How can I upcycle old canvas paintings?
I have a couple of old canvas paintings which are due to be binned! Any ideas for them please? Thank you.
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Hi,
I take it you don't like the paintings or the frames? Do you have any photos to assist with ideas...........
You could always donate them to a charity, or give as a gift to someone who likes them, or sell on, or Upcycle them!!
A Canvas could always be re-used by an artist etc.
Frames can always become something else!
Here's a few ideas Kathy!
https://www.pinterest.com/georgiaharrupdotcom/reusing-an-old-canvas
https://www.littlehouseoffour.com/2017/09/an-easy-way-to-repurpose-old-canvas-art.html
https://abbottsathome.com/paint-over-an-old-canvas
Hi Kathy, If they are water colour paintings (as opposed to oils that have texture) then I love repainting over them to reuse the canvas. You can use a good white paints, apply two- three coats and then you can reuse the canvas for anything you'd like.
Something like this? https://www.frugalfamilytimes.com/2017/10/old-canvas-to-new-art-for-teen-bedroom-hermione.html?m=1
I’ve seen them used as an artistic accent sewn on the back of a Jean jacket. If you like the art it might be a one of a kind wearable piece.