DIY & Tutorials

Arches have been around for a very long time, from Roman aqueducts to the horseshoe arches of Moorish courtyards in Andalusia, and they still bring a calm, grounded feel to… Continue Reading 14 Budget Textured Arches Canvas Art Ideas Under $40

Most first attempts at textured art start the same way: wet joint compound on a cheap, flexible canvas. It often ends badly within months, as the texture cracks, the canvas… Continue Reading 25 Beginner Tips on How to Make Textured Canvas Art

Spreading wet joint compound onto a cheap stretched canvas is how a lot of us start, and it's also the most common reason plaster art cracks. As the compound dries… Continue Reading 23 Ways to Make Plaster Art Without Cracking

Sculpted plaster flowers have a soft, romantic look that works beautifully in neutral rooms, and they're more achievable than they appear. Most DIY plaster flowers on canvas fail for the… Continue Reading 23 Ideas for DIY Plaster Flowers on Canvas

Big white textured panels like this often sell for well over a thousand dollars, displayed under gallery lighting that makes every ridge glow. Look closely and many of them are… Continue Reading 17 Beginner Tricks for Textured Art Using Drywall Mud

Sealing is the last step in making plaster art, and it's surprisingly easy to get wrong. Raw plaster and joint compound soak up liquid like a dry sponge, so brushing… Continue Reading 21 Tips on How to Seal Plaster Canvas Art Safely

A flat print can fill a wall, but it rarely gives a room much depth. Abstract landscape plaster art does: raised ridges catch the light, valleys fall into shadow, and… Continue Reading 15 Tips for Abstract Landscape Plaster Art That Lasts

If you've been looking at a blank living room wall for months and wincing at the $800 price tags on large minimalist textured art online, this project is for you.… Continue Reading 23 Ways to Make a DIY Minimalist Textured Plaster Canvas

Making diy plaster moon art is a lot like baking a wild yeast sourdough loaf: you mix powder and water, leave it alone and hope it turns out well. Without… Continue Reading 13 Simple Steps for DIY Plaster Moon Art

Picture late afternoon sun landing on the far wall and catching thick, curved ridges of plaster, with soft shadows that shift as you walk past. Arches in warm terracotta and… Continue Reading 25 Tips for DIY Plaster Rainbow Art With a Designer Look