe]

Fantastic video Derek! Thank You!

[@DerekHuntArtist]

My pleasure! Glad you liked it :)

[@davidhill1220]

Your work is so amazing Thanks for sharing Patricia

[@DerekHuntArtist]

Thanks so much 😊

[@monicamiraz6974]

love see you painting

[@LAFITZ10]

i was giving you a round of applause there at the end! i love my new stained glass tutor! God Bless. Thank You :)

[@DerekHuntArtist]

You are so welcome! Really nice to hear from you and thank you:)

[@vangoga8984]

Perfekt.

[@DerekHuntArtist]

Thanks

[@albaughman5176]

Thanks!

[@DerekHuntArtist]

You’re welcome!

[@joychristensen5577]

Thank you this is EXACTLY WHAT I WANTED TO KNOW 🩷💐🤗

[@DerekHuntArtist]

Great stuff! Glad it was helpful 🙏🙂

[@Stainedglassphoto]

Love this. I do want to see more videos.

[@DerekHuntArtist]

Glad it was helpful Tracy. If you like you can subscribe to my channel for all the latest stuff:-)

[@jeanjames7173]

You are opening up my thinking about my painting on glass fabulous ways. Thank you!

[@DerekHuntArtist]

You’re welcome Jean!

[@leolastainedglassartistjas4412]

Extraordinary video. Invaluable knowledge and source material. University level discourse and tutelage. Thank you Derek. Your videos are generous and inspirational.

[@DerekHuntArtist]

You’re very welcome Jason 🙏🙂

[@lorimartindale7168]

Fantastic video. More please.

[@DerekHuntArtist]

More to come! :-)

[@lorimartindale7168]

@@DerekHuntArtist Many thanks

[@theresabradley4716]

Really interesting! Thank you Derek, for another informative video. I have learned so much from each of them.

[@DerekHuntArtist]

You’re very welcome Theresa 🙏🙂

[@EddyNoorGlassPainting]

Good artworks, good for Interior artistic very nice.... good for decorations

[@DerekHuntArtist]

Thank you!🙏🙂

[@NataGlass]

You're stunning stainglass artist! Cool technic with colors.

[@DerekHuntArtist]

Thank you so much 😀

[@danielaguilera1527]

Fantastic work. Please keep publishing different technics

[@DerekHuntArtist]

Thank you, more how to tutorials in the works.

[@mariazulueta5076]

Thank you, Derek. I love your exploration of the shading technique and the effects that you have achieved on your panel.

[@DerekHuntArtist]

Thank you Maria 🙏🙂

[@bekahbeattie944]

Love it! Please make more videos.

[@DerekHuntArtist]

Thank you! Will do!

[@MrEli0jose]

amazing job, congrats.

[@DerekHuntArtist]

Thank you 🙂🙏

[@Aspi-vision]

very inspiring ! Fun technique !

[@DerekHuntArtist]

Glad you found it of value !

[@Aspi-vision]

@@DerekHuntArtist a treasure throve of information ! thank you for the clear and educating content ! greetings from ghent belgum !

[@DerekHuntArtist]

@@Aspi-vision you're very welcome!

[@karaokenostalgia3988]

OMG This is wonderfull

[@DerekHuntArtist]

Thank you so much!!

[@ikust007]

Merci beaucoup

[@DerekHuntArtist]

You're welcome !

[@rachelmulligan3860]

Brilliant video, Derek. Yes please, lots more!

[@DerekHuntArtist]

Thanks so much Rachel, you can subscribe to my channel if you like for more vids in the future 👍🏼🙂

[@johnhawkins5943]

i just got totally lost here, and wonderfully inspired. thank you.

[@DerekHuntArtist]

Good to hear from you John.

[@meyesme5]

Hi Derek, I love your work! I saw you on the TV last week. Your hair is grey but other than that, you really haven't changed. I was Diane Simpson at Edinburgh art college.😊

[@DerekHuntArtist]

Hello Diane, lovely to hear from you, how are things with you ? 🙂

[@meyesme5]

@@DerekHuntArtist all good here. I'm a yoga teacher in the Scottish Borders living on a small holding with plenty pets, my husband & my youngest!

[@DerekHuntArtist]

@@meyesme5 sounds idilic 🙂🙏

[@ocelotcat]

Thank you! The final piece is stunning 💜💜💜 Yes, do more tutorials please, they're fantastic 😊

[@DerekHuntArtist]

Thank you for the feedback 🙏🙂

[@DerekHuntArtist]

Quick reminder, you can check out the British Society of Master Glass Painters online exhibition here www.bsmgp.org.uk/news-events/events/exhibitions/

[@gul7573]

I feel very happy that today I've came across to this video and heard about british society of glass Painters. Thanks Derek 🥰

[@DerekHuntArtist]

@@gul7573 that’s great to know, thanks 🙏🙂

[@samanthayates2053]

Brilliant! Thank you for sharing

[@DerekHuntArtist]

Glad you liked it, please subscribe for all the latest 🙂

[@cindyjones2856]

Awesome techniques. Great introduction. Do make more

[@DerekHuntArtist]

Thanks, will do!

[@jperez6439]

Thanks so much! I loved the textural effects you created! I also love the way the layering with the colored squares turned out.

[@DerekHuntArtist]

Great to hear you found it interesting :)

[@kizzybizzy5872]

Fantastic video, love to see more on how you go about traditionally painting a portrait from a photograph of a face fir instance. thank you so much for sharing x

[@DerekHuntArtist]

Great suggestion! Thanks for the feedback :-)

[@milesmatic2872]

Thanks for the tutorial, learned a lot!

[@DerekHuntArtist]

Thank you 🙏🙂

[@leisanixon5378]

Great video very informative. Please make more. Love your work

[@DerekHuntArtist]

Thank you so much. If you like you can subscribe to my KZbin channel for all the late latest stuff 🙂🙏

[@mjamg]

YES! More videos! Awesome artistry!

[@DerekHuntArtist]

Glad you liked it 🙏🙂

[@johanbarber483]

Wonderful and very inspiring

[@DerekHuntArtist]

Thank you🙂

[@BeleagueredWriter]

THANK YOU SO MUCH! This is exactly what I've been looking for as there is not instruction like this anywhere near where I live!!! Please, please do more when you have time (or...please send links to a paid class)!

[@DerekHuntArtist]

Hello! Delighted this video was helpful to you. Please remember to subscribe to my channel and hit the like button for all my latest videos. Best regards Derek

[@rosduffy5156]

Loved this video. The colours behind the portrait really brought it to life. Love that idea. Again thank you so much for sharing. Giving me inspiration to do something - going to have to relearn my drawing skills though. Now have a dipping pen - that's a start!

[@DerekHuntArtist]

You are so welcome!

[@kerriehanna9611]

Really fab video, can't wait to try creating texture using the alcohol spray technique!

[@DerekHuntArtist]

Hi Kerrie, glad you liked it and good luck experimenting with the alcohol 🍸 😁

[@sharonemslie7542]

This video was excellent and would appreciate further videos! Thank you so much for sharing your craft!

[@DerekHuntArtist]

Thank you 🙏🙂

[@buvanaviswananthan9806]

Hi Derek, totally loved this . Inspires me to try.

[@DerekHuntArtist]

Glad you found it helpful. More videos on the way so remember to subscribe 👍🙂

[@patriciarendulic4413]

Love it!

[@DerekHuntArtist]

Thank you 🙏🙂

[@kristajohnson673]

this was great, got a few new ideas, thank you so much for sharing, I look forward to seeing more of your videos

[@DerekHuntArtist]

Thanks Krista, it’s really easy to subscribe to my channel and get all the latest stuff 🙂

[@kristajohnson673]

@@DerekHuntArtist I think I did subscribe and am excited to see more :-)

[@emmahayward9977]

Excelent thank you so much. Hsave you done an idiots guide to getting started with trad stained glass making please?

[@DerekHuntArtist]

Hi Emma, if you subscribe to my channel you’ll see a number of tutorials on glass painting, cutting glass, leading a window, how to make a stained glass window etc. I’m always adding to the list of tutorials and encourage you to make suggestions of what you’d like to see as well. Hope that helps 🙏🙂

[@Misscob1977]

This is brilliant Derek thank you for sharing ❤️

[@DerekHuntArtist]

My pleasure! Glad you enjoyed it :-)

[@juliathompson5367]

Brilliant video Derek, really informative. Thank you 😊

[@DerekHuntArtist]

Thank you Julia, hopeful sending out new course dates soon 🙏

[@michaelcendo]

Great video!

[@DerekHuntArtist]

Thank you 🙏🙂

[@izabelacarlucci2129]

Very cool and useful!

[@DerekHuntArtist]

Glad you liked it🙏🙂

[@CBSift]

Nice! I'd like to see what techniques you use for the more conventional shading in the portraits you showed.

[@DerekHuntArtist]

Thank for the support and feedback Stuart. Will be making more videos so subscribe to the channel for the latest ones 👍🏼🙂

[@ernestofernandez6359]

Congratulations , very nice

[@DerekHuntArtist]

Thank you 🙏🙂

[@maureenhosford827]

Well that was really fun and informative!!!! I've subscribed and look forward to see more of your creative work!

[@DerekHuntArtist]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@loobyteacher]

wonderful information, great artistic skills of a master artist! Thank you so much for sharing a small part of your talent! and YES< YES! more videos would be wonderful!

[@DerekHuntArtist]

Glad you liked it 🙏🙂

[@brighterlife4all]

Hi Derek, I am so happy you are sharing your knowledge! And your talent ❤ I do have one qeustion: when painting a glas with colours, can yhe glas be normally cleaned with soap?

[@DerekHuntArtist]

Yes you can clean with soap, but you have to rinse off all the soap really well before painting. The best way to clean glass is with vinegar or a simple glass cleaner.

[@brighterlife4all]

@@DerekHuntArtist Hi Derek, thank you for your quick answer! I meant after the painting. So when I already painted the glas, can I clean it with the painting on it? Sorry I see, that my question was not clear 😅

[@DerekHuntArtist]

@@brighterlife4all once the paint has been fired in a kiln up to 650 degrees centigrade it will be permanently fixed to the glass and you can clean it with soap and water, glass cleaner or vinegar.

[@brighterlife4all]

@@DerekHuntArtist o wow, so you need a heater for the permanent result, ok. Thank you. I am also interested to join your subscribtion on KZbin. Can you please tell what kind of videos there are and what I will learn there?

[@DerekHuntArtist]

@@brighterlife4allhave a look at my website first more information on the online courses. Link here www.DerekHuntArtist.com/store

[@weskrahn7039]

Thanks for all your informative videos. Can glass paint be airbrushed

[@DerekHuntArtist]

Yes you can! However I am not sure what the best medium is for airbrushing paint as I don't use an airbrush

[@pedroecheverriarequena750]

Hola!!! muy buen video y resultado, desearia saber cuanto aguanta la pintura en el tarro hermetico cuando pintas con plumilla, gracias, un saludo

[@DerekHuntArtist]

The clove oil and lavender oil mixture will last for months if kept in an air tight jar 🙂

[@dawndonatiartstudios3369]

I would love to see more videos. I paint on glass as well, never thought of using a dipping pen on my list to get now. thank you. I use color line paint the red is a bit difficult to work with. I am also, a creator on youtube simply having fun sharing fused glass videos. Would love to hear your thoughts on how I have used color line pain any advice would be appreciated

[@DerekHuntArtist]

You are so welcome!

[@jacquelinecaruth712]

With regard the Reusche paints, there are lead free options now being offered alongside the traditional and I wondered if this changes the mixing with the oils that are added. Just about to have a try at some of the techniques you have outlined and was wondering what to buy.

[@DerekHuntArtist]

Hi Jacqueline, I haven’t used the lead free paints, but have heard they are not quite as strong a pigment as the original lead based paints. Best thing I can suggest is to experiment with a small amount of each paint to see which is best for you. 🙂

[@jacquelinecaruth712]

@@DerekHuntArtist Many thanks for that Derek. Sounds like a good idea. 🙂

[@מירביצחק-ש8ה]

Thank you very much derek for the very instructive videos. Can I ask about the fire please? 650 degrees, but for how long should you put the glass with the painting in the oven?

[@DerekHuntArtist]

I usually soak the painted glass at 650 or 660 degrees centigrade for 5 minutes then switch off the kiln and let it cool down naturally 🙂

[@fullmoonjoy]

Hi!! Thank you 🌵 very interesting!!! But I am curious what glue you use for not let the colorful glass pieces move ? Thank you

[@DerekHuntArtist]

No glue, just sandwiched between two sheets of glass.

[@keniol33]

Great video amazing panel , thanks Derek. I was wondering how you attached the small coloured glass ?

[@DerekHuntArtist]

The coloured tiles are inside two pieces of glass, back piece is clear and front piece is semi Opal👍🏼

[@keniol33]

@@DerekHuntArtist Thanks Derek , I means did you attached the coloured pieces to the semi opaque glass by glue , or they just tight fit ?

[@keniol33]

Amazing panel...so clever . Congratulation on this piece of art !

[@DerekHuntArtist]

@@keniol33 just a tight fit. It’s a bit of an experiment - not suitable for outside use but fine for an exhibition piece. 👍🏼

[@keniol33]

@@DerekHuntArtist Thanks Derek..Best wishes !

[@ОлегЛебедев-с2г]

Hello Derek. These are essential oils. Carnation and lavender.

[@elenapan3131]

Thank you so much for the video, this is so useful for me! I only have one question. Do you fire the glass between any next layer of pigment when making shades? And if so, in which temperature?

[@DerekHuntArtist]

Yes I usually fire each layer separately, starting with the trace lines. However, I also sometimes fire multiple layers together, usually starting with the light shading layer, then adding trace lines. Paints are fired around 655 degrees centigrade, yellow stains around 620 degrees centigrade, depending on the manufacturer of the paints. Hope that helps 🙏🙂

[@sophiethibodeau4930]

Nice video question why a mix of the two oil? is it for the sent or the fluidity?

[@DerekHuntArtist]

Just helps the fluidity with a pen 👍🏼

[@DaveCurtis-b3u]

What kind of kiln is this I’m having a hard time finding one all I can find is ones for pottery or very small table top ones

[@DerekHuntArtist]

I have a gas kiln which I use for most of my glass painting. Unfortunately they don’t make them anymore! There are lots of electric ones available new or second hand 🙂

[@staceyneuhaus3305]

Derek, I'm re-visiting some of your previous videos. One thing I didn't see here, perhaps it's in another location, is cleaning up your piece after scribing it with various tools. There is a of dust. How does one clean that off without marring the surface of the painted areas? And in some cases, there is excess dust. Is this save to dispose of in the bin or does it it specific handling? Lastly, brush clean up, is that safe to simply clean up with tap water and wash down the drain or are there any specific precautions? If there is another video addressing this topic, can you please provide a link? Thank you so much! I enjoy your videos a great deal and am taking detailed notes on each topic.

[@DerekHuntArtist]

Hi Stacey, great questions. As you suggested, care has to be taken with glass powders, always wear a mask when there is the possibility of creating dust. Some people also wear gloves when painting, however I prefer to feel the brush without gloves then wash my hands after painting. Use a damp cloth to wipe down surfaces or use a small damp cotton bud to clean delicate areas around your paintwork. I save unused paint in a separate pot if I’ve added gum Arabic, but if I’ve just used water as a mixer then I wait till it’s dry and scrape back into the original container. Change your work clothes before going home to your living quarters, as dust can be carried in your clothes. Wash hands before eating or preparing food, and don’t eat or drink in the work area you paint at. Generally glass brushes are washed in running water and allowed to dry naturally, however if you use oil as a mixing medium with your paint you will have to clean the brushes with a shampoo or some other gentle washing up liquid to remove the oil. Hope that helps. 🙂

[@staceyneuhaus3305]

Terrific! Thanks for the reply. I've screen shot it and will print it and put it my studio for a good reminder until I form good habits. I appreciate the detailed explanations.

[@roe4353]

When did you fuse the paint in place please? Did you do more than one firing?

[@DerekHuntArtist]

The face is painted in one firing on a single sheet of glass, then double plated with the small coloured glass tiles trapped between the layers.

[@Bububabubibube]

Hi derek...please...how many degrees has to get the oven to make like old grisaille? Thank you for answer...

[@DerekHuntArtist]

Approx 660 Centigrade or 1220 Fahrenheit to fire paint 🙏🙂

[@helene650]

Hello Mr. Hunt and Happy Easter! Thank you for this tutorial video, really appreciate learning your techniques. Your paint pen... what is the name of it? Good luck in the exhibition, I think you have this in the bag! TYI!

[@DerekHuntArtist]

Hellento Comic pens on Amazon 🙂

[@MutsukoAriyoshi]

thank you for sharing the different way of using materials/tools, very informative! btw, do you just mix alcohol and water to get that effect? (around 5:50) Is it safe to fire in kiln?? I was always thinking of the use of it but kind of hesitated since it is flammable.....thank you!

[@DerekHuntArtist]

Hello, yes I use different mixtures with paint to get effects like that. The easiest way is to use pure rubbing alcohol, or methalated spirits which disperses the water in the paint, and it evaporates before you put the glass into the kiln. Hope that helps 😀

[@MutsukoAriyoshi]

thank you!@@DerekHuntArtist

[@patrickgeraghty6193]

Good afternoon Mr Hunt how do I go about getting all of your videos

[@DerekHuntArtist]

Hi Patrick, just subscribe to my channel and you’ll find all my videos there :)

[@pamross1307]

what firing schedule should i use after i shade and remove to detail? full fuse?

[@DerekHuntArtist]

Hi Pam, I don’t fuse glass myself, but I usually fire pigment ( either trace lines or shading) at around 650 degrees centigrade with about a 10 minute soak at that temperature. I then allow the kiln to cool naturally till about 50 C when I open the kiln. Hope that helps 🙂

[@someoldguy383]

I've never tried the pen for drawing lines but I can see it has major advantages over the tiny brushes I've been working with for years. Would glycol work with a pen?

[@DerekHuntArtist]

I’ve tried mixing with glycol but it doesn’t work well with a pen. Clove oil/ Lavender Oil 2/1 works very well 👍🏼

[@rosduffy5156]

Just watching the video - is dry glazing glueing please?

[@DerekHuntArtist]

Hi Ross, no glue used, just held in place by packing the glass together and holding it between top and bottom sheets of glass :-)

[@rosduffy5156]

@@DerekHuntArtist Just watching your other video which explains that. Sorry!

[@jeffreymoore3899]

this is 3 layers of glass, correct? do you use 2mm glass to paint on? have you ever done any image transfer?

[@DerekHuntArtist]

So the final panel consists of a bottom layer of 3mm clear glass followed by the 3mm coloured glass tiles layer, then a 3mm semi opal white glass layer and finally a 3 mm painted top layer. Approx 12mm thickness in total 🙂👍

[@jeffreymoore3899]

@@DerekHuntArtist thanks. do you have to buy special lead came for that thickness or do you widen it with a fid?

[@DerekHuntArtist]

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[@mind-creator]

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[@williamerickson1464]

Awesome. Thank you for sharing!

[@DerekHuntArtist]

Thank you so much🙏🙂