Make a Fake Stained Glass Window

It is pretty easy to make a fake stained glass window in your home.

What You Need:

A Window
Stained glass pattern (free online, see below)
Stained glass paint (or, permanent marker pens)
Liquid Leading (or, lead-look window tape)

Step One: Pick Out Pattern

Finding the right stained glass pattern for your window will take some thought. Some people enjoy the stained glass pattern to just go around the upper edges of the window in an arch effect, others may be trying to paint an transom window above a door, and still others might be considering painting their complete sliding glass door unit. Whatever your needs are in stained glass patterns there is one available free for you to print online. Click here to view instructions on where to find stained glass patterns.

Step Two: Prepare Window

You will want to clean your window with a cleaner that does not leave a residue and one that provides for complete oils and calcium removal or your paint will not stick to the glass right. I have always used a strong bleach solution and a razor blade, but most people prefer buying one of the products prepared for this purpose on the market. You are looking for a glass surface conditioner. Click here to view a sample of a glass surface conditioner product.

Step Three: Set Up Pattern

When painting windows, I prefer to paint on the inside because I believe that the paint may last longer this way - however this is just my belief, the painting can be done from either side of the window. Decide what side of the window you would like to paint and tape your pattern up on the other side of the window so that you can see it through the window. Stand across the room to look at the pattern and make sure that it looks visually appealing from all angles before beginning.

Step Four: Paint Leading On