If you’re looking to update a space in your home with modern abstract wall decor, you’ll love this DIY spackle wall art idea. It’s a much less expensive take on designer-looking art. Not to mention, it’s also easy and fun to make!
Spackle is typically used in wall repair, but this take on using it shows how versatile this well-known product can really be.
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DIY SPACKLE WALL ART IS A MUST-TRY! IT’S SO EASY THAT YOU CAN INVITE YOUR KIDS TO MAKE SOME FOR THEIR ROOM.
As I was scrolling Pinterest, this particular art project caught my eye. I always enjoy these types of craft ideas because they leave the door open for your own creativity.
It’s like the time I made this DIY Canvas Wall Art with Hot Glue. It has been hands-down one of my most popular projects on Pinterest to date. And it can be customized in a million different ways.
WHY I LOVE THIS PROJECT
I love this project because of (1) the minimal amount of supplies it calls for and (2) it’s an easy way to give an area in my home a cute upgrade without breaking the bank.
Not to mention, this wall art can be turned into a gift or party decor of some kind. Can you picture the cuteness of doing a design for an upcoming baby shower? The possibilities are almost endless!
SUPPLIES NEEDED
- Spackling, NOTE: You don’t need a large container like the one pictured. Buy the smallest tub you can find, because you’ll only use a little bit.
- Adhesive Spreader (with a jagged edge)
- Smooth-Edge Spreader
- Wood Panels (Dollar Tree)
- Spray Paint (optional and color of your choice)
TUTORIAL: HOW TO MAKE DIY SPACKLE WALL ART
Follow this quick video, or read the step-by-step directions below:
- Scoop out a fair amount of spackling and spread an evenly thin coat all over the backside of the wood panel (The thinner the better). Be careful, and try to keep the spackling off the frame edges. You just want to cover the back panel. Smooth the spackling as much or as little as you like – it’s about preference.
- While the spackling is still wet, use the jagged-edge scraper (or any tool that has a jagged edge), and make an arch in opposite corners.
- Set the panels aside to try (preferably overnight).
- Take the wall art outside to spray paint using colors of your choice. I used Rust-oleum paint and primer in a satin finish (blue and teal).
- Spray up to 3 thin coats, waiting for each coat to dry in between.
** TIP: You don’t have to use a serrated-edged scraper. You can use a hair pick, fork, comb, etc.
***NOTE: If you mess up, you can easily smooth out the area with the flat scraper and do the design again.
OPTIONAL: If you like the white spackling and unfinished wood look, don’t worry about spray painting the wall art. You can also play around with staining the wood or just painting the wood a different color.
How cute did these turn out? Now that I’ve done these two, my gears are turning to what else I can do with wood panels and spackling!
MORE WALL ART CRAFT IDEAS:
- Easily and inexpensively add some decor to your walls with this easy canvas and fabric wall art.
- Looking for a unique way to add canvas wall art to a space in your home? Have a go at making some hot glue canvas art.
- Fill your empty walls with some of these DIY farmhouse wall decor inspirations.

DIY Spackle Wall Art
If you're looking to update a space in your home with modern abstract wall art, you'll love this DIY spackle wall art idea.
Tools
- Spackling, NOTE: You don't need a large container like the one pictured. Buy the smallest tub you can find, because you'll only use a little bit.
- Adhesive Spreader (with a jagged edge)
- Smooth-Edge Spreader
- Wood Panels (Dollar Tree)
- Spray Paint (optional and color of your choice)
Instructions
- Scoop out a fair amount of spackling and spread an evenly thin coat all over the backside of the wood panel (The thinner the better). Be careful, and try to keep the spackling off the frame edges. You just want to cover the back panel. Smooth the spackling as much or as little as you like - it's about preference.
- While the spackling is still wet, use the jagged-edge scraper (or any tool that has a jagged edge), and make an arch in opposite corners.
- Set the panels aside to try (preferably overnight).
- Take the wall art outside to spray paint using colors of your choice. I used Rust-oleum paint and primer in a satin finish (blue and teal).
- Spray up to 3 thin coats, waiting for each coat to dry in between.