testing if these viral plaster DIYs actually work

[@Emjay.d]

It makes me so sad that you guys did the whole new office with the beautiful backgrounds but we never see them because you never film in studio together anymore. Don’t get me wrong, I absolutely love the home makeover videos you guys do. And Rachel being added to the regular content is amazing, but I would love to see the dynamic more between all 3 personalities in more like diy challenges or thrift flips- heck even that cost how much with you 3 competing or even just working together and playing off of one another. Rachel, as always this video is great and you really bring so much to the channel. I just sometimes miss seeing the friendship of you guys that made these videos so nice to watch.

[@Lasomie]

I've been wondering how Kelsey is doing! We haven't seen her in a month!

[@Emjay.d]

@@Lasomie yea, i have tried to look and see if there is like a schedule to the videos, because I think I remember them saying something along the lines of all three ladies doing a solo video a month and then one collaborative style video, but since the pandemic really there have been hardly any true collaboration style videos. We don’t even really see them thrift shopping together anymore or anything. I know their business has expanded in recent years, but it is just odd to me that they put Rachel into a new spot on the channel and didn’t really say anything else about it. I mean it was a lovely addition bc she is great, but the content kind of shifted and they haven’t addressed it to my knowledge.

[@younailedit]

Yes! I would also like to see them more together! They’re probably spending lots of time working on their own houses.

[@charliekristen9133]

I couldn’t agree more! Part of what I love about this channel was watching the three of them work together in videos. I love the addition of Rachel but honestly at this point I’m wondering why Rachel just doesn’t make her own channel - the collaboration from Kelsey and Becca just isn’t there. I hope changes are made soon!

[@Wastedoneternity]

@@Lasomiein regards to Kelsey she may be dealing with health issues or family issues or maybe some other things we don’t know. Hope she is doing well but yeah could be something more than just house Reno.

[@BillieWagtail]

Please, I beg of you all: wear respirators/masks when working with any ‘man made’ stone/clay/plaster art medium that particulates, is powdery or crumbles when handled. Any powdered plaster products have the potential to contain fine silica dust, known as respirable crystalline silica (RCS) which is incredibly dangerous when inhaled. In the extreme, it can also lead to serious lung diseases, including fibrosis, silicosis, COPD and lung cancer. From “Breathe Freely Australia”: plastering materials contain composites, such as calcium sulphate hemihydrate, limestone and clays, small amounts of silica and mica, and sometimes hydrated lime. Inhalation of dust from these materials can lead to respiratory complaints and potentially serious diseases in the long term. 🌻 DIY safe my loves xo 🌻

[@lalewilan]

I studied painting: You do not need expensive Gesso to cover an old painting for such a project. You need Gesso so that oil paint and high quality professional acrylic paint sticks to the canvas for ever and ever. For your project cheap acrylic white paint or even wall paint would have been enough.

[@janarichter-duster9622]

How would such paint dry transparent? She just added a transparent layer of structure, didn't she?

[@annette1884]

​​@@janarichter-duster9622 this person is talking about the plaster project (covering the thrifted canvases) 😉 And I agree! No need for gesso

[@arladeleon3806]

Also, I found several new 36x36 canvases in the $20-$25 range. I'm in the US, so maybe that's the difference. 🤷🏼‍♀️

[@ifinicle]

I agree on this, but instead of white paint (which covers up the painting), just use cheap homemade (or store bought) decoupage solution. I did this same technique way back in the 90's (before y'all knew DIY was so cool) :-D

[@arladeleon3806]

@@ifinicle some people who do this fabric technique don't cover the whole canvas with the fabric, so they have to paint the canvas if they use an old painting. They could also use a new canvas or any other piece of board, most likely. The first comment was about the first project, not the last project. I hope that makes sense.

[@angieemm]

I think I might try soaking the bedsheet in plain water before mixing up the plaster and dipping it. I don't know how much it would help but I've pre-wet other fabrics before using the plaster and it seemed to work quite well.

[@uhohspaghettios2391]

The last one with the art print looked SO GOOD! I was honestly kind of skeptical about how it would turn out just using the gloss to mimic the strokes, but it's amazing!

[@sandieedward993]

Jumping :On Board That Oil Painting 🖌️ Technique 💯%

[@arladeleon3806]

That's something I was gonna try years ago, but was afraid it wouldn't work. Now I know. 🤦🏼‍♀️

[@TheSongwritingCat]

It was the only DIY I would try. Though I'd be worried about the paper warping. Curious how it got smoothed out by the end without any damage.

[@breannlewis8554]

I love how the painting one deepens the colors too! Feels much more like what it would look like in real life!

[@hoppingwren]

I've noticed some homewares shops near me selling prints that have been painted over like this - it's pretty convincing! You can only really tell by reading the label for 'print' or looking really really closely to see transparency and not oil

[@Baiser-Milou]

I dipped my fabric in a mix of school glue and water and it worked perfectly and gave me plenty of time to play around with it. If you want that ‚stone like look‘ you could later on just paint it over with some plaster paste. Just a tip if someone wants to give it a try. (:

[@TheSorryGirls]

this is great! you could also try out the baking soda paint moment overtop

[@ActualVictoria]

I like Rachel bringing the energy of that friend who is beautiful and put together and good in meetings, but then in the middle of something is as much of a mess as any of us. That's relatable and helps it feel so earned when things come through because not everything does.

[@jollygood8828]

The transformation of the print to an 'oil painting' was phenomenal!!

[@E42545]

They all came out beautifully but ✨Y’ALL if you try this PLEASE at the very least wear a dust mask if not a respirator when mixing plaster/joint compound, etc✨ I’ve seen so many KZbinrs lately doing similar DIYs and haven’t seen anyone wear one or even mention it. There’s no such thing as minor exposure and you can absolutely wreck your health permanently with the right circumstances even one time. Absolutely zero shade, it’s just stressful to see such an uptick in projects with consequences people (incl the creators) might not know about if proper precautions aren’t taken

[@el-can]

Thank you for opening our eyes to this hazard 🙏 most of us are experimenting with products and techniques we've never used before and it would have never occurred to us. We need to get the word out 💞

[@E42545]

@@el-can of course! I’m speaking from experience because I’ve taken risks I didn’t know about too (even as someone with a risk engineer parent lol)… I hope it’s something that gets mentioned in future videos, unfortunately you can’t really be too clear/obvious in instructions bc sometimes the people watching simply don’t know/don’t think about it. It’s an honest mistake for a beginner but (w/ peace and love) influencers imo have a duty to talk about and demonstrate the safety instructions especially when something is presented in a DIY way. Good luck in all your crafting! I always say “there’s nothing you can’t do as long as you use protection” 😇😂😂💀

[@mojojojo2127]

I watch so many DIYers and even though I love their content I am just sitting there shaking my head over and over because so many of them just don't do the research into the hazards before starting a project. I am always glad thinking about the breaker-song because at least that one sticks around ^^'

[@kevinoakes8040]

I love that you can show when things don’t turn out the way you hoped. That is keeping it real. Well done Rachael

[@Elin.Noller]

About the plaster and sheets, I would suggest wetting the sheets first, not dripping, but moist. That way the fabric will absorb the plaster quicker and more evenly.

[@sandramccreary]

Great job. FYI about plaster. You should start with water and then add plaster to build a “mountain”. Once plaster stops or slows water absorption, slowly mix. The mixing actually a activates the setting up process. I’ve recently started using plaster for diy projects (lamps) and found this process gave me the best work time although it still sets really quickly! Keep up the wonderful projects!

[@TheSorryGirls]

this is really insightful! thank you

[@AcornValerie]

Came to say the same… also it helps to start with cold water 😊

[@doyoulikethis5670]

I am a sculptor and you explained that perfectly. I would just do the test on small scale and maybe put already wet fabric in the bucket with plaster.

[@m.maclellan7147]

@do you like thiS ? I was coming on here to say the same. Wet fabric, wring out excess, (do this AHEAD OF TIME!), then put in plaster mix.

[@katelynnstenbeck9714]

The energy Rachel brings is so infectious. She just rolls with wherever the DIY is going. It makes me feel like I'm doing crafts with a friend 😊

[@139139mimi]

It's always better to ensure that the cloth you are dipping in plaster is damp. A dry cloth will instantly soak up a lot of water and give you less time to work with it. I generally use cheaper, thinner material in smaller sections... Something that's easier to drench in the plaster paste... Don't be scared of making a thin paste... You can always make a thicker one for the final coat.. hope this helps

[@thisisbethm]

I have seen the oil painting technique before but most people have just brushed the medium on randomly. It looks okay, but yours looked AMAZING!

[@melody7224]

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[@annebroers4600]

Hi! You can fill the handle of the glass cutter with oil. Than it will slide better and make nicer cuts. Please like so they will read this :)

[@SpottedFrogGlass]

Glass artist here! You absolutely need to seal the new cut edges of the mirror or you could get mirror rot. You can use a mirror sealant or you can just use clear nail polish

[@maddisonk88]

I would love to see inspiration taken from our childhoods (90s and 2000s art and design shows like Trading Spaces or Art Attack) and bringing those techniques to modern home decor! I think it could be a cool look back on how things have changed and how they're the same :)

[@JlNXED]

Absolutely loved those shows!!!

[@elizabethtonovic4678]

"This is an art attack... this is an art attack..."

[@KnitsFromTheVoid]

the met collection is a really useful archive, thank you for sharing it with us! That painting turned out amazing!

[@KathrynAnne711]

I use plaster at work. Using COLD water=more working time. Using hot water will make it set faster. Also, I would have used a little more water in my mixture. The powder to water ratio doesn't really affect the final product, so you can adjust the consistency to fit your project. I really need to try these as an artsy person with an art degree who consistantly uses plaster at my non-artsy job 😅

[@jennaalyssa01]

11:55 reminds me of that one cool teacher we all had in elementary/high school who you desperately wanted to impress, but you did something you shouldn’t have and now she’s gonna casually talk to you about your behaviour and you’ll feel insanely guilty for disappointing her

[@Bexinmo]

I think with the plaster draping canvas I would start with a really watery plaster mix for the dip, arrange the folds as I want them, and let dry, then come in with extra plaster a little thicker consistency for the refining and smoothing.

[@melody7224]

the mirror diy seems like a great first glass cutting project, since you dont have to worry too much about a super clean edge

[@TheSorryGirls]

yes so true!!

[@maggierobertson2962]

You are right. That last technique should be viral!

[@sdeaglefeather]

I don’t do TikTok but these turned great. With the drapey art I have seen people use cement that doesn’t set up as fast and use some creamy paint to add some depth. The mirror is the only item I have never seen. All are very nice.

[@TheSorryGirls]

oh cool thats a great idea!

[@kkaubela]

​@TheSorryGirls do you guys have a telegram page?

[@sabaumer7718]

​@@kkaubela dear If u got any telegram msg by sorry girl or any youtuber for qualify for gift..don't respond its big scam ..they take all ur details..plz don't respond

[@kkaubela]

@Saba Umer thanks, i thought it was a bit dodgy, so i didn't give much away, so they started to try to engage in daily basis conversation which was strange if you are just doing a giveaway. Asking to choose a number..it was really weird. Although they have a full page with the Sorry Girls videos here on KZbin.

[@acmulhern]

Just a tip: When mixing plaster, you put the water in first, then the plaster on top. I know it might sound counterintuitive, but that's how plaster should be mixed.

[@ceciliaruiz4551]

I will tell you how sculpure professors taught me in art school to work the plaster "correctly": in a bucket you place, first, the water, then add the plaster like a heavy sprinkle way, when it reaches the surface, absorbing most of the water, with your hand squeeze it, do not mix with a spatula or a wooden stick, nothing, just with your hands in gloves, once you don't feel any lump you can start to use it. All this work avoids heating the plaster too much, which causes it to dry faster. It is also not convenient to add more water or plaster once you squeeze the plaster with your hands, because, in general, it does not mix correctly and it fills with impossible lumps to eliminate. It is also convenient for you to wet the fabric before using it and for the plaster to be as liquid as possible. Hope this can help you! Saludos desde Argentina (sorry for my english, google help me)

[@ceciliaruiz4551]

oh, I remember something else that can be usefull, always use a clean bucket, they use to make us use plastic bottles, cutting the top, so when the plaster drys you can squeeze the soft plastic and the plasters drops easiely.

[@INfectiOUSfreak]

The last hack is sooo good! Turned out great ❤

[@sophieaehae5185]

Coincidentally, DIY danie also used the last diy technique in her last video. You must have had similar inspiration. I especially liked that Rachael tried to trace the motifs with the brush and not just add texture randomly.

[@TheSorryGirls]

omg no way!! great minds think alike I guess haha

[@halaalam]

XO MaCenna did the painting one a while ago and I've also seen several other videos about it doing the same technique. It is a great idea to make a painting print seem real 😍 fun DIYs!

[@katherinebruegel6349]

was dreaming about adding texture to large scale cheep art overnight and then you all showed up to show me how to do it! perfect!

[@JL11775]

Would definitely try the painting idea. And it would make me feel like a real painter in the process. My least favorite is the mirror idea. Just not visually pleasing to me but it was fun to watch you create it.

[@Elin.Noller]

And YEEES! Another youtuber did the mimic oil painting hack, but she did NOT mimic the brush strokes the painter would have made and it almost made me mad. :P I'm so glad someone is educating others on a better way to do it. Well done girl!

[@Nerd19087]

Another alternative to the plaster of Paris mixture is a fabric medium. You could use GAC 400 or the Jaquard fabric sculpting medium. Both would work great for this project or any other soft sculptures using fabric.

[@darlouthia5153]

My favorite was definitely the gloss painting ❤

[@Tina.bina.]

I've tried the fabric canvas art recently but I used a watered down mixture of PVA glue and fabric glue but pretty did the rest of the steps all the same. It has a longer working time because it takes longer to dry so I felt it was pretty beginner friendly. The fabric dries still looking like fabric instead of that stone affect that plaster gives so it's really up to preference. I also stapled the fabric in the back for extra support.

[@Nurix21]

Last hack is a game changer!

[@thailadayton9734]

Finally a video with great Tik tok ideas . Some videos we see are not that great but this one is actually really useful. Thanks Rachael 😊🙌🏼

[@bonniebonnie7149]

I learned when making molds that Plaster of Paris powder is toxic to inhale. We had to wear respirator masks. Hope this helps. Xox, Bonnie

[@ellajay6446]

The canvases still turned out alright- what about highlighting the creases of one canvas with gold paint. Since they look different they can be hang at different locations.

[@tasia8754]

Cold water will take the plaster a longer time to set (20-30minutes) while hot water makes it set and become thick quickly (5 minutes ish). I always use a 1:1 ratio. Equal parts water to plaster. You can also tell if you have enough plaster if a little island floats when dropping it in with your hand. Maker sure to squeeze out the chunks too.

[@lisamolinar]

Hi I don't know who's watching this or who's reading this but I just need to say this I am truly blessed with having KZbin on my smart TV therefore I would have never have been able to see the sorry girls Rachel and Becky and Kelsey are the best at what they do and they've always inspire me to get busy and do something funky Cool. Always something that will make me happy They always give me the inspiration and every time I watch their channel I get so happy,they put smile on my face. so thank you for sharing all of your projects individually and collectively this is gotta be my most favorite channel to watch and thanks for turning me on to lone Fox and Megan Batoon because they too have also been my favorites ,always love when you all drop A new video thank you out here in northern California DIY beside you all💛🎊🎊👏🏼🌷💐🥳💐💯💯🫡🫡

[@lestranged]

I think for the draped fabric wall art I would just use a mixture of glue & water (like the paper mache mixture from the first project). it dries slower, gives you more working time, and also glues the fabric to the canvas at the same time. Then you can paint it with gesso once it is dry. And you already had gesso. I'd just skip the plaster of paris entirely and get a smoother result.

[@kat-92]

Did anyone else feel like they were in trouble? "You and I are going for a little chat" 🤣🤣

[@artstartdiy]

You could have used house paint plus plaster of Paris for homemade gesso (1 tab plaster to 1 cup paint) or just plain acrylic paint over the second hand canvases. Soaking the bed sheet would have given you more working time. Glad you followed the brush strokes on the print, I’ve seen this done before and she just crisscrossed her brushstrokes, yours looked much more believable. Mirror looked great❤️✨

[@elliealdrich7376]

If you wet sand the paper mache it gets even more smooth since the product is water activated also it lowers the amount of silica in the air as you’re sanding.

[@trini-girl7908]

Still looks great. I used compound that set in 20 minutes giving me enough time to play with how I wanted to create the pattern

[@hnycreek]

You always do beautiful projects but I can't get past the sheets and the mirror. Not my favorites!

[@Michelala]

If you start with damp fabric (damp! Not soaking wet!) it will go a a lot smoother.

[@shiratraison3990]

Add more water (or pre soak)if dippin objects. i would try a more breathable fabric, maybe a natural fiber that can grip and suck in the plaster. Also try a coat of plaster on the canvas before draping, could help with adhesion. Beautiful work!!❤️❤️

[@ntcssj]

Rachael and DIY Danie were on the same page this week with that idea to make a print look more like a painting with gel gloss or mod podge as DIY Danie used. It looks awesome!

[@rebeccavinyard2899]

I honestly love the two coordinating wall art pieces! It’s such an expensive looking hack. The last diy was also so pretty and looked like an original painting. 👍🏻♥️

[@elisabethprice4697]

ok but that painting hack is brilliant!

[@loidajimenez5844]

I looooved the last one!!!

[@meensybeans]

I would love to see the drapey one with some color - maybe adding some dye into the fabric first?

[@nikki3879]

🤓 I recently made a triptych of 3d fabric on canvas sculpture art for my bedroom and I have several tips... Don't use plaster and fabric alone. Plaster tends to clump and dry too fast before you've configured the fabric the way you want especially on a large piece. Use a mixture of 1 part plaster, 2 parts joint compound (or "filler" if you're in the UK - I used Ronseal Fine Finish) 1 part PVA glue along with enough water to get a pancake batter like consistency. You will get much more working time and can water it down more without it setting and clumping in 5 minutes like plaster alone would. Also work in thin layers, applying more mixture with a paintbrush and allowing each layer to set fully in between. I applied 4-5 layers on each piece with layer 1 being the fabric soaked in the mixture. You can use a higher proportion of filler/joint compound in the mixture of the 3rd and 4th layers as the fabric should now have enough rigidity to not collapse. The 5th layer should be really watered down to act as more of a smoothing layer which will hide brush strokes and reduce the amount of sanding needed. Give everything a light sand with some fine sandpaper to really create a clean and smooth appearance if that's what you're going for. Paint it if you like. I used acrylic paint mixed with some calcium carbonate to give a matte, stone-like finish. This process is more labour intensive than the one Rachel used but helped me create a really good finish. It gives appearance of draped fabric that looks like it was actually carved from stone. It's really visually interesting.

[@alicejump2290]

Love seeing real, genuine opps and solutions!

[@chloemorrison2343]

I felt the stress when Rachel was placing the bed sheet on the canvas my goodness

[@rebeccaude4412]

Mod Podge works to make prints look more like oil paintings and you can buy it anywhere! They all turned out great!

[@TheSorryGirls]

we found that the product we used added a bit more texture, where mod podge would even itself out a bit more, but both are amazing

[@rebeccaude4412]

@@TheSorryGirls Oh that’s great to know!! Thank you 💜!

[@daphnee9535]

Tips for plaster: when mixing put your water first then slowly add you plaster until it doesnt absorb. The more you physically mix it, the faster the chemical reaction happens and the less working time you have.

[@northwoodfalls1403]

Echoing what other responses have suggested re the plaster with the sheets. I use plaster of Paris a lot for projects. I love it. But it definitely has a learning curve. I’d suggest wetting the sheets just to the point where they are damp before dipping them in the plaster. You can do a trial run of how you want the fabric to drape over the canvas before dipping it in the plaster and it will give you a bit more time before the plaster starts to set and should help give a smoother appearance (unless of course you want a lot of that chunky texture). It can be sanded (lightly) after it’s set and a skim coat of plaster can be added after that if desired. Another option is to add some white or cream acrylic paint to the plaster mixture which will also help slow down the setting time and add some smoothness if that’s something anyone would prefer to the overall look. Another option, which you intimated at, is to work in smaller sections. Cutting the sheets into smaller strips. Once the plaster sets, you either won’t even see any seams or they can easily be skimmed over with some plaster. All in all, for a first go at it, you did really well 😊

[@isabelalvesdelima6386]

a stone texture spray paint on the mirror frame would have made it look more finished

[@danielleboon1543]

I wonder if you could swap the plaster with 90 minute fast set? I’d also try wetting the sheet. I think it would probably help keep the sheet from absorbing the plaster super fast and help it absorb the plaster evenly

[@dominiqueburns9918]

I love the plaster canvas art and oil paining hack! So cool!!

[@liz8597]

Maybe for the fabric one I would try something lighter like cheesecloth or a lighter cotton like a tablecloth, it may help it look more subtle and less clumpy. Also working out a dry design before laying it out

[@GardenerPhyl]

I think this is one of my all time favourite videos. So helpful! Thanks kindly.

[@toriladybird511]

The last one looks like something I would try

[@anticapitalisthomedesign]

That mirror is EVERYTHING ✨ this designer approves!

[@tarahome3965]

Leigh-Ann Perrault did the same brushstroke technique on an existing piece of art, on Cityline just before you did! 😃

[@hollyhrywnak2478]

I think Rachel did a great job on these DIYs. They aren'y my style and even feel a bit bulky, but I think her info was helpful!

[@linearebecca]

I just saw DIY Danie do the last one too! She didn't really follow the brush strokes of the painting underneath so I didn't really feel like it was that good; it was so obvious is was an "extra" layer.. YOURS however, damn, it felt like the actual painting! So yeah, following the bruch strokes apparently really does wonders!

[@katrinablakesley2864]

To make the plaster always add water first then sprinkle plaster of Paris in second. Same amount but much smoother consistency

[@cutekitten12]

I like the last painting diy the best,and ur actually mock painting so it's fun and easy

[@heidiavera5071]

I’m in love with the painting

[@denisepaul7274]

Didn’t care for the Flintstones’ mirror, just not my style. And the wrinkled sheet pictures were nice, but I feel like I’ve seen them a lot. But the fake oil painting technique was very interesting

[@debbiemcgloan5669]

I like your idea at the end. Very clever!

[@dawnrodriguez5099]

I love the mirror!! ❤

[@charlotteblanchard]

I wish you’d have painted that mirror frame yellow. It would look just like a Funyon. My favorite snack!

[@Dimsrose]

The painting texture one: You can do this with Modd Podge. It's cheap and a very old trick that also went viral a few years ago but might have died down. I use it all the time and you're right, it's very cool.

[@nope2075]

I love the last one. Bc I always print art for easy and cheap ways to change out art. I like that it looks like a real painting. Or more upscale.

[@JacobCarlson]

I think "mirror miroir" is just PL 610 mirror adhesive. The extra "miroir" is just the French translation on the package 😄

[@amberfrazier575]

Whoooo! Nice! Those all turned out so lovely! Now if I can just get over the fact that that thrift store sticker is forever stuck on that mirror!

[@asj888]

When I was a child we did many paper machet things. Flour and water to a favorite consistency was our jam.

[@emmyy18_]

I will definitely try the last idea!! This is so cool!

[@farahtarek4446]

the paper mache project reminded me of art attack

[@sabs666ify]

I love the sheet wall art and your own viral (not yet) hack i will try

[@MrsOboe]

With the draped sheet art I used a watered down glue to dip the sheet and arrange it an afterwards covered it in plaster 😊 so you get the stone /plater look but you have waaay more time to arrange the sheet using glue

[@JustSheri]

It would be really nice if you guys ever promoted supported small artists, maybe those that sell prints on Etsy. The world is expensive so I get why free options are important but also letting people know how they could support other artists would definitely mean a lot for artists trying to make a living.

[@cori0420]

Glossy mod podge has the same effect the gesso has. I've already completed 2 projects using this technique

[@lade_pardee]

I actually learned the last one from [funnily enough] my photography teacher in high school and it's one of my faves .... I've done this for every place I've lived in [sadly I'm living back at home tho :,)] and for quite a few people as like house warming gifts for those who already had essential things, it always tends to be a double take hehe

[@ekaterinastacey3132]

Omg! The last DIY is giving Mr Bean - the 1997 movie vibes hahaha! Now I'm gonna have to watch it 🙊

[@RoseMary-vs3io]

I love the last project, [ even though they are all great ] I didnt know you could print off pictures from the met, defo a game changer for me, thank you.

[@courtneyreeves4665]

I think I’m going to try the mirror frame first & then try the picture painting trick! 🥰

[@boniwales]

The heavy gel glass was by far the best one

[@JayofallTrades]

I love all these diys. I use plaster in my sculptures and then repair them with drywall filler for walls and pva glue. Activa is the brand i use and its an awesome brand for beginners as well. It holds up well. Instead of plaster of Paris activa has a plaster base and it takes 2 hours to dry but once its pancake consistency it has a longer work time before it starts to crumble about 10-20 minutes Also have that same tub of gesso cuz I'm a painter PS don't use scissors a kitchen knife will do in a pinch if you don't have an exacto/box cutter like mentioned Also i would paint the mirror frame cuz white reminds me of those puffy toilet seats lol 😂

[@mkeerkens]

I wonder if that last technique would work with good old Elmer's glue too. It's a great hack!

[@nanalynne]

Love the painting!

[@lalalins27]

Loathed the viral stuff but I won't hold TSG accountable for my difference in taste. Rachel's DIY painting was jaw dropping, tho. The way the medium brought out the color and made it look so much more vibrant... A++++!!! Will be doing for my own space, for sure!

[@carolinadaily6190]

For the canvas. Just Dip in glue. Set out design and let it dry, when it’s dry and you’re happy with it, spray starch to set. Easy x

[@carolinadaily6190]

Sorry forgot to say, kitchen roll is great for this but it will obviously take longer x