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How to: make a Valentine canvas with PlastiKote spray paint

Show your Valentine just how much you care with our heart canvas!  Here’s how to make the perfect ‘I love you’ gift with PlastiKote spray paint.

 

You will need:

Square canvas (we used 20cm square)

Masking tape

Buttons

Felt

Hot glue gun

Newspaper/dust sheets

Plastikote Fast Dry Enamel Spray Paint in Night Blue and Red Metallic.

 

first four steps

 

How to:

  • Cut out the felt into a heart shape to fit the canvas.
  • Using the hot glue gun, glue buttons of various sizes to the felt heart. Leave to dry.
  • Using the masking tape, mask stripes onto the canvas.
  • Spread newspaper/dust sheets out in a well-ventilated working area or preferably outside.
  • On the button heart, apply a couple of coats of PlastiKote Fast Dry Enamel in the colour of your choice. We chose Red Metallic. Allow 5 – 10 minutes between coats.
  • On the canvas, apply a couple of coats of PlastiKote Fast Dry Enamel in the colour of your choice. We chose Night Blue. Allow 5 – 10 minutes between coats.
  • Everything will be touch dry in 30-50 minutes and thoroughly dry in 2-3 hours.
  • Peel the masking tape off the canvas.
  • Using the hot glue gun, glue the felt heart to the canvas.
  • Give to your loved one for the perfect Valentine’s gift!

 

 

2nd four steps