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How to Paint on Dried Flowers
How to Paint on Dried Flowers. Organic materials are generally not great canvases for paint because they deteriorate over time. If you want to paint on dried flowers, you have the added difficulty of the potential for brittleness which can lead to surface damage during the application process. Fortunately, there is something you can do to prepare...
Organic materials are generally not great canvases for paint because they deteriorate over time. If you want to paint on dried flowers, you have the added difficulty of the potential for brittleness which can lead to surface damage during the application process. Fortunately, there is something you can do to prepare the dried flowers for the process. This procedure won't only condition the flowers to accept paint, it will help them last for much longer periods of time.
Things You'll Need
Heavy-duty fabric drop cloth
Spray primer
Acrylic paint
Craft brushes
Lay the flowers on top of a heavy-duty fabric drop cloth.
Apply a light coat of spray primer to the dried flowers. Do not over-apply, but merely dust the flowers. Allow the flowers to dry for two full hours.
Apply paint to the dried flowers in the colors and patterns you find pleasing to the eye.
Tips & Warnings
There are several ways you can go about painting dried flowers. If you want to paint them a solid color, your best bet is to use a can of acrylic spray paint. Afterward, you may use a craft brush and an ounce of acrylic paint to add shapes and patterns.
Primer can help seal out moisture and bacteria that can lead to premature decomposition. In addition, it can act as a bonding adhesive that can help prevent leaves and petals from detaching from the rest of the flower. Never attempt to paint over organic dried flowers without applying a light coat of primer first or the flowers will become brittle and crumble over time.
