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Fairy Garden Inspiration - Mushroom Teacup

Find inspiration for your fairy garden in this fun DIY project.

At a Glance:

#6354 Skill Level: Intermediate Time:
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supplies

FolkArt ® Acrylic Colors - Apple Red, 2 oz. - 2548

Number Needed: 1 $1.69
Item not for sale on Plaid Online.

FolkArt ® Acrylic Colors - Nutmeg, 2 oz. - 944

Number Needed: 1 $1.69
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instructions

Other Supplies

  • Mod Podge Collage Clay, Vanilla White #25144
  • Thin wooden dowels
  • Pack of ¾” Styrofoam balls
  • 3” Styrofoam ball
  • Craft knife
  • Decorative teacup
  • Dried moss
  • Paintbrush
  • Water basin
  • Paper towels
  • Hot glue gun
  • Hot glue

Instructions

  1. Paint wooden dowels in Nutmeg and let dry.
  2. Slice small Styrofoam balls in half.
  3. Trim 3" Styrofoam ball to fit into your teacup. Mod Melt into the teacup. Cover with moss.
  4. Dab a small amount of Mod Melt on the end of a wooden dowel and stick into the center bottom of a small ball half to create a mushroom.
  5. Repeat step 4 on all ball halves.
  6. Squeeze a generous amount of Collage Clay on the top of a mushroom ball half and smooth over surface with paint brush. Stick into prepared teacup base to dry. Repeat on all mushrooms. Let dry.
  7. Paint a coat of Apple Red over the Collage Clay and let dry.
  8. Add Mod Melt Milk Glass White dots on the top of each mushroom.

Disclaimer: The information found in each project is presented in good faith, but no warranty is given, nor results guaranteed, nor is freedom from any patent to be inferred. Since we have no control over physical conditions surrounding the application of information herein contained, Plaid Enterprises, Inc. disclaims any liability for untoward results.

Important: Please be sure to thoroughly read the instructions for all products, paying particular attention to all cautions and warnings shown to ensure the proper and safe use of the product.

Copyright: All Rights Reserved. No part of this Project may be reproduced in any form without permission in writing, except for your personal use, except by reviewer, who may in reviewing this project, quote brief passages in a magazine or newspaper.

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