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October 12, 2016 by Bre

How to Make Stained Glass with Sharpies

It’s the second Wednesday of the month so that means it’s Monthly DIY Challenge time!  The Monthly DIY Challenge is when a group of my best blogging buds and I band together to create projects that are based around a common product or theme.  In the past we’ve done things like metallic paint and air dry clay, and this month we’re all about Sharpies – those fabulous permanent markers that everyone loves!  For this month’s challenge I made my own stained glass with Sharpies, but before I show you my project, here’s a teaser of what my friends and I all made!  There are so many projects you can make with Sharpies! Find ten creative Sharpie craft projects in this post!

I know you can’t wait to check out these projects (and you can via the links at the bottom of this post), but first let me show you how to make stained glass with Sharpies!  Learn how to make stained glass with Sharpies or other permanent markers! This easy craft project is perfect for any age!

Supplies for Making Stained Glass with Sharpies

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  • Glass object (I used pre-filled glass candleholders)
  • Sharpie Permanent Markers variety pack or other permanent marker brand markers
  • Rubbing alcohol
  • Cotton swabs and cotton balls
  • Dimensional black paint

Instructions for Making Stained Glass with Sharpies

Super easy project alert.  These stained glass candles were the easiest things to make!

Learn how to make stained glass with Sharpies or other permanent markers! This fun DIY project is great for any age crafter! DIY stained glass is easy and fun.
First, wipe down your glass surface with rubbing alcohol. This will remove any residue that could prevent your marker ink from adhering properly.

Once you’ve done that and the surface has dried, draw a design on the glass with the black marker.Learn how to make stained glass with Sharpies or other permanent markers! This easy craft project is perfect for any age!

Then color in the design however you like!  Learn how to make stained glass with Sharpies or other permanent markers! This easy craft project is perfect for any age!

Dip a cotton swab into the rubbing alcohol and gently dab it onto the colored designs.  This will blend the marker a bit to give it a more authentic look.  TIP: have a cotton ball on hand to dab any excess alcohol and prevent smearing.  Learn how to make stained glass with Sharpies or other permanent markers! This easy craft project is perfect for any age!

Once the surface has totally dried, use the dimensional paint around the black edges to give it an authentic stained glass look!  Learn how to make stained glass with Sharpies or other permanent markers! This easy craft project is perfect for any age!

Let it dry and enjoy your work!  Learn how to make stained glass with Sharpies or other permanent markers! This easy craft project is perfect for any age!

Now guys, I actually made a video on how to make stained glass with Sharpies!  It’s my first time putting a video on YouTube, so I’d love for you to watch it and let me know what you think.  And if you’re a big YouTube user, please subscribe to my channel and stay tuned for more videos from me in the future.  Hopefully they will improve with time.

This project could be modified in so many ways, and it would even be a fun thing to make with kids!  Learn how to make stained glass with Sharpies or other permanent markers! This easy craft project is perfect for any age! Learn how to make stained glass with Sharpies or other permanent markers! This easy craft project is perfect for any age! Learn how to make stained glass with Sharpies or other permanent markers! This easy craft project is perfect for any age!

Well, I hope you enjoyed my DIY method for making your own stained glass!  I’ve never made real stained glass, but I have a feeling this is a lot easier!  That’s my favorite way of doing things.

Now that you’ve seen what I created for this month’s challenge, please go visit my friends for more amazing ways to use Sharpie markers!

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  1. Breanna Bertolini says

    October 12, 2016 at 8:13 am

    So cool! It’s amazing what a little rubbing alcohol can do to a sharpie! 😉

    Reply
    • Bre says

      October 18, 2016 at 8:07 pm

      Thanks, Bre! YES! I know you know all about the rubbing alcohol + Sharpie effect! 🙂

  2. Nicole B. says

    October 12, 2016 at 8:32 am

    What a cool idea!! You are so creative!

    Reply
    • Bre says

      October 18, 2016 at 8:07 pm

      Thanks lady! 🙂 xo

  3. Erica @ Dwell Beautiful says

    October 12, 2016 at 12:47 pm

    Oh wow, what a fun technique! I had no idea you could get the stained glass look from a Sharpie. These are just too cute!

    Reply
    • Bre says

      October 18, 2016 at 8:07 pm

      Thanks, Erica! Yeah, the rubbing alcohol lends such an interesting look to the glass! Thanks for your note! xo

  4. Kendra @ www.joyinourhome.com says

    October 13, 2016 at 4:55 pm

    So pretty, Bre! And led your video too! Have a great weekend!

    Reply
    • Kendra @ www.joyinourhome.com says

      October 13, 2016 at 4:56 pm

      * love your video!

    • Bre says

      October 18, 2016 at 8:06 pm

      Thanks, Kendra! You’re a sweetie.

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