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Stunning bowls using Shimmering Acrylic Paints

Feb 21
A wooden tray holds a rustic white cross with a rope and beads. Sparkling glass pieces surround it, creating a serene and textured setting.
Stunning bowls by Becky Thackston

These wooden bowls are a crafter's dream! Versatile and readily available, they've graced my projects time and time again, transforming into everything from charming candles to adorable holiday decorations. But lately, I've been craving something a little different, a way to elevate these humble vessels to a new level of beauty. Enter: Shimmering Matte acrylic paints & crystals! I had a collection of crystals just waiting for a purpose, and the idea of combining their natural elegance with the rustic simplicity of the wooden bowls sparked instant inspiration. The result? Absolutely gorgeous. Join me as I share how to transform simple wooden bowls into breathtaking masterpieces.


Here is a supply list for the bowls:


Wooden bowls

White Glitter

Broken crystals

Perfect Paints Shimmering matte in Espresso, Northern Lights and Vintage Mercury

Tacky Glue

White craft paint



Wooden bowl, jar labeled "Perfect Plants," glass pebbles on a wooden surface. Earthy tones and textures create a natural, rustic vibe.
Stunning Bowls by Becky Thackston

Step one:

Roughly paint the bowls with craft paint leaving lots of raw edges

Wooden cross with a hollowed cross partially painted white, set on a textured stone surface. No visible text; rustic and serene.
rough paint the bowls using craft paint

Step two:

Using the Perfect Paints Shimmering Matte Acrylics you will want to do the same and just add the paint in random areas. For the round bowl I used Northern Lights and for the cross bowl I used Espresso and Vintage Mercury.

Abstract painting with swirling brushstrokes in white, green, and black. Circular patterns create a sense of movement. No text visible.
add shimmering matte acrylic paints to give texture and a patina color
Close-up of a weathered, silver-painted wooden surface with visible brush strokes. Background shows a speckled, multicolored pattern.
closeup of color on bowl

Step three:

Spread the tacky glue in random areas. Now just pour the crystals and glitter where you would like them to be and gently press into the glue. Set aside and let dry.

Stone cross and beads on rope lying on rustic wooden surface scattered with glass shards, creating a calm, reflective mood.
Finished wooden bowls

The cross beads I made several years ago out of clay. Using a cookie cutter, I cut out the cross and added some shimmering matte while it dried. For the beads I took wooden unfinished beads and added them to a ziploc bag full of paint. Pour them out on parchment paper and let dry. String everything together with hemp string.


And now you have these amazingly beautiful, shimmering bowls!




Wooden cross-shaped tray with a white beaded rosary on a rustic wooden table. The setting is serene and reflective.
Finished wooden bowl

A white cross on a textured silver and gray circular surface, surrounded by small crystals. The scene emits a calm, spiritual mood.
Finished wooden bowl

Rosary with large beads and a cross on a weathered, textured plate. The setting is rustic with a wooden surface, evoking a serene mood.
finished wooden bowl


Until next time....happy crafting!


XOXO

Becky Thackston



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