There's never been a better time to begin your "fearless" abstract painting journey. Use your time in quarantine to clear some space and experiment on the canvas. Have fun! In the following blog post, I share my Top 3 unorthodox acrylic painting texture techniques: 1. Spackling Paste What is it? Spackling Paste or Spackling Compound is made of gypsum powder and binders. This product is typically used to patch small holes, cracks and other imperfections like dents and holes on walls. How do you use it?
How long does it take to dry? One to several hours depending on the thickness of application and air conditions Where can you find it? Hardware store What is Samantha’s favorite brand? DAP Spacking Paste Read More Modelling Paste VS Plaster 2. Acrylic Gel Medium What is it? White medium used to create texture and act as an adhesive. Essentially, the acrylic gels have the same formulation as acrylic paint but without the color pigment. Gels range in consistency from soft to extra heavy, depending on the finish you are after. Gels range is lustre from matte, semi-gloss and gloss finish. How do you use it?
How long does it take to dry? One to several hours depending on the thickness of application and air conditions Where can you find it? Art Store What is Samantha’s favorite brand? Golden & Liquitex Read More Gel Medium VS Modeling Paste Translucent Layering 3. Salt
What is it? A white, crystalline, hydrophilic (attracts water out of the air) substance, which gives seawater its characteristic taste and is used for seasoning or preserving food How do you use it?
How long does it take to dry? One to several hours depending on the thickness of application and air conditions. However, if you live in climates of high humidity, your painting may never dry depending on how much salt you used. Where can you find it? Grocery store What is Samantha’s favorite brand? Morton Table Salt or salt collected from the Great Salt Lake Comments are closed.
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