Textured Dragonfly on Mache Box
by Tiffany Windsor
An antiqued effect turns a plain mache box into a pretty keepsake box adorned with colorful dragonflies.
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Materials
Mache box with lid |
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Instructions
Instructions
Paint mache box inside and out with ivory paint. Let dry. [You can use hair dryer to speed up the drying process.]
To stencil the dragonflies, place stencil on box lid. Tape to hold in place. Dip palette knife into Snow and spread over stencil design. Lift stencil to reveal design. Repeat stenciling. Let Snow dry completely.
Use paper towel to spread antiquing gel over entire surface of lid. Let sit for a few minutes and then gently dab with wet wipe to remove antiquing gel to create mottled effect. Let dry.
Lay stencil back over dragonfly designs. Place small puddles of acrylic paint on paint palette. Dab sponge into paint and tap sponge on palette to spread paint evenly on the surface of the sponge. Gently dab color on stencil. Do not press too hard or the paint can seep under stencil. Repeat with each color. Lift stencil to reveal painted dragonfly!
Tiffany’s Designer Tips:
When applying your paint to stencil, dab a little color here, a
little color there! The
random coloring creates a pretty effect on these dragonflies. You
can use this technique on lots of different surfaces including the
wall!
