More DIY Textured Art

Last week I shared my tutorials for two different kinds of textured art over at Tatertots and Jello.  I featured one method using joint compound/spackle:

   

and one method using fabric (burlap):

I’ve got one more method up my sleeve, this one using sandpaper!  Using the same steps as before, I printed out the image I wanted to use and transferred it to the sandpaper.   I used dollar-store sandpaper for this project, but you could spend a little more money and get a better quality and rougher sandpaper for the most texture. Then I cut out the shapes and glued them onto my pre-painted canvas.

Next, I painted over the sandpaper, not necessarily staying “in the lines”!

An alternative method which I also experimented with is to spray-paint the sandpaper first, then cut out your shape and glue it on.  This way more of the sand texture stays put.

My final step was to cover the canvas with two coats of modge podge in a circular motion to create even more texture.  Gently press down any areas that did not adhere previously. The finished products:

        

I’ve got another idea I’m working on using the spray-paint method and a pug silhouette! 

Sharing this week’s project with the following parties: