The process
The design phase
I have templates in my computer for the glasses that I currently use for painting caricature cartoons on. I pull up the appropriate template and design my cartoon in Autodesk Sketchbook on my Cintiq Companion.
After I am happy with the design and/or the client has approved, I then start the process of cleaning the wine glass off with soap and water, then dry it and clean it again with rubbing alcohol.
Once the glass is clean, I measure out the area I want the drawing to be placed on and check to ensure the template that I have printed out is to the proper size.
I then, as a guide, place the template inside the wine glass. I use a cloth to push the paper up against the curvature of the glass.
The next step is, using the template as a guide and using the appropriate paints for multi surface, block in the colours required for the painting.
I find that multiple coats are required to make the colours opaque and smooth. Some colours go on easier than others but I find if I add a tiny bit of white to each colour, it makes it easier to apply. I can always add the full colour in after.
Once I am happy with the blocking in, I use my magnifying light and start to add the details.
After all the details are done, I go over the painting and scrape off any excess paint with an exacto knife. I also inspect the painting for any required touch ups.
The next step is to pre-heat the oven to 350 degrees F and put the cup in for 30 minutes. After the time is done allow the glass to cool off in the oven before handling. This step cures the painting and allows glass to be washed without losing the artwork.
That's it. Here is the finished painted wineglass with the happy client... in this case my Mom lol.
Here are some other examples of wine and beer glasses.
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Happy drinking
