How to Use IOD Paint Inlays on Glass & Make a Faux Mirror
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- Опубликовано: 5 окт 2024
- Step by step tutorial of how to use the IOD Iron Orchid Designs Paint Inlay on Glass.
I found an old glass cabinet door in my stash, that I’m pretty sure I saved because of the mullions. Ironically, I decided to leave those off when I re-assembled my piece.
Follow along to learn how to use the Looking Glass spray (which you can buy at the hardware store) and turn a normal piece of glass into an antique mirror look alike. BUT, if you love the look of the glass before you get to this point in the project, keep it as is. There are so many ways you can take this and make it your own.
I used One Hour Enamel by Wise Owl Paint on the frame and the back of the mirror. This product has a built in topcoat, which is why you didn’t see me topcoat. You may need to use sealer if you sue a different product.
A couple of tips for using the IOD Inlays on Glass:
It’s super important to have a clean, dry surface and to trim your Inlays before you get started.
Test the amount of time needed for the inlay to sit in your clear topcoat. I found that if I left it too long, fibers from the carrier sheet became embedded in the varnish.
On a test piece, I left the inlay in varnish for a few hours. To release, I needed more water, which caused patches of the varnish and inlay both to lift off the glass.
The best timing with the Wise Owl varnish to remove the carrier sheet was at about 10 minutes or until you can see the paper to partially, but not fully, dry.
If you don’t like your design or want to edit it in any way, the varnish and inlay come up with rubbing alcohol and a razor blade. This is exactly what I did with this door- if you look closely at my before photo, you’ll notice pink flowers from leaving the varnish to dry too long. No biggie- its just paint!
when you use Varnish as the Paint Inlay medium, it will NOT smear when you topcoat or sand. Bonus!
Please tag me on Social @serendipityhousellc if you try this- I can’t wait to see your creations :) xoxo Michelle
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Something is not right! How can you have so few viewers seeing the incredible way you used those paint inlays??? Something needs to be done to bring this video to more DIYers attention! The inlays are not cheap and I've been resisting buying them, but after seeing that magical mirror you created, looks like I've got a project ahead of me.
Thank you= cant wait to see your projects! My channel grows as more people hear about me, I guess. from word of mouth. It’s a lot of work and slow growing….. 🥰. Thank you for you kindness.
Does the varnish ruin the inlay for a second chance use?
HI Michelle! Cannot believe I just found you! You have me hooked! Did you do the water/vinegar in between the three coats of looking glass or after the 3 coats were dried?
Absolutely beautiful. Thank you for sharing the technique. Wonderful result!
WOW. Dang this is gorgeous Michelle !! 🖤🤍🖤
I just love this Michelle!!
Thanks so much 😊
This is so pretty Michelle.
Oh my!!! That is completely gorgeous!!
Stunning! Can’t wait to play with it!
Wow. Wow,Wow Michelle absolutely stunning!!!! Also love you music pick you rock Star ⭐️!!!!!
Awww, thank you so much, Susan. You always make me smile :)
OMGosh, this is so Beautiful! You're amazing Michelle! 🥰❤
thank you Debi! you're too kind :)
Lovely! And so are you! 😉☮️❤️
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That is bloody gorgeous!!!!
Absolutely beautiful Michelle 💜 this is the best piece I have seen with the rose chintz inlay... You knocked it out of the park... Please keep making more RUclips videos!
Wow! Thanks so much! You’re too kind 💕
Absolutely Amazing 👏 😍 and the music is fantastic again!
Thank you! ❤️ the music is so hard to choose!
I love this!
Thanks, Elizabeth 😊
Dannnngggg girl! This is beautiful!
Thanks, Jennifer! ♥️
Wowza! Just beautiful!
Thanks Claudine, glad you enjoyed it 😊
Wow… Very nice indeed! 🌸
Thank you, Sandra
You go girl! You are on such a roll these days! I Loved this and I REALLY enjoyed your chosen music too! Well done.
Thanks, Jann! I better keep riding the wave, huh? 😅
@@serendipityhousellc yes indeed!! Enjoy your day!
Wow Wow Wow I am speechless that is amazing Thank you for sharing. What an awsome talent you have 🤩😍🥰
Wow, thank you
Love this idea ❤️❤️❤️
Omg! This is beautiful!
Thank you! One of my most fun projects,. I love the inlays!
Love, love, love!
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gorgeous!
GORGEOUS 😍
Thank you Michelle 😊
This is fantastic
Thank you! The Inlays are so much fun! Have you used them? I’ve got an online series coming up 💙 Michelle serendipity.house/collections/online-workshops-1/products/paint-inlay-online-class
Swoon worthy!!!
Thanks for swooning! I love these inlays :)
Loved this Michelle. Can hardly wait to get this project started! Toni in Beautiful Colorado
Oh yay! Make sure you share your version with me. Have fun!
So beautiful, Michelle. Thank you for taking the time to record and edit this so we can all benefit! You add so much beauty to the world.
Thanks so much. I’m so I glad you enjoyed it :)
BRILLIANT!!!!
This is beautiful. Thanks for sharing
Thank you Judith. So happy you enjoyed it
That came out stunning Michelle! Love love love it!!!
Thank you, Sue :)
Wow just wow. You’re so creative!! I absolutely love this project!!! And I love how you did this video!!! And the music!
Thank you, Leesa. TBH, choosing the music takes me forever! I’d love to see your version of this, my creative friend :)
OMG!!! It looks awesome 🤩. How long did you leave your inlay to dry???? I’ve always wanted to try the mirror affect on glass so I’m excited. I just have issues with any inlays yikes 😳 👍😎🤩👏🏼♥️
It’s different depending on what medium you’re using. Not as long in topcoat- watch a couple of my tutorials on glass and you will get a good sense of what to look for and timing. Have fun ! 😊
Oops- thought this was on another video and can’t delete my first comment… so… Leave the inlay in for about 5 minutes. It should be explained in the tutorial 😊
Absolutely beautiful! Thank you so much for sharing and for all your inspiration!!
Thank you so much!
Wow. That's so gorgeous! Thanks for sharing.
Thank you :)
That’s glorious!!! Thanks for such amazing inspiration!!! I love love love it!!!! 💗💗💗
Thanks, Beth 😊 Inlays on glass is so much fun!
Thank you so much! Absolutely stunning. 💕
thank you Beth :)
Just watched the video and the mirror came out so beautiful. Please tell me the specific Wise Owl products you used.. matte or satin varnish. The blue colors you painted on the back of the inlay, before you covered it in black. Those are the colors I’m looking for. Thanks 😊
Hi Sandra. So glad you enjoyed it! I used the satin vanish but you can use matte. It doesn’t matter. The wise owl chalk synthesis colors I used are deep turquoise and snow owl 😊
@@serendipityhousellc thanks for letting me know. Your mirror is beautiful
GASP Indeed Michelle, I love this! Once again you think outside the box! I have been waiting for a project for that inlay and I just so happen to have extra cans of looking glass spray from mercury glass vases we did for my daughters wedding, can't wait to try. Thanks for sharing!
Thanks, Lisa! I have loved the Looking Glass for years and used it on so many projects. You might say I have a thing for Venetian glass 🤣 have fun with your project!
Hi! I Love this!!! I thought the rose chintz was a new release 2/2023. I am so confused.
Thank you 💙. Rose Chintz has been out since January 2022 when this video was made :)
@@serendipityhousellc thank you! I'm sorry. Yes my confusion. I've been watching too many IOD videos. 🤪😬♥️
Just beautiful! Love this.
Thanks, Tessa :)
Stunning and inspirational as usual!
Aw, thank you Sharon 💜
This is so beautiful
Thanks, Kathleen :)
Oh my Michelle 😲 This is ABSOLUTELY breathtaking 😍 😍😍 I am at a loss for words‼️ Would this work on a vintage window, it has no panes in it so it's just a decent sized plain piece of glass but a window not a picture frame. I am curious because I have a tons of windows on hand that have no panes in them. I unfortunately do not have a large picture frame like what you used but I can certainly be on the hunt for one because I HAVE TO try thus technique 💯 Again, this is just absolutely gorgeous ❣️ Thank you for always being such a huge inspiration ❤️
Thanks so much! I would say glass is glass, whether its a window or a mirror, prep and application will be the same. I think this technique will be amazing on an old window! Can’t wait to see what you create.
@@serendipityhousellc thank you Michelle 😊❣️
😲😍 oh my goodness
So you didn’t need to spritz with water before peeling it off? Can’t wait to try this. I’ll tag you. 🙋♀️🌺🌴
I did on most of it but the first pull was still wet enough. Remember that I fast forward and edit - but I do say to spritzer with water. That’s important. Can’t wait to see what you create 😊
@@serendipityhousellc thanks
Hey Michelle! What a gorgeous piece!!! Did you flip the glass over after you put on the inlay, or did your paint go right over top of them? I'm wondering how the inlay didn't smear.
I did it all on the same side of the glass.
Beautiful now I have a question if I already have a few beautiful mirrors I would love to do this too but seeing how there already mirrors once I apply the initial varnish to lay it in will the topcoat be noticeable? I know I would just go over the area I apply the inlays but will I get streaks? And I want to make the mirrors also out of glass as well. Since I have you here with the decals are there apparent white marks on the edge at all because I have some from another good company and I can see that and their wild flowers and I’m not happy about that I know it’s a bunch but it would help me out a great deal. And Thanks ❤ you’re piece as well.
Lovely job! Enjoyed your video 💕
Thanks so much, Kelly. I appreciate it 😊
Love it… I am going to have to try this…
Yes! Did you recognize the door?
You said to put three coats of the Looking Glass spray on, did you spritz all three layers with vinegar and blot off?
I only spritzed and blotted the one time you saw me. The multiple coats are really because spraying doesn't cover evenly and in the past, I’ve noticed lines where I haven't done enough passes
@@serendipityhousellc thank you 😊❣️
Love this!!!
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Towards the end before you paint the Wise Owl One Hour Enamel in black on the glass, it looks like the center is solid with a blotchy "halo" like shape around it. How did you get it to that point, and make it look like that?
I think the halo shape you see is the raised paint inlays and the layers of product. Remember, I did all this on the same side of the glass. The other side is still just glass.
@@serendipityhousellc thank you 😊❣️
So I have a mirror already it's doubtful I could get the mercury effect unless I spray over it. I'm thinking if I skip the varnish I could do your similar paint colors on the side of the mirror. I have the inlay first time I tried it the plan didn't go quite well.
I think you need clear glass to do the mercury effect. Grab a cheap picture frame with glass from a thrift shop or an ugly framed piece of art. It’s a great upcycle :)
Do you have to use the enamel paint. Don’t have any on hand
No, you don't need to use enamel. I have used spray paint, acrylic or even latex on the back.
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Why does everyone think they have to add music to their videos. It's so distracting. I had to mute the whole thing. I just don't understand I'd rather have no music or something really so soft and gentle. This is very annoying music. I'll have to decide if I want to keep subscribing or not. I'm sorry but it's just awful. I guess mute it will be.
Hello Vicki. Usually I ignore negative comments with threats, but since I loaded this video only 5 minutes ago and your comment feels urgent to you, I will reply. Those of us who make these videos do so to create a mood. The tutorials are FREE for you to view (or not view). It takes SEVERAL hours of creating, recording and editing to upload a 5 minute video showing an entire process of a 3 day project. I am a real person trying to share art and inspiration.
If you find the music annoying, perhaps turn the volume off. You might be surprised to know that I actually keep my own volume off, so I DO get it. That said, I don’t complain, as videos are made for an array of people with different needs and sensitivities and not just for ME. I truly hope you can find a way to enjoy the content without the music that someone else loves. Best, Michelle
Umm, it’s not like it’s death metal or something. 😂
wow. I know life is hard right now, for all of us. I hope you are doing okay. Things must be kind of tough if you need to come on to someone's page and complain about their hours of effort that results in you getting a free tutorial. I hope you're able to turn your attention to whatever's really bothering you, and that you get relief.
Wow. I can’t believe you’d take the time to dis someone’s free gift to all of us. BTW. I loved that music! Can’t wait to try this technique. Wish I knew the musicians. I’d buy their music.
Vicki, as a RUclips content creator myself, I would bet that you literally have NO idea what it takes to put together a video. As I’m sure Michelle does, many of us have monthly paid subscriptions to music sites because we enjoy that creative side as well...creating an emotion that goes along with the art we are doing!
Constructive criticism in comments is one thing; DESTRUCTIVE, RUDE, DISRESPECTFUL, UPPITY comments are quite another and those rants deserve to be reprimanded! More people then not enjoy the music elements in videos, so, you not liking it is your problem to solve, not the content creator’s to solve for you!
As a southerner, I’ll give you some ideas of what my Momma would say to you...
1) Good manners are never out of style!
2) Don’t pitch a hissy fit!
3) Stop whining!
4) Stop cryin’ or I’ll give you something to cry about!
5) Pretty is as pretty does, and God don’t like ugly!
AND LASTLY...what we say to people with ugly countenances is simple...Bless your heart!
Dear Michelle,
Everything about this video was well thought out and stunning! I loved the music choice, too! I do have a question...did you get any smear in the paint inlay when you brushed on the chalk paint? I didn’t see you spritz on a 50/50 sealer water mix prior to the paint. I thought that perhaps since you used a sealer for the application of the inlay, that maybe that “set” the paint in the inlay. Your thoughts/advice?