How to Paint Stick Crafts

Use thin paint brushes when painting sitcks.

Painting stick crafts is an enjoyable activity for the entire family. Stick crafts are wonderful ways for children to explore artistic interests or for parents to make homemade ornaments or gifts. Painting stick crafts is uncomplicated and a wise way to arrange a get together between friends and neighbors. Ask each guest to bring their own sticks and paints with him and take pleasure in designing, sharing and trading your completed crafts and ornaments.

Things You'll Need

• Craft sticks
• Acrylic paint
• Paint brushes
• Scissors
• Scrap materials
• Permanent markers
• Toothpicks
• Glue
• Water

Instructions

1. Lay out the colors of acrylic paint you wish to use. Open and ready a container of white paint if you are painting a snowman, for example. Prepare a container of silver paint if you are painting an aluminum baseball bat. Having all paints and materials available beforehand helps keep you focused solely on making the craft. Acrylic paint dries faster and does not absorb into craft stick wood as watercolors will.

2. Dip your brush into the paint and apply one even layer to the front side of the stick. Cover the entire surface area. Allow the front to dry for 15 minutes. Flip the stick over and paint the reverse side.

3. Decorate the stick accordingly. Dip a brush into black paint, for example, and blot dots onto the stick to represent coal eyes, a mouth and buttons for the snowman. Swipe a thin splash of orange paint for a carrot nose. Allow another 15 minutes for all paint to dry. Cut and glue on colorful cloth materials to add texture and life to the craft once the paint is no longer wet.

References

• The Artful Crafter: Stick Crafts