Create Glitter Painting

Tuesday, October 20, 2009|

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Things You Will Need:

* Photograph
* Card stock
* Wooden painting panel (or mat board)
* Craft knife and cutting mat
* Scrap paper
* Craft stick
* Paste-style glue, such as Yes Paste
* Glitter in assorted colors
* Baking cups
* Craft glue (or glitter glue) in a fine-tipped bottle
* Air duster
* Satin ribbon

Step 1: Upload and Prepare Photo

Trim the Photo to fit a wooden painting panel (or mat board cut to desired size), using craft knife and cutting mat. Cover your work surface with scrap paper. Using craft stick, apply a thin layer of paste-style glue to the panel (or mat board). Adhere printout to panel, aligning the bottom edges and smoothing as you go.

Step 2: Prepare Glitter and Apply Glue

Prepare glitter: Pour small amounts into separate baking cups. Set out a few extra cups for blending more hues as needed.

Apply craft glue from a fine-tipped bottle to a color field (it doesn't matter where you begin). If the area is large, outline it first, then use the tip to fill in the space.

Step 3: Add Glitter

Sprinkle glitter onto the glued area, covering it completely.

Step 4: Remove Excess Glitter

Remove excess glitter by standing the panel upright and tapping it lightly on the work surface.

Step 5: Save Excess Glitter

Curving the scrap paper like a funnel, pour extra glitter into the cup.

Step 6: Blow Away Stray Glitter and Finish Painting

Blow stray glitter away using air duster. (This won't disturb glued sections.) Repeat process, covering each remaining color field. You can correct mistakes by gluing and glittering again right over affected areas.

Choose a satin ribbon that's as wide as the panel is thick. Cut a length long enough to wrap around panel's edge; affix it with paste-style glue.