DIY Simple Textured Wall Art with String!
This is a simple project, easy enough for kids. All you need is a canvas, string, some sort of acid free glue, ( I used Collage Pauge decoupage glue I got at Joann's) Gesso and acrylic paint. Tools: large paint brush & scissors.
I first thinned the Collage Pauge with a little water in a container to make it drippy enough so it would run off the string, then dunked about a yard of string at a time into the Pauge, squished out the excess and then added the string to my canvas. Oh yes, it is good to wear some rubber gloves because this stuff is hard to get off of the hands!
When dry add 1-2 coats of Gesso. Let this dry.
Then add color!
Simple wall art to brighten our dark corner of our new townhouse
Like this idea? Comments welcomed!
Wow! This is really gorgeous!!! I love it!
ReplyDeleteThanks so much Mercedes : )
DeleteWow! This is stunning!
ReplyDeleteHugs, Drora
Drora, Thanks a bunch :)
DeleteThis is brilliant. Will definitely try but with multiple colors on the strings.
ReplyDeleteMrs. Bee, Thanks, that sounds like a great idea:)
Deletewonderful creations
Deleteanandhirajan
Thanks Anandhirajan :)
Deletecan it be used for an entire wall? If yes, pls tell me substitute for Collage Pauge and Gesso 'coz we don't get these products here
ReplyDeleteAno, To get the string to stick to the canvas, I rely on gravity; It would be difficult to get the string to stick on a wall. You could use diluted Elmer's glue and a primer....
ReplyDeleteWhat is the purpose of the Gesso?
ReplyDeleteMama, it coats the string and the canvas sort of like a primer.
DeleteOkay, thank you.
DeleteLooks great! Your projects always inspire me so much!! I cannot wait until I have a craft room!
ReplyDeleteTiffany, thanks so much! I love having a big craft room :)
Deletepretty pretty!!!! Thanks for sharing
ReplyDeleteThanks so much jaja :)
ReplyDeleteI love this design of DIY Textured wall art,they make the room more beautiful!Thank you for sharing this DIY tutorial!DIY tutorial.
ReplyDeleteLove this DIY tutorial! What a cute and clever idea!
ReplyDeleteAmazing looking DIY project.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous DIY project! Now I need to look for the frames!
ReplyDeleteI want my canvas and string to be different colors(dark canvas with light string) how would I do that?
ReplyDeleteHi! How long does it take for the collage pauge, and then the gesso to dry? I'm hoping to do this with a group of kids, but don't know if we can do the whole thing in 1.5 hours. TIA!
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