Black & Gold Cross

We are using a 4x12 canvas to create a glass cross on a pretty black and gold background. I'll show you exactly how I paint the background and create my cross out of glass strips. We'll also add some extra crushed glass and resin to bring it all together! This one has minimal painting and is a great beginner project if you're just getting started with glass art!

First, start by painting your canvas front and sides with black paint. Let dry or dry with a heat gun.

I'm using Splendid Gold Metallic paint and applying it to my canvas with a palette knife. I want this to be very organic and natural looking, so I'm just lightly running my palette knife diagonally across my canvas. I'll do this several times until it looks the way that I like. Let dry or dry with a heat gun.

I have glass strips that I will be forming into the shape of a cross. These are fun iridescent glass pieces and I used a gold paint marker to draw on the edges of my glass. I'm going to take some tacky glue and secure the glass strips on their side to my canvas.

Next, I'll take some crushed metallic gold glass and drop it right in the middle of my cross. Then, I'll take a glass chip with some teal in it and place that right in the middle too. 

Let's add resin! We're going to elevate our canvas using blocks. Mix 1/2 ounce of resin and stir gently for three minutes. Pour the resin onto your glass and spread it on the rest of the canvas using your gloved fingers or brush.

Use a heat gun to pop your bubbles. Keep your heat moving at all times!

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