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Acrylic Geode Canvas for Home Decor

Experiment with canvas painting while incorporating geodes in your home decor.

At a Glance:

#6175 Skill Level: Beginner Time:
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This project features these great brands:

  • FolkArt Logo
  • FolkArt Acrylic Paint Logo
supplies

FolkArt ® Acrylic Colors - Pure Black, 2 oz. - 479

Number Needed: 1 $1.69
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FolkArt ® Acrylic Colors - Brilliant Ultramarine, 2 oz. - 484

Number Needed: 1 $1.69
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FolkArt ® Metallics - Pearl White, 2 oz. - 659

Number Needed: 1 $2.69
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FolkArt ® Metallics - Pure Gold, 2 oz. - 660

Number Needed: 1 $2.69
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FolkArt ® Acrylic Colors - Turquoise, 2 oz. - 961

Number Needed: 1 $1.69
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Mod Podge ® Gloss, 8 oz. - CS11201

Number Needed: 1 $7.49
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instructions

Other Supplies

12" x 16" canvas, 1" Flat paint brush, ¼" Round paint brush, Piece of corrugated cardboard approx. 8" x 4", Palette knife, Water basin, Paper towels, Foam plate, Large sheet of paper or newspaper, Iridescent (white) fine glitter

Instructions

  1. Using the 1" flat brush, apply a coat of Pearl White to the front of the canvas. Let dry.
  2. Place the large paper or newspapers underneath the canvas. You will be wiping excess paint off the canvas onto the paper.
  3. Starting at the center-top of the canvas, squeeze the Brilliant Ultramarine paint thickly down the canvas creating an irregular line of paint in a gentle curve from the top of the canvas to the bottom. Use the palette knife to spread out the paint if necessary fill in any gaps. Repeat with Turquoise and Pure Gold paints spaced out approximately 1" from each other. Add a thin line of Pearl White between the colors.
  4. Using the 8" edge of the cardboard, drag the cardboard down the canvas starting at the top following the curve and occasionally rocking the cardboard right and left. Drag the excess paint off the canvas.
  5. Using the same piece of cardboard with the left over paint still on the edge, drag the length of the canvas again tilting the cardboard to an almost flat position. Paint will be mixing and creating the geode layer look. Let dry.
  6. Paint a ¼" Pure Gold edge along the rock edge. Let dry.
  7. Paint over the geode with Mod Podge for a glossy finish. Before it completely dries, sprinkle the iridescent glitter over the white areas.
  8. Finally, paint the edges of the canvas with Pure Black. Let dry.

Disclaimer: The information found in each project is presented in good faith, but no warranty is given, nor results guaranteed, nor is freedom from any patent to be inferred. Since we have no control over physical conditions surrounding the application of information herein contained, Plaid Enterprises, Inc. disclaims any liability for untoward results.

Important: Please be sure to thoroughly read the instructions for all products, paying particular attention to all cautions and warnings shown to ensure the proper and safe use of the product.

Copyright: All Rights Reserved. No part of this Project may be reproduced in any form without permission in writing, except for your personal use, except by reviewer, who may in reviewing this project, quote brief passages in a magazine or newspaper.

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