The procedure used for outlining and filling in colours in a glass painting may be used for tile painting as well.
Since tiles are heavier, you can skip framing them. Instead, getting the edges of the tile beaded will have a much more artistic effect.
Besides paint, you can use mediums such as sand, coloured sand (where you mix some colours to it), sequins and glitter for tile painting as well.
Remember, tiles have a heavier base than glass and so will need a larger amount of paint for the colour's denseness to come through.
Points to note
Use a paint thinner for shading on the glass, mirror or tile.
Tape the edges of the glass to avoid nasty cuts.
While buying glass, ask the storekeeper to polish the sides and blunt the edges.
Pick plain tiles for better effect.
Don't eat off the painted glass. It should be used for decorative and gifting purposes only.
Photograph: Tanya Munshi
Also read: Pick the right tiles for your home
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