REVAMPED BABY BLOCKS TUTORIAL

*note: these are not for babies, or children to play with. they are purely for room decor.

 MATERIALS:

• old baby blocks (helps to use one with the paint faded off, or in a light color like yellow)
• gesso or some type of paint primer
• acrylic craft paint
• black micron pen or other high quality pen
• (optional) other embellishments
• clear glaze

step one: take your old block and paint gesso (or primer) on the raised edge and letter. let dry.

step two: paint over gesso in your color of choice with acrylic paint (3-4 coats, let dry between coats).  let dry.

step three: paint on your design (flowers, animal print, dots, etc.). let dry.

step four: outline with micron pen for details. let dry completely.

step five: paint over with clear glaze

step six: (optional) add other embellishments

use to decorate your shelves or desk...