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Unicorn Spit cool techniques to try

By Just Crafty  •   2 minute read

unicorn spit artwork

Unicorn Spit is a vibrant, gel-stain and glaze-in-one art medium that works beautifully on wood, glass, canvas, fabric, and more. It's water-based, non-toxic, and smells like jasmine (seriously!). Here’s a quick rundown on how to use it in an art project:

🎨 Basic Supplies You'll Need:

  • Unicorn Spit (pick your colors)
  • Paintbrushes or foam brushes
  • Spray bottle with water
  • Protective gloves (optional but helpful)
  • Surface (wood, canvas, glass, etc.)
  • Sealer (like Polycrylic or epoxy if you're sealing glass)

Cool Techniques to Try:


Stained Glass Effect (on glass or plexiglass)

  1. Clean your glass surface well.
  2. Mix Unicorn Spit with a bit of water to make it more translucent.
  3. Use a brush or your fingers to apply color.
  4. Let it dry completely.
  5. Seal with a clear epoxy resin or sealer for that glossy stained-glass look.

Woodgrain Enhancement (on wood)

  1. Lightly sand and clean the wood.
  2. Apply Unicorn Spit directly to the wood and use a brush or your hands to blend it in.
  3. You can spritz it with water to help with blending.
  4. Once dry, seal with polyurethane or epoxy.

Marbling (on any surface)

  1. Wet your surface slightly with water.
  2. Drizzle or squirt Unicorn Spit in different colors.
  3. Use a stick, comb, or your fingers to swirl the colors.
  4. Spritz lightly with water to help it move.
  5. Let it dry and seal for that high-shine finish.

Fabric Dyeing (tie-dye style)

Mix with water in a 1:1 ratio.

Apply like dye (squeeze bottles, brush, etc.).
Let dry completely.
Heat set with an iron (protect with parchment) or run it through a dryer.
Seal with fabric medium or leave as-is if decorative.

⚠️ Tips & Tricks:

  • Don’t overwork it. Once it starts drying, let it be, or you might get muddy colors.
  • Layering: You can layer colors once each is dry to create depth.
  • Sealing: Always seal your work. Unicorn Spit is water-soluble, so it can reactivate with moisture if left unsealed.

 

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