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Permanent Marker Stained Glass

Create an easy stained glass pattern on a picture frame using Take Note Permanent Markers. This stained glass craft makes a colorful DIY decoration!

Ages: 8 and up, Tween and up, 6 and up, Adult

Create It Yourself

Supplies Needed

Gather all the supplies needed to bring your craft ideas to life! From paints and markers to glue and scissors, our crafts section has everything to spark creativity and make every project truly special.

  • Hot Glue Gun
  • Picture Frame(s)
  • Ruler

Steps

  • Step 1

    Remove glass and backing from picture frame.

  • Step 2

    Use a ruler to draw an abstract grid pattern onto the glass using markers.

  • Step 3

    Color in sections using complementary marker colors.

  • Step 4

    Retrace grid-like pattern in original marker color.

  • Step 5

    Have an adult use a hot glue gun around the edges of the frame to secure the glass. Let cool.

  • Step 6

    Hang or display near a light source so that it shines through your DIY stained glass window!

Crafts

CIY Staff Tips

  • Be careful of any sharp edges on the picture frames. Adult assistance required.
  • This project uses a hot glue gun. Adult assistance required.

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