We Can't Get Enough Of This DIY Terracotta Paint Hack

 



XEM THÊM :
Kỹ thuật canh bài baccarat trực tuyến hay nhất 2022

If you had asked me two years ago where I got my DIY project inspiration, I would have said Pinterest, Youtube, or Instagram users I follow. However, fast forward to 2022, and some of the most creative and skilled producers are reaching new audiences on TikTok, which has quickly become my favorite source for inspiration (and okay, a time-waster, too).

The app has a lot of new and imaginative ideas, which is probably due to the hyper-personalized homepage algorithm. My feed is full with home decor ideas, cleaning techniques, and organizational advice. This is also how I discovered the Bissell Little Green Upholstery Cleaner, which is a remarkable little tool.

One of my favorite TikTok discoveries to date? A clever little approach for turning mismatched glass, plastic, and ceramic items into tactile "terracotta" pieces that look like they came straight from your favorite home store's window display. Geneva Vanderzeil popularized the technology, which has a wide range of applications. This paint mixture has been used to convert odds and ends, repurpose thrifted objects, make textured wall art, and much more. The benefit of textured paint is that it hides all kinds of flaws, adheres to glass and plastic like glue, and has a matte finish that appears costly.

What could be better? The method is straightforward, and the payout is substantial.


    What You'll Need:

    • (Approximately) 220 grit sandpaper
    • Acrylic paint (I used this terracotta color, this off-white, and a mix of the two)
    • Baking soda or baking powder
    • Cups to mix in
    • Paint brushes
    • Assorted ceramic, plastic, metal, or glass objects

    What You'll Do:

    • You'll want to rough up the surface with sandpaper if you're working with plastic or anything that already has a finish to ensure the paint sticks. This isn't a precise process; simply try to make the thing look scratched up.
    • Make the color (or colors) you want using your paint. I chose three colors: a classic burnt orange, an off white, and a combination of the two.
    • Stir in baking soda or powder (they have similar effects) to your paint—I chose a 1:1 ratio, but the consistency is entirely up to you—until the mixture is well integrated and slightly frothy (science!).

    • Apply an initial layer to each of your pieces and let them dry completely. Because the wet paint and baking soda combination pulls off very readily if it's still wet, this drying stage is much more critical than usual. When it's entirely dried, it should be matte and lighter in color than when you started.
    • Apply a second coat, then a third if necessary. Because the mixture was thick and high-coverage, the parts I worked on only required two coats.



    Remember to be cautious with your completed pieces—they can chip a little (though not as much as ordinary paint), but the convenience of this project (and thus any touch-ups) was well worth it. It's also worth noting that because this isn't a food-safe or water-resistant activity, any painted things should only be used for decoration. If you want to make them more water-resistant, apply a coat of matte Mod Podge to the top to seal everything in.



    Read Article:
    How to (Truly) Hone Self-Adore: 4 Things to Remember
    Self-Love and What It Means
    Tips On Beach Vacations You Must Embrace For Flawlessness
    ideas for how to organize digital files
    MAKE MONEY ONLINE FROM HOME

    Comments

    Post a Comment

    Popular posts from this blog

    Making A Pin Cushion Jar

    Image
    As a craft blogger, I have a craft room where I work on my projects, so I'm always looking for ways to organize it and make it look nicer. Sometimes this means repurposing household items, such as mason jars, to store odds and ends. So, today I'm going to show you how to transform a plain mason jar into a pin cushion jar. This project takes about 30 minutes to complete, so you can make one while watching an episode of your favorite show. Do you recall when I made the hair scrunchies? You may remember the fabric I used for that project. It's amazing what one big fat quarter can do. I also made a small fabric garland to hang on the wall out of a few strips of it. XEM THÊM :  Giới thiệu về game bài đổi thưởng Big club Making a Pin Cushion Jar You can probably make this pin cushion jar out of household items and make many more as gifts, especially if you're like me and have a cupboard just for mason jars. My sewing pins were kept in the container on the right in the photo b...
    Read more

    Give Mom the Gift of Creativity This Year

    Image
    More and more people are telling me that the type of gifts they want to receive are experiences! What a boon to the creative community! Making and creating is all about the experience, the process, and having fun along the way! So, this Mother's Day, let us give the gift of creativity to our mothers and grandmothers! They have earned it! You may be wondering what this means. So, here are some ideas to help you plan your Mother's Day gifts. Whether you take a class or host your own DIY party, here are three ways to give the gift of creativity this Mother's Day! XEM THÊM :  Thủ thuật chơi xóc đĩa online 💯 nhanh ăn số 1 1. Develop Time-Consuming Skills Whether you want to learn to paint, watercolor, or improve your photography, these are some of the more time-consuming creative processes. This would be an excellent way to share an experience while also assisting in the development of these skills. I see Paint and Wine classes in cities, as well as watercolor classes at local...
    Read more

    Rapidly SEW A Flat BUTTON

    Image
      Sewing a button is one of those errands that most individuals will got to do at a few point in their lives. In the event that you're not a “ sewer ” and the assignment of connecting anything with needle and string appears overwhelming, have no fear! XEM THÊM : Game tien len mien nam doi thuong xịn xò nhất quả đất Whether you're attempting to sew a normal button with gaps or a shank button, here are simple steps to sew your claim button. Indeed on the off chance that one pops off right some time recently you head out the entryway, you’ll have the abilities to urge it back on in no time. What’s the difference between a flat button and a shank button? Customary level buttons for the most part have two or four gaps and lay level with the sewing unmistakable from the best, whereas shank buttons have a circle on the underside so all the sewing is covered up underneath the button. Shank buttons are too superior after you have a thick buttonhole that needs a few space beneath the bu...
    Read more