Have you ever worked with black glue? It is one of our favorite art supplies because when paired with watercolor paints, it creates a stained glass effect. In the past, we have made leaves using black glue and watercolors. If you haven’t made black glue before it’s super simple and the results are always eye popping. Today I will be sharing how we made a fun Valentine’s Day Craft – hearts with black glue and water colors.
You will need:
- White glue
- Black paint
- Watercolor paint
- Thicker white paper
- Paintbrush
- Scissors
- Construction paper (optional)
You will want to empty your glue bottle so it’s only half full. Then add some squirts of black paint. Use enough black paint to fill up an additional quarter of the glue bottle. Shake the mixture until it is totally combined.
Use the black glue to draw your heart design on a thick piece of white paper. You will be adding watercolors later and I always find that they work best on thicker paper. This requires a while to dry. I just did it the day before we wanted to paint and it worked out fine. When the designs are dry, you will notice that the glue had a hard raised texture that will really stand out when you add paint.
Time to add the watercolors!
This is how the hearts with black glue will look when the watercolor paint has dried. Now you will have a few options.
You can cut out the heart and put it in the window to get this pretty sun catcher or stained glass effect.
Or you can cut them out and glue them on some colorful construction paper for a decoration or a card.
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Lorie K says
They look so beautiful! We haven't tried this before, so it's on our list. Better pin it so I don't forget!
Vicky @ Mess For Less says
Thanks so much Lorie! Really appreciate the pin!
Melanie @ Raise A Boy says
Love this! We were playing with glue the other day but it was hard to see. Next time I'll add paint.
Vicky @ Mess For Less says
I like how it looks like the leading on stained glass.
Kirstylee says
I'm surprised at how much that paper looks like stained glass. They are beautiful!
Vicky @ Mess For Less says
Yes, it looks fairly close considering it's juts glue, paper and watercolors. Thanks for stopping by!
Rebekah P says
So Pretty! I love this idea, and I am sure my kids will too!
Vicky @ Mess For Less says
Thanks Rebekah! I hope they enjoy it!
Carla at Preschool Powol Packets says
These are awesome!! I'm going to pin it and share it on my PreschoolPowolPackets Facebook page!
Vicky @ Mess For Less says
Thanks so much! I really appreciate it!
Ana Dziengel says
I love the contrast of the black glue. These turned out beautifully! Pinning it!
-Ana from http://www.babbledabbledo.com
Jodi D. says
Really cool idea. I'm going to remember this great technique. I feel like I'm too busy to do it before Valentine's day, but there is no reason I can't do it in the future.
RedTedArt says
The hearts really look great! We have some of that black glue.. i need to get it out.
Thanks for sharing on Kids Get Crafty.
Maggy
Diana - FreeStyleMama says
I love it as a sun catcher!
Sugar Aunts says
This is so cute! I can totally see us doing this soon. I would love to invite you to join us at Share It Saturday. We have lots of wonderful contributors each week, linking up educational play, tips, crafts, and more. We would love to see this post and more from you…You would fit right in! http://www.sugaraunts.com/2013/02/share-it-saturday-6-and-our-week-in.html
We also have a group Pinterest board we are inviting all contributors to join…it's a great way to gain new viewers for your posts. The link to the Pinterest board in on our linky party post. I hope to see you there!
Colleen at Sugar Aunts 🙂
Lori @ A Bright and Beautiful Life says
Very cute idea. I didn't even know there is black glue! Pinned this idea. Thanks for sharing. I found you at the I Heart Naptime link party.
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Tutus & Tea Parties says
These look so pretty! I think we will do this today to make a card! Thank you for sharing at our Pinteresting Party!
Allison says
These are so cool! I'll be featuring them tomorrow on The Sunday Showcase.
Tammy Backus says
These black glue hearts are awesome! I’m going to try this project. We made jack-o-lanterns outlining them with black glue, but I never thought about valentine’s day projects. Thank you.
Vicky says
Hope you have fun making them Tammy!