Cheap Surfaces for Decorative Painting
I love decorative painting but it can be an expensive hobby. When I first started painting I was so excited about all the beautiful wooden surfaces on the market like boxes and small furniture and plaques. Unfortunately it wasn't long before I found that I couldn't paint nearly as much as I wanted to because I could not afford to purchase all of these awesome pieces. So I started looking for cheap surfaces for my decorative painting.
And I found many sources. First I started looking at rummage sales. I found an old, round night stand that was in rather rough shape but solid. And I found an ugly but interesting jewelry box. It is just amazing what a little sand paper, wood filler and paint can do to transform something undesirable into a beautiful piece of art.
Two of my uncles died recently and my siblings and I inherited all their stuff. There were several items that I grabbed up quick like a wooden stool and a large wooden bowl.
My husband and I often stop at flea markets and once in a while I can find something interesting. Once I found a tackle box that I painted with a cool fish and lots of lures and gave it to my son who is an avid fisherman.
In my grandma's attic I found an old cheese box. You know, the old round, wooden box with a lid. That now has a beautiful floral picture around it.
Second time around shops are good places to visit as are auctions and estate sales. And then there are the outlet and overstock stores. I have found many items there. Most of the pieces are made in Taiwan or somewhere overseas but the shapes are unique. Just be sure to use a good stain blocker paint so that the cheap stain does not bleed through and ruin your art work.
Store basement discount counters are another good place to browse for discontinued items or returns. I can usually find small furniture items here.
And one more place to check out is the on-line auctions. You never know what you might find.
So don't give up painting because you can't buy new surfaces. Find your own unique pieces and put your special touch on it.
And I found many sources. First I started looking at rummage sales. I found an old, round night stand that was in rather rough shape but solid. And I found an ugly but interesting jewelry box. It is just amazing what a little sand paper, wood filler and paint can do to transform something undesirable into a beautiful piece of art.
Two of my uncles died recently and my siblings and I inherited all their stuff. There were several items that I grabbed up quick like a wooden stool and a large wooden bowl.
My husband and I often stop at flea markets and once in a while I can find something interesting. Once I found a tackle box that I painted with a cool fish and lots of lures and gave it to my son who is an avid fisherman.
In my grandma's attic I found an old cheese box. You know, the old round, wooden box with a lid. That now has a beautiful floral picture around it.
Second time around shops are good places to visit as are auctions and estate sales. And then there are the outlet and overstock stores. I have found many items there. Most of the pieces are made in Taiwan or somewhere overseas but the shapes are unique. Just be sure to use a good stain blocker paint so that the cheap stain does not bleed through and ruin your art work.
Store basement discount counters are another good place to browse for discontinued items or returns. I can usually find small furniture items here.
And one more place to check out is the on-line auctions. You never know what you might find.
So don't give up painting because you can't buy new surfaces. Find your own unique pieces and put your special touch on it.
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