Article: There are several different types of enamel paint that will give you different final appearances. All of them will take some time to dry fully but should stay on your glass for a long time once they have set. Here are a few different types of enamel paint you could choose from:  Gloss enamel paints will give you the thickest coat and result in a more opaque finish.  Frosted glass enamel paints will give a much lighter coat for a slight hint of color.  Crystal gloss enamels will provide you with something in between the two. Gesso is a combination of a binder and white powder that will make nearly any surface easily paintable. Use a base coat of gesso with top coats of acrylic paint for a totally opaque finished glass painting. Gesso and acrylic paints will work best on bottles, glasses, or other containers with interesting shapes. Painting with gesso and acrylic on a flat pane of glass will look very similar to a painted canvas. Glass liner or lead will give a dark, solid outline that you can fill with translucent and colorful paints. Building an outline and coloring it in sections will create some cool, see-through colors that look like a stained glass window. Trace the outline of your design onto the glass before you go over it with glass liner. It’s much easier to paint over or wash off marker than it is getting rid of liner! While you can use any type of paintbrush or paint applicator when painting onto glass, they might change the overall look of your finished design. Here are a few different types of paintbrush to choose between:  Brushes with synthetic bristles will leave visible brush marks, which can give your glass more homemade, rustic vibes. Use these for smaller, intricate designs. Natural bristle brushes will give you more smooth and even coverage. These will work great when painting base coats over the whole surface of your glass. Applicator sponges will provide an even, textured coat across the surface of the glass. Use sponges to cover the whole glass or to give a slightly frosted look. Make sure you use a paintbrush of the right size for your painting. Smaller, narrower paintbrushes will be better for delicate designs, whereas broader, flat brushes will work for overall coats.
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Use enamel paint for long-lasting decoration. Choose acrylic paint and gesso for a finished, matte look. Use glass liner and water-based glass paints for a simple, stained glass look. Find the right paintbrush for your design.