Craft - Decoration: Can I paint on stainless steel?

Question

Or how do I mark on stainless steel? I want to draw or paint or 'carve' freehand designs unto a stainless steel bowl. Is it possible?

Otherwise, what sort of paints should I use for stainless steel /glass / porcelain bowls?

I'd like your opinion or tips on this. It will be part of a present with many handmade gifts for someone important.

Please help. (: Thanks!

A link to what I'm planning to get:
http://www.ikea.com.sg/products/category_display.asp?c0=14&c1=52&c2=60&id=0&ctype=1

Answer 1

Sand the area first (you could use a stencil if you want some of the metal exposed and still smooth) then gesso the area. Gesso is a primer you can get at any art store. Painters use it on their canvases prior to painting. Following that, you can paint with any paint or color and draw on it with prisma colors. Prisma colors are oil-based color pencils that are great for color mixing and blending. Check out Helen Shirk on the internet. She is an amazing metals artist that uses priama color on copper forms. Good Luck! By the way, if you have a sand blaster, it will work better than sand paper on all of the materials you mentioned.

Answer 2

Stainless steel is resistant to corrosion and oxidation, this material is popularly used for kitchen countertops. Stainless steel is a good countertop material because it is relatively inexpensive, easy to install, easy to clean, and resistant to extreme temperatures and rust. With the proper care and maintenance, it can take awhile for stainless steel countertops to rust, accumulate scratches, bend, or deform. Yes, stainless steel can be painted to look more presentable. You can use high quality paint like oil based. Brush, spray, or roll it evenly to achieve a great look. You need a powder coater. Look for the best one. Many stores are offering high quality waxes. Get the right wax for your stainless steel. Choose the perfect patina. For the final touch, varnish the metal.

Answer 3

You can, but you need to prep the steel with a binder paint that will stick to the metal and then you can paint on that binder. If you paint directly, there is a chance of it not sticking for too long.

Answer 4

HI
Yes, Donna dewberry has, I watch her on TV painting and decorating all kinds of things, Her paint didn't need a primer and is sold in the craft section at walmart. It is called one stroke. She also has stencils and directions for this at walmart and most craft stores.
Lammy

Answer 5

yeah you pry need to sand it, then prime it first, when your done painting your going to want to seal it, so the pait dosn't chip
but i paint on tin all the time so im sure you could

Answer 6

you have to use sand paper to sand and scratch it up then use the special spray paint that is for metals!