ArtPalooza week- day 5 - Simple Batiking {tutorial} - on canvas

I wanted to create artwork to hang in my kids' brightly-colored bathroom...

Once again, I used Elmer's Clear Glue and acrylic paint (technique adapted from the pinkandgreenmama) instead of the traditional batik mediums, with dye and wax (although I would love to learn how!)

(this image is not for sale)

I adapted the image from the amazing janefosterblog.blogspot.com  

Batik on Canvas Tutorial:

Please visit my Simple Batiking-Shirt Design Tutorial for kids & more details.

 Items Needed:

• Elmer's Clear Glue
• canvas or desired material
• acrylic paint 
• paint brushes
• pencil
• cardboard

Simple Instructions:

• Draw your design with pencil on the canvas.
• Then outline your design with glue. (Unlike the cotton t-shirt fabric, the glue will not naturally soak through the thick canvas. I had to penetrate the glue into the fabric so that it didn't bubble on top the surface.)
• Let dry overnight.

                                      

 Paint over the glue with cardboard behind canvas...

 Let the paint thoroughly dry overnight...

 In the sink, soak in warm water for at least 30+ minutes, gently rub away the glue.

Completely dry and ready to hang! 

This can be adapted for any age! Super easy and fun.

Ideas for display: 

• Make into a pillow cover.
• Sew onto a shirt.
• Sew onto the front of a bag.
• Stretch onto a wood frame, around the edges, and staple canvas to the back.
• Sew to the inside of a shadow box frame.
• Paint a sturdy wood board and and adhere with Mod Podge.
• Tack artwork onto the wall.

Okay, seriously, I'm out of ideas! I had so much fun creating this, I hope you try your own "simple batik" project also! 

So many possibilities!