Revamped Baby Blocks

REVAMPED BABY BLOCKS TUTORIAL

Posted by Joanne N.

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*note: these are not for babies, or children to play with. they are purely for room decor.

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You Will Need (6 things)

  • old Baby Blocks (helps to use one with the paint faded off, or in a light color like yellow)
  • gesso or some type of Primer Paint
  • Acrylic Paint
  • black micron Pen(s) or other high quality pen
  • other Embellishment(s)
  • clear Glaze

Steps (6 steps, 120 minutes)

  1. 1

    take your old block and paint gesso (or primer) on the raised edge and letter. let dry.

  2. 2

    paint over gesso in your color of choice with acrylic paint (3-4 coats, let dry between coats). let dry.

  3. 3

    paint on your design (flowers, animal print, dots, etc.). let dry.

  4. 4

    outline with micron pen for details. let dry completely.

  5. 5

    paint over with clear glaze

  6. 6

    (optional) add other embellishments

    use to decorate your shelves or desk...