Now, we come to the fun part -- painting!
To fill the image with paint, first start by using the nozzle tip of the colour bottles while making sure there are no air bubbles on the glass. Shaking the bottle too much can also create bubbles which will hamper the process.
To get rid of bubbles, pour the paint out on a separate piece of glass, using it as a palette. Bear in mind that the paint must be used fast once it is opened as it tends to dry up very quickly.
You can also drop a small amount of colour on the spaces that need to be painted and quickly brush over the area.
Avoid sitting under the fan as far as possible to prevent the paint from drying up before you've completed the painting.
Touching up
Dissatified with the results? Here are two ways to correct it:
Peel off the paint after 10-20 minutes of application. You can also use a blade to scrape off the unwanted part.
Take a ear bud, dip it in glass paint thinner to clean up the more intricate areas of your painting.
Before re-filling the portion, ensure that the area is dry and completely clean. Always use the same brand of colour for a single painting. Mixing diffrent brands of paint for the same painting may not give you the desired result.
Begin with the smaller areas, moving on to larger ones. Wait for 10-15 minutes for the paint to dry before painting another portion. Also, while filling in the colour ensure that you reach the corners or edges.
Photograph: Tanya Munshi
Also read: Get the best out of your digicam
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