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DIY Ikat Canvas Painting

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2 Sep 2015
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This is just about the easiest art project you can do, and it’s a great way to bring some personalized color to your decorating. If I can do this, anybody can! 

Here’s what you’ll need:
Canvas (often on sale, or use a coupon, at your craft store)
Paint brush (a decent one–doesn’t need to be super high quality, but not a 25c foam brush either)
Paints –a Dark, Medium and Light color. (I used DecoArt
soft jade, coastal waters, and deep turquoise)
Water for rinsing

I made a video of the whole process, which is probably more helpful than the steps, but I listed those out too.

Step 1: Starting with the darkest color, paint short vertical lines that make a zig-zag shape across the canvas. Use the brush to drag the color up and down.

Step 2: Use the medium color to add lines above and below your first one. Drag the paint up and down a bit to blend into the dark color.

Step 3: Repeat with the light color, and repeat the pattern until the whole canvas is filled.

Step 4: Finish with any touch ups (too much white space, a little more blending, etc)

Step 5: (OPTIONAL) Paint the edges of the canvas with the medium color paint and let dry.

Now hang it up and enjoy your custom ikat canvas painting!

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  1. Alicia Payne says

    September 2, 2015 at 10:04 am

    I really need to get into giving painting a try it seems so relaxing!

    Reply
  2. Holy Craft says

    September 2, 2015 at 11:35 am

    I love this! The colors are great! Prefect for the rainy season ahead!

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  3. Kristen says

    September 2, 2015 at 8:15 pm

    Thet looks so easy!!! I'll have to try it! Thanks for sharing!
    Kristen

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  4. Renz HomemadeZagat says

    September 3, 2015 at 5:36 am

    I really envy you creative ppl.. sigh.

    Reply

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