Uploaded July 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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Aleene's burnt brown paper bag technique is a vintage crafting favorite— Tacky glue is applied to brown paper bags and heated to create a rustic metallic texture, making it a versatile material for all kinds of crafts! Check out this tutorial from Aleene's daughters Tiffany Windsor and Heidi Borchers and learn how to use the burnt brown paper bag technique to create quilling art with the look of metal!
Supplies Needed:
Aleene's Original Tacky Glue

• Owl pattern
• Gold aluminum foil
• Brayer
• Wood or canvas 9" x 12"
• Squeegee
• Scissors
• Brown paper bags
• Pencil
• Ruler
• Black acrylic paint
• Paintbrush
• Candle
• Matches
• Binder clips (to hold strips while burning the glue)
• Paper towels
• Gilding wax
• Screwdriver (optional)
• Toothpick
• Frame

How will you use Aleene’s Original Tacky Glue for your vintage-inspired projects? Show us your burnt brown paper bag art and tag us on social media @AleenesDIY!

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Aleene's FAQ aleenes.com/a/faq

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