Again polka dots can be painted as a single dot or multiple dots layering over the previously painted one.Īnother tool that is fabulous for painting polka dots is a dauber which often is used for stenciling. They too, come in a variety of sizes and are made of a nice dense foam perfect for painting polka dots. Similar to a spouncer, another foam tool is a Martha Stewart Crafts Pouncer. Spouncers come in a variety of sizes and as you see each size can be painted a different color and overlapped to create a layered polka dot design! When touching the surface, keep the flat bottom edge FLAT and slightly twist to the right and left then carefully lift straight up so the wet polka dot is not smeared. let's explore other tools that can be used to create polka dots! Here is an example of a spouncer that has been loaded with paint. Easy as that!Īnd now the polka dot fun continues. Once happy with traced circular patterns, begin painting the polka dots in desired colors. ![]() Using a roll of tape is not only fun, but you can create two polka dots in one by tracing the outer edge as well as the interior ring of the tape. This grouping of supplies, a Fiskars circle template, rolls of tape, and a pencil can all be used to create polka dots too! Simply position the circle template where desired and using a pencil lightly trace inside the template. Don't have a circle template? You can borrow from your kitchen and use a drinking glass, a jar lid, a plate or bowl, even a can of green beans! Not in your kitchen, take a look around your studio, you can find other circular elements, a lamp base, a paint bottle, a terra cotta pot. ![]() This would be a PERFECT overall polka dot background for any canvas project! You can use the entire stencil or perhaps only a portion. Everyday stenciling techniques of using either a circular clockwise and counter clockwise motion OR a stippling/dabbing up and down motion work well.Ĭontinue stenciling a variety of circles overlapping or layering each one a different color! This FolkArt Stencil1 stencil is a pattern circle of rings of circles or polka dots! It is fun to stencil with one color or all three creating an ombre effect.Īnd check out this mini polka dot stencil from the FolkArt Handmade Charlotte Patterns stencil. Throughout this polka dot painting exercise, I'll use the same three colors: FolkArt Multi-Surface Bright Pink, Vivid Orange and Daffodil Yellow. A perfectly painted polka dot can begin with the use of a stencil, paint and a stencil brush like you see here. Check out the stencils and template all containing circles but also look at the variety of tools: paint brushes, daubers, pouncers, spouncers, stylus, even rolls of tape! I gathered a few supplies here to share polka dotting fun. Let's explore a few options of both how to paint that perfect polka dot, how to "dress it up" and what are the best tools to use. ![]() Believe it or not I am often asked how to paint a polka dot and exactly where should it be placed on their project. just look around! Everything from our clothing, shoes, and purses, to our home décor items, like fabrics, furniture and even wall treatments can be found splattered with fun-loving polka dots! Polka Dots are a favorite staple to many beginner crafters wanting to learn how to paint that perfect polka dot. Yes like many people, I am smitten with Polka Dots! It is not hard to believe how popular polka dots are.
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