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Greetings. I have noted in some old cast glass objects, that the photo I.D. says there were stained. I like that look. It makes them look dusty, especially on a sandblasted or acid etched surface. Need information on what will stain glass... hopefully without reheating.

Thanks,
Terry

You can use almost any pigment on a sandblasted surface. Artist's oils work well. Bear in mind that this is not as permanent as fired on color. Ok for sculpural and non-functional work.

The technique is not without controversy. Some feel it is not an honest use of the material. However, Jay Musler, to mention one artist, has been using the technique for years and has produced work which, IMO, transcends any controversy.

Ferro has a good selection of colors in a low temp - 400 F cure enamel that will not distort the glass surface. I looked for these Organic Bottle Coatings on their website, but it's not listed. They may have changed the name to this: http://www.ferro.com/our+products/glass ... fault1.htm

I've experimented with some of the Organic Bottle Coating colors. The beauty of this product is that you actually can heat cure them in your cooking oven at home, (if you want to). They are water born (no heavy metals in in their formulation) and the glass can be brushed, dipped or sprayed with this product.

I contacted the company through their website and a rep not only emailed back, but paid a visit to my place of business. He gave me lots of verbal info and product brochures and then arranged for free samples, in my choice of colors, to be sent to me.

Nice......... I'll do business with Ferro anyday!