Welcome to PAGE TWO of the DIY Canvas Photos tutorial. Below you will find instructions and learn the secret technique to creating a textured finish to your project that will give your DIY Canvas Photos a beautiful effect. Now you can get the same professional looking finish to your canvas photos without paying the high cost of having them done professionally.
Instructions:
1) First, choose the photo you want to create your canvas with and have it enlarged and printed to your chosen size.
2) Buy a canvas in a corresponding size.
3) Using your foam brush, cover the top of your canvas with a layer of Mod Podge.
4) Place your photo on top of the Mod Podge covered surface and flatten it with your hands to ensure that it adheres nicely. Allow it to dry.
5) After it dries, flip the canvas over and grab your utility knife and cutting board. Using the edge of the canvas as your guide, cut off any portion of the photo that is overhanging the edge of the canvas
6) (The SECRET) Next is the fun part, but you have to have a little faith that this is all going to work out. You are going to “stamp” that canvas texture right on to your photo. THIS TOTALLY MAKES THIS PROJECT so don’t wimp out on me and stop now. Paint a thin layer of Mod Podge {matte finish} RIGHT OVER THE TOP OF YOUR PHOTO. Do not panic, I promise, promise, promise you that it will dry clear and will look gorgeous. Use long, even strokes.
To read the rest of this tutorial with more photos more step by step directions to complete this project, visit Tasha’s wonderful website at Designer Trapped for this and more!
Many thanks to Tasha for sharing this amazing technique for giving our DIY Canvas Photos a REAL Professional Texture!
Photos courtesy of Designer Trapped
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