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DIY Poured Abstract Art Chest of Drawers

Paint pour a basic set of drawers to have a abstract look with FolkArt Pouring Medium and FolkArt Acrylic Paints. The marbled effect paint pouring gives to this set of drawers is absolutely stunning and elegant. Try paint pouring your home decor and craft projects today!

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  • FolkArt Acrylic Paint Logo
  • FolkArt Mediums and Finishes Logo

At a Glance:

Project #15524 Skill Level: Intermediate
supplies

Plaid Supplies

FolkArt ® Acrylic Colors - Midnight Garden, 2 oz. - 2496

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FolkArt ® Acrylic Colors - Wicker White, 2 oz. - 901

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FolkArt ® Acrylic Colors - Seashell Pink, 2 oz. - 2485

Number Needed: 1 $1.69
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FolkArt ® Acrylic Colors - Mauve Dust, 2 oz. - 4661

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FolkArt ® Acrylic Colors - Pale Gray, 2 oz. - 6463

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FolkArt ® Pouring Medium™, 16 oz. - 2689

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FolkArt ® Acrylic Colors - Midnight Garden, 2 oz. - 2496

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Plaid ® Brush Sets - Wood Brush Set, Flats - 44219

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FolkArt ® Finishes - Artists Varnish - Satin, 2 oz. - 885

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Other Supplies

  • Small chest of drawers 
  • Screws
  • Screwdriver
  • Craft knife
  • Gloves
  • Wipes
  • Plastic cups
  • Craft sticks
  • Thumb tacks
  • Cardboard 
  • Baker's rack (optional)

instructions

Preparation

Create a raised, covered space to place your surface once you've poured your paint, such as thumbtacks in cardboard or a baker's rack.

Pouring Technique

Clean Pour – the Clean Pour technique allows for more controlled, flowing of paint resulting in more defined shapes. This is also called a direct pour. First, mix each color with pouring medium in a separate cup, then pour each cup individually and directly onto your project surface. Wearing gloves, then lift and tile your surface to allow the paint to flow as desired. 

Dirty Pour – the Dirty Pour technique creates an elegant, marbled effect. A flip-cup pour is also a form of dirty pour. Mix all or multiple colors with medium in a cup, then pour onto your project surface as desired.

  1. Remove the drawers from your dresser and attach them together with screws so that they resemble one long drawer. Remove the knobs from the drawers.
  2. Pour your Midnight Garden, Wicker White, Seashell Pink, Mauve Dust, and Pale Gray on the front of your drawers and tilt/swirl until you reach your desired pattern. Allow to dry fully.
  3. Paint the remainder of your dresser in Midnight Garden and let dry.

Drying and Finishing

Place your painted project on the raised surface and allow to dry and cure for 24-48 hours for optimal results. Once dry, seal your project with FolkArt Varnish. 

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Cool colors are all the colors on the Green and Blue side of the color wheel. Yellow, Yellow/Green, Green, Blue/Green, Blue, Blue/Purple, Purple are all cool colors. All colors on the color wheel can be both warm and cool except Orange.
Transparent colors are thinned with medium or water to create a wash or a glaze of color that you can see through to the underlying surface.
Warm colors are all the colors on the yellow and red side of the color wheel. Yellow, Yellow/Orange, Orange, Red Orange, Red, Red/Purple, Purple are all warm colors. All colors on the color wheel can be both warm and cool except Orange.

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