Transforming existing clear plexi glass frame into stained glass Computer Monitor Frame work of art is an easy craft project.
You can make these simple stained glass Computer Monitor Frame for your own home computer or even as a fun office gift for a co worker.
Making these stained glass candle votives should take you about 2 hours tops!
To Transformed Your Clear Plexi Glass Frame into Stained Glass Computer Monitor Frame You Will Need:
Peel and stick lead
Clear plexi glass frame or sheet
Stained Glass Paint
Self-adhering Velcro
So, you can measure your computer monitor and cut out your own plexi glass to fit as a frame, or you can play around with pre made Plexiglas frames and see how they fit you computer monitor.
To start this computer accessories craft project you need to decide on a pattern. Your stained glass pattern will determine what stained glass paint colors you need to buy.
Measure the clear plexi glass frame you are going to transform. Mark this space out on a piece of drawing paper and sketch out your design. If you have markers I suggest coloring in areas the colors you would like them to be. The more specific you are in the planning the less room for mistakes.
Once you have established your stained glass design you need to transfer it to your Computer Monitor Frame. I like to tape the sketch to the inside of the Computer Monitor Frame so that it shows through the front. You can fill in just like a coloring book!
Painting the stained glass is the next step. Use a natural bristle artist paintbrush to fill in your colors. Work up to the edges in each block of color. You will be covering the rough edges with peel and stick lead, so you don’t have to make them absolutely perfect.
Once your stained glass computer monitor accessory is completely painted you need to let it dry complete. While your paint is drying your can work on your peel and stick lead.
Remove the sketch from the back of the Computer Monitor Frame and use this to cut out your peel and stick lead.
This is a great way to make your stained glass look built in on the computer monitor frame.
Once you lead is cut you can install it. Carefully apply your peel and stick lead over all of the edges, just like real stained glass.
Now, once all of this is finished you need to apply some self adhering Velcro to your Computer monitor as well as the back of your stained glass frame. This will hold your computer monitor accessory on and allow you to change it when you want.
Tips:
-Use clear plexi glass to save money and make this frame lightweight. You can use a thin piece of real glass, but it could break on you.
-Check out www.dickblick for different stained glass paint products. They have a nice selection and each bottle is only about $2.30.
-Go online and check out some stained glass patterns to get some inspiration. You can really get creative with a little help!!
-The kids can really help make this stained glass Computer Monitor Frame as well. They would make a great gift for Mom or Dad!
