I work primarily in clay, but once in awhile, I like to play with other materials too. For this project I wanted a French look and the following website is where I found these great images:
http://www.thegraphicsfairy.com
For this project I am using a metal container I found at a thrift shop. The inside was already black and in good shape, but the outside needed a makeover.
These are the very easy steps I used:
1. Paint the outside of the metal vase or whatever you have with a country white. I used chalk paint I bought at Main Street Market in Hereford, Texas (her brand), but any acrylic paint will do. I like the chalk paint because it will adhere well to the surface without priming. I let the paint cure overnight. You can prepare the images and find the bling while you wait.
2. Next I printed off the designs on light tan paper, and tore around the edges for a rugged look. Then I used a brown distressing stamp pad to darken the edges of the designs.
3. I glued the designs on with Mod Podge and let them dry. Then I painted on a coat of Mod Podge over the entire outside surface so it has a uniform sheen. Let dry.
4. I glued the buttons and bling on with E6000 glue.
Supplies:
-metal container
-off-white chalk paint
-mod podge
-light tan paper
-printed images
-buttons & bling
