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How to make Tassels!
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Tortoise-Shell
Style
Designed
by Pattie Donham
Supplies:
Wooden Tray or Project of your choice
KrylonŽ Metallic Spray Paint #1706 Gold
KrylonŽ Interior/Exterior #2501 Leather Brown and #1602 Ultra Flat Black
KrylonŽ Stained Glass Color #9021 Blue
General supplies: rubbing alcohol or mineral spirits, sea sponge, low tack masking tape, newspaper, disposable rubber gloves
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SURFACE PREPARATION:
* When working with unfinished wood, prepare your surface by sanding smooth and wiping clean with a tack cloth. Apply a primer to seal the surface.
* When working with bare metal, be sure surface is free of rust and oil. Apply a primer to seal the surface.
INSTRUCTIONS:
1. Place project on newspaper to protect work area.
2. Mask off any areas you do not wish to paint. Shake all paint cans to prepare to paint wet on wet.
3. Spray one heavy coat of Gold to cover entire area. Do not let dry.
4. Immediately spray light random spots of Leather Brown, Black and Blue Stained Glass over wet gold paint. Do not let dry.
5. Sprinkle or drop mineral spirits in spots to cause reaction to paint. Wearing rubber gloves, use sea sponge to dab at paint to create mottled, tortoise shell effect. Let dry completely.
OPTIONAL FINISHING:
* For added protection of your finished project, spray several light coats of KrylonŽ Crystal Clear or Satin Finish as a final step. For projects that will be used outdoors or near a window, use KrylonŽ UV-Resistant Clear.
TRY THIS TECHNIQUE ON:
Lamp Accent Table Ceiling Fan
Dresser Vase Desk Accessories
Planter Frame Bookends
Candleholder Shelf Room Screen |
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