Painted Paper - How To & Uses
Painted paper is fun to make and has many uses. If you are doing a painting project you can use any left over paint to make some painted paper for future projects.
I use painted paper quite a bit in the art room - have a look at my instagram to see projects we have done for some inspiration. Some ideas: - Collage
-Paper mosaics
-background paper for a different art project
Materials
A4 Art Paper (copy paper can work but thicker Art paper holds up to paint better)
Art paper can be found in well-stocked newsagents, dollarstores or art supply stores if you have one close-by. It is Acid free and usually thicker than copy paper.
Acrylic or poster or tempura paint
Paintbrushes (different sizes / styles; round or flat, thick or thin) (The ends of paintbrushes can be used for “dot painting” technique)
Wine Corks
Plastic Forks
Sponges (makeup or kitchen)
old rewards or bank card for "swipe" painting technique
Water bowl / cup
Paper towel
Paint Palettes (One for mixing and one to put the colours on)
Paper plates or foam trays washed and reused from fruit shops work great (and you can wash and reuse these again and again!)
You can use 2 colours or more, some colour suggestions:
Blue + Pink
Orange + Red
Yellow / Orange / Red
Blue / Pink / Purple
Blue / Green/ Yellow
Blue / Green / Turquoise
Black / White
Gold & Silver for fun embellishments
Keep in mind that Yellow / Blue / Red mixed together make BROWN so if you do not want this try to stay in colour families that won’t make this
Suggestions
Set up your chosen colours and paint a solid colour on entire page
Using a different paintbrush you can add polka dots with the “dot painting” technique in a different paint colour
Use swift brushstrokes in a different paint colour to make tear drop shapes or small lines / dashes
Use a thick paint brush with just a little paint on it in a different colour and dry scrub to create a texture look
Use wine corks for stamping
Use plastic forks in wet paint to create a texture look
Use sponges to create a texture or blended look
Paint the whole page but change the colour every few strokes
Ombre
Rainbow
Camouflage
Lines