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Gilded Ampersand DIY

Love the shimmering color gold? Cover all your home decor projects with the easy-to-apply FolkArt Gilding Sheets. Make a simple ampersand sign a work of art with this simple project.

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At a Glance:

Project #15465 Skill Level: Intermediate
supplies

Plaid Supplies

F/A GILDING SHEETS GOLD 12 PC

Number Needed: 1 $9.99
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F/A GILDING ADHESIVE CARDED 2 OZ.

Number Needed: 1 $5.99
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F/A PAINTING TOOL - HARDWARE BRUSH SET 1.5IN

Number Needed: 1 $6.99
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Other Supplies

  • Paper mache ampersand

instructions

  1. Apply the Gilding Adhesive to the ampersand.  Allow to dry.
  2. Apply the Gilding Sheets on top of the adhesive.  Remove excess.

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Cool colors are all the colors on the Green and Blue side of the color wheel. Yellow, Yellow/Green, Green, Blue/Green, Blue, Blue/Purple, Purple are all cool colors. All colors on the color wheel can be both warm and cool except Orange.
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