Stained Glass Art Craft for Kids
Colorful cave artwork brought to life. Easy DIY stained glass art idea for kids
Equipment
- Picture frame with glass and removable backing
- Elmer’s glue
- Gel food coloring
- Cotton swabs
- Paper plates or paper towels
- Extra fine glitter (optional)
Instructions
- Carefully remove the backing from the frame(s).
- Place the glass on a paper plate or paper towel.
- Squeeze glue onto one side of the glass.
- Show your kiddo some colorful pictures of inspiration, like the St. Michael’s cave!
- Let your kids pick out 4-6 colors using the gel food coloring.
- Put a little bit of food coloring on the end of a cotton swab.
- Mix the glue and the food coloring with the cotton swab until the glass is completely painted (as seen in the video).
- Sprinkle on some extra fine glitter (optional).
- Let the glass dry overnight.
- Put the glass into the frame (without the backing) and display it in front of the light.
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