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Post by Admin on Nov 7, 2013 21:58:38 GMT
How to create a stone texture using just a sponge!
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Post by Sleepy Hollow Mike on Jan 10, 2014 13:13:56 GMT
Once upon a time I ran out of Spray texture paint. I went looking through my crafting closet and found a can of black latex house paint. I cut the latex with water and added some sand . It painted up really nice and it had the indestructabilty that one would get for your house.I admit it was time consuming with the set up but it was soooo cheap. I suppose one could just buy any off color or mismatched color paints and so this also but then again if you wished to start with a black base you run into the problem of using up even more time.The finished product had a real stoney feel to it because of the sand. It drybrushed like a dream. Now I use it all the time!
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Post by earlteagrey on Jan 10, 2014 14:27:28 GMT
Once upon a time I ran out of Spray texture paint. I went looking through my crafting closet and found a can of black latex house paint. I cut the latex with water and added some sand . It painted up really nice and it had the indestructabilty that one would get for your house.I admit it was time consuming with the set up but it was soooo cheap. I suppose one could just buy any off color or mismatched color paints and so this also but then again if you wished to start with a black base you run into the problem of using up even more time.The finished product had a real stoney feel to it because of the sand. It drybrushed like a dream. Now I use it all the time! I wonder if you could achieve the same thing with a large bottle of acrylic with some sand mixed in. Shake it up on each use. Thanks for the inspiration. Non-sprayers unite!!! |
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Post by DMScotty on Jan 10, 2014 15:59:17 GMT
I just use the spray texture to save time but many cheaper methods can be used. Like you say they just take a lot more time. Spraying them is super quick.
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Post by Sleepy Hollow Mike on Jan 10, 2014 16:40:30 GMT
Once upon a time I ran out of Spray texture paint. I went looking through my crafting closet and found a can of black latex house paint. I cut the latex with water and added some sand . It painted up really nice and it had the indestructabilty that one would get for your house.I admit it was time consuming with the set up but it was soooo cheap. I suppose one could just buy any off color or mismatched color paints and so this also but then again if you wished to start with a black base you run into the problem of using up even more time.The finished product had a real stoney feel to it because of the sand. It drybrushed like a dream. Now I use it all the time! I wonder if you could achieve the same thing with a large bottle of acrylic with some sand mixed in. Shake it up on each use. Thanks for the inspiration. Non-sprayers unite!!! Yes you can most definitely do it with acrylics the drying time may (or may not vary depending on the weather) be extended. BUT it does work! If you are doing nothing but looking forward to a relaxing night Then this method is cheaper and it saves the environment a little! Lol! It all comes down to time! I have one day a week that is planned strictly for crafting so I can during the week here and there prepare for my projects. I know many of us dont have the "extra" time but it can be done. |
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