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Paint Clay With Acrylic Paint

Can you paint clay with acrylic paint? You sure can! Kids and adults can have a lot of fun experimenting with different painting techniques to make their clay projects shine.
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pinch pot flower clay project for kids painted with pink and yellow acrylic paint.
Prep:2 minutes
Creating:10 minutes
Total Time:12 minutes

Equipment

  • Water container
  • Paper towel
  • Paint Brushes

Supplies

Instructions

  • Mix a base color for your flower colors. We used a medium pink.
  • Add some lighter tints (color mix with white) to add extra texture.
  • Add a slightly darker shade of color by dry brushing.
  • Paint the inside of the flower. Add highlight with white.
  • Apply a thin coat of acrylic sealer or add iridescent gloss medium.
  • Let dry and possibly add a second coat of sealer if the appearance is too matte.
Author: Erin
Cost: Less than $5