Yes! You can easily paint Jenga blocks to add an element to any Jenga game. The best paint to use is acrylic since it has a long-lasting finish and a bright color, but watercolor and spray paint can also be used. You can paint Jenga blocks just for fun or to focus on a new level of your Jenga game.
Jenga is a fun game, and the possibilities with the blocks are endless!
Painting your own Jenga blocks can add a completely different twist to the original game or create a completely new game with the same (now colorful!) blocks.
Garden Jenga blocks can be painted to go with your garden theme or even painted the same as your wedding reception colors.
Follow our instructions on painting Jenga blocks, so you can add a colorful flair to your Friday night fun!
How Do I Paint Jenga Blocks and Why Would I?
If you are asking yourself “Can you paint Jenga blocks?” Then you have come to the right place.
We will be answering the best methods of painting the blocks, what’s the best colors and paints to use and endless opportunities for fun, new ideas by painting your Jenga blocks.
Let’s get started.
What Paints Should I Use?
Most Jenga sets are made out of wood, so the best paint to use is acrylic.
You can find acrylic paints and paint sets at any arts and crafts store and even places like the dollar store.
Acrylic paints are ideal for painting Jenga blocks because you will need only one or two coats at most.
They will give your blocks a beautiful, solid finish for years that looks like you bought them painted.
The great thing about paint sets is that they usually come in dark, vibrant colors. These colors will look best on wood Jenga as we will discuss shortly.
If small children are using the blocks, you can use a suitable child-safe gloss finish.
Just in case they decide to chew on the blocks! We use Mod Podge for all of our children’s toys.
Can I Use Watercolors?
Yes, you can also use watercolor paints for a lighter effect on the blocks. Just be aware that you will need to do a few coats to get the pigment to come out, and to have it stick.
Watercolors are excellent for kids because they wash out of shirts and off hands fairly easily.
If you choose to go with watercolors, we suggest mixing with less water than you would with watercolors on watercolor paper or canvas. Too much water will dilute the paint’s pigments making it hard to see any color on the Jenga blocks.
You can use as much water as you want, but then you have to deal with the crazy drying times! Also remember to use a suitable varnish for outdoor use!
Is spray paint good for painting Jenga blocks?
Spray paints are also a great option when painting Jenga blocks because they are easy to use, and the color will show up nicely on the blocks.
Just like acrylic and water colors, you can find spray paints at any art supply shop.
The only thing to consider with spray paints is they require a lil’ bit of setup.
For example, you’ll want to cover the area that’s going to be around your blocks in newspaper, a tarp, or anything that you don’t mind painting.
Since Jenga blocks are quite small, you are going to be painting the area around the blocks as much as painting the blocks themselves. So, do yourself a favor and prep the area.
Oh, and we also suggest to wear some gloves and an apron because spray paint can get a little crazy!
What is the best brush to paint Jenga blocks?
The best brush that you can use on your blocks is a moderately wide brush head.
The fewer strokes you make on the Jenga blocks, the more solid the finish will look.
And less work and time for you! AND if you’re using spray paints you don’t even need a brush.
What colors are best for painting Jenga blocks?
Acrylic paint will hold up well on the wood of the Jenga blocks.
On the contrary, lighter colors will not cover the block as much, for example, a sky blue will show wood while a navy blue will cover the wood completely.
If you want solid colors on your Jenga blocks or a nice pastel-painted wood look will determine what colors and possibly the type of paint you use.
Also, the more coats of color you put on, the more vibrant the color will turn out.
What are ideas for color schemes for my Jenga blocks?
If you are painting Jenga blocks as a “Do It Yourself” (DIY) gift for someone, you might try to paint it their favorite color. For example, if for your little cousin whose favorite color is forest green and who loves everything outdoors.
You could paint the Jenga blocks several different shades of blue and green. Or, maybe you’re giving these to your best friend who is the biggest fan of a sports team. Paint the blocks the team colors for cheap fan merchandise.
What games can you play with your painted Jenga blocks?
The best part of painting Jenga blocks besides the apparence of the blocks is that you can create games with the blocks. For example, you could paint the Jenga blocks five random colors and each color represents a certain number of points in the Jenga game.
When you get some friends together to play, instead of just one person losing when the tower falls down, you can qualify points and have a winner.
Be creative: you could even build the tower to evidently have the hardest blocks to pull as block colors with the most points.
Final Thoughts
If you started out wondering, “can you paint Jenga blocks?” we hope by the end of this article we have made you confident in the answer.
Painting Jenga blocks has a lot of fun and unique features to any Jenga set.
The extra rules that you may think of for painted sets create an entirely new dimension to the game of Jenga.
You always have the option of painting your Jenga set with your favorite colors so it will always be uniquely yours, or simply paint them to give a lovely gift.
Finally, painting a Jenga set could be a fun craft idea for a kid’s birthday party or even just for yourself on a Sunday afternoon.
So, go and create!