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Time Required :
Over an hour
Intermediate
Intermediate
You're somewhat experienced with the skills necessary to complete this project, but you haven't mastered all the elements, yet.

paint poured letter plaque

Have fun paint pouring over a wood letter. This cute project is the perfect accent to a bedroom wall.
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Print Project

Step 1

Paint the wood plaque white. It may need a couple of coats. Let dry.

Step 2

Now, use sandpaper to soften the look around the edges and other areas. Set aside.

Step 3

Prepare for your paint pour. First, protect your working surface with a plastic drop cloth; then, add a few pushpins to the back of your wood letter so it is elevated from your working surface so the paint can drip off the sides of the letter.
TIP: Wear gloves to avoid messy hands.

Step 4

Now, layer different paints over each other in a disposable cup. Lightly stir two (or three) times.

Step 5

Pour the layered paint over your letter. Lift and tilt as needed, or desired, to cover your letter with paint. Set aside on a protected, level place to dry overnight.

Step 6

Place painted letter on the white plaque and glue in place.

Step 7

Tie a bow with a piece of ribbon and hot glue it to the top of your initial plaque.

Step 8

Finally, make a loop with the same ribbon for hanging and glue it to the back of the plaque.

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Supplies
Materials
Materials
 
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    You’ll Need: 1

    Wood Craft Sticks by Creatology™

    Item # 10529206 
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    $7.99
    • Color: Brown
    • Count: 100
    • Color: Brown
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    Multi Purpose Vinyl Gloves by ArtMinds™

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    $5.49
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    You’ll Need: 1

    ArtMinds® Beveled Wood Parenthesis Plaque

    Item # 10265841 
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    $12.99
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    Clear Pushpins by B2C®, 100ct.

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    $4.49
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    You’ll Need: 1

    Multi-Surface Premium Satin Acrylic Paint by Craft Smart®, 2oz.

    Item # 10371004 
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    $1.99
    • Color: White
    • Size: 2 oz
    • Color: White
    • Size: 2 oz
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    • Size: 2 oz
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    DecoArt® Fluid Art Ready-to-Pour Acrylic™ Paint, 8oz.

    Item # 10622532 
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    $9.49
    • Color: White
    • Size: 8 oz
    • Color: White
    • Size: 8 oz
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    • Color: White
    • Size: 8 oz
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    926203319
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    DecoArt® Fluid Art Ready-to-Pour Acrylic™ Paint, 8oz.

    Item # 10622533 
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    $9.49
    • Color: Pink
    • Size: 8 oz
    • Color: Pink
    • Size: 8 oz
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    • Size: 8 oz
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    926203319
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    DecoArt® Fluid Art Ready-to-Pour Acrylic™ Paint, 8oz.

    Item # 10622534 
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    $9.49
    • Color: True Red
    • Size: 8 oz
    • Color: True Red
    • Size: 8 oz
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    • Size: 8 oz
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    Elmer's® Carpenter's Wood Glue

    Item # 10080949 
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    $5.99
    • Color: Natural
    • Size: 4 oz
    • Color: Natural
    • Size: 4 oz
    • Color: Natural
    • Size: 4 oz
 
Tools
Tools
 
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    Mini Low Temperature Glue Gun by Ashland®

    Item # 10301564 
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    $4.99
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    Loops & Threads™ Straight Scissors

    Item # 10454201 
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    $9.99
 
You’ll Also Need
  • 1 - Wood Letter – D (10663895)
  • Disposable Cup
  • Paper Towel(s)
Instructions
Step 1

Paint the wood plaque white. It may need a couple of coats. Let dry.

Step 2

Now, use sandpaper to soften the look around the edges and other areas. Set aside.

Step 3

Prepare for your paint pour. First, protect your working surface with a plastic drop cloth; then, add a few pushpins to the back of your wood letter so it is elevated from your working surface so the paint can drip off the sides of the letter.
TIP: Wear gloves to avoid messy hands.

Step 4

Now, layer different paints over each other in a disposable cup. Lightly stir two (or three) times.

Step 5

Pour the layered paint over your letter. Lift and tilt as needed, or desired, to cover your letter with paint. Set aside on a protected, level place to dry overnight.

Step 6

Place painted letter on the white plaque and glue in place.

Step 7

Tie a bow with a piece of ribbon and hot glue it to the top of your initial plaque.

Step 8

Finally, make a loop with the same ribbon for hanging and glue it to the back of the plaque.

Share your project photos with #MakeItWithMichaels

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