DIY: A Unique Poster- Using Acrylic Anti-Crack

In my latest DIY tutorial, I decided to get creative by repurposing a forgotten item: acrylic anti-crack. This versatile substance initially bought for home renovation, became the star of my new project—a captivating poster.

I enjoy experimenting with different materials to see what I can create. So, when I stumbled upon the acrylic anti-crack in my stash, I saw an opportunity for something unique.

With the acrylic anti-crack in hand, I set out to craft a poster with an interesting texture. I started by printing out the text I wanted and turning it into a stencil by cutting out the letters.

Then, using the stencil, I applied the acrylic anti-crack to the poster. The result was a text that popped off the page with a cool 3D effect.

What I love about this project is its simplicity. While I went for a monochromatic look, you could easily customize it with different colors or additional embellishments.

Ultimately, this project is all about creativity and maximizing what you have. Whether you're a seasoned crafter or just starting, this tutorial is a fun way to unleash your imagination and make something unique.

You will need:

• Acryl

• Scissors

• Sheet of paper

• Tracing paper (optional)

• Spatula (e.g., made from a plastic card)

• Pencil

• Paper tape

• Container for acrylic paint, e.g., a jar lid

• Toothpick

• Cotton wool

• Nail polish remover

We start by printing out the sentence or phrase that interests us. The font should be bold and wide so that there is plenty of space to fill it in with acrylic after cutting it out.

Some letters cannot be cut out entirely - we connect them together with the centers.

Next, we cut out all the letters.

For my project, I used a transparent sheet (tracing paper) because I wanted the background to show through it. You can use colored paper or simply white paper.

Then we place the template on the sheet and attach it using paper adhesive tape.

In the next step, using a spatula (I made mine from an old bus card), we apply a layer of acrylic, covering every space.

In the next stage, we peel off the paper tapes and swiftly, decisively, remove the template.

Sometimes acrylic may appear beyond the edges of the letters. To remove it, I used a toothpick with cotton wool at the end and nail polish remover.

The final step is covering the spaces within the letters with acrylic – for this, I also used a toothpick.