What is the best product to use for painting on glass?
The type of paint you will need depends on whether the glass project you are working on needs to be removable or if you want a permanent finish. We offer excellent choices for either. Basics for painting with any product are the same. Be sure the glass surface is clean and free of any oily film. A wipe with denatured alcohol will remove dirt and oil. Removable Glass Paints Standard tempera works well and is easily washed off. It gives an opaque, matte finish. Use a heavy-bodied paint such as Sax UltraPlus Tempera or Prang Classic Tempera Paint. Typically, tempera paint will hold up on glass for an average of seven to ten days. This will vary if the window undergoes a variety of temperature changes or is exposed to condensation. It is removable with soap and water. For a shiny, enamel-like finish, consider Jazz Gloss tempera. It is ideal for painting on glass and it will hold up slightly longer than standard temperas. It is removable with soap and water. Our Elementary Art catalog offer
