Pebeo 160 Glass Paint?

[trevinoblanquetglass]

Hi all,

I'm wondering if anyone here has ever used Pebeo 160 paint for glass? I'm looking for some tips on how to solve a problem I'm having. I recently tried painting one of my borosilicate chili peppers all one color with a foam brush. I followed the instructions and let the glass air dry before baking it. The result was very streaky looking and the color seemed to clump in certain areas. I was hoping to get an even color coverage so that it looked as if I had used colored tubing on the piece.

Below is a picture of a blown chili pepper I made out of green colored tubing. This is the look I'm hoping to achieve. Thanks for any information you can share!

http://www.trevinoblanquet.com/images/etsyJalapeno1.jpg

[bert weiss]

Jenny

I would try and use Ferro Spectravue colors. They are very similar to the Peebeo, but require 450ºF to cure. Perhaps you can work out a technique to do a dip. The tech people at Ferro should be very helpful. 800-245-4951

[trevinoblanquetglass]

Thanks for your response Bert. I've never heard of Ferro Spectravue. Do you know if they work on glass that hasn't been sandblasted?

Since I already purchased the Pebeo paints I'm going to try and make it work. If it doesn't, I'll look into color you mentioned.

[bert weiss]

Thanks for your response Bert. I've never heard of Ferro Spectravue. Do you know if they work on glass that hasn't been sandblasted?

Since I already purchased the Pebeo paints I'm going to try and make it work. If it doesn't, I'll look into color you mentioned.

Yes they work on glass that hasn't been sandblasted. Spectravue is designed as an industrial bottle coating. When you see colored glass bottles at Pier One, and the color is different than you have ever seen glass be, it is probably this or a comparable product.

[kjt]

Following Bert's idea of dipping the object, how about thinning down the Pebeo paint with their thinner/extender and then dipping it, air drying and then baking it.

Kev

[dawnt]

Try thinning the Pebeo with the diluant and apply with a large wash brush, brushing beyond the lines where you want the black to end. Once partially dry, use a razor blade to clean up your lines. Bake, then repeat if necessary.

Alternately, if you have an airbrush, Pebeos airbrush quite well.

Good luck!

Dawn