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Time Required :
About 30 minutes
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pouring medium marbled letters

Create these block letters to look like they are formed from ice, done in a few quick and easy steps using Liquitex BASICS® acrylic paint and Liquitex® pouring medium.
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Print Project

Step 1

Cover your work surface with a plastic drop cloth.

Step 2

Using Titanium White acrylic paint, paint the letters. Be sure to cover all sides. Let dry completely.
TIP: A hair dryer can be used to speed up the drying time.

Step 3

Mix each of the following paints in a separate cup with pouring medium: Gold, Blue Gray, Ultramarine Blue, Light Blue Permanent, Titanium White, Silver.
TIP: The pouring medium to paint ratio is 5:1. For this project, use 5 ounces [147.8 mL] of pouring medium with 1 ounce [29.5 mL] of paint.

Step 4

Next, begin to create layers with all of the paint mixtures by pouring them into a larger cup. Pour each one several times and layer white between each to help separate and maintain brightness/integrity. Do not stir/mix after adding all layers.

Step 5

Place painted letter flat on a non-stick surface, such as wax (or parchment) paper. Then pour the cup of layered paint over each of the letters, in a back and forth motion to cover the surface. Allow the paint to continue to pour over the sides of the letters.

Step 6

Let each letter dry for 24 hours, then trim off the excess pouring medium paint mixture with a utility knife.
TIP: Sprinkle fake snow on top of each letter and around base to create actual snow effects.

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Supplies
Materials
Materials
 
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    You’ll Need: 1

    Craft Smart® All Purpose Brush Set

    Item # 10317285 
    $3.99
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    834499409
    You’ll Need: 1

    Jumbo Wood Craft Sticks by Creatology™

    Item # 10528927 
    $7
    • Color: Brown
    • Size: 5.875 in
    • Count: 60
    • Color: Brown
    • Size: 5.875 in
    • Count: 60
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    • Color: Brown
    • Size: 5.875 in
    • Count: 60
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    You’ll Need: 1

    Craft Sticks by Creatology®

    Item # 10369137 
    $7
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    You’ll Need: 1

    Plastic Drop Cloth Pack by Craft Smart™, 10ct.

    Item # 10545100 
    Pricing and Availability May Vary In Stores
    $14.99
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    845161011
    You’ll Need: 1

    Liquitex BASICS® Acrylic Paint, 4oz.

    Item # 10474552 
    $5.99
    • Color: 770 Light Blue Permanent
    • Size: 4 oz
    • Color: 770 Light Blue Permanent
    • Size: 4 oz
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    • Color: 770 Light Blue Permanent
    • Size: 4 oz
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    845161011
    You’ll Need: 1

    Liquitex BASICS® Acrylic Paint, 4oz.

    Item # 10249319 
    $5.99
    • Color: 51 Gold
    • Size: 4 oz
    • Color: 51 Gold
    • Size: 4 oz
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    • Color: 51 Gold
    • Size: 4 oz
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    845161011
    You’ll Need: 1

    Liquitex BASICS® Acrylic Paint, 4oz.

    Item # 10249320 
    $5.99
    • Color: 52 Silver
    • Size: 4 oz
    • Color: 52 Silver
    • Size: 4 oz
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    • Color: 52 Silver
    • Size: 4 oz
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    845161011
    You’ll Need: 1

    Liquitex BASICS® Acrylic Paint, 4oz.

    Item # 10065122 
    $5.99
    • Color: 380 Ultramarine Blue
    • Size: 4 oz
    • Color: 380 Ultramarine Blue
    • Size: 4 oz
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    • Color: 380 Ultramarine Blue
    • Size: 4 oz
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    845161011
    You’ll Need: 1

    Liquitex BASICS® Acrylic Paint, 4oz.

    Item # 10065125 
    $5.99
    • Color: 432 Titanium White
    • Size: 4 oz
    • Color: 432 Titanium White
    • Size: 4 oz
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    • Color: 432 Titanium White
    • Size: 4 oz
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    832736761
    You’ll Need: 1

    White Table Cover By Celebrate It™

    Item # 10410868 
    $3.49
    • Color: White
    • Size: 54" x 108"
    • Color: White
    • Size: 54" x 108"
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    • Color: White
    • Size: 54" x 108"
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    You’ll Need: 1

    Liquitex® Pouring Medium

    Item # 10568853 
    $59.99
    • Color: White
    • Size: 32 oz
    • Color: White
    • Size: 32 oz
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    • Color: White
    • Size: 32 oz
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Tools
Tools
 
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    You’ll Need: 1

    Artist's Loft® Utility Knife

    Item # 10396529 
    $7.99
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    809188674
    You’ll Need: 1

    8" Block Letter by ArtMinds®

    Item # 10297492 
    Pricing and Availability May Vary In Stores
    $7.99
    • Character: Unfinished - N
    • Size: 8 in
    • Character: Unfinished - N
    • Size: 8 in
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    • Character: Unfinished - N
    • Size: 8 in
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  • img
    809188674
    You’ll Need: 1

    8" Block Letter by ArtMinds®

    Item # 10297497 
    Pricing and Availability May Vary In Stores
    $7.99
    • Character: Unfinished - S
    • Size: 8 in
    • Character: Unfinished - S
    • Size: 8 in
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    • Character: Unfinished - S
    • Size: 8 in
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  • img
    809188674
    You’ll Need: 1

    8" Block Letter by ArtMinds®

    Item # 10297501 
    Pricing and Availability May Vary In Stores
    $7.99
    • Character: Unfinished - W
    • Size: 8 in
    • Character: Unfinished - W
    • Size: 8 in
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    • Character: Unfinished - W
    • Size: 8 in
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  • img
    809188674
    You’ll Need: 1

    8" Block Letter by ArtMinds®

    Item # 10297493 
    Pricing and Availability May Vary In Stores
    $7.99
    • Character: Unfinished - O
    • Size: 8 in
    • Character: Unfinished - O
    • Size: 8 in
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    • Character: Unfinished - O
    • Size: 8 in
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You’ll Also Need
  • 1 - Liquitex BASICS® Acrylic Paint 4oz. – Blue Gray (D249215S)
  • 7 - Plastic Cups (6 Medium and 1 Extra Large)
  • Wax (or Parchment) Paper
Instructions
Step 1

Cover your work surface with a plastic drop cloth.

Step 2

Using Titanium White acrylic paint, paint the letters. Be sure to cover all sides. Let dry completely.
TIP: A hair dryer can be used to speed up the drying time.

Step 3

Mix each of the following paints in a separate cup with pouring medium: Gold, Blue Gray, Ultramarine Blue, Light Blue Permanent, Titanium White, Silver.
TIP: The pouring medium to paint ratio is 5:1. For this project, use 5 ounces [147.8 mL] of pouring medium with 1 ounce [29.5 mL] of paint.

Step 4

Next, begin to create layers with all of the paint mixtures by pouring them into a larger cup. Pour each one several times and layer white between each to help separate and maintain brightness/integrity. Do not stir/mix after adding all layers.

Step 5

Place painted letter flat on a non-stick surface, such as wax (or parchment) paper. Then pour the cup of layered paint over each of the letters, in a back and forth motion to cover the surface. Allow the paint to continue to pour over the sides of the letters.

Step 6

Let each letter dry for 24 hours, then trim off the excess pouring medium paint mixture with a utility knife.
TIP: Sprinkle fake snow on top of each letter and around base to create actual snow effects.

Share your project photos with #MakeItWithMichaels

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