Crafting With Kids: Ideas For New Parents

Different types of unique paints are available that allow you to do all kinds of things. By learning about some of the unique types of paints you have available to you, you may end up coming up with many creative ways to paint everything from walls to individual pieces of furniture. Here are some of the types of paints that you want to familiarize yourself with.

Chalkboard paint

Many people think the only way to put a chalkboard up in their home is to find an actual chalkboard and hang it up. However, the problem with this is you are limited in what you can do by the exact size and shape of the chalkboard itself. Luckily, there is chalkboard paint available that allows you to turn just about any solid surface into a chalkboard.

You can use the chalkboard paint to paint a chalkboard to-do list on a small area of your kitchen wall, or you can transform an entire wall of your child's room into a fun chalkboard. Another great think about chalkboard paint is it smooths out as you paint, so you don't have to worry about brush strokes appearing on the surface.

Stone paint

Stone paint is another unique type of paint that allows you to make some fantastic creations. The paint dries to give the look of a stone surface. Not only is the paint multi-colored, but when it dries it does so in a away that gives the paint a rough surface similar to that of an actual stone.

Stone paint can be applied to something that you want to make look as if it is made from actual stone. For example, if you are making a structure out of concrete, but you want it to look like a real stone, then you can paint the surface of the concrete with the stone paint.

Unicorn spit

Unicorn spit is a stain, glaze, and paint that can be used in order to create magnificent pieces that have a lot of colors all blended in together. There are many tutorials online that show how to get many different effects when you use unicorn spit. Many people choose to use this product when they want to give something that they are going to be painting the look of tie dye.

Conclusion

There are many other types of paints that can help you to achieve the look you want to end up with out of the things that you are painting. Visit a paint store for more inspiration.