Watkins Stained Glass

Painting

Painting on stained glass is done to give the glass detail, shadowing and texture. The two common types of painting procedures are done with mat and trace. Special stained glass paints are used to paint the glass that have special qualities that react well with the glass and the kiln firing process. Dozens of different brushes are used to apply the paint to the glass, as well as giving the glass a special look and texture. Our painting technique is similar to that of 800 years ago, and our glass painters are skilled master painters who have worked many years of apprenticeship.

After the glass has been painted, it will carefully be placed in the kiln for firing. Often the painting and firing process will be repeated numerous times until the desired painted look, depth and color intensity is achieved. When the painting on the glass is complete and the glass has cooled, the piece of glass is returned to it’s original position on the cartoon work drawing