Textured Canvas Boards This is a project that can be sophisticated or it can be fun and whimsical. All you need are a few simple supplies and a little creativity. Materials Fix-it-All™ (patching compound) Water container Small bucket Grout comb Knife or spatula Acrylic paint Paint brush Spray varnish Canvas Boards Instructions Mix patching compound to a consistence of sour cream. Cover the entire canvas board including the sides with patching compound. This is like frosting a cake. It is fun and a little messy. When the canvas board is cover with patching compound, begin dragging the grout comb over the board to create different designs. If you don’t have a grout comb us a hair comb and snip the teeth to create a pattern. Extend the design over the edges and onto the sides. The compound will begin to harden with in about 10 minutes so you have time to rework you design if you need too. Once the compound starts to dry it will get chunky so work quickly to get a smooth finish. Let dry. Paint with acrylic paints. Spray the board with varnish when the acrylic paint is dry. See photos below for additional design Ideas Create more design by combing squares in different directions. Use found objects to create circles in the patching compound. Shape stars, hearts, and flowers with the compound. Paint the textured shapes with acrylic paint. Here is an example of a large canvas board painted in retro colors. Return to Projects