Plate Covering
Any number of decorative effects may be achieved by applying textured papers to everyday objects. Here, Carol provides directions for covering a plate with natural paper and burlap, but this type of "second coat" can ... [... more]
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Birdhouse Ornament
3. The Holly body section of wood is mounted on the lathe in a 4-jaw scroll chuck. Since the wood is cut square, the 4-jaws of the chuck grip on all four sides of the wood and center it on the lathe. The headstock of ... [... more]
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Dichroic Glass Mobiles
First Cherrie lays out the hollow metal circles as the framework for five circles in assorted sizes. Then she cuts smaller pieces of stained glass and dichroic glass (two-colored glass that reflects light) from ... [... more]
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Botanical Bowls
To begin, brush glue onto the outside of the entire bowl or plate. Then carefully apply each botanical with the face of the flower down. It's easy to pick up delicate botanicals with just a tiny bit of glue on the ... [... more]
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Bake-Able Paint
Carol and guest Jane Gottlieb embellish plates and other dishes with Liquitex Glossies paint. The easy process requires only a small investment and plenty of imagination. The paint is slightly transparent, however, ... [... more]
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Mosaic Topped Tables
This is the trickiest of all because there are so many different levels, surfaces and shapes to the jewelry pieces. Try to keep the top as reasonably level as possible. The higher pieces of jewelry can be attached ... [... more]
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Illuminated Letters
One of these days I think I'll try doing illuminated letters like those inscribed by the monks-of-old, and use real gold leaf. For the present, however, we'll stick with some of the modern-day craft supplies that ... [... more]
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Polymer Clay Mosaic Book
6. Condition and roll out two blocks of black clay on the largest setting of the pasta machine. This will be your "grout." Set the clay sheet on ceramic tile. Place the cardboard template on top of the clay and cut ... [... more]
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Painted Glass Photo Mat
Plaid Enterprises, Inc., manufacturer of Faster Plaster plaster, paints and molds, provides a free project booklet. Send a self-addressed, stamped envelope to Plaid Enterprises, Inc. to the address provided. ... [... more]
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Decorating Glassware
Gather a variety of paintbrushes to handle different jobs. Start with a large, medium and a very fine brush. A sponge brush or specialized stencil brush also makes a nice tool. ... [... more]
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Coule
4. Place the clean glass upside down on a sheet of paper or a paper plate. Squeeze one of the bottles at the base of the glass bowl so that the paint dribbles down the glass (figure A). Repeat with the second color. ... [... more]
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Mosaic Flower Pot
Apply glass glue to the outside of the flower pot. Since the flower pot is curved, adhere the mosaic pieces to masking tape in a design you desire, apply glass glue, then wrap the masking tape around the pot. ... [... more]
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