Shimmer watercolour paint can add a stunning effect to art projects. Whether you are working on a painting, some calligraphy, a greeting card, or sketchbook, these glimmering colours can make your piece stand out. Here are ideas on ways to use shimmer watercolour paint in art projects:

  1. Add highlights: use it to add highlights to any artwork. With a small brush apply a thin layer of shimmer paint over areas that you want to highlight, such as the edges of a flower petal or the tips of a bird’s feathers.
  2. Create a glittery background: this paint can be used to create a glittery background for your artwork. Mix a small amount of shimmer paint with water and apply it to your paper with a large brush. Let the paint dry completely before adding any other elements to your artwork.
  3. Mix with other colours: the paint can be mixed with other colours to create new shades with a touch of sparkle. Mix the shimmer paint with your favourite watercolours to create a unique shade for your artwork.
  4. Use as a wash: this paint can be used as a wash to create a subtle glittery effect on your artwork. Mix a small amount of it with water and apply it to your paper with a large brush. Let the paint dry completely before adding any other elements to your artwork.
  5. Paint a galaxy or starry night: Use it to create a stunning galaxy effect. Layer over black or dark coloured watercolour paint. Once the paint has dried, use your brush to dab or splatter white shimmer paint on top of the black to create stars.
  6. Use as a border: Create a glittery border around your artwork with this paint. Use a small brush to apply a thin layer of shimmer paint around the edge of your paper.
  7. Paint a sunset: Shimmer watercolour paint can be used to create a beautiful sunset effect. Mix yellow and red watercolour paint with a small amount of shimmer paint and apply it to your paper with a large brush. Use a brush to splatter orange and pink shimmer paint on top of the yellow and red to create the sunset effect.
  8. Enhance your calligraphy: This paint is perfect for hand lettering. Use it in place of your usual paints to add some drama, sparkles or glamour.
  9. Paint a beach scene: Shimmer watercolour paint can be used to create a beach scene with a touch of sparkle. Mix blue and green watercolour paint with a small amount of shimmer paint and apply it to your paper with a large brush. Use a brush to splatter white shimmer paint on top of the blue and green to create waves.
  10. Create a snow effect: Use this watercolour paint to create a winter wonderland. Mix white watercolour paint with a small amount of shimmer paint and apply it to your paper with a large brush. Once the paint has dried, use a toothbrush to splatter white shimmer paint on top to create the snow effect.

Once you get into using shimmer watercolour paint, you will find more and more ways to use it to enhance your creative projects, limited only by your imagination. 

How else would you use shimmer paints in your watercolour projects?