Malkia - Ready to Paint and Rhinestone Canvas

Your rhinestone canvas is a handcrafted art piece — treat it with a little love and it’ll keep sparkling for years.

To Clean:

• Gently dust with a soft, dry microfiber cloth
  
• For fingerprints, lightly wipe with a barely-damp microfiber cloth
  
• Let air dry completely
  

Please Avoid:

• Harsh household cleaners
  
• Alcohol, acetone, nail polish remover
  
• Glass cleaner, disinfectant sprays, or chemical wipes
  
• Scrubbing, soaking, or running water directly on the canvas
  

Placement Tips:

• Display away from moisture, steam, and direct heat
  
• Avoid prolonged direct sunlight to preserve clarity and shine
  
• Handle by the edges when possible
  

Why this matters:

Harsh chemicals and solvents can dull the crystals, weaken the adhesive bond, and damage the printed canvas over time. Gentle care = long-lasting sparkle.

Since our canvases are made from a cotton/poly blend, we recommend using an adhesive that's clear in the bottle and suited to woven fabric surfaces, such as Liquid Fusion or Aleene's The Ultimate — both bond well to cotton/poly and cure clear and flexible. Avoid glues that appear white in the bottle, even if the label claims they dry clear — a white formula can obscure the canvas details underneath and make it harder to place your stones accurately. A clear-in-the-bottle glue lets you see exactly what you're doing as you work.

Absolutely — any part of your canvas can be painted. Just make sure to allow your paint to fully cure before applying rhinestones — not just surface-dry. Acrylic paint typically feels dry to the touch within 30 minutes to an hour, but full curing (where the paint has completely hardened and stopped offgassing) usually takes 24–72 hours, depending on paint thickness and humidity. For best adhesion, we recommend waiting at least 48 hours before placing your stones.

We recommend avoiding watercolor paint on any areas you plan to rhinestone. Watercolor stays water-reactive even after it dries, so it can reactivate and break down the adhesive bond over time. Acrylic paint is the better choice for areas that will be covered in stones.

To get the best photos and videos of your canvas, check out our blog "Why Your Rhinestone Photos Never Look As Good As The Real Thing (And How to Fix It)."

There's no right or wrong way to complete a Glass House canvas. Our designs are meant to inspire creativity, not restrict it — so if a section is printed light blue, that doesn't mean you're locked into a light blue stone. Feel free to swap in a dark blue, a totally different color, or whatever feels right to you as you go.

Some spaces on the canvas are trickier to navigate than others, and that's intentional — they're there to help you grow as an artist, not to intimidate you. Our advice: dry fit before you commit. Lay your stones in place without gluing first, so you can see how they'll look and find the best way to fill the space before making it permanent. There's no need to rush or feel anxious about getting it "right" on the first try.

And remember, not every space needs 100% rhinestone coverage. Leave areas open, blend colors, follow the guide loosely or closely — however you want to approach it, the canvas is yours to make your own.