How to Paint on Burlap
- 1). Spread the burlap over a flat, covered area. You can cover the area with newspapers, an old sheet or a tarp. The fibers in burlap usually are fairly loose, which can allow some paint to bleed through, so you'll want to protect your work area.
- 2). Squirt some acrylic paint onto a plastic, foam or paper plate.
- 3). Dip a dry brush into the paint and work it around to load the brush. Use a brush with fairly stiff bristles since burlap is a rough type of fabric.
- 4). Add a few drops of water to your paint and mix it in with a paintbrush if the texture of the paint seems to be too thick when you transfer it to the burlap.
- 5). Dry your burlap thoroughly by letting it air dry. You can turn on a fan to speed up this process.
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