tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6998461346451973109.post6338666913363971270..comments2024-03-22T02:53:26.323-07:00Comments on Keep Calm and Craft On Blog: My experience with Folk Art Enamel Paints for glass.Mariahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12942949164269674279noreply@blogger.comBlogger29125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6998461346451973109.post-75528026313784691462018-01-29T22:38:37.840-08:002018-01-29T22:38:37.840-08:00Please help me I have been trying to paint on a be...Please help me I have been trying to paint on a beer mug that I just etched with Armour Etch and I let it dry one hour before peeling off the vinyl I used as a stencil and it pulled off the paint on the etching. What am I doing wrong?? Should I leave the paint on longer??Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6998461346451973109.post-36567314633817085262017-08-22T08:11:22.764-07:002017-08-22T08:11:22.764-07:00I blended a few together to change the hue of the ...I blended a few together to change the hue of the color. It dried like it was supposed to. I think as long as you only blend the enamels together, you are probably fine. I would not blend the enamels with other paints from the same company or other companies. For Example, they have a line of plastic outdoor paint, that would not blend well with the enamels and could affect the outcome of the project. I hope this helps.Mariahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12942949164269674279noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6998461346451973109.post-15840096297910200582017-08-22T02:17:36.667-07:002017-08-22T02:17:36.667-07:00Would mixing 2 different colors affect the paint i...Would mixing 2 different colors affect the paint itself and how the it would dry?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6998461346451973109.post-67081861881672268482017-07-21T20:40:53.651-07:002017-07-21T20:40:53.651-07:00You should check out the blog post by Kathy Davis ...You should check out the blog post by Kathy Davis on this blog at https://keepcalmandcrafton.blogspot.com/2015/12/pebeo-fantasy-paints-on-cabochon.htmlMariahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12942949164269674279noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6998461346451973109.post-42027346696896367682017-07-20T20:32:56.627-07:002017-07-20T20:32:56.627-07:00I'm hunting semi transparent enamel to use on ...I'm hunting semi transparent enamel to use on metal charms. Any suggestions? ThanksAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17556568016708827105noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6998461346451973109.post-14104170306126605242016-11-05T13:08:36.515-07:002016-11-05T13:08:36.515-07:00Hi can anyone help please? This past few months I ...Hi can anyone help please? This past few months I have spent endless hours painting wine glasses in preparation for my xmas craft fares that start this week. I have dozens of them done. Decided to give them a freshen up (luckily) and gently washed them, I am absolutely gutted tin find the paint is washing off!! Tried to cure again as previously in oven set to 350 (175c) for 30 mins, put in cool oven etc but paint still washing off. Paints are folk art acrylic enamel for glass �������������� please help!!<br />Sue Sue sharehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12597985694495348014noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6998461346451973109.post-75742349725478754842015-10-13T08:47:05.553-07:002015-10-13T08:47:05.553-07:00I forgot to mention that humidity can affect how f...I forgot to mention that humidity can affect how fast the paint dries.Mariahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12942949164269674279noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6998461346451973109.post-23408532369489344192015-10-13T08:45:41.727-07:002015-10-13T08:45:41.727-07:00I have received requests as to how to cure glass i...I have received requests as to how to cure glass in the oven, so below is one example from YouTube that shows the way that Angela Larsen cures glass in her oven. <br />https://youtu.be/AstJW2UouJ0<br />As usual, always check with the manufacturers website for exact directions for their products. Mariahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12942949164269674279noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6998461346451973109.post-8082538304767742282015-05-11T16:42:27.414-07:002015-05-11T16:42:27.414-07:00Depending on the paint, some of them can be heat s...Depending on the paint, some of them can be heat set by baking them in the oven. Check the manufacturers directions and/or the website to confirm. I hope this helps.Mariahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12942949164269674279noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6998461346451973109.post-25105762811939117652015-05-10T15:45:26.150-07:002015-05-10T15:45:26.150-07:00Are there any tips on how to quickly dry paint whe...Are there any tips on how to quickly dry paint when using glass?Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15581802689688508212noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6998461346451973109.post-47602758745175335612014-08-21T10:22:43.990-07:002014-08-21T10:22:43.990-07:00I haven't tried it on metal but if you test it...I haven't tried it on metal but if you test it on metal, please share your experience.<br /><br />Thank you!Mariahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12942949164269674279noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6998461346451973109.post-1860304547355019282014-08-20T19:21:45.679-07:002014-08-20T19:21:45.679-07:00Does this work on metal? Atin can perhaps? (Altoid...Does this work on metal? Atin can perhaps? (Altoids)Dtgray12https://www.blogger.com/profile/05252778655330713676noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6998461346451973109.post-66247252434450464382014-07-18T08:01:02.028-07:002014-07-18T08:01:02.028-07:00It depends on how many layers of the glass paint y...It depends on how many layers of the glass paint you paint it with. You may want to look at some of the more transparent brands at your local craft store. The plaid Aqua is a little more opaque and may not give you that type of result.Mariahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12942949164269674279noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6998461346451973109.post-80131303478985060492014-07-10T20:22:13.984-07:002014-07-10T20:22:13.984-07:00I want to paint some transparent blue glass cabine...I want to paint some transparent blue glass cabinet knobs aqua. Will the glass knobs still be transparent after using this paint?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6998461346451973109.post-70980511327659100402014-03-28T13:05:25.021-07:002014-03-28T13:05:25.021-07:00Check out the Plaid website for their folk art all...Check out the Plaid website for their folk art all purpose paints, they are good for all types of surfaces. Or you can check out the Martha Stewart line of glass paints for metallic colors.<br />Mariahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12942949164269674279noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6998461346451973109.post-87982781375282605302014-03-27T09:34:28.157-07:002014-03-27T09:34:28.157-07:00I am painting some wine glasses as an engagement g...I am painting some wine glasses as an engagement gift. I am looking for a white that has a metallic shine to it. Do you know of any or if you can mix enamel and acrylic?<br />ThanksHannahnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6998461346451973109.post-20971616943351484902013-11-26T19:46:44.994-08:002013-11-26T19:46:44.994-08:00Try this link to see if they will contact you abou...Try this link to see if they will contact you about the product: http://www.plaidonline.com/contact-plaid.aspx <br />Plaid is usually pretty good on their customer service so it does not hurt to contact them more than once and ask that they have someone get back to you.Mariahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12942949164269674279noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6998461346451973109.post-7556494435362128942013-11-26T19:44:59.536-08:002013-11-26T19:44:59.536-08:00The colors are meant to be translucent so people c...The colors are meant to be translucent so people can use them to paint glasses and dishes. If the paints are not adhering to the glass surface correctly, you might want to contact Plaid to trouble shoot why your paints are not working right. I used the alcohol to remove any surface residue and then heat set the paints. If you are doing the same, then contact Plaid because they should adhere to your surface. Here is a link to the Plaid site so you can contact them: http://www.plaidonline.com/contact-plaid.aspxMariahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12942949164269674279noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6998461346451973109.post-68653722064394156722013-11-25T18:16:51.475-08:002013-11-25T18:16:51.475-08:00Mine keep coming out translucent I am using the on...Mine keep coming out translucent I am using the one stroke brushes and have tried the enamel brushes then I loaded the brush with a lot of paint and it just slides off the glass. I was them with soap and water dry thoroughly then clean with alcohol. Any idea what I am doing wrong? TeriCuhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13489262351639870394noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6998461346451973109.post-74799171512461795022013-08-08T21:57:22.604-07:002013-08-08T21:57:22.604-07:00Thank you Maria! Like you, I did initially go to t...Thank you Maria! Like you, I did initially go to the manufacturer's website, but did not find the information that I needed. Thank you again for the quick response!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6998461346451973109.post-42696739878730475702013-08-08T18:29:10.686-07:002013-08-08T18:29:10.686-07:00I checked the manufacturers website, and they are ...I checked the manufacturers website, and they are still recommending to wash the brushes off with soap and water. <br /> <br />Personally, I have enough brushes, that I did not need to worry about removing the paint to use a new color. However, I did give it a try today to see if just washing the brush and then drying it would work. I found that as long as I washed the brushes and removed the excess moisture from the brush before moving onto the next color, it worked just fine. I think the type of brush makes a difference. I use the "one stroke" paint brushes and not the brushes that are sold for the enamels. So you may want to test out the process on your own brushes to see how it works for you. <br /><br />Also, the Folk Art Enamels are a lot easier to use than some of the other enamel paints that are sold. Some of the other brands, do not recommend soap and water clean up. Additionally, I recommend reading the instructions on the bottle or refer to the manufacturer website of the brand you are using to insure you are getting the best possible results. <br /><br />Good Luck!<br />Mariahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12942949164269674279noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6998461346451973109.post-37482707475650425562013-08-08T00:03:04.965-07:002013-08-08T00:03:04.965-07:00I am still not clear on what you use to do the fin...I am still not clear on what you use to do the final clean up of brushes. I am a painter and I understand that between loading the brush with different colors that you can not use water. I do understand that you can use a paper towel to remove the previous color when using the same brush for another color. Do you just use soap and water for the final clean up or should I be using alcohol?<br />Someone had posted to use the clear medium for clean up, but that suggestion did not seem prudent. Any suggestions on the best way to clean the brushes? Thank you!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6998461346451973109.post-91845122795830494202013-05-02T13:39:53.599-07:002013-05-02T13:39:53.599-07:00Let me know how they work for you. Also, the same...Let me know how they work for you. Also, the same company has a new line of opaque glass paints under their "Martha Stewart" line that is supposed to be good for glass. I haven't tried them yet, but will post the result when I do.<br />Mariahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12942949164269674279noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6998461346451973109.post-25105604473155238542013-05-02T13:38:32.366-07:002013-05-02T13:38:32.366-07:00I used the "One Stroke" brushes instead ...I used the "One Stroke" brushes instead of the ones that they sell for enamels. I get a better result for those. You can buy them at Michaels for a great price if you use the weekly coupon.<br />Mariahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12942949164269674279noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6998461346451973109.post-58633402813831319682013-05-02T08:01:19.460-07:002013-05-02T08:01:19.460-07:00Toothpicks?Toothpicks?Beads and Books (Tammi Mossman)https://www.blogger.com/profile/14619262132146052535noreply@blogger.com