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Table Top Birdcage and Paris Art

Decorate any space with French design flair!

At a Glance:

#4053 Skill Level: Intermediate Time:
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This project features these great brands:

  • Gallery Glass Logo
  • Mod Podge Logo
supplies

Gallery Glass ® Window Color™ - Amber, 2 oz. - 16020

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

Gallery Glass ® Window Color™ - Black Onyx, 2 oz. - 16095

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

Gallery Glass ® Redi-Lead™ Strips - 24 inch lengths - 17041

Number Needed: 1 $11.99
Item not for sale on Plaid Online.

Gallery Glass ® Window Color™ - Aqua, 2 oz. - 17049

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

Mod Podge ® Paper - Matte, 8 oz. - CS11236

Number Needed: 1 $8.99
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instructions

Other Supplies

Small frames, Birdcage or bird themed clipart, Rubbing alcohol or spray cleaner, Printed bird themed words, Scrapbook paper, Optional - Fleur-de-Lis design, Craft knife

Instructions

1.      Remove the glass from the frame and wipe clean with rubbing alcohol or spray cleaner.  Place birdcage clipart behind the glass of the frame.

 

2.      Apply Instant Lead Lines over the lines on the clipart.  Use the craft knife to trim the ends when needed. 

 

3.      Use the Black Onyx Gallery Glass Window Color to add scroll designs to the cage and to the base of the cage.  Apply directly from the bottle, squeezing the window color onto the glass.  Add a scrolled base to the cage.  Use a pin to pop any air bubbles.  Allow to dry.

 

4.      Trim a piece of scrapbook paper to fit the frame.  Collage bird themed printed words to the scrapbook paper.  Use Mod Podge Paper to secure the design.  Allow to dry.

 

5.      Replace the glass, collaged paper and backing into the frame.

 

6.      To make the Fleur-de-Lis design, repeat step one and two using Fleur-de-Lis clipart.  Fill in the design using Gallery Glass

 

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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