a method of simulating stained glass art includes the steps of providing a first substrate having an easy release upper surface and applying to such upper surface a pattern of viscous leading paint . a covering of coloring paint is then applied to at least one area of such upper surface peripherally defined by the leading paint pattern , the coloring paint covering fully extending over the area and contacting the leading paint pattern . the pattern of leading paint and the covering of coloring paint is then removed as an integral , flexible , self - sustaining unit , and the removed unit is finally applied to a second substrate .