Vitrea 160 Tips And Techniques

	Step 1: Slide the pattern to copy inside the glass. To keep the pattern against the side of the glass, fill it with rice or pasta. Now degrease the surface to be painted with soapy water or alcohol.
	Step 2: Stir the paint thoroughly. To make the paint more fluid, use Vitrea 160 thinner, not water. Allow to dry for at least 24 hours or more if the paint is thick.
	Step 3: Place the object in a cold oven. Set the temperate to 160°C. When the temperate is reached, allow to bake for 40 minutes. Turn off the oven and allow the item to cool gradually to prevent cracking. Item is now dishwasher safe.

Housekeeping and Other Tips

• Keep work area clean and dust-free to prevent contamination of paints.
• Wash and dry all surfaces to be painted.
• Dry sponges and brushes well before dipping into paints to minimise diluting the paints. Paints that are diluted are less water-resistant after baking.
• Paints dry fairly quickly. It is advisable to dispense a little at a time and refill only as necessary to prevent wastage.
• Before use, stir a new bottle of paint with a clean stick.
• Wash sponges and brushes immediately after use. They can then be reused.
• Test out new techniques on a piece of plastic or tile before applying it on the actual surface.
• Wipe the nozzles of the outliner tunes and application bottles clean before replacing their caps.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. During application, the frosted colours are glossy. Is this normal?

   - Yes, these paints only become frosted after they dry. Also, make sure you always stir the paints in the bottle throughly before using them

2. How can I lighten the colours?

   - Mix them with the gloss medium. Do not exceed 1/3 medium to 2/3 paint.

3. Can I apply successive coats?

   - Yes, either without waiting for the first coat to dry or apply a first coat, bake it and then apply the second.

4. How can I dilute the paint?

   - Use the thinner. Do not add water as this would reduce the resistance to washing.

5. Can the mediums be used on their own?

   - Yes, gloss medium, which is almost invisible after application, is ideal for making inclusions. The frosted medium produces effects which are extremely similar to engraved glass.

6. Why did the paint form bubbles after baking??

   - The paint was not allowed to dry for long enough. Or the surface is too porous.

7. The paints did not resist dishwashing very well! Why?

   - Several possibilites: a) surface was not degreased properly with alcohol; b) paints were diluted with water or c) baking temperature or duration were not observed.