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.
- 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.
If you're looking for more black glue ideas check out:
Tammy Backus
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.
Allison
These are so cool! I'll be featuring them tomorrow on The Sunday Showcase.
Tutus & Tea Parties
These look so pretty! I think we will do this today to make a card! Thank you for sharing at our Pinteresting Party!
Fluster Buster
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Lori @ A Bright and Beautiful Life
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.
Sugar Aunts
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...
Diana - FreeStyleMama
I love it as a sun catcher!
RedTedArt
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
Jodi D.
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.
Vicky @ Mess For Less
Thanks so much! I really appreciate it!
Ana Dziengel
I love the contrast of the black glue. These turned out beautifully! Pinning it!
Carla at Preschool Powol Packets
These are awesome!! I'm going to pin it and share it on my PreschoolPowolPackets Facebook page!
Vicky @ Mess For Less
Thanks Rebekah! I hope they enjoy it!
Vicky @ Mess For Less
Yes, it looks fairly close considering it's juts glue, paper and watercolors. Thanks for stopping by!
Vicky @ Mess For Less
I like how it looks like the leading on stained glass.
Vicky @ Mess For Less
Thanks so much Lorie! Really appreciate the pin!
Rebekah P
So Pretty! I love this idea, and I am sure my kids will too!
Kirstylee
I'm surprised at how much that paper looks like stained glass. They are beautiful!
Melanie @ Raise A Boy
Love this! We were playing with glue the other day but it was hard to see. Next time I'll add paint.
Lorie K
They look so beautiful! We haven't tried this before, so it's on our list. Better pin it so I don't forget!