HOW TO UPCYCLE THRIFT STORE ART WITH PLASTIDIP

 

This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Plasti Dip for IZEA Worldwide. All opinions are 100% mine.

Want to learn how to upcycle thrift store art using Plasti Dip Craft?

I’m going to show you how easy it is to turn some blah art into a statement piece with the paint dipped look.

HOW TO UPCYCLE THRIFT STORE ART WITH PLASTIDIP, Oh So Lovely Blog

Have you heard about Plasti Dip Craft?

Plasti Dip Craft is a new product launched in 2018, and it’s so cool! It’s an air-dry, specialty rubber coating that’s peelable, flexible, insulating, non-slip, and durable.

The product line provides a wide range of coating solutions and enhancers for all your DIY crafts and home improvement projects. Compatible with over 50 colors and enhancers of Plasti Dip, including a Create Your Color Kit, the possibilities are endless!

Get yours at Amazon

Let’s get started!

Gather your supplies.

  • Thrift store framed or canvas art
  • Plasti Dip Craft in your favorite colors
  • Masking tape
  • Utility knife (or similar)

HOW TO UPCYCLE THRIFT STORE ART WITH PLASTIDIP, Oh So Lovely Blog

Using your masking tape, cover each piece of art leaving only the area you want to be covered in Plasti Dip Craft exposed.

Make sure the tape is firmly pressed against the art to ensure a crisp line.

HOW TO UPCYCLE THRIFT STORE ART WITH PLASTIDIP, Oh So Lovely Blog

Decide which colors of Plasti Dip Craft you want to use on each art piece and group them together for painting.

I think it’s easiest to spray the same groups together at the same time. You’ll want to apply 3-4 coats. Repeat these steps with all colors and allow 4 hours of drying time.

TIPS: You’ll want to use Plasti Dip Craft in a well-ventilated area area and wait at least 30 minutes between coats.

HOW TO UPCYCLE THRIFT STORE ART WITH PLASTIDIP, Oh So Lovely Blog

Once dry, you’ll want to take a utility knife and lightly trace the masking tape edge for easier peeling. I went over the tape 2-3 times to ensure the paint line would be clean.

This is a must because of the stretchiness of the Plasti Dip Craft. If you skip this step the tape would peel the paint off of your art.

HOW TO UPCYCLE THRIFT STORE ART WITH PLASTIDIP, Oh So Lovely Blog

Slowly and carefully peel the tape away to reveal a nice, clean line. You can use your free hand to hold the paint edge down as you peel for extra security.

HOW TO UPCYCLE THRIFT STORE ART WITH PLASTIDIP, Oh So Lovely Blog

HOW TO UPCYCLE THRIFT STORE ART WITH PLASTIDIP, Oh So Lovely Blog

Repeat this step on all of your frames and canvases and that’s it, you have your very own upcycled thrift store art!

I hung my art frames in a gallery wall grouping in my home office nook.

HOW TO UPCYCLE THRIFT STORE ART WITH PLASTIDIP, Oh So Lovely Blog

And I found a home for the canvas stacked on some vintage books next to my salt lamp.

I love how unique these pieces are now and how well they tie into my decor! I told you it’s easy to upcycle thrift store art!

HOW TO UPCYCLE THRIFT STORE ART WITH PLASTIDIP, Oh So Lovely Blog

Upcycling art not your thing?

I have another easy idea for you—rubber grip paint dipped kitchen utensils using Plasti Dip Craft.

The only supplies you need for this project are:

  • Aluminium foil
  • Plasti Dip Craft
  • Wooden kitchen spoons from a dollar store
  • Silver wear from a dollar store
  • Masking tape
  • Utility knife (or similar)

HOW TO UPCYCLE THRIFT STORE ART WITH PLASTIDIP, Oh So Lovely Blog

Wrap the foil around the sections of the utensils that will be touching your food (since Plasti Dip Craft is obviously not something you want to eat), then tape off the edge with your masking tape.

HOW TO UPCYCLE THRIFT STORE ART WITH PLASTIDIP, Oh So Lovely Blog

Spray 3-4 coats of Plasti Dip Craft and wait 4 hours for them to dry.

I found it worked best to spray the utensils while they were elevated on something so they wouldn’t touch the drop cloth, which would peel the Plasti Dip away from the handles when dry.

HOW TO UPCYCLE THRIFT STORE ART WITH PLASTIDIP, Oh So Lovely Blog

Once completely dry, take your knife and draw a light line along the tape just as you did with your art in the project above.

Peel the tape and foil away and you have a cute set of utensils with a rubber grip AND in a cute paint dipped look!

HOW TO UPCYCLE THRIFT STORE ART WITH PLASTIDIP, Oh So Lovely Blog

HOW TO UPCYCLE THRIFT STORE ART WITH PLASTIDIP, Oh So Lovely Blog

What if you change your mind and want to change up the color or remove the Plasti Dip Craft completely?

No problem. Simply peel the Plasti Dip Craft away and toss it. It’s that easy!

HOW TO UPCYCLE THRIFT STORE ART WITH PLASTIDIP, Oh So Lovely Blog

HOW TO UPCYCLE THRIFT STORE ART WITH PLASTIDIP, Oh So Lovely Blog

I love that you don’t have to be 100% committed when using this awesome product!


What do you think? Plasti Dip Craft is pretty amazing, huh? I can’t wait to use it for more DIY craft projects around the house. I have so many ideas!

Want to try it for yourself? Shop now on Amazon

xoxo
Audrey


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