Hand-Painted Craft & DIY Projects

Hand-Painted Craft & DIY Projects

These hand-painted craft and DIY project tutorials share two main ingredients: a set of acrylic craft paints and the desire to get creative. Come see what you can create in an afternoon or two.

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These projects share two main ingredients: a set of acrylic craft paints and the desire to get creative. These are all the hand-painted craft and DIY projects that have appeared on Empress of Dirt. Come see what you can create in an afternoon or two.

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Using Acrylic Craft Paints

Acrylic craft paints have really improved over the years. Today, you can buy inexpensive sets in a variety of colours and finishes (satin, pearl, glitter, chalkboard…) that work on different surfaces, and wash up easily with soap and water.

I like ones like the Martha Steward brand because they work on wood, glass, metal, and fabric, and are weather-resistant for outdoor applications. You do need to read the labels first though. Some paints are durable but only after they have cured (completely drying and adhering to the surface). The Martha Stewart paint label says to allow 21 days to cure.

Tips for Craft Paint and Brush Care

Keep your paint containers stored upright and always be sure to close the lids nice and tight when not in use.

• Do not leave the lids open while you’re working: acrylic paints dry quickly when exposed to air and this can gum up the paints in the containers.
• If you have a lot of colours like I do, dab the lids with the paints so you can see the colours at a glance.
• Use a plastic plate or lid as a palette. Dispense the paints in smalls amounts to avoid waste. A little goes a long way.
• Acrylic paints can be combined and blended to create new colours. Also, try adding black or white to any colour in varying amounts. This will provide a whole range of colour values.

Paint Brush Holder

Brushes need special care too:

• Never leave your brush sitting in water. You can get brush holders if desired which suspends the brush without harming the bristles.
• Clean brushes with soapy water, and rinse and dry thoroughly after use. Store them laying down so there is no stress on the bristles.

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Now go get some paints and get crafty.

~Melissa the Empress of Dirt ♛

These projects share two main ingredients: a set of acrylic craft paints and the desire to get creative. These are all the hand-painted craft and DIY projects that have appeared on Empress of Dirt. Come see what you can create in an afternoon or two.

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