![]() ![]() Mixing it with gesso gives the plaster better adhesion and flexibility while also maintaining the gorgeous toothy, porosity that I love so much about gesso and plaster both. Plaster of Paris is brittle, with no tensile strength (resistance to breaking when bent or pulled) so applying it to a flexible surface meant that it would immediately crack or break off if the surface was bent or flexed at all. I’ve worked with plaster of Paris and other products in the “plaster” category for years but never found a version that would allow it to be reliably applied to a flexible surface like paper or even stretched canvas. The fact that I can even think of plaster of Paris when considering working on paper is an indication of a new level of freedom I’ve reach in my creative process because of this mixture. Since I didn’t have a plan that made the thickness of the paper a deal breaker, I knew I could beef it up a bit with the plaster + gesso mix that I’ve been using in my work for a while so I set it aside until I was ready to make that mess. When it arrived, it was a scant 3/8 of an inch and much thinner and softer than I expected. The pictures suggest that it is thick with a stack of 50 measuring maybe an inch and a half to two inches when stacked. I admit that I was a bit disappointed when the paper arrived. a substrate to spread the medium on (paper, canvas, cradle board, wood, etc.) In this case, I used some inexpensive handmade paper that I purchased on Amazon. Plaster loves to stick to wood and that can be frustrating when mixing the medium. I recommend a flexible, plastic or glass or metal container. a tool to apply the medium with like a stuff bristled brush and/or a taping knife. In this case, I usually use white gesso but clear or tinted would work similarly. The only two ingredients that you need to make this texture medium are (linked): You certainly could leave it untouched after it has dried if you wanted but because it is significantly more porous than, say, paint and baking soda, you may want to seal it with something (such as matte medium or spray fixative) to keep it from taking on finger oils and dust. It’s a prepared surface on which you can then apply so many other media. ![]() It thickens it and gives it some texture but in this case, the end result isn’t usually planned to be a finished surface. It’s not completely unlike when you see DIYers add baking soda to paint. Squeeze a dollop of acrylic paint onto a piece of cardboard to use as a palette, and finally, let your artistic self shine.The first thing to know about this homemade texture medium is that it can be used on so many different surfaces and substrates. Once the plaster changes from pink to white, it’s time to paint! The plaster doesn’t have to be totally white for you to start painting. Once you’re satisfied with the arrangement, let the canvas dry. Simply scrape over it with the spatula and begin again. If you’re not a fan of your design, no worries. Try to spread out the plaster as smoothly as possible, so the whole piece dries evenly.Ĭreate interesting patterns and shapes on the canvas using the cake frosting applicators. Using the plastic spatula, smooth a generous amount of plaster evenly on the entire blank canvas. Unleash your inner Bob Ross and create the wall art of your #aesthetic dreams with this quick and easy DIY project! On this episode of In The Know: DIY, TikTok’s DIY design darling, Tay Beepboop ( teaches you how to make your own plaster canvas, elevating your living space with some Instagrammable flair and finesse. ![]() Pricing and availability are subject to change. If you love them too and decide to purchase through the links below, we may receive a commission. Our team is dedicated to finding and telling you more about the products and deals we love. ![]()
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