Can I use normal poster paint on canvas??
Thanks Thanks:  0
Likes Likes:  0
Dislikes Dislikes:  0
Results 1 to 6 of 6
  1. #1
    Join Date
    Aug 2011
    Posts
    95
    Registered Childminder since
    May 11
    Post Thanks / Like

    Default Can I use normal poster paint on canvas??

    Ok so I bought some canvases a few weeks ago intending to do hand/foot print reindeer on them but it has just occured to me that I only have the normal ready made poster paint, don't really have time to get acrylic paint and it all looks quite expensive. Will this work?? I saw somewhere that if you mix the paint with a little pva glue it gives it a shiny sheen, should I try this? Help!

  2. #2
    Join Date
    Dec 2007
    Location
    Surrey
    Posts
    2,182
    Registered Childminder since
    1990
    Latest Inspection Grade
    Outstanding
    Post Thanks / Like

    Default

    I was going to do the reindeer footprints on canvas too.
    I went into my local art shop to get some poster paint and bumped in to my next door neighbour who worked there. I told her what I was going to do and she said I would need to coat the canvas with something otherwise the poster paint will flake off when dry.

    She took my canvases and did it for me at home. I don't know what it was but the footprints look fantastic. I will try and find out for you.
    littletreasures xx

  3. #3
    Join Date
    Aug 2011
    Posts
    95
    Registered Childminder since
    May 11
    Post Thanks / Like

    Default

    Thank you x

  4. #4
    Join Date
    Dec 2010
    Posts
    2,868
    Registered Childminder since
    Nov 10
    Latest Inspection Grade
    Outstanding
    Post Thanks / Like

    Default

    I used poster paint on normal canvases, no problem. Acrylic is very tricky with children as once it dries it will NOT come off at all and is a nightmare on clothes. The canvases are pre-prepared and ready to use, old fashioned artists canvases would need priming but nowadays these cheap little canvases on a wooden frame are ready to use.

  5. #5
    Join Date
    Jan 2009
    Posts
    2,629
    Registered Childminder since
    Mar 09
    Latest Inspection Grade
    Good
    Post Thanks / Like

    Default

    i have just done this x with normal paint, they look fabby

  6. #6
    Join Date
    Feb 2010
    Posts
    3,857
    Registered Childminder since
    Oct 97
    Post Thanks / Like

    Default

    I bought some little pots of metallic poster paints and made handprints on canvasses, they came out really well and are three years old now.

 

 

Posting Permissions

  • You may not post new threads
  • You may not post replies
  • You may not post attachments
  • You may not edit your posts
  •  

Quick Links and Advertisements

Important Information Links
Some Useful Quick Links
Advertisements

 

You can also find us on:
Can I use normal poster paint on canvas?? Can I use normal poster paint on canvas?? Can I use normal poster paint on canvas??

We use cookies to make this site as useful as possible. They are small text files placed in your browser to track usage of our site but they don’t tell us who you are.
By continuing to use this site you are consenting to cookies being placed on your computer. Find out more here: Cookies in Use

Childminding Help and the Childminding Forum are part of Childcare.co.uk