Metallic Paint
Give crafts projects a fresh and modern look with metallic paint.
Transform a clear glass vase with shiny paint. Wash it in hot soapy water, rinse well, and let dry thoroughly. Use adhesive-backed paper or painter's tape to mask off a design. Apply a metallic paint formulated for glass (we used chrome spray). When it's dry, carefully remove the paper or tape.
"… or painter's tape to mask off a design. Apply a metallic paint formulated for glass (we used chrome spray). When … leaf look fabulous in a wire bowl sprayed with bronze metallic paint One lone chair spotted at an antiques shop for $40 …"
Articles
Plain ornaments get a touch of genius with this idea. You'll make easy stars, swirls, and dots in minutes using ordinary ball ornaments and metallic paint pens.
… acorns get a real pick-me-up from a coating of metallic paint . If these from-the-ground finds aren't plentiful … surface with newspapers. Place a small amount of each metallic paint color on a disposable foam plate, leaving space between …
… bake in a 275 degree F oven for 10 minutes. Let the cookie cool. 4. Paint the chopsticks with two coats of gold metallic paint , letting dry between coats. Apply one coat of acrylic varnish. Let the varnish dry. 5. Criss-cross the chopsticks …
Videos
Who says pumpkins have to be orange? Try a coat of metallic paint and some glitter for glamorous pumpkins that'll sparkle all season long.
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Watch how easy it is to 'glam up' even plain balls with easy stars, swirls, and dots. The supplies are just ordinary ornaments and metallic paint pens but the results can be extraordinary.
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Easy Home Decor Crafts and Gifts
… thrift store table. Paint the table with two coats of metallic paint . Cover with metallic glaze for extra shine. Let … wire around fabric flowers and leafs. Spray with metallic paint to match your mirror. Hot-glue to the mirror …
Easy Christmas Ornaments Kids Can Make
… gift decoration, or napkin ring embellishment. Make dancing stars in minutes using ordinary ball ornaments and metallic paint pens. No need for fancy patterns or equipment to create these shining Christmas decorations. These 3-D stars …
… attach the small corners around the hook in a circular pattern. Gussy up a solid-color umbrella with a permanent metallic - paint marker. Sketch the design using chalk. Use the top of the umbrella as the center of a flower design, drawing simple …
Crafty Christmas Candle Displays
… other swirling motif stickers to the outside of a glass hurricane. In a well-ventilated area, spray with silver metallic paint . When dry, peel off the stickers to reveal the pretty unpainted shapes beneath. Flower pots aren't just a springtime …
… more open feeling even in a small room like this. Add reflective surfaces throughout your bath, such as glossy or metallic paint on a vanity, glass cabinet hardware, and shiny marble mosaic tiles on the wall. If you're in the market for a …
… touch, tie ribbon through the hanger and glue a felt Christmas tree to the center of the crossed ribbon tails. Dab metallic paint onto an ornament using a sponge to create texture. Punch snowflakes from cardstock and adhere just the centers …