Last week I shared my tutorials for two different kinds of textured art over at Tatertots and Jello. I featured one method using joint compound/spackle:
and one method using fabric (burlap):
I’ve got one more method up my sleeve, this one using sandpaper! Using the same steps as before, I printed out the image I wanted to use and transferred it to the sandpaper. I used dollar-store sandpaper for this project, but you could spend a little more money and get a better quality and rougher sandpaper for the most texture. Then I cut out the shapes and glued them onto my pre-painted canvas.
Next, I painted over the sandpaper, not necessarily staying “in the lines”!
An alternative method which I also experimented with is to spray-paint the sandpaper first, then cut out your shape and glue it on. This way more of the sand texture stays put.
My final step was to cover the canvas with two coats of modge podge in a circular motion to create even more texture. Gently press down any areas that did not adhere previously. The finished products:
I’ve got another idea I’m working on using the spray-paint method and a pug silhouette!
Sharing this week’s project with the following parties:
soooo cute! I want to be from NOLA just so I can claim the Fleur De Lis as my own! :)
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Michelle
Very cute! You are so clever!
ReplyDeleteI loved it! Thanks for sharing!
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That looks great! I actually just bought some Dollar Store sandpaper for another project and I have some leftover. :)
ReplyDeleteI love how they are in the last picture next to the candle, it's like a castle's decor ;)
ReplyDeleteI love the use of the sandpaper. Great idea.
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I just love your Fleur de Lis! Great techniques too. I must try this!
ReplyDeleteJeanine
Cute! I love fleur-de-lis :)
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very cute!!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous art!!
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ReplyDeleteAwesome, I love the fleur de lis!
ReplyDeleteSaw you on JaG. Love this!
ReplyDeleteI'll be back to check out your clever-ness.
Thanks,
Laura @ Enjoying the simple things
Ooh-la-la!! Love it. :)
ReplyDeleteBlessings!
-Sarah