Faux Stained Glass Cabinet Technique
Grab some Elmer's glue and craft paint for this one of a kind cabinet update!
Check out the video for more how-to's! 
I found this cabinet at a thrift store and it was a perfect size for our TV - but as you can see it didn’t hide the cords very well..
Instead of taking off the glass… I had an idea!
Next, clean the glass.
First, remove the doors from the cabinet.
After that, grab your white glue and add about a tablespoon of black paint to it and mix it.
Following that, print out a pattern and tape it to the glass, & begin tracing!
Continue to move around the pattern and trace until your glass is covered! Let it dry overnight.
Next, pour some clear glue and into a muffin tin for separation.
After your tints are mixed -- you're ready to go!
Next, add a few drops of paint to the glue to create a tint! Be sure not to add too much paint so it's a little bit transparent.
Begin coloring in your faux lead lines!
Add another coat if necessary. Let the glass dry overnight & reattach to your cabinet!
And that's it! I love the way this looks on the cabinet - it gives it a one of a kind whimsical look!
You can personalize colors and trace any patterns to fit your style!
You can use this technique on any kind of glass -- from old windows to glass doors-- the possibilites are endless!
I hope this inspires you to try out this faux stained glass technique! 
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Tremendous idea!!!
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I use food coloring instead of paint for a completely clear color. It works GREAT. also, for a more permanent effect, use epoxy resin instead of glue.
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I've also seen paint designed for glass so that would give a translucent color, as well. I like this idea.
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Can you do this on windows too? Also does it give you privacy?
How do I scrape it off, after I have totally F--Ked up my cabinet glass?
I’m personally not a DIY’er … but I love this and I think I can do it …
… how is that getting onto the glass for you to have your separations … or is it a special type of paper ?
The cabinet now looks like a kid tried to paint it!!! The cabinet was much better without that messy paint job on the windows!!! DO NO LIKE IT AT ALL!! Would never do that to my cabinet!!!