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New Year's Projects

Celebrate the New Year with festive home decorating ideasm

At a Glance:

#4824 Skill Level: Intermediate Time:
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This project features these great brands:

  • FolkArt Acrylic Paint Logo
  • FolkArt Enamel Glass Paint Logo
supplies

FolkArt ® Metallics - Ice Blue, 2 oz. - 2588

Number Needed: 1 $2.69
Item not for sale on Plaid Online.

FolkArt ® Enamels™ - Glitter Silver, 2 oz. - 2799

Number Needed: 1 $2.99
Item not for sale on Plaid Online.

FolkArt ® Enamels™ - Licorice, 2 oz. - 4032

Number Needed: 1 $2.99
Item not for sale on Plaid Online.

F/A ENAMEL - METALLIC SILVER STERLING 2 OZ. (DISC)

Number Needed: 1 $3.49
Item not for sale on Plaid Online.

FolkArt ® Metallics - Pearl White, 2 oz. - 659

Number Needed: 1 $2.69
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FolkArt ® Metallics - Silver Sterling, 2 oz. - 662

Number Needed: 1 $2.69
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FolkArt ® Metallics - Gunmetal Gray, 2 oz. - 667

Number Needed: 1 $2.69
Item not for sale on Plaid Online.

FolkArt ® Metallics - Blue Pearl, 2 oz. - 670

Number Needed: 1 $2.69
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instructions

Other Supplies

Large flat brush, Small flat brush, Liner brush, Sandpaper, Masking tape, Craft glue, Transfer paper, Pencil, Wooden tray, 4 Wooden balls, 9 Wooden stars, 2 Wooden napkin holders, 2 Glass plates, 2 Wine glasses, 2 Silver charger plates, White Fabric table runner, 2 White fabric napkins

Instructions

Tray:

1.  Paint tray Metallic Silver Sterling with Ice blue on center flat surface.  Let dry, sand lightly, and add a second coat.

2.  With the small flat brush, add Gunmetal Gray shading around all outside edges of the tray.

3.  Mask off stripes as shown in the photo on the inside flat surface of the tray.  Paint stripes Pearl White.

4.  Paint wooden balls Blue Pearl and set aside to dry.

5.  Paint the wood stars Metallic Silver Sterling.  When dry, shade as you did the tray on the outside edges of the star with Gunmetal Gray.

6.  Size the font to fit the tray and transfer the words pattern on the inside of the tray.  Paint the words Gunmetal Gray with the liner brush.

7.  Attach wood balls to the bottom of the tray, and two stars inside as shown with craft glue.

 

Napkin Rings:

1.  Paint the entire surface of the napkin rings Ice Blue.  Let dry.

2.  Paint the outside edges of the napkin rings Blue Pearl and let dry.

3.  Glue a painted star on top of each napkin ring.  Set aside to dry.

 

Napkins:

1.  Wash and dry napkins without fabric softener before painting.

2.  Mask a 2" stripe on one end of the napkins. 

3.  Add Textile Medium to Ice Blue and paint stripe with medium flat brush.  Set aside to dry.

 

Table Runner:

1.  Wash and dry table runner without fabric softener before painting.

2.  Mask three 2 1/2" stripes on each end of the table runner, using photo for placement.

3.  Add Textile Medium to Ice Blue and paint stripes.  Remove tape and allow to dry completely.

4.  Size the font to fit the table runner and transfer the pattern, centered between the sets of stripes.  See photo for placement.

5.  Add Textile Medium to Gunmetal Gray and paint words with the liner brush.

6.  When dry, glue a star to each corner of the table runner. 

 

Wine Glasses:

1.  Wash and dry glasses before painting.

2.  Turn glasses over and paint three coats of Folk Art Enamels Silver Glitter on the bottoms of the wine glasses.  Allow each coat of Glitter to dry completely before adding the next coat.

3.  Paint over the Glitter with Folk Art Enamels Silver Sterling, adding coats until covered.  As before, allow each coat of paint to dry completely before adding the next coat.

4.  When finished, let cure for 21 days before washing.

 

Plates:

1.  Wash and dry all glass surfaces before painting.

2.  Size font to fit on plates' edges. 

3.  Create a mirror image of the #'2 and tape them to the front side of the plate in place like a clock face.

4.  Turn plate over and paint the numbers Folk Art Enamels Licorice with the liner brush.  Let dry completely.

5.  Paint three coats of Glitter over the numbers.  Allow each coat of Glitter to dry completely before adding the next coat.

6.  Paint over Glitter with Folk Art Enamels Silver Sterling, adding coats until covered.  As before, allow each coat of paint to dry completely before adding the next coat.

7.  When finished, let cure for 21 days before washing.

 

Chargers:

1.  Size font and transfer Happy New Year pattern to the center of the charger.  Paint words with a liner brush, using Gunmetal Gray.


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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.

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