How to Use Japanese Velvet Powder in Painting

Japanese velvet powder creates a grass-like texture.

Artists use Japanese velvet powder to create a textured surface on paintings and artificial flowers. Velvet powder is a form of flocking, which are thousands of tiny fibers used to give texture to surfaces. The powder comes in a variety of colors and gives painted areas texture, to simulate grass, snow, flowers and trees. An ounce of velvet powder will cover approximately 3 square feet, depending on how thickly it is applied.

Things You'll Need

• Old newspaper or plastic
• Glue pad or brush-on glue
• Paintbrushes
• Spoon

Instructions

1. Lay down old newspapers or plastic to protect the work area.

2. Place the painting flat on the newspapers or plastic.

3. Apply a layer of glue to the area where the velvet powder will go. Use a glue pad, which is similar to an ink pad, or apply with a brush. To prevent the glue from accidentally going into other areas, mask them off with masking tape.

4. Pour the Japanese velvet powder onto the glued areas until completely covered. Press down with your fingers or the back of a spoon.

5. Let dry for a couple of hours. Gently shake off any excess powder.

References

• Flower Handmade: Tips About Materials and Apparatus for Japanese Clay Flower Making
• Hobby and Craft Flocking and Supplies
• YouTube: Crushed Velvet Flock and the Essential Glue Pad