How to Make White Paint Creamy White Pearl

Mix your own pearl paint using basic craft materials.

When you are painting a craft project or piece of artwork, you may feel frustrated by the flat appearance of standard cream-colored acrylic paints. One solution is to customize the paint you are using by mixing in other craft supplies, such as pearlescent microglitter. Adding pearlescent microglitter into standard cream-colored acrylic paint transforms the flat color into one that looks pearly and shimmery. You can buy all of the materials you'll need to make creamy white pearl paint at any art supply store.

Things You'll Need

• Empty paint can
• Beige acrylic paint
• White acrylic paint
• White microglitter
• Paint stick

Instructions

1. Place an empty paint can onto a table top, and take off the top of the can.

2. Fill one-third of the paint can with beige acrylic paint, and the other two-thirds of the can with white acrylic paint.

3. Add 2 tablespoons of microglitter, which will transform the paint to make it appear pearlescent.

4. Stir the paint with a paint stick for 10 minutes to combine the ingredients completely.

5. Place the top back onto the paint can to seal it up until you use it for your project.

Tips & Warnings

• Keep acrylic paint out of the reach of children. Not all acrylic paint is nontoxic.