If your brick is not in clean condition, you must clean it before painting or decorating. Wash it with soap and water; rinse and let it dry thoroughly.

If the brick is to be painted, first paint the brick with Gesso, a white medium that acts as a primer to prepare the surface. It can be found at most art supply stores.

Once the Gesso is dry, (it may need two coats), you can paint your brick.

Depending on your design, you can paint all sides or just one or two.

Check out our website: Breast Cancer Bricks for ideas to see what has been done in the past. Use your imagination, but most importantly, use your heart.

If you are using oils or other slow drying medium, PLEASE give it enough time to dry.

Once your brick has dried, coat it with polyurethane to seal it. This can be bought at most paint or hardware stores.  

If you choose to use other medium for your brick art rather than paint, please make sure that any glued on items are very secure. You can also coat these bricks with the polyurethane for a final seal if you feel it is needed or is appropriate.

Please sign your art brick, and include the year.   Be sure to put a pink ribbon on it somewhere.

Please complete the artist bio information page on the "printer friendly" link above.

Thank you so much.