Why paint a faux finish? First of all, faux painting can create a beautiful look on any wall. Secondly, is not difficult. And thirdly, faux painting is MUCH less expensive than creating a wall with the actual materials. Sometimes you want more than just a boring solid color on the walls. Faux painting allows you to be creative and give any room a one-of-a-kind design. You can add a dramatic effect or just a subtle one that will give any room the character it needs.
Flat Sheens provide a smooth, elegant finish and offer depth and warmth. Glossy Sheens brighten rooms – ideal for kitchens and bathrooms Latex Paints resist cracking and have a greater durability. Oil Based paints grip well to the surface and can layer over old coats of paint Milk Paint is a more organic paint that gives an antique look. Chalk Paint is the most durable of the specialty paints. it is ideal for furniture. Clay Paint is ideal for indoor, absorbant surfaces and gives a smooth, matte finish. It is a more earthy tone in its natural form
Pre-Glittered PaperRazor KnifeDouble Sided TapeBlack PaperSilhouette (download templates below)FrameRibbon Trace silhouette onto non-glittered side of paper. Using the razor knife, cut out the silhouette. Place black paper behind the glittered paper and secure with double sided tape. Place the silhouette in the frame glittered sided out. Secure the back of the frame into place. Thread ribbon through frame. Tie securely to chair so it does not fall out while chair is being moved.
2 cups corn starch⅓ to ½ cup of vegetable oil3-4 tbsp. silver glitterYou can find a lot of the ingredients for this craft in your pantry, such as corn starch and veggie oil. You can substitute the veggie oil for baby oil, however only for children over 4 because it can be dangerous if ingested.
