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DIY Watercolor Canvas

July 10, 2013

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Whattya need?

  • Canvas
  • Watercolor pigments
  • Brushes
  • Mixing palette
  • Water dish
  • Push pins

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How do I make a Watercolor Canvas?

Step 1: Load brush with tiny amount of pigment and dilute in water

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Step 2: Apply to canvas and continue spreading pigment by adding water to brush. ( Be sure to cover you work surface as paint will bleed through.)

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Step 3: Load brush with tiny amount of the next pigment and dilute in water

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Step 4: Apply to canvas and continue spreading pigment by adding water to brush. 

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Step 5: Load brush with tiny amount of the third pigment and dilute in water

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Step 6: Apply to canvas and continue spreading pigment by adding water to brush. 

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Step 7: Allow to dry and mount on wall with push pins.

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