Art with everyday objects and Marabu GREEN
Simple everyday objects become works of art. With a little GREEN alkyd paint and the courage to be creative with discarded, found and collected items. Upcycling with a difference: from waste to art.
Marabu products you need...
…additionaly things you need
paper, foil
cleaning cloth, sandpaper
various everyday objects of different materials, shapes and sizes
hot glue, mounting adhesive
Tips and Tricks
- All colors can be mixed with each other. It is best to mix shades in a separate container.
How it is done:
- Cover the work area well with foil or paper and prepare the working materials. Various everyday objects such as old cardboard boxes, old vases, candlesticks, small wooden cans, wooden spoons, etc. are used here as elements for the artwork. Clean these first, the wooden surfaces can be additionally sanded a little. All objects must be clean, dry and dust-free.
- Subsequently, the individual elements are colorfully painted with the GREEN colors. Here it is recommended to select 2-3 bright contrasting colors for an intensive, but still coherent color concept and to work additionally with gradations as well as more neutral colors. Allow to dry well after painting.
- Finally, connect all the elements together to create an interesting work of art. Hot glue can be used here, but a strong power glue or assembly glue will also work well.
