Window Cling

• 1). Measure your window pane, and cut a window cling that will fit in that space; you may cover the entire pane or make a small piece as a decorative accent.
  
  
• 2). Tape the window cling to a light box, or secure the cling to a window so that you can see the opacity of the paint as you work. Apply 1-inch to 3-inch wide tape around the entire perimeter of the cling to protect the glass.
  
  
• 3). Paint a design on the cling; any design will work, although stained glass art is typically created with geometric shapes. Mimic the irregular thickness and texture of handmade glass by adding patches with darker hues within each pane.
  
  
• 4). Wait for the paint to dry completely; this will take 24 to 48 hours, depending on the thickness of the paint and humidity.
  
  
• 5). Outline each shape with black 3-D paint to mimic the lead seams of real stained glass windows.
  
  
• 6). Dry for 48 to 72 hours, or as directed by the 3-D paint instructions.
  
  
• 7). Remove the window cling from the window or light box and secure it to a wood plank, large table top or spray booth wall. Apply one or two thin coats of acrylic spray sealer or varnish. Work in a well-ventilated area.
  
  
• 8). Cure for 48 to 72 hours.
  
  
• 9). Remove the protective backing from the window cling and apply it to your window.
  
  

Paper Rose Window

• 1). Stack two sheets of black fadeless paper.
  
  
• 2). Fold the paper into quarters or eighths, as if you were going to cut paper snowflakes. Cut small triangles, circles and squares out of the paper. Unfold and separate the two sheets to reveal a symmetrical network of lines and patterns similar to the lead of a rose-style stained glass window.
  
  
• 3). Glue small pieces of colored cellophane to the back of the black paper to cover the holes. Turn the paper over to view the finished product: colored shapes with smooth black borders.
  
  
• 4). Glue the second black cut-out to the back of the first on top of the plastic; this will hide the edges of the plastic pieces.
  
  
• 5). Punch a hole and string a small piece of fishing line into the top of the project to hang.