How To Use Pebeo Vitrea 160 Paints

I am absolutely in love with Pebeo paints. The Pebeo Vitrea 160 paints are a part of a new generation of thermo-hardening, water-based, non-toxic paints. They are translucent and gorgeous when painted on glass. They can look like stained glass but I use them with more of an impressionist approach on glass. 

If you are looking to learn more about these paints, you have come to the right place. I create a lot of artwork with these paints as well as tutorials. If you want to learn about these paints a great way to start is getting to know them and then doing a project with me in one of my tutorials. 

​So what would you use these paints for?
They are specifically designed for use on glass. This means any kind of glass, like glass jewelry, wine glasses, windows and glass frames.

What makes these paints so awesome!

• They are UV resistant and waterproof once heated in a conventional oven. Adhesion and durability are very important factors for effective and practical usage. This means artwork won't ruin when placed in a window for a long period or in a shower room!
• They mix easily and can even have the look of swirling colors inside the paint. Being able to mix the colors means you can extend your pallet just like other paints.  You can add your own look and design easily to your own art pieces.
• You can choose glossy or frosted which when combined add more interest to your artwork. The glossy or frosted appearance of the colors provides an infinite variety of light and shadow.
• You can use liners to draw with and if you want give your art a stained glass appearance. 
• You can get many shades of colors in the liners, paint, and even markers that work like the paint!
• Once you bake the colors become exceptionally intense and the glass seems to embody the dye. 
• Paint does not contain lead or cadmium. It only contains non-toxic materials. This makes it safe to use around kids and pets which I love!

What is important to know when using these paints?

• Clean the glass. You want to clean the glass before painting on it as any dust or smudging will compromise the quality and look. 
• Use a soft cheap natural fiber brush. The softer the brush the less brush marks seen. I have also used a dropper which I prefer to use for a stained glass appearance. Also after every use my brush was compromised enough that I just had to throw it away. You can also use an airbrush and bottles. 
• Shake your paints but then allow time to settle so you don't have bubbles in your paint. 
• Use water to clean your brush and spread the paint.
• Do not add too much water. Use only 10% amount of water or the paint will be compromised. If you want to spread your paint more there is the Pebeo 160 Paint Thinner.
• Just wipe off mistakes. I just easily wipe off mistakes with my finger but you can use water and if it is dry already, you can scrape it off. The colors are not permanent before they are baked.
• Don't use the Pebeo Vitrea 160 with the Pebeo Vitrea 150. They heat set at different temperatures. They also have a different consistency and don't mix well. 
• Allow the paint to dry for 24 hours before baking. 
• Place on a clean surface to bake. If you place it on food or dark cooked in areas that haven't been scrubbed, it will come off on your glass surface. 
• Baking. Place your artwork in room temperature oven and allow it to warm up to 325 degrees Fahrenheit, then bake for 40-45 minutes at this temperature. No higher on the temp or colors will darken or burn. 
• There is no noxious odor or toxic emissions during baking.
• You can add more paint and re-cook. If you decide you need to add more to your artwork you can paint over anything and bake it again as many as 3-4 times without the color changing. 
• Cleaning. You can clean the painted surface with soapy water and soft rag. I do not recommend scrubbing the surface or putting it in the dishwasher or scratching will occur. 

Ready to get some Pebeo Paints?!

• Individual colors come in 1.5 oz bottles, and the mediums and outliners are packaged in .68 oz tubes. Kits containing bottles are also available for purchase. (affiliated links)

Paint with me!
Learn how to use the Pebeo Vitrea 160 paints with this art tutorial on how to paint cherry blossoms on glass. In this tutorial I introduce these paints and we can have fun creating together!

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