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Mountain landscape painted with colored sand
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Create Art with Sand Painting

Create beautiful art with sand painting. Use colored sand to create a mountain landscape. This simple project even includes a free pattern!
Total Time3 hours
Author: Suzy Myers
Cost: $25

Supplies

  • 1 set Colored Sand
  • 1 ea Landscape Pattern
  • 1 bottle Tacky Glue
  • 1 ea 9" x 12" unfinished Wood Plaque
  • 1 set Acrylic Paint I used blue and black
  • 1 ea Carbon Transfer Paper Needed to transfer the pattern

Instructions

  • Use blue acrylic paint to paint the sides and top of the wooden plaque. Allow to dry.
  • Transfer the landscape pattern onto the wooden plaque using the Carbon Transfer paper.
  • Begin at the top of the picture and add glue to the top section with a paint brush. (Add a few drops of water to the glue before painting it on).
  • While the glue is still wet, add the colored sand of your choice in a thick coat. Tap off extra sand.
  • Work down from top to bottom, adding glue to a section and then sand. Tap off extra and then move to the next section.
  • Experiment with bright colors for more interest.
  • Once all the sand is dry, use black acrylic paint and a small brush to add in outlines.
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