Comments on: Create the Look of Stained Glass with Sharpie Markers and a Jar

By: Renee Cupp

Renee Cupp — Sun, 30 Oct 2022 18:43:03 +0000

Hello These are amazing. I love the creative idea. I can’t wait to try this myself. Thanks

By: Jackie Currie

Jackie Currie — Tue, 09 Mar 2021 14:39:06 +0000

In reply to Lois. I'm glad you enjoyed this idea, Lois. I'm not sure how you mean to use the decoupage afterwards. Wouldn't it cover up the sharpie work you've done?

By: Lois

Lois — Mon, 08 Mar 2021 21:29:30 +0000

Thank you for a great idea that doesn’t cost a fortune (if you already have a ton of Sharpies, like me!), have too many steps, and doesn’t take an enormous amount of time. I am homeschooling (distance learning) my granddaughter, so I’m always looking for a quick craft to lift her spirits after a long day “in school”. This will definitely work! Do you think it would help to use decoupage after it dries? Thank you, again!

By: Jackie Currie

Jackie Currie — Sat, 04 Jul 2020 10:20:17 +0000

In reply to hanika. Yes, Sharpie on glass is waterproof, Hanika.

By: hanika

hanika — Wed, 01 Jul 2020 20:22:34 +0000

hi..is this water proof ..want to paint mason jar for cocktail

By: Jackie Currie

Jackie Currie — Mon, 01 Jun 2020 11:13:16 +0000

In reply to cjean. They spray will likely activate the ink and cause it to run. There's really no need to spray it though. We've had our jars for years, and the ink hasn't scratched or faded.

By: cjean

cjean — Fri, 29 May 2020 18:19:51 +0000

In reply to Heather M Walker. THANKS!

By: cjean

cjean — Fri, 29 May 2020 18:18:11 +0000

In reply to Jamie. I wonder if you could spray a clear coat of acrylic over the painted jars?

By: Linda A Curnow

Linda A Curnow — Wed, 01 Apr 2020 15:04:07 +0000

In reply to Heather M Walker. Thanks you have just answered my questions. :-)

By: stacey g

stacey g — Wed, 22 Jan 2020 17:21:15 +0000

In reply to marie. Ive been searching around for ideas and how tos for mason jars & bottles using stuff i already have. I must own 100 sharpies lol so I cant wait to go try it out! I also have a bunch of Gallery Glass paint Im going to attempt to paint on a jar. When im done ill post some pics. (Cant promise they will look as good as yours! Lol but going to give it my best! Thanku for all your info! ESPECIALLY pics. And videos are even better!

By: Jackie Currie

Jackie Currie — Thu, 10 Oct 2019 00:20:39 +0000

In reply to Ellen. How fun! I'm so glad you're putting your own spin on our craft. I love your ideas!

By: Ellen

Ellen — Wed, 09 Oct 2019 18:15:59 +0000

This is such a fun idea! I tried it out and discovered a couple of things: I used the Sharpie Brush Tip markers and the color went on smoothly with hardly any streaks. I found that the color could rub off even after it dried, so I took some of my Diamond Glaze clear glue and painted that over the artwork and once dry, that did a great job of preserving the color. Next I plan to try some black dimensional paint to create a black line image on the glass (like fake lead in stained glass) and then color in all the sections. I plan to create a few jars with the black line patterns on them and once dry, I’ll let my niece and nephew color them in. Then I’ll glaze over them with the Diamond Glaze, and put a battery operated tea light candle inside so they can use the votive as a night light. Thanks for providing the idea about using the Sharpies! It’s much neater and more kid-friendly than drippy glass paint.

By: Jackie Currie

Jackie Currie — Tue, 11 Jun 2019 14:34:11 +0000

In reply to Michele. I'm glad you liked it, Michele! Have fun with it!

By: Michele

Michele — Sun, 09 Jun 2019 12:26:15 +0000

Soooooo awesome….. can’t wait to do this craft with my niece…Fiona

By: Jackie Currie

Jackie Currie — Fri, 21 Dec 2018 13:06:12 +0000

In reply to Melanie.

We coloured on plastic water bottles with Sharpies to make these wind spirals, Melanie: https://happyhooligans.ca/water-bottle-wind-spirals/

By: Melanie

Melanie — Thu, 20 Dec 2018 23:02:04 +0000

I don’t suppose you’ve tried this on plastic.Have you?

By: happyhooligans

happyhooligans — Wed, 13 Dec 2017 15:10:35 +0000

In reply to Brocho. That's brilliant! I love the idea of using nail polish!

By: Brocho

Brocho — Wed, 13 Dec 2017 13:39:06 +0000

I love the idea. I did the same idea using the cheapest, darkest colored nail polish. My preschoolers were 3 years old and were intrigued with the little “paint brushes”. We made a “honey dish” to put on our (Jewish) New Years table. We used cheap glass dessert bowls from the $ store, or plastic disposable bowls, and painted the outside. We did it outside in case of spills and because of the strong smell that nail polish has. (Honey is used on the Jewish New Year to represent the sweetness of the New Year that we hope to have . (We talk about “dipping”, a concept that is used often enough. We dip our apples in honey [Jewish New Year symbol], we dip our paint brushes into paint, we dip our French fries into ketchup and so much more.)

By: happyhooligans

happyhooligans — Sat, 20 Aug 2016 03:23:15 +0000

In reply to lorrin sell | photographer of wild things. So glad you liked the idea, Lorrin!

By: lorrin sell | photographer of wild things

lorrin sell | photographer of wild things — Mon, 15 Aug 2016 14:15:59 +0000

i love these and the fact that they’re a craft that doesn’t requiring going out and purchasing a bunch of stuff! i’ve got sharpies laying around, and a ton of mason jars. perfect idea for a rainy day. thanks for sharing!

By: happyhooligans

happyhooligans — Sun, 12 Jun 2016 12:56:07 +0000

In reply to Theresa. It might, Theresa. I haven't tried that.

By: Theresa

Theresa — Thu, 09 Jun 2016 15:34:05 +0000

Would this work on Plexiglass?

By: happyhooligans

happyhooligans — Tue, 03 May 2016 04:04:39 +0000

In reply to Emily. You can bake it. I've baked glassware before to set acrylic paint. I don't think the sharpies will wash off, but I've never tried. We just keep pens, pencils and markers in ours.

By: Emily

Emily — Mon, 02 May 2016 09:19:08 +0000

Will it wash off if the glass gets wet? Also do you need to bakeit to set it? Ive seen where they bake coffee cups that have been sharpied on.

By: Christina

Christina — Wed, 10 Feb 2016 13:43:48 +0000

In reply to Heather M Walker. This is great, thank you for sharing this! I was just thinking myself that the sharpie would probably rub off. I was thinking you would probably have to put some sort of coating on top, and I would've never thought that baking them would do the trick.

By: happyhooligans

happyhooligans — Mon, 25 Jan 2016 01:33:09 +0000

In reply to Dee. Great idea!

By: Dee

Dee — Sun, 24 Jan 2016 02:00:37 +0000

Im thinking of buying a cheap clear glass vase at the dollar tree and doing this… what a beautiful vase it would be, or a clear votive holder…. u have my mind working on the possibilities…. i love this it’ really beautiful. thanks!

By: happyhooligans

happyhooligans — Tue, 24 Nov 2015 21:46:18 +0000

In reply to Jil. I don't recall baking these jars, Jil. Did you see that written somewhere in the post, and I'm just missing it? There are other projects that I've baked before, but I don't think we baked these ones.

By: Jil

Jil — Mon, 23 Nov 2015 21:35:15 +0000

At what degree do you put the oven?

By: happyhooligans

happyhooligans — Thu, 03 Sep 2015 11:26:50 +0000

In reply to Fawn Stephens. I used to decorate wine glasses with acrylic paints, and yes, I would bake them in the oven to set the paint. Just put them into the COLD oven, and then turn on the heat, and let the oven completely cool before taking them out, so there's no sudden change in temperature.

By: Fawn Stephens

Fawn Stephens — Wed, 02 Sep 2015 23:34:43 +0000

In reply to Heather M Walker. Heather, I plan on doing this on the bottom only of a wine glass. Will that be ok in the oven at this setting? Thanks

By: happyhooligans

happyhooligans — Mon, 22 Jun 2015 17:12:09 +0000

In reply to Heather M Walker.

Thanks for your tips, Heather. I’ve done quite a bit of glass painting over the years as well. I’ve always found that the varnish, if baked, goes rather yellow, so I prefer to varnish after baking, and leave it at that. What varnish have you used that doesn’t yellow when baking? I should add that I’ve had my pieces for years, and even without baking the varnish, I’ve never had chipping or peeling. I hand wash these items though – I don’t put them in the dishwasher.

By: Heather M Walker

Heather M Walker — Sat, 20 Jun 2015 22:43:33 +0000

As an experienced glass artist, I have a couple suggestions. The sharpies will eventually rub off. It is far better to use glass paints that are made for painting glass with. However, if you really want to use sharpies, i highly recommend curing, or baking the glass t 275 for about 30 minutes. Let them cool in the oven to room temp before you take them out as extreme temp. rapid changes may break the glass. Once it is cooled, paint the entire glass with a coat of acrylic varnish, and let it dry. Once dry, cure it again in the oven at 275 for another 30 minutes. This should weather proof your glass.

By: Ruth Fisher

Ruth Fisher — Sat, 13 Jun 2015 18:09:19 +0000

Even with little ones no longer around, your site fascinates me…gets that creative thing going! Thanks, rjf

By: Tay

Tay — Wed, 10 Jun 2015 01:13:59 +0000

Thank you so much! This is so helpful for my Creative Activities class! 🙂

By: Jamie

Jamie — Sun, 31 May 2015 15:50:37 +0000

Was wondering how this might hold up outside to the elements. Has anyone tried? We are out at night in the yard and these would look great with our white Christmas lights on tree branches and tea lights inside them by our hammock/sitting/kids play area. Thanks for any response!

By: Victoria S. Nicosia

Victoria S. Nicosia — Fri, 29 May 2015 16:04:31 +0000

I will be trying this! Thanks for sharing!

By: marie

marie — Thu, 28 May 2015 16:17:11 +0000

Maybe you could tie these to a tree,they would look great with the sun streaming through them,also a candle holder,would look lovely on a table with a lit candle to show off the beautiful colour’s.x

By: happyhooligans

happyhooligans — Thu, 21 May 2015 19:21:48 +0000

In reply to Amanda. Glad you like. :) Thanks for the inspiration, Amanda!

By: Lauren

Lauren — Thu, 21 May 2015 17:34:31 +0000

This is so cool, my son would love this!

By: Amanda

Amanda — Thu, 21 May 2015 13:52:24 +0000

So very fun Jackie! Great idea!

By: Ana

Ana — Thu, 21 May 2015 11:11:50 +0000

Love this this! It looks gorgeous!