with this project we started with a clear piece of glass. we first painted a layer of gel gloss medium. then painted nice designs on the first few layers that you could see. then we added multiple layers on the top to make it thicker. we then peeled off the paint and glued it to the polymer lift piece. once it was stuck on we had to pick a small item to paint on the top. i chose to do this piece because it was small and shiny. i love the finished project and the way the clear gloss makes it shine. i also like the little piece in the corner. i like the almost explosion like design.