Wowza beautiful!! I was just looking at Etsy to purchase one of these as a seating chart for my wedding for like $200 bucks but after watching this video I might try to attempt myself! If the thrift store doesn’t have a frame like that where else can you get glass from that would be the cheapest option?
Hi Brooke! Oh yes, they can be quite pricey buying them already done... DIY is the way to go. 😄 So I've always found that at least one of the thrift stores in my area will have a large art piece like that, so I've not struck out yet. But in case you don't find one, I can't think of another cheap source... you'd probably have to buy one from Walmart or Target. You might be able to get a clear shiny plastic piece like the kind that comes in large poster frames, that could work if it's big enough. But hopefully you can find something at the thrift shop since they're only a few dollars. 😊 Good luck on your wedding board! ♥️
Thank you! 🤗 For this purpose i used a cheap 2" paintbrush from the hardware store, most likely Blue Hawk brand. Better brushes don't leave as many brush strokes, so the cheap ones work great for this purpose where you want brush strokes! 😄
Hey Carla! Congratulations! 😄💍 As long as your words don't need to be longer than 2 feet, the Cricut Explore Air 2 is a great choice! It's more affordable than other models and has really high ratings on Amazon: (amzn.to/2Sr6lqX). You can't cut without a mat with a Cricut, but they do sell a 1 foot x 2 foot mat that you can use for longer pieces. If you need something longer than 2 feet, then I'd go with the Silhouette Cameo 2 or 3... You can cut vinyl without a mat, so you're not limited in the length; only limited to the height (1 foot high). 😊
This is amazing was wondering which paint did you use and also can the paint come off again to be reused ? If so how do you remove the paint ? It would be great help thank you xx
I'm glad it helped! 😃 I usually use acrylic paint from Craftsmart, Folk Art, or Martha Stewart - found at Michaels or on Amazon! 😊 I don't know that you could easily remove the paint (I've never tried it)... But maybe try a paint thinner/stripper, or just take a razor blade to it? Might be worth a try!
Help. I tried to paint the piece of glass and my second coat cause the first coat of paint to peel off the glass. What did I do wrong. Love what you did!!❤
Hi! Hmmm - I wonder if it wasn't dry yet before adding the second coat? Is the brush you're using pretty rough to where it might be scratching the first coat of paint?
@@Cousincrew123 I'm sorry it's not turning out like you hoped! I've had many crafts go that way 🙈 I would think 2 hours is plenty, so it might be the brush. If you have a softer one you could try another coat!
Hi, doing a baby shower so I found this video and I love it! So just a quick question. The lettering did go on the other side of the glass, opposite of the paint?
Thank you so much for this video! It is exactly what I was looking for. However, I don’t have any experience with making acrylic signs, but I’m still confused with a few things.. 1. What type of paint did you use for the painting the glass? Can you share the details? 2. How can I buy the personalized lettering to stick on the glass? Where can I buy it and what should I ask for? Thank you in advance!
Hi Ingrid! So glad to hear it! For the paint, you can use any acrylic craft paint - some popular brands are Craftsmart, Folk Art, and Martha Stewart. I find them at Michael's in little bottles. They have different finishes, so you can buy a flat chalky finish, a satin finish, or a pearl finish depending on the look you want! 😊 For the stencil, I searched Etsy for "custom stencil" and found a bunch of sellers, like this one: www.etsy.com/listing/645143185/diy-custom-stencil-vinyl-stencil-wood They will work with you to design the lettering in the size you need, and then mail you the vinyl for you to use. Hope that helps! 😊
I was wondering the same thing but in the video it seems like your putting the vinyl on the back side because the letters are backwards, I’m confused 😲
Yes I was confused about that too. Was the vinyl put backwards on the back behind the paint?? How did you make the letters show when you flip it around??
Hi, love your video, it turned out so pretty!! Does anyone know why these signs have the writing on the front and then painted all over the back? Can "you" not just do both on the back and seal it or is there a specific reason why everyone does it this way? I'm so curious x
Hi Shea-Leigh!! I'm not exactly sure, but I'm just guessing if you were to put the paint on the same side as the lettering, the vinyl could come out bumpy because the paint isn't usually perfectly smooth when it dries - especially if you did more than one coat! Also, if you did both on the back you would have to cut the vinyl letters in reverse so it would read correctly when applied. :) If anything, you would do the paint and the letters both on the front so you could apply the vinyl without having to cut the letters backward. That's just my guess!
Oh that would be pretty! I would still paint the color on the back, and hand letter the front with your pen. The paint isn't always smooth so I'd be afraid it would make your letters bumpy if there was texture. 😊
Hello!! I've not tried removing the paint (I have removed the letters so the sign can be re-lettered). I imagine you may be able to use a paint stripper? Or scraping it with a razor blade may do it? It would just take some time and work to get it off. 😊 Maybe try searching for how to remove acrylic paint from glass - you may get some good ideas!
Hi Jaqueline! The paint is on the back of the glass, and the vinyl is applied to the front. I did not mirror the vinyl; I just cut it normally and used transfer tape to apply. 😊
Hi! Yes if you would like to protect the design, I recommend Aleene's Spray Gloss Finish. It is a clear spray that you spray on top of your design to protect and seal it in. 😊 Test it on another glass surface first just to make sure you like how it looks when dried, before using it on a keepsake or something special!
Hi Regina! The largest words (Welcome and Kimberly) were about 20" long by 9" high. The words 'baby shower' together, and the baby's name were each about 15" long by 2.5" high. 😊
Hi there! Great video. I’ve never done a sign on glass. Only on acrylic sheets, but I do have a question. 1. Have you done it on acrylic? 2. If so how in the WORLD do you keep the acrylic paint on the back from scratching off so easily? Literally you rub it while transporting and it rubs off! 😫 thanks in advance!
Hi Becka! I actually haven't applied to acrylic 😬 I wonder if using a different kind of paint would help? 🤔 Acrylic sheets are definitely safer than glass for transporting, and wouldn't break - but I didn't realize they would give so many issues with the paint!
Hello! Congratulations on your upcoming wedding. 😊 If you don't have a Cricut or Silhouette cutting machine, you can custom order these from sellers on Etsy! Here are listings for 2 artists that can work with you and design the vinyl letters that they will ship to you to make your sign. But there are many more if you search Etsy for "Custom vinyl decal". Good luck! www.etsy.com/listing/692807558/custom-vinyl-decal-create-your-own-vinyl www.etsy.com/listing/728305593/custom-vinyl-decal-custom-decal-your
Hello! Hope you doing fine. I’m going to use a 18X24 acrylic sheet,can you please refer me to the lettering size for that sheet? Since you done it before. Thank you so much.
It all depends on what font you end up using! I would start by measuring the width of your acrylic sheet. Then in Silhouette Studio (or Cricut software if using a Cricut), draw a box the width of your sign, and make sure the letters fall well inside the box. For a 30 inch sign for example, I would make my letters about 20 inches so there is a few inches space on each side. 😊
Hi Melanie! I get them from thrift stores! You can usually find some nice larger outdated artwork there for a couple dollars. 😊 Then you can remove the art, and paint the frame to make it fit your theme!
Hi! Thank you for the video. I did my sign and turned out beautiful! The only thing is that I got a lot of bubbles on the second coat. Had to put the sign where it wouldn't get the light from behind because you could see the little holes showing through.
Oh interesting!! I wonder if the tool you were using pushed air into the paint? Sometimes foam rollers can do that. I'm sure it was super cute, and those are sometimes things that only us as the artists even notice. 😁 If you do another one, maybe a little fan blowing on it would pop the bubbles, or try a different tool to paint!
@@rawvirginhairvendors7693 I used a Silhouette Cameo cutting machine! It comes with a software called Silhouette Studio, where you can design writing or graphics, and send to the cutting machine. I have another video showing how I create vinyl writing like this. I'll find the link!
Hi Leslie! I download fonts from dafont.com for free... The script for the words 'Welcome' and 'Kimberly' is called Midnight Signature. The font for the words 'Baby Shower" is called Caviar Dreams. And I can't remember the font for the hashtag; I'll try to look it up tonight! 🤗
It can be whatever message you like! In this case, I did "welcome to 'moms name' baby shower". But in the past I've done other signs that have read "welcome to 'moms name' baby shower to honor 'baby name'." 🤗
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Finding the art work at a thrift store . . . GENIUS!👏🏾
Agreed! Heading to thrift stores now!
Thank you! This tutorial was super helpful!
Wowza beautiful!! I was just looking at Etsy to purchase one of these as a seating chart for my wedding for like $200 bucks but after watching this video I might try to attempt myself! If the thrift store doesn’t have a frame like that where else can you get glass from that would be the cheapest option?
Hi Brooke! Oh yes, they can be quite pricey buying them already done... DIY is the way to go. 😄 So I've always found that at least one of the thrift stores in my area will have a large art piece like that, so I've not struck out yet. But in case you don't find one, I can't think of another cheap source... you'd probably have to buy one from Walmart or Target. You might be able to get a clear shiny plastic piece like the kind that comes in large poster frames, that could work if it's big enough. But hopefully you can find something at the thrift shop since they're only a few dollars. 😊 Good luck on your wedding board! ♥️
Wow 😍 a just wonder what kind of brush do you use? Do you have to use one “special” brush for acrylic paint?
Thank you! 🤗 For this purpose i used a cheap 2" paintbrush from the hardware store, most likely Blue Hawk brand. Better brushes don't leave as many brush strokes, so the cheap ones work great for this purpose where you want brush strokes! 😄
Great video! Which cricut do you recommend for the larger signs? I have a wedding coming up in May and would love to start early 🙂
Hey Carla! Congratulations! 😄💍 As long as your words don't need to be longer than 2 feet, the Cricut Explore Air 2 is a great choice! It's more affordable than other models and has really high ratings on Amazon: (amzn.to/2Sr6lqX). You can't cut without a mat with a Cricut, but they do sell a 1 foot x 2 foot mat that you can use for longer pieces. If you need something longer than 2 feet, then I'd go with the Silhouette Cameo 2 or 3... You can cut vinyl without a mat, so you're not limited in the length; only limited to the height (1 foot high). 😊
This is amazing was wondering which paint did you use and also can the paint come off again to be reused ? If so how do you remove the paint ? It would be great help thank you xx
I'm glad it helped! 😃 I usually use acrylic paint from Craftsmart, Folk Art, or Martha Stewart - found at Michaels or on Amazon! 😊 I don't know that you could easily remove the paint (I've never tried it)... But maybe try a paint thinner/stripper, or just take a razor blade to it? Might be worth a try!
Help. I tried to paint the piece of glass and my second coat cause the first coat of paint to peel off the glass. What did I do wrong. Love what you did!!❤
Hi! Hmmm - I wonder if it wasn't dry yet before adding the second coat? Is the brush you're using pretty rough to where it might be scratching the first coat of paint?
@@Cousincrew123 I'm sorry it's not turning out like you hoped! I've had many crafts go that way 🙈 I would think 2 hours is plenty, so it might be the brush. If you have a softer one you could try another coat!
Hi, doing a baby shower so I found this video and I love it! So just a quick question. The lettering did go on the other side of the glass, opposite of the paint?
Hi! Yes it did! I painted the back side and applied vinyl lettering to the front side. 🤗 Good luck with your shower!!
Great video. Did you put the back the backing from the picture? Or was the final thing see through?
The final sign was see through! I threw the backing away 🤗
its beautiful, and you explain things so nicely. thanks! what font is Welcome in?
Hi Viki! Thanks so much!! 😊 It's a font called Midnight Signature from dafont.com! 😁
@@MarissaExplains cool thank you!
This was an awesome video 😄
Thank you so much for this video! It is exactly what I was looking for. However, I don’t have any experience with making acrylic signs, but I’m still confused with a few things..
1. What type of paint did you use for the painting the glass? Can you share the details?
2. How can I buy the personalized lettering to stick on the glass? Where can I buy it and what should I ask for?
Thank you in advance!
Hi Ingrid! So glad to hear it!
For the paint, you can use any acrylic craft paint - some popular brands are Craftsmart, Folk Art, and Martha Stewart. I find them at Michael's in little bottles. They have different finishes, so you can buy a flat chalky finish, a satin finish, or a pearl finish depending on the look you want! 😊 For the stencil, I searched Etsy for "custom stencil" and found a bunch of sellers, like this one: www.etsy.com/listing/645143185/diy-custom-stencil-vinyl-stencil-wood
They will work with you to design the lettering in the size you need, and then mail you the vinyl for you to use.
Hope that helps! 😊
Marissa Explains It All
Thank you, that’s very helpful!
This a great help, question, did you put the vinyl in front and the paint is on back?
Hi Jessica! Yes that's correct; I did the paint on the back so that the glass front would be smooth for the vinyl. 😃
I was wondering the same thing but in the video it seems like your putting the vinyl on the back side because the letters are backwards, I’m confused 😲
Yes I was confused about that too. Was the vinyl put backwards on the back behind the paint?? How did you make the letters show when you flip it around??
When you mention it’s backwards ,did you have to mirror or flip the letter to read the correct way ? 🤗
Hi, love your video, it turned out so pretty!! Does anyone know why these signs have the writing on the front and then painted all over the back? Can "you" not just do both on the back and seal it or is there a specific reason why everyone does it this way? I'm so curious x
Hi Shea-Leigh!! I'm not exactly sure, but I'm just guessing if you were to put the paint on the same side as the lettering, the vinyl could come out bumpy because the paint isn't usually perfectly smooth when it dries - especially if you did more than one coat! Also, if you did both on the back you would have to cut the vinyl letters in reverse so it would read correctly when applied. :) If anything, you would do the paint and the letters both on the front so you could apply the vinyl without having to cut the letters backward. That's just my guess!
@@MarissaExplains aww thank you for getting back to me, I'll try it out, thank you xx
the color is so pretty! Did you do the letters with the circuit!
Thank you! I use my Silhouette Cameo to cut vinyl lettering. 🤗
If I wanted to handletter this with an oil based pen, should I letter on the opposite side of the acrylic paint? or over it?
Oh that would be pretty! I would still paint the color on the back, and hand letter the front with your pen. The paint isn't always smooth so I'd be afraid it would make your letters bumpy if there was texture. 😊
Thank you for the video dear. What's the size of the frame?
Thank you! Can I use something to remove the paint so the glass is reusable?
Hello!! I've not tried removing the paint (I have removed the letters so the sign can be re-lettered). I imagine you may be able to use a paint stripper? Or scraping it with a razor blade may do it? It would just take some time and work to get it off. 😊 Maybe try searching for how to remove acrylic paint from glass - you may get some good ideas!
Best video ever! Thank you
Hi! So is the paint in the front and then the vinyl? Also did you mirror the vinyl?
Hi Jaqueline! The paint is on the back of the glass, and the vinyl is applied to the front. I did not mirror the vinyl; I just cut it normally and used transfer tape to apply. 😊
I love the lettering, could you tell me what font you used?
Just now seeing this, sorry! The script is called Midnight Signature from www.dafont.com. 😊
Beautiful
Hey can we varnish it? If yes then which varnish would be ideal please help
Hi! Yes if you would like to protect the design, I recommend Aleene's Spray Gloss Finish. It is a clear spray that you spray on top of your design to protect and seal it in. 😊 Test it on another glass surface first just to make sure you like how it looks when dried, before using it on a keepsake or something special!
Hi how big did you cut your words like welcome and Kimberly? Thank you!
Hi Regina! The largest words (Welcome and Kimberly) were about 20" long by 9" high. The words 'baby shower' together, and the baby's name were each about 15" long by 2.5" high. 😊
Thanks! Have to try this.
Hi there! Great video. I’ve never done a sign on glass. Only on acrylic sheets, but I do have a question. 1. Have you done it on acrylic? 2. If so how in the WORLD do you keep the acrylic paint on the back from scratching off so easily? Literally you rub it while transporting and it rubs off! 😫 thanks in advance!
Hi Becka! I actually haven't applied to acrylic 😬 I wonder if using a different kind of paint would help? 🤔 Acrylic sheets are definitely safer than glass for transporting, and wouldn't break - but I didn't realize they would give so many issues with the paint!
This site seems to indicate using primer is the key! plasticsheetsshop.co.uk/painting-on-acrylic/
Where can I get those letter print out ??? Please please please answer me. I want to make my wedding welcome board
Hello! Congratulations on your upcoming wedding. 😊 If you don't have a Cricut or Silhouette cutting machine, you can custom order these from sellers on Etsy! Here are listings for 2 artists that can work with you and design the vinyl letters that they will ship to you to make your sign. But there are many more if you search Etsy for "Custom vinyl decal". Good luck!
www.etsy.com/listing/692807558/custom-vinyl-decal-create-your-own-vinyl
www.etsy.com/listing/728305593/custom-vinyl-decal-custom-decal-your
Marissa Explains It All thank you for your response 😻. I love you!!!!
This video make me subscribe. Veri nice
Were you buy the paint?
Thank you! 🤩 I buy my paint from Michael's craft store normally, but you can also buy it on Amazon. 😊
Also what size is this grass you use for this project ?
This glass frame was about 20" by 30" if I remember correctly! 😊
Sasha is beautiful thanks
How did you reattach the glass to the frame?
Hi Stefanie! I set the glass inside the frame and bent the staples back in place. 😊 They hold it in place!
Hello! Hope you doing fine. I’m going to use a 18X24 acrylic sheet,can you please refer me to the lettering size for that sheet? Since you done it before. Thank you so much.
It all depends on what font you end up using! I would start by measuring the width of your acrylic sheet. Then in Silhouette Studio (or Cricut software if using a Cricut), draw a box the width of your sign, and make sure the letters fall well inside the box. For a 30 inch sign for example, I would make my letters about 20 inches so there is a few inches space on each side. 😊
@@MarissaExplains thank you so much
Whick paper or sheet you used for letters??
Hi! I usually use a good quality craft vinyl, like the Oracal or Siser brands! But I have also used the Silhouette and Cricut brand vinyl as well. 🤗
Where do you get the glass & frams??
Hi Melanie! I get them from thrift stores! You can usually find some nice larger outdated artwork there for a couple dollars. 😊 Then you can remove the art, and paint the frame to make it fit your theme!
Hi! Thank you for the video. I did my sign and turned out beautiful! The only thing is that I got a lot of bubbles on the second coat. Had to put the sign where it wouldn't get the light from behind because you could see the little holes showing through.
Oh interesting!! I wonder if the tool you were using pushed air into the paint? Sometimes foam rollers can do that. I'm sure it was super cute, and those are sometimes things that only us as the artists even notice. 😁 If you do another one, maybe a little fan blowing on it would pop the bubbles, or try a different tool to paint!
What type of paint is used in this video?
Hi! I used acrylic craft paint from Michaels - you can find brands like Craftsmart and FolkArt there for a couple dollars! 🤗
What kind of vinyl did you use?
Hi Elizabeth! I used Oracal brand gold vinyl 😊 amzn.to/3hKn6H0
@@MarissaExplains Thanks
@@MarissaExplains how did you make the vynil whiting
@@rawvirginhairvendors7693 I used a Silhouette Cameo cutting machine! It comes with a software called Silhouette Studio, where you can design writing or graphics, and send to the cutting machine. I have another video showing how I create vinyl writing like this. I'll find the link!
@@rawvirginhairvendors7693 this is the video showing how the vinyl is designed and cut! ruclips.net/p/PL9f2VMuubr2Oy2qEim94Nmtn_HOSKip_H
What is the name of the font for WELCOME?
Hi Angie! It's Midnight signature from Dafont.com. 😃
www.dafont.com/midnight-signature.font
Thank you
Hi what fonts did you use for this???
Hi Leslie! I download fonts from dafont.com for free... The script for the words 'Welcome' and 'Kimberly' is called Midnight Signature. The font for the words 'Baby Shower" is called Caviar Dreams. And I can't remember the font for the hashtag; I'll try to look it up tonight! 🤗
Great tutorial, but I was freaking out over you painting without a drop cloth and then putting the painted side on the carpeting.
Hahaha!! 😂 I live dangerously 🙊
Omg I was about to pay like 20+ bucks on acrylic sheets at Home Depot...this is a game changer
Woohoo!! 😁 Definitely much cheaper this way! 😃
What name should it be, the Baby or Mom to be?
It can be whatever message you like! In this case, I did "welcome to 'moms name' baby shower". But in the past I've done other signs that have read "welcome to 'moms name' baby shower to honor 'baby name'." 🤗