Abstract Art With Unicorn Spit and Press Method!
6 Materials
$30
1 Day
Easy
I needed some art work for my freshly painted stairwell. And with unicorn spit and two art canvases here is my colorful result!
I knew I wanted some bold colors and had a sunset theme in my head. This was one idea - even though my dear sweet husband wanted a waterfall....artist privilege prevailed...lol
I started with two artist canvases that were 12x30. - I got them at Joann Fabric
Then I painted each with a light coat of Waverly acrylic chalk paint in the color Ocean. Walmart carries these. I find they are really thick though so I usually water it down a bit with a few spritz of water. I applied the paint with an inexpensive chip brush and let them dry.
These are all the various Unicorn Spit colors I used. Grace C Hummingbird, Phoenix Fire, Jay Hawk Rock Chalk, Finchi Fran, Zia Teal, Doves Cry, Ravishing Raven, Mad Mallard, and Molly Red Pepper. There was a little bit of White Ning used, but I must have missed taking a picture of the bottle.
I squirted the unicorn spit colors all over one board. No particular pattern other than what I was seeing in my head. (Scary right? LOL) You need to lay the spit on a little thick as you will be pressing the two boards together and you want enough spit to press the entire canvas.
Then I lightly spritzed the unicorn spit with a little distilled water to help with the press of the other canvas.
Take your "plain" canvas, and flip it over so you can squish it down on the canvas with all the unicorn spit.
Line up your two canvases and squish them together. I lightly rubbed from side to side everywhere I could touch but you don't want the canvases to actually move around. Don't be alarmed if you see spit running down the sides of the bottom canvas - you can clean that up if you want or leave it for a cool effect...
When you're ready, pull the two canvases apart and marvel at your beautiful mirror image stain press art.
If you notice any spots with not enough spit you can dribble some more on in those spaces, spritz with water, and blow them around with a straw. Or use your fingers - whatever you feel like. I, of course, can never have too much sparkle so while the spit was wet I sprinkled on the white and blue sparkle randomly.
The hardest part is waiting for the spit to dry thoroughly so you can apply a clear spray oil based sealer. The unicorn spit will dry chalky looking. Applying the sealer will really make the unicorn colors pop.
I asked my 6’ tall son to come over and help hang these in the stairwell. I sweetened the request with a cherry chocolate pound cake and here they are! Perfect in the space.
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I keep seeing unicorn spit on tons of projects. I'd like to give it a try but I don't have any artistic talent. But! After seeing your easy step by step instructions..I just may give this a try. Thanks.
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Thank you! I don’t have a creative bone in my body and I’m amazed at what I can do with unicorn spit and chalk paint. So many things I never thought to take pictures of. Lol.
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I LOVE!!!!! this idea. We just moved into a new home recently and have a very large wall that is still empty. I think it will take at least 4 large canvases, but the possibilities are endless. Thank you so much for sharing.
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Could the same be achieved with acrylic craft paint?
I'd like to get this effect on one canvas...perhaps use some material as base? Jackson Pollock, pls. advise.
What the heck is unicorn spit, and how does it differ from acrylic paints, chalk paints, etc??