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Paint Sample Wall Art

Learn how to make DIY wall art using paint swatches and a wood canvas! This is very easy and inexpensive home decor.
Prep Time45 minutes
Active Time2 hours
Dry Time4 hours
Total Time6 hours 45 minutes
Yield: 1 piece
Cost: $10

Equipment

Materials

Instructions

  • Punch out several circles from the swatches. Arrange the dots on the wood canvas and take a pic using your cell phone (so you can remember your layout). Transfer the circles to a separate surface.
    punching out paint swatches with a circle punch
  • Paint the wood panel with the color of your choice. Let dry and give a second coat. Let dry completely.
    painting a wood panel with linen paint
  • Begin to apply the chips to the panel. You're going to apply a medium layer of Mod Podge to the wood, then smooth the chips into the Mod Podge. Brush away the excess. See notes for curling.
    paint chips mod podged to the wood panel
  • Continue applying Mod Podge to the wood and smooth down the chips. Using your fingers helps keep the circles down.
    adding mod podge to the panel and applying paint chips
  • Cover the panel with the chips. As edges of the circles come up, smooth them down with your finger gently.
    smoothing a chip down with a finger
  • Once the entire panel is covered with paint chips, smooth anything that's coming up with your finger. Then apply wax paper over the top and roll out with a brayer. Keep doing this until the chips don't come up.
  • Add a layer of Mod Podge over the top of the paint chips for an even finish and let dry completely before hanging.
    Applying a layer of Mod Podge over the top of the paint chips

Notes

Step 1: the number of chips you use will depend on the canvas and size punch you use, but mine used 48.
Step 3: Paint chips tend to curl when an acrylic product is applied. It helps to start out by bending them gently towards the panel so that they're easier to smooth down.