I recently learned a technique using acrylic paint and rubbing alcohol and I have been having so much fun with it, I thought I would share it here …
I found these little wooden panels on sale at Michael’s and thought they would be good to try this technique on.
- Paint randomly with multiple colors. I used Distress Paint in blue and green. When they start to blend, stop and clean the brush and then go again. If they mix too much, dry and then add a bit of color back in.
When dry, cover with white paint. I used Dylusions paint. This is a very fluid paint that dries quickly and it worked a bit too well … It didn’t cover as completely as I had hoped and the alcohol obliterated it in places. Next time, I will use a standard acrylic paint. While still wet, spray with rubbing alcohol. Let sit for 5 minutes and then use a baby wipe to remove portions of the white paint, allowing the other colors to show through.
Because of the properties of the Dylusions paint, I had little to take off … it almost fell off. In some places, I used a dry paper towel to blot the alcohol off and then heat dried it.
Use a glazing medium to adhere Finnabair Mica Flakes.
Mix glazing medium with Perfect Pearls (I used green) and cover each piece.
Use Tiny Attacher to staple rope to the blocks to make a banner or hanger.
I added a photo and hung this one on my tree.
Cover chipboard letters with two coats of enamel powder and one coat of UTEE.- Decorate with photos, twine and rocks taken from the beach!
candy scraps 