New glass project - HELP!

[Nspire2B]

It all starts with an idea......

While remodeling our kitchen, I began researching various backsplash, aka splashback, products. Don't want anything to do with tiles or grout.

I thought it would be cool if I did a colorful 'back painting' on glass. I like the idea of glass 'cause I can get it in custom shapes, large pieces, and it's an easy cleanup material. The color would be placed on the backside of the glass against the wall, so I would not be touching the color at all after installation.

My question is, since I have never seen this done, what do I use for color? Paint, ink, etc? Is there special glass paint, ink? How do I apply it?

Do I need to prep the glass before I apply color?

Are there any video tutorials that show how to do 'Back Painting', and make an abstract design, or the illusion of texture, using paint or ink on glass?

If all goes well I may want to repeat the design on a glass dining room table top and glass cocktail table top. I'm probably going to need to get tempered glass, especially for the tables.

I would sincerely appreciate any advise or help on this new project, 'cause I haven't got the foggiest idea where to begin. Thanks

[gingery]

That's a great question, but I don't have an answer. I have painted on the "back" of plexiglass panels before, and we used a projector to draw the images. Then I'd mark or draw sections that were different colours and and I would number them. (everything with one colour got the same number) Then I'd use an exacto knife and remove all the "ones". Then using a spray gun, I'd paint the plexi. This was continued until all the different colours were done and the complete scene was finished.
I hope this makes some sense.
Best of luck and I'd love to see pics of what you do.
I think it might be a good idea to ask various paint companies if they have anything that would adhere to glass or you may have to rough up the surface first to get the paint to stay.
Happy creating,
ginger

[crowkar]

I have painted on ceramic tiles with Pebeo paints...I've used a brush and an airbrush....I've worked on the front and back of glass panels...it is a sturdy paint that needs to be fired in your oven...yes oven....don't have to put it in a kiln. 325 for 35 minutes....Good luck and keep us posted.

[Alan Cross]

Are you going to fire the glass or just leave it the way it comes? I like to paint with frit or glass enamals but you need to fire it for those two!

[Niru2011]

I have been painting using Pebeo on glass and tiles for a while. Started with wine glasses, but now I use it on windows, mirrors (tricky because of the reflection), etc. One think I discovered was to work wet on wet, scratch back, use metalics to provide a different look at night and work in reverse order on panels that will be viewed from both sides to give different effects. It is a great material to do tile murals, wine glasses, privacy screens, decorate mirrors (go impressionistic here), paint metal radiators - the list is endless.

And you dont need to bake unless you think you may be using solvents on it or you want to put it in the dishwasher. I have door and window glass panels I have painted. Even a painted mirror in a very humid bathroom to resemble an aquarium!