Difficulty Level: Beginner
Approximate Time: 1 Hour + Dry Time
How to Make a Poured Paint Canvas
Ready to try out a new painting trend? Create your own work of art with this Poured Paint Canvas! This project can be a bit messy so be sure to be prepared, but more importantly, have fun painting this spring-like design! Once complete, you can display this canvas in any decorative space.
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Protect work area
This is a messy project, so cover your work surface with the plastic tablecloth to keep the area clean.
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Elevate canvas
Using cups, elevate your canvas above the work surface in an aluminum pan.
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Mix paint
In a disposable cup add 2 oz. desired paint, 1 tablespoon of pouring medium and enough water to make the paint the thickness of coffee creamer, stirring well so there are no lumps in the paint mixture. Do this with each color.
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Optional: Add glitter
Glitter can be added to the pouring medium in a cup.
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Pour paint into mason jar
Pour all paint from disposable cups into the 16oz. mason jar. Alternate colors.
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Pour paint onto canvas
Using the mason jar, begin pouring 1 puddle of paint onto the canvas. Continue pouring, adding the glitter mixture (*optional*) into the center. Paint will pour over the edges of the canvas.
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Mix paint on canvas
Run two fingers or a jumbo craft stick through the puddle of paint lightly mixing it together.
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Lift and tilt canvas
Pick the canvas up and tilt the canvas to allow the paint to mix. A lot of paint will pour over the edge of the canvas.
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Allow canvas to drip & dry
Place the canvas back on the cups in the aluminum pan and allow to drip and dry overnight.