Making Your Own Texture Paste!

Texture paste is really big in the crafting world right now. Today I'll show you guys how I make my own using Elmer's glue, acrylic paint, and baby powder!

[melissak]

8 years since you posted this video and just as valuable now! Thank you - this is exactly what I needed for my project!!!

[abigalealaska]

I made some with baking soda and it turned out great. I also bought small jars & added ink from re-inkers & now I have 6 colors of texture paste!!!!

[mahratunsamha]

This works. I made my first texture painting yesterday and I'm so freaking happy! Thank you!! Take love!❤️❤️❤️

[seanb]

Thanks so much for sharing this. I find most crafting products ridiculously over priced so videos like this is very much appreciated.

[blondelebanese]

I made this following someone’s recipe and they used marble dust (from a hardware store. The marble dust was left over after making my own clear gesso for a project. I’ve also made this using baby powder (your recipe) and it worked wonderfully. The least expensive one was the one using baby powder (or any kind of talcum powder) and the most costly was the marble dust but it wasn’t very expensive. I think the bag said ‘crushed marble’ and I wouldn’t have had it on hand if I hadn’t already made the clear gesso which is really expensive if bought in a retail store. I love the way you gave the instructions - easy to follow, and now I’m gonna have to make some more because I didn’t store it in an airtight container so it became unusable. Great video, love. You have a brand new subscriber!

[mexicansoutherngirl]

I made a HUGE batch of this. 1. I keep it in a plastic container and it has kept very well thru out the weeks. and 2. Not only is this a great Texture for art work; I have messed up several time and it makes for a GREAT Eraser. I will be using this Texture for years to come

[neneg]

baking soda works great. its not grainy, you just have to stir it really well, I don't want my projects to smell like baby powder, which they do.

[Jazzwayze]

Oh brother! Why didn't I see this before I paid $15.00 for some commercial paste! I have all the necessary ingredients in my studio! Oh well lesson learned and thank you Lynnea. I am trying it as a ground for oil painting. Regards from John in UK

[nicola]

I’m not normally a jealous person, except when it comes to diy. Elmer’s school glue, 77 cents - I’m my dreams! The very same bottle of glue will cost you $6.50 here in Australia, and that massive price differential applies to virtually any diy material. I’m thinking it might be worth considering a holiday just to get supplies, the savings on a years worth of supplies would doubtless pay for my thanks for the great idea tho, it’s one I’ll be trying😊

[quilterstitch]

Be aware some baby powders are just scented cornstarch, others are talcum powder. If you're using cornstarch-based baby powder, just buy regular cornstarch (like you cook with). Dollar stores probably carry cornstarch, not sure if they have talcum powder.

[bernadettemendoza]

Thanks so much. Live in Nicaragua in a beach town and had no idea how to make the paste. Now I do. Blessings!

[casperthegm]

Good job. You did that perfectly, talking to us through the process and showing at the same time- without anything added unnecessarily. Straight and to the point. Quick question, since I'm cheap and don't want to waste paint if I don't have to; what happens if you don't add the white acrylic paint to the mix?

[SharonMoseley-mubk]

Thank you so much for sharing this. What a game changer is terms of cutting costs. Can't wait to try.

[cndbrn]

I've heard adding dish-soap makes the paste more pliable. Give it a try. Thanks for the vid.

[DoloresJRush]

This thick goop gives texture to a art journaling page. It is not gesso which is used to give tooth or a gritty texture to a painting project. You smooth texture paste through a thin plastic or brass sheet stencil with a faux plastic credit card or palette knife to make bumps on paper, hence "texture." If you apply it too heavy, it will develop cracks on your art journal page. If it takes longer than 15 minutes to dry, then it is probably has been applied too heavily also. She is not using the talc powder on body parts in this craft recipe and most people have the common sense not to breathe in any powder floating in the air, whether it is talc powder, cornstarch, baking soda or flour, however, I don't know about you, just sayin'. Thank You Lynnea for sharing your recipe. Just what I was looking for. smile! -- Addition -- break it down to its basic elements: Dried Elmer's glue is like a plastic and dried acrylic paint is like a plastic and real talcum powder is a ground mineral.

[rebcol]

Thanks for this simple and direct video and recipe. Just made mine, looks all creamy and smooth, can't wait to try it out.

[darkliasons]

Wow! I paint on a budget so this is great information. Thanks for sharing Lynnea.

[lorebeth]

Just starting to do artsy projects so very new to all of this. Two questions... Would mixing Elmer’s glue & corn starch - primary ingredient in baby powder - work? Could plain paste (no paint) be brushed over stencil adhered to project surface then painted over with light touch after it’s dried a bit instead of adding paint to paste? Really appreciate those of you who post videos, I’ve learned so much and doubt I’d ever have the nerve to do a video. Thank you.

[alessandriaj]

Easiest recipe: 1 part baking soda to 1 part of water or less depends on how thick you want the texture paste. I do a lot of steampunk bottles, it's the best texture, I do not use any glues in my mixture.

[profilnamn]

I bought 2.5 euro worth of industrial acrylic paste/goo in a tube and a gun for that. Its used in the wall corners to seal them. Doesnt smell bad, only a little while drying. It works like a charm. Some thorough mixing and you are good to go. Cheaper than the one in the video. However I think I will try adding some powder to make it more hard and moldable.