Create Paint Pour Artwork Using Dixie Belle Paint

Having artwork in your home is a great way to show your personality. It is also a simple way to tie in colours that you want to accentuate in a room. Creating your own artwork gives you control over the colours you want to bring into your space. 

​Did you know you can use Dixie Belle Paint to create beautiful paint pour art? Here are the materials and steps to make your own artwork.

Materials

• 5 or 6 colours of Dixie Belle paint. For best results, use high contrasting colours (dark, mid tones, and light colours). I used Peacock, Mermaid Tail, Mint Julep, Sea Glass, Cotton, and Gold Digger Moonshine Metallics.
  
• Art Canvas
  
• Art Resin
  
• Silicone Oil
  
• Plastic drop cloth
  
• Plastic spoon & dried spaghetti
  
• 10-12 small shot sized plastic cups
  

Step 1
Set up your drop cloth- this DIY is a little messy! Paint your canvas in Cotton or whatever white you have on hand. This will give you a smooth surface to start on.

Step 2
Once it’s dry, pour resin into all of your cups. I am using smaller cups since I am working with a smaller canvas, for  larger canvases use larger cups.

Step 3
Using your spoon add a small amount of paint into your resin (approximately ¼ tsp or so). If too much paint is added your mixture will not flow. Gently mix with dried spaghetti or the end of your spoon avoiding creating bubbles. Mix until your mixture is opaque. Complete this step with each colour mixture.

Step 4
Add one or two drops of silicone oil into each cup. This will (create a circular pattern) add circular holes in your paint surface and reveal layers of colour.

Step 5
​Place a few empty cups under your canvas to elevate it so it does not sit directly on your table.

Use 4 or 5 clean cups (amount of cups depends on the size of your canvas, the goal is to make sure you have enough paint to cover your canvas). Slowly pour and layer different colours into each cup. Complete this step until all of your cups are filled.

Step 6
Take one of your filled cups and quickly flip upside down on the canvas. Leaving the cups upside down will help all of the paint to pool on the canvas. Flip your remaining cups upside down in various spots on your canvas and let them sit for about 3 or 4 minutes. Gently tap the top of each cup to help the paint move down to the canvas.​

Step 7
Now the fun begins! Gently lift your cup, holding it over your canvas for a minute to allow all of the paint to drip out. Continue this step until each of your cups have been emptied onto your canvas. 

Step 8
Carefully place your hands on either side of your canvas and slowly move it in a back and forth motion, and from side to side until your paint covers your entire canvas. Take your time with this step. You will notice how the paint will change and the colours will merge. If there are some spots around the edges that are not covered you can add more paint with remnants from your layered paint cups. Once you are happy with your paint pour, set it back down on your cups and let it dry.

After letting my canvas dry overnight it was ready to hang the next day. I love how it turned out! This was so easy to do and looks fantastic in my space. Need to refresh your space with some unique artwork? Then try out this DIY! Happy painting!

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