Using Reusche Glass Paints

by Bill

Click here to see the Book on how to work with this paint, "the Art of Painting on Glass".

Vitreous Paints & Stains:

Vitreous Paint is a mixture of ground glass and a pigment oxide. These superior glass stains and paints from Reusche are offered in 1 oz. (28.3 gm) packets, containing powdered colors which may be mixed with water and gum arabic or other mixing agents before application to glass and subsequent kiln firing. 1 ounce covers 300 square inches.

"Here are the pictures of the work I just finished using the Reusche Cadmium and Lead free paints that I ordered from you (Sundance) Although it is a practice piece, it is the first I have done in 25 years"

Paints Used:

54R001 - Strong Blue - feathers and wreath on the helmet

53R002 - Blue Green - vining structure

01388 - Orange Intense Silver Stain - mantking and side shield

53R004 - Apple Green - helmet (matted) and the background (stippled)

55R002 - Persian Red - shield

57R001 - Tracing Black - trace lines

Umber Brown - used for the banner (Tuebor: means I will Defend)

"All these paints were fired at 1200 Degrees F. I used white vinegar to mix with all the paints instead of water, just a preference. The paints are very smooth, no grinding. I am very pleased with the results. Unfortunately, the pictures do not show the true beauty of the colors."

"I forgot to add that this piece is done on standard window glass. A beginner should not feel that they have to use the more expensive glasses at first. A lot can be done with paints just using standard window glass."

Classes

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• Beginning Glass Fusing
  January 9, 10 & 11
  details
• NEW CLASS
  Fusing Christmas Ornaments!
  Friday 3 to 6
  November 20 - $35
  these are NOT just your
  normal fused ornaments !!
• Fusing with Dichroic Glass
  Nov 22nd & 23rd
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• Glassblowing
  with a Torch
  February 7 & 8
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• Glass Bead Making
  with a torch
  December 13 & 14 or
  January 24 & 25
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• NEW CLASS
  Green Glass Class!
  Learn how to fuse glass
  for FREE (almost)
  using recycled glass,
  garage sale glass
  donated glass
  $1 store glass, etc...
  its amazing how much
  variety and designs possible
  to be scheduled early next year