Tin foil is a little stiffer than aluminum foil but can also be used the same way.
If there are any crumbs or small pieces of dirt on the table, it will cause indentations in the foil. Put painter’s tape on the back of the foil to keep it in place, or place it along the edges.
Place a large paper towel or regular towel under the paint to prevent it from getting on the table. Purchase the paint from your local craft or big box store. Use bright colors that will show up on the foil like red, blue, or purple.
There’s no exact amount of dish soap to use–just add a drop or two before mixing it together, creating a ratio of roughly 1:6 of dish soap to paint.
Foil is super thin by nature, it’s easy to scratch it during the application process. Therefore use a super soft and clean brush to paint. Finger painting on the foil is also a fun option.
Continue using different colors until the foil painting is finished.
Make the print while the paint is still super wet, otherwise it won’t work. Be aware that the painting transferred on the paper will come out backwards. Let the paint dry before hanging or displaying it.
Consider ripping off several different sizes of foil to see which one works best for your project.
For a tighter, more detailed texture, scrunch the foil up more tightly. A loose foil ball will create a looser, more spread out texture.
Add your paint colors to a paper plate or paint palette, leaving enough space between each one so that the foil balls can be rolled around in each color.
Dip the foil ball back into the paint whenever it starts to run out. Dab the paint onto a spare piece of paper to see what the texture will look like before putting it on your painting.
Dab carefully to ensure the colors don’t blend together too much. Let the paint dry completely before displaying the picture.
