Krylon K09026000 Stained Glass Paint, 11.5 oz, Cranberry Red

Works great!

I don't normally do reviews, but this product works so well I had to give it credit. I repainted three glass tiki-torch lamps that were previously red. I cleaned/removed the red paint, and then used this product to paint them blue. One light coat was enough to turn them a beautiful translucent blue (think sea glass blue). I noticed that the paint looks clear at first, and then colors up as it dries, so don't apply too much thinking it is not working. I will be trying other colors of this product for other glass painting projects in the future.

I used 2 coats to give my Honda Fit's fogs that cool sport look of yellow lenses.I had previously used cheap yellow vinyl film which was a PAIN to wrap the lenses, and it faded and crumbled off after about a month. Painting your fogs with this is WAY simpler.It's very easy to remove the fogs on this car and the paint was fast drying, so i finished the whole project in an hour. I did allow the entire rest of the day for the paint to harden up fully before driving. In some light, the yellow looks great, in other light i think i could do one more coat.No other prep was needed other than to clean my lenses with some Windex to get all the bugs and dirt off.The paint is VERY easy to apply if you have even the slightest experience with a rattle can. Please NOTE that it goes on FLAT and as it dries, will clear and gloss up. So don't freak out and keep spraying! First do a real light mist coat, followed by a couple heavier coats. Just let your coats dry in between for a couple minutes. Thats it!And if it dulls out, i'd have no worries about wiping it off next spring with some kind of paint thinner and simply giving them a fresh coat. Since I've only used a tiny amount of the can, this will likely outlast the life of my car!

Krylon makes some invaluable sprays, including stained glass paint. I first tried it in the late 2000's, but I think ten years later they may have changed the formulation. It used to be fairly easy to get a dark cranberry red color, but my first coat was basically pink (great for Easter, but not what I wanted). I ended up using the whole can for one small project, doing many light coats. And if I remember correctly the old cans were even smaller. I created a red gazing ball from a clear glass globe light cover by using the Mirror Finish spray paint on the inside, then sprayed the outside red. Air temperature is important (below 85), or you'll get a powdery, frosted finish. I learned the hard way do not use a hair dryer to speed things up, because the air stirred up the dust and settled in the paint. I had to lightly wet sand using 400 grit paper and then recoat it. Also, on glass let your first coat be light and let it dry, to prevent runs. One last thing, the button is really, really hard on your finger, so you will definitely want one of those snap-on trigger devices. I ordered one for next time. Even two days later, my fingers are still sore.

Smooth flawless coverage. Used to paint glass jars that store oils and herbs. Dries quickly. Does not flake.

I needed a stained glass look and it really is!

I read some other reviews before buying and was worried how many people said it was red or another color. I have used this type of paint before and know it is a bit tricky, and this was no different. To get a perfect finish on glass you have to use the tiniest mist of it at least 10 to 12 inches away from your project. If you get too impatient and just spray a heavy coat or too close to your project it will run, drip, cause streaks and basically ruin the look of your project. "Low and slow" is the name with this product. Purple is one of the most difficult colors to achieve, and this product is no different. The first light coat you apply with literally be the color of red wine residue left behind in a dirty wine glass, more on the red side, so I see why people said that. You have to let it sit and dry between coats...which takes time. After about 4 or 5 coats you will achieve a deeper "grape Kool-Aid" color. Other colors in this line work better and faster than some, but again that comes with how the color and pigments are made and the fact that this is a sheer product. When you first apply it, it doesn't even look like you got any on the item, but again, you have to have patience. Pros: Does work, turns crystal clear (not frosted as the cap may imply). Cons: Takes a LONG time to finish project, have to apply slow fine coats, and let it completely dry between coats. Because it takes several coats to achieve desired color, depending on the size of your project, you may need more than one can. PRO TIP: make sure your glass is completely clean, dry, and free from dirt and oil before spraying. Wash with dish washing liquid, dry completely. Wear gloves (latex, cotton, etc) while handling item to avoid fingerprints and lastly use a paper towel and wipe your item down with rubbing alcohol and let air dry before spraying.

This translucent paint worked great for spraying on glass and still letting the light shine through.