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The Look of Embossing with Glue on Glass Jars by EcoHeidi Borchers DIY Craft

March 26, 2013 By 1 Comment
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EcoHeidi Borchers shares how to create the look of embossing with Aleene’s Tacky Glue to upcycle glass jars. A cool technique and pretty way to store all sorts of goodies! Featured on Cool2Craft.

Watch EcoHeidi’s Look of Embossing with Glue YouTube video tutorial!

Materials

Aleene’s Original Tacky Glue
Aleene’s Spray Acrylic Sealer – Matte
Glass jar with lid
Craft sticks
Transparent tape (to create nozzle for glue bottle)
Hair dryer (for speeding up glue drying process)
Rustoleum Flat White spray paint
Craft chalks (colors of your choice)
Stencil brush – small (cut bristles to 1/4″)
Paper towels

1. Clean jar inside and out.

2. Apply tape nozzle to glue bottle.

3. To keep round jars from rolling, lay two craft sticks on worktable. Spread apart to hold glass bottle in between.

4. Working one section at a time, hold nozzle about 1/4″ above surface of glass jar and draw random floral designs or squiggles and lines. NOTE: you can also draw patterns onto paper and secure inside jar to follow pattern lines with glue.

5. To keep glue from dripping as you work, use hair dryer to speed up drying process on glue to form skin on glue. Then, you are ready to rotate bottle slightly and continue drawing pattern. You will need to let sections dry completely before moving on. You can also add glue lines to the lid. If desired, glue Cool2Cast embellishment in place on lid.

6. Let dry until glue is completely clear.

7. When glue is completely clear, with lid on jar, in a well ventilated area, spray entire jar and lid with white spray paint. Let dry.

8. To apply chalk colors, scrub brush into chalk and then scrub into pattern sections on jar. Blow off excess chalk dust. Clean off brush between colors by scrubbing onto paper towel.

9. Repeat until entire design and background are colored with chalk.

10. Spray entire chalked surface with Matte sealer.

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Aleene’s Happy Day Flower Basket by Tiffany Windsor

February 10, 2013 By 2 Comments
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Tiffany Windsor transforms a plain white cardboard pail into a Happy Day Flower Basket.  It’s easy to decorate this pail with scrapbook paper and Aleene’s Fast Grab Tacky Spray. Alphabet letters spell out a happy sentiment! Featured on Cool2Craft TV.

Watch Tiffany’s Happy Day Flower Basket YouTube video tutorial!

Materials

Aleene’s Fast Grab Tacky Spray
Aleene’s Original Tacky Glue
Celebrate-It ™ White Square Pail with ribbon (Michaels)
Scrapbook papers of your choice
Pencil
Scissors
Wood alphabet letters
Acrylic paint (to match scrapbook paper)
Paint brush
Rivets (optional only if letters have holes)
Embroidery floss
Wire (heavy gauge for handle)
Round nose pliers
Toothpick
Wax paper
Paper towels

1. Once you have selected the words you want on your pail, lay them side by side, face up on paper towel.

2. To create ombre painted effect, pour several drops of acrylic paint on wax paper. Thin paint slightly with water.  Brush paint along bottom edge of letters. Dilute paint with more water to create a lighter shade and brush along top of letters. Set aside to dry.

3. Remove ribbon handle from square pail.

4. Lay one side of pail down onto back of scrapbook paper. Trace around edge with pencil. Cut out and mark side of pail and back of paper with corresponding number. (Each side will be shaped slightly different so you will want to keep the pieces numbered.

5. Repeat tracing, cutting and numbering for each piece.

6. Working in a well ventilated area (I prefer to spray outside), lay your paper pieces, wrong side up on protected work surface. Spray with Aleene’s Fast Grab Tacky Spray according to bottle directions.

7. Immediately glue each piece to each side of pail. Smooth and press to adhere firmly along all edges.

8. Use toothpick to punch through paper to re-open rivet holes.

9. Cut wire to desired length for handle adding approximately 2″ to each end for swirls.

10. Working from the inside out, insert one end of wire into first hole. Use pliers to swirl end of wire. Bend to shape handle and insert other end of wire into second hole. Use pliers to swirl end of wire. Adjust as needed.

11. Line up alphabet letters side-by-side over embroidery floss. Working one letter at a time, glue to embroidery floss with Aleene’s Tacky Glue. Let dry.

12. Lay pail on side. Lay words in place and glue ends of embroidery floss in place with Aleene’s Tacky Glue. Let dry.

13. Tie embroidery floss into small bows and glue in place with Aleene’s Tacky Glue. Let dry.

14. Fill small jar with water and arrange flowers.

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Celebrate Your Hawaii Memories Wood Art Panel by Lisa Fulmer

February 10, 2013 By Leave a Comment
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“Ho’olaule’a” is the Hawaiian word for “celebrate.” It’s the perfect word to embellish this lovely wood panel, which would make a wonderful gift for anyone who has been to Hawaii or is having a luau party. My good friend brought me these floral papers and embellishments from a cute little craft shop she visited in Maui recently.

Watch my Hawaii Memories Wood Panel YouTube video tutorial!

Supplies

  • 8″ square wood art panel
  • Light walnut stain and brush
  • Decoupage medium
  • Non-stick parchment paper and brayer
  • Hawaiian-themed papers and embellishments
  • Matching card stock and ribbon
  • Chipboard letters
  • Paint markers
  • Self-adhesive photo corners
  • Aleene’s Original Tacky Glue and small brush
  • Aleene’s Tape Runner
  • Flower rubber stamp and white opaque ink
  1. Apply walnut stain to art panel on front, back and sides; allow to dry.
  2. Stamp white flowers around edge of panel as desired; allow to dry.
  3. Brush front and sides of art panel with one coat of decoupage medium; allow to dry.
  4. Trim foundation paper to 6.5″ square and adhere to panel with 2nd coat of medium.
  5. Cover with parchment paper and use brayer to press and smooth the sheet against the wood.
  6. Apply topcoat of medium over foundation paper.
  7. While still tacky, press lengths of ribbon along the edges of all four sides of the paper, adhere ends of ribbon around to the back of the frame with glue.
  8. Adhere top sheet of paper in position on foundation paper with tape-runner.
  9. Use paint markers to color the edges of a small piece of cardstock, add four photo corners, and adhere the cardstock frame in position on the top sheet.
  10. Embellish panel as desired by gluing on straw flowers, shells and stickers.
  11. Color the chipboard letters with paint marker, and use a small paint brush to glue into place beneath the cardstock frame.

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Halloween Cupcake Stand

October 20, 2012 By Leave a Comment
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Halloween Cupcake Stand Halloween Cupcake Stand

I am in love with my die cutting machine.  It’s a simple hand crank model, but I can cut tons of stuff with it!  I won the Sizzix Cupcake Stand die when they had a big release bash for Eileen Hull’s new designs!  Sweet!  I LOVE it!

Materials:

Sizzix Cupcake Stand Die
A Halloween themed tissue box
Heavy card stock for the base
Aleene’s Original Tacky Glue
Aleene”s Tacky Double Stick Sheets

Cupcake Stand 1 300x295 Halloween Cupcake Stand The Cupcake Die has 4 pieces, but you only need 2 of the shapes.You will need 1 cut of top and 4 of the base.

I used a side panel from a Halloween tissue box.

I had a really lovely black satin finish card stock with shiny black polka dots for the base.
Cupcake Stand 2 e1350698593742 Halloween Cupcake Stand I used Aleene’s Tacky Double Stick Sheets to stick the two pairs of base pieces together before sliding them together.Once together, I added glue to the seems for extra strength.

Glue the top of the base to the back side of the top.
Cupcake Stand 3 300x284 Halloween Cupcake Stand I added glitter glue to the edges of the top and base.
Cupcake Stand 4 300x292 Halloween Cupcake Stand I didn’t have a cupcake handy, so I set the tiny table with Tootsie Roll cheeseburgers and fries.
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Look of Copper Enamel Journal by EcoHeidi Borchers

June 25, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Look of Copper Enamel Journal by EcoHeidi Borchers

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EcoHeidi Borchers shares a favorite Momma Aleene vintage technique to create a look of copper enamel journal! With Aleene’s Tacky Glue and acrylic paint, you can decorate many different craft surfaces. Featured on Cool2Craft TV.

Watch Heidi’s fun and fabulous Look of Copper Enamel Journal YouTube video tutorial!

Materials:

Aleene’s Original Tacky Glue
Blank journal
Cardboard – I use cereal box cardboard
Scissors
Acrylic paint – three colors of your choice
Craft sticks
Toothpicks
Wax paper
Optional: Aleene’s Spray Acrylic Sealer – Gloss

Copper Enamel Journal 1 Look of Copper Enamel Journal by EcoHeidi Borchers Remove cover from journal. Paint with acrylic paint. Cut cardboard to desired shapes and sizes.
 Copper Enamel Journal 2 Look of Copper Enamel Journal by EcoHeidi Borchers Pour three puddles of Aleene’s Original Tacky Glue on wax paper. Squeeze acrylic paint into each glue puddle.
 Copper Enamel Journal 3 Look of Copper Enamel Journal by EcoHeidi Borchers Stir together with craft stick.
 Copper Enamel Journal 4 Look of Copper Enamel Journal by EcoHeidi Borchers Place cardboard onto wax paper. Use craft stick to pick up background color and spread onto cardboard.
 Copper Enamel Journal 5 Look of Copper Enamel Journal by EcoHeidi Borchers Dip toothpick into next color and drizzle over base color. Repeat with each color.
Copper Enamel Journal 6 Look of Copper Enamel Journal by EcoHeidi Borchers To create marbelized effect, use pin to draw through drizzled lines of paint. Set piece aside on clean piece of wax paper. Repeat to color each piece of cardboard. Let dry overnight. For a glossy finish, spray with Aleene’s Spray Acrylic Sealer – Gloss. Glue onto journal cover in a mosaic pattern.

 

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Look of Embossing Fish Magnet by EcoHeidi Borchers

June 11, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Look of Embossing Fish Magnet by EcoHeidi Borchers

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EcoHeidi Borchers uses a favorite Aleene’s vintage technique to create a beautiful detailed design on a fish magnet. With Aleene’s Tacky Glue you can create the look of embossing to create the coolest designs. Featured on Cool2Craft TV.

Watch Heidi’s super cool Look of Embossing Fish Magnet video tutorial!

Materials:
Aleene’s Original Tacky Glue
Aleene’s Magnetic Tacky Tape or Aleene’s Magnetic Tacky Dots
Aleene’s Spray Acrylic Sealer (gloss or matte)
Cardboard (I used cereal box cardboard)
Pencil
Fish pattern
Scissors
Spray paint – flat white
Alcohol inks
Small paint brush

 Heidi Fish Magnet 1 Look of Embossing Fish Magnet by EcoHeidi Borchers Transfer fish pattern to cardboard. Cut out along pattern line.
 Heidi Fish Magnet 2 Look of Embossing Fish Magnet by EcoHeidi Borchers I like to use a tape tip in order to create a narrow line of glue. Click for tutorial. Draw along the entire outside of fish and on inside pattern lines with Aleene’s Tacky Glue.
 Heidi Fish Magnet 3 Look of Embossing Fish Magnet by EcoHeidi Borchers Let glue lines dry until completely clear.
 Heidi Fish Magnet 4 Look of Embossing Fish Magnet by EcoHeidi Borchers Spray paint front of fish. Let dry. Spray paint back of fish. Let dry.
 Heidi Fish Magnet 5 Look of Embossing Fish Magnet by EcoHeidi Borchers Apply drops of alcohol ink over painted surface.
Heidi Fish Magnet 6 Look of Embossing Fish Magnet by EcoHeidi Borchers Use brush to dab and blend ink. Let dry. If desired, spray with acrylic sealer. Cut and apply a piece of Aleene’s Magnetic Tacky Tape to the back of magnet.

 

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Sparkle Bread Dough Pendant by Candace Jedrowicz

April 23, 2012 By Leave a Comment
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Sparkle Bread Dough Necklac Sparkle Bread Dough Pendant by Candace Jedrowicz

Candace Jedrowicz did some experiments with the Vintage Aleene’s Technique – Bread Dough.  The resulting pendant is exciting and easy to make!  Featured on Cool2Craft TV.

Watch Candace’s Sparkle Bread Dough Pendant YouTube video tutorial

Materials:

Aleene’s Original Tacky Glue
Bread – 1 slice
Plastic cup
Craft stick
Extra fine glitter
Pasta machine or rolling pin
Small cookie cutter in the shape of your choice
Needle tool or toothpick
Tissue paper
Wood skewer
Scissors
Glossy sealer
Silk cord

Sparkle Bread Dough Pendant 1 300x219 Sparkle Bread Dough Pendant by Candace Jedrowicz Prepare your bread dough according to EcoHeidi’s directions at this link:
Bread Dough Roses. Condition the dough with a pasta machine or rolling pin. Add small amounts of glitter, fold the dough and roll it out again. Repeat this step until the glitter looks right to you.
Sparkle Bread Dough Pendant 2 300x165 Sparkle Bread Dough Pendant by Candace Jedrowicz Choose a small cookie cutter to make your focal piece. I altered a round cutter to make a coffee cup shape. I bent the metal tube to cut out the handle.Allow dough to air-dry thoroughly.
Sparkle Bread Dough Pendant 3 300x239 Sparkle Bread Dough Pendant by Candace Jedrowicz Coat a rubber stamp with a light coat of acrylic paint and allow to dry. With a dry brush, paint a very light coat of acrylic paint onto the area of the stamp you’ll use.
Sparkle Bread Dough Pendant 4 300x216 Sparkle Bread Dough Pendant by Candace Jedrowicz Press the focal piece onto the stamp.
Sparkle Bread Dough Pendant 6 300x185 Sparkle Bread Dough Pendant by Candace Jedrowicz Give both sides of the focal piece a coat or two of glossy sealer. I’m using a clear dimensional sealer here.
Sparkle Bread Dough Pendant 7 300x126 Sparkle Bread Dough Pendant by Candace Jedrowicz For the tissue paper beads, cut a 20″ x 1″ piece of tissue paper. Fold the strip in half and in half again. You’re going to cut the strip in half along the length. You’ll use the folds as a guide.
Sparkle Bread Dough Pendant 8 300x219 Sparkle Bread Dough Pendant by Candace Jedrowicz Cut, beginning 1/4″ from one edge, up to the first fold.
Sparkle Bread Dough Pendant 9 300x218 Sparkle Bread Dough Pendant by Candace Jedrowicz Proceed cutting, moving slowly toward the center of the paper, ending at the second fold.
Sparkle Bread Dough Pendant 10 300x234 Sparkle Bread Dough Pendant by Candace Jedrowicz From the center, slowly cut your way toward the other side, ending up 1/4″ from the edge at the third fold. Finish cutting along that line.You now have two long skinny triangle strips with blunt tips.
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Sparkle Bread Dough Pendant 12 300x253 Sparkle Bread Dough Pendant by Candace Jedrowicz Begin rolling the paper around the skewer. Add glue as you go along, spread the glue with your finger to get the best coverage.
Sparkle Bread Dough Pendant 13 300x186 Sparkle Bread Dough Pendant by Candace Jedrowicz When you’ve finished wrapping allow the beads to dry. Coat both beads with glossy sealer and allow to dry.String your beads on a silk cord, tying knots between the focal piece and beads.

Sparkle Bread Dough Pendant Sparkle Bread Dough Pendant by Candace Jedrowicz

 

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Window Screen Bracelets by EcoHeidi Borchers

April 16, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Window Screen Bracelets by EcoHeidi Borchers

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With this vintage Aleene’s Tacky Glue technique, EcoHeidi transforms window screen into stylish bracelets. Aleene’s Tacky Glue provides the interesting textured effect on these upcycled bangle bracelets. Featured on Cool2Craft TV.

Watch Heidi’s super cool Window Screen Bracelets YouTube video tutorial!

Materials:

Aleene’s Original Tacky  Glue
Metal window screen
Scissors (I like to use dollar store scissors for this project)
Stapler and staples
Acrylic paint – metallic and colors of your choice
Cosmetic sponge
Waxed paper

Heidi Window Screen Bracele Window Screen Bracelets by EcoHeidi Borchers Determine width of bracelets and cut wire screen into strips with scissors. Be very careful in handling cut pieces at this step because the cut edges can be sharp.
Heidi Window Screen 2 Window Screen Bracelets by EcoHeidi Borchers Determine size of bracelet by carefully wrapping strip around wrist and adjusting size so that bracelet will slip over hand. Add about 1″ to length for overlap.
Heidi Window Screen 3 Window Screen Bracelets by EcoHeidi Borchers Overlap ends and staple to hold in place.
Heidi Window Screen 4 Window Screen Bracelets by EcoHeidi Borchers Apply line of Aleene’s Tacky Glue along one edge of bracelet. This will cover the cut edge of the wire. (Only apply along one edge at this point so that you have an unglued edge to set on while drying.)
Heidi Window Screen 5 Window Screen Bracelets by EcoHeidi Borchers Apply additional ue around outside of bracelet. Set aside to dry. Next, apply line of Aleene’s Tacky Glue along other edge of bracelet.
Heidi Window Screen 6 Window Screen Bracelets by EcoHeidi Borchers When the glue is dry, it will be clear.
Heidi Window Screen 7 Window Screen Bracelets by EcoHeidi Borchers Dab cosmetic sponge into paint and dab onto inside and outside of bracelet painting over the glued areas and all the wire. Let dry.
Heidi Window Screen 8 Window Screen Bracelets by EcoHeidi Borchers You can paint your bracelets one color or create your own color combinations.
Heidi Window Screen for Pin Window Screen Bracelets by EcoHeidi Borchers

 

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Triple Chunky Bracelet by Savannah Starr

February 20, 2012 By 5 Comments
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Savannah Starr loves to recreate her favorite fashion looks with her own Savvy-twist! This bracelet gets it vivid colors and patterns from tissue papers and is made in three separate strands and is connected by large focal pieces.  Featured on Cool2Craft TV.

Watch Savannah’s super cool Triple Chunky Bracelet YouTube video tutorial!

Materials:
Aleene’s Original Tacky Glue
Resin shapes with pre-drilled holes
Paper (I used red and animal print tissue paper and red hand-made paper)
3-D Crystal Lacquer
Stretchy jewelry cord (for stringing bracelet)
Instant glue (for securing knot in cord)
Scissors
Toothpick

Bracelet 1 Triple Chunky Bracelet by Savannah Starr I was inspired by the big chunky red bracelet that Drew Barrymore wears in a Cover Girl print ad and knew that I could create a big chunky bracelet in my own style! For this bracelet, I used resin shapes for the base. I love these resin pieces because they are pre-drilled which makes it easier to string. The first step to cut a piece of tissue paper larger than the shape so that it will wrap around both sides and ends.
Bracelet 2 Triple Chunky Bracelet by Savannah Starr Next, apply Aleene’s Tacky Glue to the top of the shape.
Bracelet 3 Triple Chunky Bracelet by Savannah Starr I like to use my finger to spread out the Tacky Glue. You want to be sure you have a smooth thin coat of glue on top, bottom, ends and sides.
Bracelet 4 Triple Chunky Bracelet by Savannah Starr Lay the shape glued side down onto the wrong side of tissue paper. Use your scissors to cut straight in on both sides at each end. Wrap the sides around and press into the glue. Add more glue where tissue overlaps.
Bracelet 5 Triple Chunky Bracelet by Savannah Starr Use scissors to cut away tissues from the sides leaving enough to cover the edge. Apply more glue if needed and glue the tissue to the sides.
Bracelet 6 Triple Chunky Bracelet by Savannah Starr If you are left with an area on the back of the shape that does not have tissue, just cut a small piece and glue in place. You should now have a shape that is completely covered in tissue. Repeat with various colors of tissue and set all aside to dry.
Bracelet 7 Triple Chunky Bracelet by Savannah Starr To get the glossy look, I apply the 3D glaze to the top of the shape by squeezing directly from the bottle. Repeat for each piece and set aside to dry undisturbed overnight.
Bracelet 8 Triple Chunky Bracelet by Savannah Starr For an added dimension on my pieces, I also cut cardboard to various shapes, covered them in tissue and 3D glaze and glued them in place over the resin pieces. You will also need to use a toothpick to poke holes in the tissue paper to open up the stringing holes that are covered by the tissue.Arrange your pieces on your work surface to determine pattern for your bracelet.Next, measure wrist to determine desired length of bracelet. Be sure to add about 6″ extra to each piece to allow for tying and knotting the ends and to be sure that the bracelet fits over your wrist and fits comfortable on your arm. Also, you may want to add beads in between the pieces, so add extra for that too!
Bracelet 9 Triple Chunky Bracelet by Savannah Starr I created several large triangle pieces for my bracelet which glue over the three rows of the bracelet. Here I am checking out placement. After I have tied my bracelets together in the next step, then I glue these in place with Aleene’s Tacky Glue. This gives me the opportunity to give more spacing between each bracelet if I want that. I found that I really wanted to try the bracelet on first, see how it fit and then I glued these on the finished bracelet.
Bracelet 10 Triple Chunky Bracelet by Savannah Starr If you have ever used stretch cord before, you know that when you knot it, you need to add a dab of instant glue to the knot so that the knot will hold. Let that glue dry completely and then cut off the excess ends.
Bracelet 11 Triple Chunky Bracelet by Savannah Starr Here I am wearing my new triple chunky bracelet :) I LOVE it!

 

 

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Glue Art Canvas by Candace Jedrowicz

January 3, 2012 By 4 Comments
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Candace Jedrowicz is crafting up eco-home decorations using cardboard and Aleene’s Original Tacky Glue on canvas.  Add a candle flame and you’ve got yourself a vintage Aleene’s technique called Burnt Brown Bag!  Now Candace is bringing it with metallic powders, because that’s how she rolls!  Featured on EcoHeidi TV.

Watch Candace;s fun and fabulous Glue Art Canvas YouTube video tutorial!

Materials:

Canvases – four any size
Aleene’s Original Tacky Glue
Cardboard
Sponge brush
Scissors
Candle and matches
Metallic powders – I used blue, green and copper
Gold Rub n Buff
Heat gun

BBBCanvas 1 300x248 Glue Art Canvas by Candace Jedrowicz Cut your cardboard design pieces and set them aside. I cut cardboard to make two wavy designs and two angular designs.
BBBCanvas 2 300x233 Glue Art Canvas by Candace Jedrowicz Completely cover the canvas with Aleene’s Tacky Glue.
BBBCanvas 3 300x175 Glue Art Canvas by Candace Jedrowicz Place designs on canvas and cover with glue. Allow to dry.
BBBCanvas 4 300x216 Glue Art Canvas by Candace Jedrowicz When the glue is dry, set up your candle and get ready to move fast. Cover 1/4 of the canvas with glue.
BBBCanvas 5 300x240 Glue Art Canvas by Candace Jedrowicz Hold the glued area directly over the flame but keep it moving! Keep it moving until the glue is no longer shiny and has a black sooty appearance.The glue will bubble and crackle and create interesting texture. In this photo I turned the canvas over to show the glue turning black.  You’ll want to keep the wet glue area directly over the flame.
BBBCanvas 6 300x258 Glue Art Canvas by Candace Jedrowicz Continue adding glue and burning until the entire canvas is black and sooty. This is how the burned canvas should look. Flat black with a few shiny areas.
BBBCanvas 7 300x258 Glue Art Canvas by Candace Jedrowicz Use a wet or dry cloth to gently wipe off the soot. If you break through the skin of the burned glue to reveal white glue just re-burn that area. (P.S. If desired, you can let the glue dry completely overnight before wiping off the soot.)
BBBCanvas 8 300x187 Glue Art Canvas by Candace Jedrowicz This photo shows two of the designs – one finished and one unfinished.The unfinished surface on the right is really wonderful by itself, but I specifically wanted to try the metallic powder as a finish.
BBBCanvas 9 300x266 Glue Art Canvas by Candace Jedrowicz Use a moist paper towel or wet wipe to pick up the powder and dab it on the canvas.
BBBCanvas 10 300x239 Glue Art Canvas by Candace Jedrowicz To set the powders, heat with a heat gun for several seconds. Keep checking it by touching the surface. It’s done when there is no color on your fingers.
BBBCanvas 11 300x260 Glue Art Canvas by Candace Jedrowicz Finish with gold Rub n Buff on some edges and textures. Allow to dry.
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