Second on the 2nd

 Hi Everyone!
I am joining Elizabeth for Second on the 2. You bring back a post that you are happy with. I had a lot of people, at the time, ask me how I paint my glass cabochons. So here it is. This was posted in 2017.

 I want to thank all of you who have been writing me about my hand painted cabs. A few of you asked, "What is a cabochon/cab?"   If you are not into stones or jewelry making you would not know that.  The true definition of a cab is a stone or more so a gemstone which has been cut, shaped and polished without facets. The shape is domed on top and a flat bottom. Over the years this has changed a lot. Cabs are faceted, they are now made of every material known to woman, and the dimensions and shapes are what ever you want. Cabs were originally  used for jewelry, but now they are used in every aspect of art. I was also asked how I paint my cabs. Here are a few step by steps. 

OK, you need glass cabs. Plastic scratches too much and losses value if you are going to sell them. Plus you want your art on the best canvas. I also use TesTors enamel paints. Yes, I know some people use nail polish, but again I am looking at a value point to this art. 

Plus I get brighter color satiation with the TesTors.

Like any glass painting art, you start with the colors or design you want to show first. So, if I want the middle of a flower I would paint that first and work 
backward from there. 

The start

Adding color with paint brush

 Adding more paint

 Use a stiff fan brush

 Continue to add paint and design as you go.

 TesTors paints can be found in most hobby, and art stores.

Nicole/Beadwright/DVAtrist

 Honor and integrity in art, in life.