DIY Texture Paste

[@nisanutrition5546]

You’ve earned yourself a Super fan with this amazing life hack for us artists trying to experiment on a tight budget. Thank you 🙏

[@SandpaperRoad]

You’re so welcome 👍

[@soniashalabi4719]

Super big thanks , i really stepped away each time when i see the price of texture little container Appreciate

[@SandpaperRoad]

You are so welcome!

[@Abcdef12847.-.-.-]

1/4 baby powder 1 tbsp glu 1 tbsp acrylic paint Add water if needed

[@Yummicookie1979]

I haven't used modeling paste before and I definitely don't need to spend more on craft supplies. ( At least that's what the hubby thinks.) We live way out in the middle of nowhere so going to a craft store is super inconvenient. I can just run around the corner to the little mom and pop convenience store for baby power so I REALLY appreciate this video. Thanks so much!😊❤

[@SandpaperRoad]

You are so welcome! 🤩

[@vlogsfavorsphileco8788]

@@SandpaperRoad hi good day, is this paste recipe slow to dry? Like the ceramic powder or marble powder somebody said they are slow to dry?

[@SandpaperRoad]

This paste recipe dries fully within a few hours, but again, this is a “makeshift” DIY texture paste, meant for crafters to use while experimenting with techniques. You can use a heat gun to speed up the drying process as well. Hope this helps!

[@vlogsfavorsphileco8788]

@@SandpaperRoad a, i mean, this same materials is what i need..this slow drying..i dont want heat gun. 😁

[@jl4643]

Thank you for the recipe! 😊🙏 I used corn starch instead because bonus that it’s fragrance free

[@MsReddVelvet4207]

SO HAPPY TO HAVE FOUND YOUR CHANNEL THANKS FOR SHARING, NEW SUBBIE ALSO BEGINNER WITH TEXTURE ART SO THANKYOU AGAIN👍👍👍🌹🌹🌹

[@SandpaperRoad]

You are so welcome! Glad you were inspired! 😊

[@ChaseDaOrk3767]

This might be useful for whenever I need to make my own texture paste to put on my miniatures' bases, maybe mix in some fine sand before hand

[@SandpaperRoad]

Just be mindful that this is NOT designed to be something that holds or bonds items together. It’s designed to push through a stencil and adhere to paper or cardstock. Mainly for paper crafting- to use in a pinch or for trying new mixed media techniques without wasting expensive texture paste during crafting experiments. Hope this helps, and thanks for the comment! 😊

[@ChaseDaOrk3767]

@@SandpaperRoad Thanks, I'll keep that in mind

[@thynobodi3558]

So helpful I have a large canvas I’m making into something and didn’t want to spend a arm and leg on supplies

[@SandpaperRoad]

I’m glad this will help you. I use this for large projects, too. Plus its handy for trying new techniques because if I don’t like the result, I didn’t waste my good paste. Thanks for the comment! 🙂

[@rutopia]

Thank you for this tip ❤️

[@CreationsByMaria]

Super thanks

[@kellyskardsfl]

I wonder if you can use white gesso in place of the white acrylic paint

[@Lauriebird1]

Thank you SO much for your recipe, saved me 8 bucks at Hobby Lobby ❣️❣️✅😊🎉❤️🎉

[@SandpaperRoad]

You are so welcome!

[@victoriac1969]

This is awesome, thank you so much! Have you tried using in a silicon mold yet?

[@SandpaperRoad]

No, I haven’t, but I wouldn’t use it for that. I honestly don’t know that this “makeshift paste” would hold up like a paper clay would. Thanks for the comment! 🥰💕

[@zuhaarizwan]

Absolutely amazing! Does it stay in this form if kept in an air tight jar or dries????

[@SandpaperRoad]

Yes it will keep in an air-tight container, but not nearly as long as the “real” store-bought texture paste lasts. I think mine lasts around three or four weeks, in moderate temperature/humidity. Thanks for asking!

[@zuhaarizwan]

@@SandpaperRoad Aight Thankyou very much! great work

[@SandpaperRoad]

Thank you! You’re so nice 🙂

[@audreygullas8728]

Wow, your the first with a brain !! Thank you. Yes, a spatula ! What a great art tool . It is !! That's what I use. You see everyone struggling with idiotic things when it's so very simple ! Anyways, great tutorial that I can actually follow ! Thanks

[@SandpaperRoad]

You are so welcome- and thanks for the compliment too! 😘

[@nabillanovembria8443]

THANKS A LOT 😍

[@evelynault4389]

Does it have to be matt paint and can you use colour paint? Please and thank you

[@SandpaperRoad]

It doesn’t HAVE to be matte or color paint, but for BEST RESULTS use the matte white paint. The reason being is that matte white paint is best for experimenting with stencil and paste techniques… which is what this DIY paste is made for… Hope you have good success and good luck 😊

[@shannahayward4108]

Hello I’ve just caught this what a fantastic idea I am trying to find a modelling paste in the uk that’s safe for children six year old I assume I can make this and it’s safe to use and when looking at modelling paste they say they’re non toxic but they got bit in which may cause allergic reactions so didn’t want to change it so is this safer if hands on or touched.

[@SandpaperRoad]

I am no expert, but I would assume it’s safe for children… all the individual ingredients are safe and non-toxic, although I wouldn’t necessarily let it get into the kids’ mouth or eyes. But for common allergies, if they can handle kids’ school glue and regular cheap acrylic paint without issue you should be just fine. Thanks for watching! 😊👍

[@jean-63]

MAY I ASK IF THIS HOLDS UP AS WELL AS REG MODELING PASTE, DOES IT FLAKE OFF OR PEEL OFF ETC? THANK YOU

[@SandpaperRoad]

It does NOT hold up as well as regular modeling paste. Depending on how thick you spread it through a stencil, it can last up to 2 years without flaking off. But after that (and especially in dry climates), it WILL start to flake and peel. It’s really meant more for people to experiment with techniques without wasting your good quality modeling paste. Hope this helps, and thanks for the comment! 😊

[@jean-63]

THANK YOU@@SandpaperRoad YES THAT HELPS A LOT AND YOUR REPLY IS MUCH APPRECIATED. QUESTION: ONCE I SET THE DIY PASTE ON MY PROJECT AND SEAL IT WITH GESSO, GLUED EMBELLISHMENTS AND PAINT, WILL THAT PROLONG ITS QUALITY?

[@SandpaperRoad]

Actually, I can surely say “YES” - all the “toppings” definitely prolong the quality of this DIY paste. I just five minutes ago came across a card I made 5 years ago with this very paste (plus gesso, ink, paint, etc), and its quality is TRULY the same now as it was then. Good luck and enjoy! 😊

[@jean-63]

Is adding water a no-no, cause I added some to my baby powder mix because it was to thick and chalky and it became like starch with water, you know, when ya hit it, it's hard like rock but when stirred gently it's very runny. Why did this happen when I didn't use starch, but used baby powder which is talcum I thought???

[@SandpaperRoad]

Check your baby powder ingredients… some baby powders are “talc-free” or made with corn starch instead. This would most likely explain the issue.

[@vesna2604]

ThankYou SoMuch for Yr Video😊

[@SandpaperRoad]

Most welcome 😊

[@farhanaakter7119]

Hi can I use white cement instead of baby powder?

[@SandpaperRoad]

NO do not use cement. This is a diy makeshift texture paste intended for crafters to practice mixed media techniques with stencils. It is not meant to be used as you would use cement. Do NOT use white cement instead of baby powder.

[@doraholman8374]

Thanks

[@leyapriya9323]

Can we use this texture paste directly on walls? Will it last?

[@SandpaperRoad]

No, no, I wouldn’t do that at all. This is a makeshift homemade “mock” texture paste for trying out papercraft techniques- designed for crafters who aren’t sure if they want to spend the money on “actual” texture paste yet. Or for crafters who are trying new techniques and don’t want to waste their good texture paste. Not designed for walls at all. Hope this helps. 😊

[@alphabanks9185]

Thank you much

[@MusaikaYara]

Can i use this paste in a piping bag? Also does it crack?

[@SandpaperRoad]

I would NOT use this paste in a piping bag. And yes, it does crack after a few months. This is meant to be a quick, makeshift paste meant for experimenting with stencil techniques (so you don’t have to waste your good paste on trying new techniques). Hope this helps!

[@stacynoronha4117]

How long does it take to dry? Also is it waterproof ?

[@SandpaperRoad]

This takes a few hours to dry and it is NOT waterproof. This is just a basic makeshift paste that you can use to experiment with stenciling techniques so you don’t waste your good texture paste. Hope this helps.

[@stacynoronha4117]

@@SandpaperRoad Thank you, this helps. Was planning to use it on an exterior wall, but will think of an alternative now 🙂

[@Jenamellowmie]

can I use this for oil paints as a base?

[@SandpaperRoad]

You can try it and see, but I have the feeling that this makeshift paste will act more like an absorbent ground than a gesso when it comes to oil paints.

[@littlesugarpies9374]

Can v use corn flour?

[@SandpaperRoad]

Hi… I wouldn’t use corn flour.

[@LaroWW17]

Is the Acrylic paint necessary?

[@SandpaperRoad]

I’ve never tried to make it without using matte acrylic paint, so I’m not sure if it’s “necessary”, but I imagine the compounds in the paint add a certain finishing agent that you wouldn’t get from just the glue and powder. Give it a try without the paint, and let me know how it goes! 😊

[@olgasamorodova9332]

Unfortunately, with these proportions paste starts cracking when it gets dry. What would you suggest?

[@SandpaperRoad]

This paste is just meant as a makeshift paste to try mixed media techniques without wasting your good quality supplies on trial-and-error techniques. This DIY paste isn’t meant to last a long time or perform like a good quality paste. I get cracking when I use it too. It just helps me practice techniques before I actually go ahead with them. Hope this helps. 😊

[@sakinaarif9407]

Does this crack afterwards?

[@SandpaperRoad]

I found that it does crack after like a year or so.

[@mohammadmohebatii1644]

How long does it take to dry

[@SandpaperRoad]

I have experienced about 3-4 hours dry time without a heat tool, depending on how thick you spread it.

[@almarn]

Mixing with acrylic color leads to disaster. Texture paste designed for acrylic painting are not containing glue. Glue do not mix with painting, drying time is different,

[@SandpaperRoad]

Yes you are correct. This DIY texture paste is only meant for experiments for papercrafters- trying out stenciling or mixed media techniques ahead of time before they use or purchase “real” texture paste. 😊

[@suewalker4903]

My mixture is a flop

[@SandpaperRoad]

Did you use a spray bottle to spray with water? Also keep in mind that this is for trying stencil techniques… not meant to REPLACE store-bought texture paste.

[@uli6799]

So what kind of binder beside of school glue to make diy texture paste for acrylic?? I am going to make a project but there is no art store in my town nor nearby. While purchasing online needs over a month for me to get the product 😭

[@SandpaperRoad]

@@uli6799any dollar-store brand white glue will do just fine. Doesn’t have to be from an art store. Any cheap white paint will be fine as well. This little DIY recipe I use is meant to be made with a few common things you might already have in your house. Hope this helps! 😊

[@olivializor13]

Don't use a matte paint brand because it is so dry and your texture after it dries it will crack. Try different good quality acrylic paint .

[@SandpaperRoad]

Acrylic paint creates a resist effect when trying texture paste techniques with a stencil. To avoid the resist effect when experimenting, definitely use matte paint to make this “faux” texture paste. The paint doesn’t need to be good quality, because this is just a quick makeshift DIY paste to experiment with crafting techniques.

[@CraftyDelights-sf5ly]

I m a crafter but no one supports me 😢

[@SandpaperRoad]

Keep at it and do it because you love it. You have lots of support here!😍