My friend was about to list her glass cabinet on Facebook Marketplace – she’d had it for a couple of years and felt like it had run its course. But after seeing one of my recent glass paint projects, she asked if I could transform it instead and paint flowers on the front.
Obviously, I said yes. And there’s something I love about that moment when a piece is one step away from being let go but, instead, it gets a second life.
How to make stencilled stained-glass
Gather your supplies
- Template or design of your choice
(I used a Gallery Glass template)
- Glass cabinet (this one is IKEA’s Baggebo cabinet)
- Plaid Gallery Glass paint in the following colours: Black Leading, Clear, Ivy Green, Ruby Red, Holiday Berry, Magenta Rose, Rosy Pink
- Fine paintbrush
You’ll also need
- Drop sheet
- Paper towels
- Windex
- Microfibre cloth
- Masking tape
- Screwdriver
How to find stained-glass templates
You can buy Gallery Glass paints and templates from Amazon Australia, Officeworks and craft stores. Also search online for “free Gallery Glass templates” to download.
Step 1
Place a drop sheet on your worktable. Use a screwdriver to remove the glass door from the cabinet. Also remove the knob and set aside. Place the glass door on the table (outside facing down) and clean the glass.
Step 2
Position the template under the glass door and use masking tape to hold it in place. Use Black Leading paint to draw the outlines. Let dry.
Step 3
Fill in the template pattern using the coloured glass paint. Set aside to dry completely.
Step 4
Working in sections, fill in the remaining spaces with Clear glass paint. Squeeze a little on the glass, then use your finger smooth it out and pat down with your fingertip create a ripple pattern. Set aside to dry.
Step 5
Reattach the door knob and fix the door to the cabinet. And that’s it!
Tips for stained-glass stencilling
If you make a mistake with the Black Leading paint, gently wipe it away using a paper towel and use a fine paintbrush to tidy the edges. Don’t expect perfection! It’s okay if your lines aren’t perfect. If you need to paint a lot of straight lines, I recommend using peel-and-stick leading lines, such as Gallery Glass Instant Lead Lines.
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