Window Clings
If you love decorating for the holidays, this project is purr-fect for you! You can use the designs below, or draw your own unique design. Remember, simple is best. The most important step in this project is to wait until the paint is dry, which may take a couple of days. When the paint is completely dry, it will be transparent. Your patience will be rewarded when you show off your cling creation on your window!
Gather your materials
- Stained glass paints (found at craft stores)
- Stained glass "leading" paint (optional)
- A copy of the patterns below, or draw your own design on a piece of paper
Gather your tools
Plastic binder sleeve or gallon size food storage bag Toothpicks
Steps
- Place pattern inside plastic sleeve or bag.
- Trace shape outlines with paint, then fill them in completely. Use a toothpick to pop any air bubbles.
- Let paint dry for at least two days—the paint will look darker and become transparent.
- Carefully peel the cling off of plastic and stick on a window.
Tips
- A thicker coat of paint will take longer to dry, but your cling will be less likely to rip. -
- To make the shapes stand out, alternate colors. -
- To make swirl designs, add dots of a different color, then use a toothpick to swirl the colors together. -
- To create a stained-glass style cling, trace the design outline with stained glass "leading" paint. Let outline dry for at least eight hours before you fill in the outlines with the colors of your choice.
