You guys know I LIVE for crafts!!
So here is the breakdown of how to recreated that fun DIY art piece I made on the Today Show and on an episode of Trading Spaces.
It is super easy and fun (great for kiddos too – just make sure to have gloves, a drop cloth and some extra towels handy!)
What you’ll need: ( NOTE: you can shop blue links)
Canvas (any size – I used 8×10 in the video but the Trading Spaces one was way bigger)
Drop Cloth/Towels
Gloves (optional)
Disposable Cups
Craft Sticks to stir paint
You could also buy a bundle that comes with everything HERE
Directions
1. Mix two parts Floetrol with one part acrylic paint into each cup (every could should be done in it’s own cup)
2. Stir the Floetrol and paint combinations until there are no lumps in any of the paint
3. Add 5 to 7 drops (per 2 ounces of paint) of silicone into each cup (in every color except for white)
4. Stir
5. In a separate cup, add each mixture… one by one, layering each color (the Master Cup)
6. Pick up the canvas and lay flat on top of the Master Cup
7. Flip the canvas and the Master Cup over and lift the cup to let the paint disperse
8. Move the canvas around until the paint covers the whole canvas and you have the desired pattern
9. Lay flat and dry!
It’s that easy!! Share your pictures with me and leave a comment below!
Stephanie says
What kind of silicone? Is it a liquod? Found in craft stores or paint stores? Ive only used silicone caulk.
sabrinasoto says
Treadmill lubricant worked for me. Just has to be 100% silicone. I bought it on Amazon.
Carol Jacobs says
Sabrina I love this!! Going to try asap! Checking for supplies now! Will post when I make. Keep em coming l8ve decorating!!
sabrinasoto says
THANK YOU!!!!!!
Myra says
What if you want to do a very large version? Would you double or trip your mixtures and add In a much larger cup to pour on canvas or would you do individual cups allowing each to dry before spreading the next?
Thanks, this looks fun!
sabrinasoto says
I’ve done HUGE canvases and I tripled the mix.
Natalie says
What coLors did you use on trading spaces? OBsessed with The way it looked like water
sabrinasoto says
White, Navy, Brick red and Cream! Thank you!
Erin says
How many colors do you suggest to Mix together?
sabrinasoto says
Honestly, as many as you’d like!!
Jennifer GREENE says
I LOVE LOVE this piece of art! You have the best diy designs. I am hoping to find the items I need to do my own. Keep up your amazing and inspiring work. We love you Sabrina!!
Zachary SMITH says
I loved this project and it wAs super fUn! I made 4 canvases with my grandma and they all came out great! EsPecially the one on the far left! Thanks for the idea, Sabrina!!
M.J. says
Your room on trading spaces was beautiful!! And THe canvas artwork was AMAZING! Can’t wait to try it. 🙂 was wondering, How did you do the frame for that?
sabrinasoto says
Just some trim from the hardware store!
M.J. says
For some reason it was only putting my words in all caps, THEn when I posted it, there was a mix of caps/lower case letters. Sorry, No way for me to fix it. Lol
Kelly Taylor says
Hi, Sabrina. My daughter and I tried this art project. we had lots of fun! how do i attach a photo of our art?
sabrinasoto says
woooohooo! I don’t think you can attach here, but please post a pic on social media and tag me, so I can see it!
Matt says
Can you add micro glitter to the paint to add shine? and what are you THOUGHTS on adding resin?
sabrinasoto says
I haven’t experimented enough to tell you, but try it out and let me know!!
Laurie says
i am obsessed with this piece that you did! I see that you used White, Brick red, navy and cream, but there is one more color I can’t quite make out. IT’s a sandy color?
sabrinasoto says
It was a cream color.
sabrinasoto says
oh, it was GOLD! 🙂