Live Art, Breathe Art: Re-purposed Dried up Acrylic paint & Laminate Tile Samples

Ever wonder what to do with dried up Acrylic paint? Well here's an idea, scoop out your old paint from the tray(s) cut it, roll it up, and wrap jewelry wire around it. You could also add beads for a touch more color. Voila! You now have some fun & unique charms for a bracelet, necklace, or a little something for a mixed media collage.

Re-purposed Dried Acrylic Paint
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Last year, Spare Parts donated a box full of Laminate Tile Samples (3.5"x5") to my art class and I had no clue what to do with them. This year I was determined to use them. So, in September I pulled them out and decided to introduce mixed media collage to my Art Club kids.

Step 1: Choose a Laminate Tile Sample

Laminate Tile Samples (3.5"x5")
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Step 2: Pull out all the art scraps you have stored.
Cardboard, knick knacks, scrap paper, magazine paper, old photos, fabric samples, etc. I keep a box of unwanted items for occasions such as this.