Beginner’s Guide to Glass Painting: Learn the Easy Reverse Technique for Making Endless Works of Art

Artist and YouTube instructor Mistry introduces readers to glass painting techniques in this accessible and appealing book. Developed in Europe in the 1500s, this art form does not require firing as stained glass does. The effects, however, are similar, as several photos of colorful finished projects indicate. The book explains the differences between water- and solvent-based paints and describes characteristics such as consistency, permanence, and drying time. The featured projects begin with simple designs on flat surfaces and move to more advanced options for curved glass. Readers get to create 15 projects, such as picture frames, drinking vessels, plates, vases, and overhead-projector sheet. Mistry provides detailed instructions, specifying which colors to use, which elements to paint first, and whether to use a bottle or brush for application. There are also line-art templates for readers to print and trace, and scannable codes lead to video tutorials for each activity.