"A technique for creating a stained glass effect"
"Courtesy of Rosco Labs"
Materials Needed:
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The technique described here offers a faster, easier solution. It also makes the resulting stained glass effect look more realistic, if it should be viewed close up. FlexBond has a very slight sheen associated with it, so mixing it with Supersaturated Roscopaint provides a surface that is more luminous, as stained glass is. Because the base material is seamless muslin, the scenic piece is much lighter and easier to move around than sheets of Plexiglass.
How to do it ? 1 Stretch and size muslin. 2 Cartoon glass pattern onto muslin using soft vine charcoal. 3 Tint FlexBond with small amount of Supersaturated Roscopaint. For deep color use about 4 parts glue to 1 part Supersaturated (test for proper ratio). Do not thin with water. 4 To paint stained glass, apply tinted FlexBond to desired area being careful to achieve complete coverage. Variety in "paint" thickness will provide visual interest to finished product. 5 To achieve "draped" look put FlexBond mixture into squirt bottle and apply. Tilt frame to allow thick areas to sag slightly and then allow to dry flat. 6 Using a thin brush apply black Tough Prime between panes to simulate leading. To assure opacity in the leading it may be desirable to apply a coat of Velour Black Rosco paint to the reverse side. 7 Backlight your stained glass with a strong source. Change the look using a variety of color and light levels.
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This is a finished piece of a simulated stained glass window. The leading is Rosco Black Tough Prime and Rosca Velour Black. This opacity is necessary because strong light sources usually illuminate the stained glass. |
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Some of the products used in this project:
Flexbond
A clear, flexible scenic glue which bonds many porous and nonporous scenic materials.
FlexBond is also often mixed with Foamcoat. When used alone as a glue, it dries to a
clear, hard, yet pliable coating that does not suffer from the "tackiness"
common in many other flexible glues. unlike ordinary "white" glues, which crack
and break when flexed, the adhesive bond of FlexBond remains extremely pliable and strong
even as the material bends and deforms
Supersaturated RoscoPaint
One of Rosco’s three ranges of scenic paints, Supersaturated is specially suited to
the glazing techniques described in this brochure. The range includes 23 brilliant,
dye-like colors. Supersaturated with pigment, the colors are formulated to be diluted with
substantial quantities of water while retaining binder strength. This paint adheres to
most scenic I surfaces, including muslin, plastic and metal and dries to a completely
matte, non-reflective finish.
Tough Prime
A water-based primer often used for the hard-to-prime scenic materials found in every
scene shop. Tough Prime adheres to just about any surface, including PVC pipe, aluminum,
foams and plastics, as well as muslin, wood and foam core. This quick drying acrylic
emulsion primer dries to a tough, durable coating which can be painted over with any paint
and is excellent for both interior and exterior use.
