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Painting
of etched glass designs is becoming very popular. The paint, if
it is the proper type, adheres well to etched surfaces, giving it
great longevity. Picking the right type of paint is as important
as the method of application of the paint. In this class, you will
learn about the different types of paint that can be used, how to
mix and match colors and different methods of applying them to surface
etched and carved glass.
This
seminar is a 3 day general class on coloring etched glass. In this
session, you will learn about color theory, color mixing, airbrushing,
and various techniques of designing your etchings for coloring.
You will learn the difference between coloring surface etched designs
(where the coloring provides most of the design) vs. coloring multi-stage
carvings (where the carving provides most of the design). There
will be a thorough presentation of different types of airbrushes
and how they work, different types of paints that are suitable for
coloring etched glass and the best methods of applying them. Each
student will have their own airbrush to use for the portion of the
class that teaches that technique. Students will complete projects
on mirror, beveled glass and thick, polished glass blanks. The techniques
taught in this class will be applicable to glass from large architectural
sizes down to small glass gifts and awards.
Co-taught by
Norm & Ruth Dobbins and Brad Goodell, a nationally recognized illustrator
and airbrush artist. An important part of the class is the section
on color mixing and matching because it will teach you how to pick
colors that go together. If the right color is not available pre-mixed,
you will learn how to mix it. Because of the emphasis on understanding
color, this color class is great for stained glass artists too!
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The
project above, from one of our coloring classes, shows the effect
of coloring where most of the detail is created through etching techniques.
It is a multi-stage carved design of a lily that has been colored
with airbrushing and other methods. |
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