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HOW TO CLEAN YOUR MESH STENCILS

August 05, 2020

WATCH THIS VIDEO TO LEARN HOW TO CLEAN YOUR STENCILS. YOU CAN USE YOUR STENCILS OVER AND OVER AGAIN WITH PROPER CARE.

FOR CHALKART, GEL ART INK, AND CERAMIC PAINTS - LUKEWARM WATER AND YOUR HANDS SHOULD DO THE TRICK.

FOR PAINTS AND GILDING SIZE, YOU MAY WANT TO USE DISH SOAP AND A SPONGE.

LASTLY, LAY STICKY SIDE UP TO DRY!

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DIY GILDED SPOON REST

May 08, 2020

Love to cook but hate the mess? This is the perfect DIY project for you! While it won't make cleaning dishes any easier, using a durable spoon rest can prevent those messy utensils from making your kitchen countertops dirty. And who says that spoon rest can't be beautiful?

In this A Makers' Studio tutorial, you'll learn how to craft your very own gilded spoon rest in just a few steps.

DIY GILDED SPOON REST INSTRUCTIONS

Products used for this project are linked at the bottom of the page.

Step 1: Begin by placing a dab of Angel Wings Ceramic Paint onto a piece of scrap cardboard.

Applying Ceramic Paint | A Makers' Studio

Step 2: Using your Sponge Brush, load, and then offload it by using an up-down motion.

Using A Foam Brush With Ceramic Paint | A Makers' Studio

Step 3: Next, using the same up-down motion, apply the paint onto your stamp.

Applying Ceramic Paint To Stamp | A Makers' Studio

Step 4: Very carefully place the stamp in the center of your spoon rest, apply gentle pressure. Then carefully life the stamp straight up.

Using A Stamp With Ceramic Paint | A Makers' Studio

Spoon Rest With Ceramic Paint | A Makers' Studio

Step 5: Place in a cool oven and heat it to 325 degrees for 35 minutes. Turn oven off and allow it to cool inside the oven.

Step 6: Once cooled, use your Artist Brush and dip it into the Gilding Size. Then lay the brush on the edge of the spoon rest and press down to scrape off the size onto the edge of the rest. This should cause a large drip to begin running down the side. Continue this around the entire edge.

Applying Size With An Artist Brush | A Makers' Studio

Step 7: Once done, go back with a clean brush (or even a Q-Tip) to extract some of the larger puddles of size.

Be careful not to alter the shape of the drop, just remove the excess size.

Using An Artist Brush For Gilding | A Makers' Studio

Step 8: Once the size has come to tack (it will appear translucent) you can apply the Copper Leaf.

Holding the spine with one hand, pull back the tissue with the other hand and lay the leaf down covering the area with size.

Step 9: After burnishing (pressing and rubbing down firmly) lift leaf packet up and continue the process until it is all covered.

Step 10: Using a stiff brush, remove the excess leaf.

Removing Excess Gold Lead With A Chip Brush | A Makers' Studio

Now you're ready to get cooking!

DIY Gilded Spoon Rest | A Makers' Studio

To clean, hand wash with soap and water to ensure the longevity of your beautiful new DIY gilded spoon rest.

READY TO GET STARTED ON YOUR DIY PROJECT?

Here are the A Makers' Studio products used in the tutorial...

DIY Gilded Spoon Rest Tutorial | A Makers' Studio Products Used

Angel Wings - Ceramic Paint
Foliage - Clear Stamp (or any other Clear Stamp design you like)
Gilding Size
Pure Copper Leaf
Foam Dome Brush
Artist Brush
Chip Brush

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DIY CERAMIC FLORAL PLATES

May 04, 2020

Have you ever wanted incredible plate ware without that incredible price tag?

At A Makers' Studio, we're going to show you just how easy it is to craft your very own DIY ceramic dishes.

And the best part??

With our custom formulated Ceramic Paints, your DIY plate designs are food safe and washable!

DIY CERAMIC FLORAL PLATE INSTRUCTIONS

Step 1: Start by dipping your Artist brush into the gilding size and then using your finger to flick the size onto the plate.

Step 2: Once done, go back with your brush and carefully lift up any thick drops, maintaining the original shape of the splatter.

Step 3: Once the size has come to tack (it will appear translucent) you can apply the Silver Leaf.

Holding the spine with one hand, pull back the tissue with the other hand and lay the leaf down covering the area with size.

Step 4: After burnishing (pressing and rubbing down firmly) lift leaf packet up and continue the process until the entire plate is covered.

Step 5: Using a stiff brush, remove the excess leaf.

Step 6: Next, cut out sections of your Season stencil and place along the edge of the plate.

Step 7: Begin smoothing out any bubbles that are within the design, pushing them to the edges of the stencil.

Step 8: Next, place a dab of Black Ceramic Paint onto your Artist Brush and apply it to the stencil.

Step 9: Now carefully remove the stencil and immediately wash it with lukewarm water.

Step 10: Continue the process around the edge of the plate and onto another side.

Step 11: Once done, place in a cool oven and heat it to 325 degrees for 35 minutes. Turn oven off and allow it to cool inside the oven.

Step 12: Once cooled, place a dab of Tally Ho, Hot and Spicy, and Angel Wings on a piece of scrap cardboard and begin mixing together with your Artist Brush.

Step 13: Dip your brush into some water and then begin to paint in some of the flowers, just like paint by numbers.

If it is still too thick, you can dip your brush in the water again and mix it into the paint.

Step 14: Once you have added the coral color to desired flowers, go back and add a dab of Angel Wings to the mixture to create a lighter version.

Step 15: Begin applying it to the edges of each petal you have already painted with the coral color.

Step 16: Wash your brush off with water, then continue the process using the Smoke Got In My Eyes Ceramic Paint and any other combinations you like.