When it comes to choosing painting surfaces, it’s easy to get into a “surface rut” always picking the same ole surface each time we pull out our paints. The challenge is to break out and try something new. This delicious list of ideas is guaranteed to “kick start” your imagination. As you’ll see, most are easily found around the house, at a thrift store or garage sale, which makes experimenting less risky and more adventurous.

• Glass/Ceramic
• Tinware
• Fabric
• Paper
• Wood
• Plastic
• Miscellaneous

GLASS/CERAMIC

Recommended paint choice: Folk Art Enamels
Bowls
Canisters
Frames
Goblets
Mason jars
Mugs, coffee cups
Old dishes
Ornaments
Plates
Platters
Pots
Sea shells
Tiles ceramics
Tile trivets
Vases
Votive holders
Windows
Wine bottles

TIN WARE

Recommended paint choice: Folk Art Enamels or Outdoor
Watering cans
Mailbox

FABRIC

Recommended paint choice: Folk Art Acrylics
Blouses
Briefcases
Canvas bags
Curtains
Daily planners
Dresses
Hats
Lampshades
Mailboxes
Napkins
Old canvas books
Pillows
Shoes (women, children)
Skirts
Tablecloths
T-shirts
Wallets
Watchstraps
Window shades

PAPER

Recommended paint choice: Folk Art Papier
Bookmarks
Gift bags
Gift boxes
Greeting cards
Papier-Mâché
Photo albums
Stationary

WOOD

Recommended paint choice: Folk Art Papier or Outdoor
Address signs
Candlesticks
Chopping boards
Cork items
Drawer pulls
Frames
Furniture
Jewelry boxes
Lazy-Susans
Tool handles
Welcome signs

PLASTIC

Recommended paint choice: Plaid’s Paint for Plastic
Frames
Placemats
Plastic flowerpots
Switch plates
Umbrellas
8-Track tapes (Why not?)

MISCELLANEOUS

Recommended paint choice: Folk Art Acrylics
Business windows
Candles
Coasters
Garden labels /signs
Kitchen ensemble (napkin holder, salt/pepper shakers, oil vinegar sets, sugar/creamer sets)
Luggage
Luggage tags
Placemats
Vinyl Flooring
Walls