How to Earn an Income Painting With Acrylics

How to Earn an Income Painting With Acrylics

One of the advantages of using acrylic paints is that they can be used on almost any surface. This means that the possibilities are endless to what you can create. You can use the Internet and acrylic painting books to get ideas and instructions as well.

Painting greeting cards. Making your own greeting cards is a good way to start small. I suggest purchasing lightweight acrylic or watercolor grade paper. You could first cut the paper in half so that you can make two cards. Fold the paper in half and create a nice scene on the front. Don't get too fancy or it will take a long time to make a minimum number of cards. A pretty snow scene with a few pine trees should only take a few minutes to make. Use lots of water in your acrylics and let the paint flow like watercolor. You could use a stamp for the greeting message to make a nice neat message. Keep it generic, so everyone who buys it can use it. See more Painting with acrylics here.

Painting Glassware. Painted glassware seems to be a favorite at craft sales. This project requires baking the glass to permanently affix the paint to the glass. Glassware is pretty inexpensive at dollar stores. Vases with a tiny floral vine wrapped around would make a nice inexpensive project. Wine glasses sell like crazy when designed for the holiday or special season. Make sure that you paint on the outside of glassware. For example, paint a plate on the outside so that the paint does not become damaged or come in contact with food during use. Use an opaque acrylic enamel paint and follow directions for baking time. Directions are usually to let it sit for at least 24 hours. After the 24 hours is over set your oven to 350 degrees and bake the glass for 30 minutes.

Other items that you can paint on are clothing, candles, tin or metal items. Like greeting cards and glassware, use your imagination and see what you can pick up at dollar stores, flee markets and garage sales to paint on. With all the projects mentioned, make sure to follow manufactures directions if you need to apply heat or other special measures to your project.

If you have a web site, you can promote your item there. If you are just starting, try renting space at craft fairs. Place ads on your local Craigslist and make sure that you add pictures of your products. Take a few samples to work or school and advertise there. Good luck and have fun painting.

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