You can use a foam roller to cover the whole expanse of burlap, or use paintbrushes for detail work. Another advantage to acrylic craft paint is that it dries fairly quickly. Simply paint your design, tap the paint with your finger periodically to test its dryness, and throw it in the gift bag. The fabric and acrylic paints can have more of a shiny finish, but chalk paint has a matte finish.
If you want to create something more useful than decorative, you can also use chalkboard paint , which can be written on in chalk. It is common for these two types of paint to be mixed up, but you cannot write on chalk finish paint with chalk.
If you want to create a fun and memorable gift for a friend or family member, paint the entire burlap surface with black chalkboard paint. Bundle it with a box of chalk after writing a sweet, custom message.
If you just want to use it for a matte finish. Keep in mind that chalk paint is a thicker consistency than acrylic or fabric paint, so it may be more difficult to do detailed work with it. When you think of tempera paint , you may think of preschool children using it to finger paint. However, it can be a great option for burlap! Tempera paints are non-toxic and have a creamy consistency that makes them great for large, simple designs.
They will wash off when wet. Finally, a great choice for burlap is water-based spray paint. Yes, you can use spray paint for your burlap art project! To spray paint burlap, remember to take the burlap outside to a well-ventilated area. Spray evenly across the surface of the burlap in light, smooth layers. You will need to spray multiple layers to get a good, solid color.
Although burlap is a woven fabric with little holes throughout, the paint will not soak through and cover the other side. You can use many different paints on burlap including spray paint, fabric paint, tempera paint, acrylic paint, and chalk paint. You can spray paint your burlap to completely transform the color! Even though I love the raw and original color of burlap, it is good to know I can spray paint the fabric to change the color so that I can use it even more often.
For example, spray painting inch burlap ribbon red or green would look fabulous as an embellment around brown parchment paper wrapped gifts. Tuck in an evergreen sprig with your gift tag, and you have a beautiful, rustic, and uniquely wrapped gift. To spray paint your burlap, all you need is the spray paint, and a protected workspace in a well ventilated area.
Two coats of spray paint on both sides of your burlap should be enough to totally transform your fabric. Make sure you hold the can of spray paint about a foot away from your project when spraying, and it is always best to do thin, light layers instead of thick and heavy layers. Whenever working with spray paint, make sure you really shake that can for the recommended time to ensure that the color is well mixed. When you lift it up, your will have your design! You can use fabric paint on burlap to add a pop of color or design.
I love this idea for adding paint to burlap using a stencil, or, with a steady hand, to trace words or freehand something. You can use a stenciling brush, a spouncer, a paint brush, or, if you decide to paint a large area with fabric paint, you can use a small foam roller. It is always better to do a few light layers and one heavy layer. Read the directions on your paint to set your design. Usually, you can put your fabric in the dryer on the highest heat setting, or run an iron over your design.
With burlap, I would opt for the iron to minimize shedding and unraveling. Because fabric paint is a more permanent paint, this will allow you to spot clean your fabric craft, if needed, without damaging your design. They will be cute framed and hung by each other. Very simple to do. All the paint to dry. Follow the manufacturer's directions. I would say to allow around 24 hours. The final step is to run a hot iron over the completed painting to set the paint. It is now time to enjoy your painting!
Introduction: Painting on Burlap. By aressa Follow. More by the author:. I have over 16 years of painting experience.
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