Water color painting with Chalk Couture prodcuts

Water colour painting technique

4/24/2021

A fun a simple way to take your design from nice to WOW! Grab some paint brushes and let's get ready to create a gorgeous design.

Water color painting technique with stencils

Adding colour to your Chalk Couture design is one way to really make it pop. There are a variety of techniques to accomplish this.
You can use the variety of paste colours on the transfer. The Paste & Peel technique is a great way to get a whole lot of colour on.
You can complete a Hot Mess technique for a whimsical or variegated look.
One of my most favourite ways to add colour is with the Water Colour painting technique. This works best with a design that is more of a "colouring book" outline, like these ones below.

How do we complete this beautiful water colour painting technique?
Step 1: Chalk your outline. Decide what you would like your outline colour to be- you can use a different colour for your top layer if desired.
Paste, Peel, Reveal & maybe squeal! Set this transfer aside. I prefer to wash it and have it ready to go as we will need to use it again at the end.
Step 2: Choose your paste colours. Add them to a small tray and water them down.
Step 3: Once your out line layer is dry... use a paint brush, paint between the lines just like a colouring book.
Step 4: Dry your paste.
Step 5: Replace the beginning design- carefully line up to match your under layer. Then re-chalk your design. You can use the same colour as step 1 or another. Each will provide a different look! Play and see what you prefer.
Step 6: Stare in admiration at the amazing piece you just created.

For the visual learner (aka me!) Check out our water colour painting video.