6/11/2012

Plates from Drab to WOW....

While playing in my studio this past weekend I decided to give some old plates that I picked up in a thrift store a new look with Earth Safe Finishes Shimmers and Eco Epoxy


Pictured above is one of the plates I decided to update using Earth Safe Finishes Teal Shimmer Opaque.
 

I used a foam brush and just dabbed on the color and waited for it to dry.

I used Earth Safe Finishes Gel Medium to apply a decorative piece of tissue paper and let that dry.


I applied a layer of Earth Safe Finishes Eco Epoxy and let that dry.


You can see on the picture above (if you look closely) the Eco Epoxy is not quite dry.
Although this picture does not do it justice just look at that brilliant shine.....what will you update?

12 comments:

  1. Love this Ann! Amazing difference. I need to get some Earth Safe and try this.

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    1. Yes you do Molly; you will love it!...I will be teaching this at a store in Rosemont right before CHA Summer!

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  2. This is a great idea to upcycle old plates! Can you use it on glass?

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    1. Yes, this one was glass, but you can also use it on plastic, wood, fabric, metal...Earth Safe Finishes is amazing!

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  3. What a fun idea! I need to check this stuff out.

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    1. Yes Earth Safe Finishes are wonderful products; you must try them!

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  4. Another great idea my friend!!! I love this!!!

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  5. Ann - that plate is now truly fabulous! I'm going to try this technique on a plastic serving tray holding some crafty supplies - it needs an artsy redux!!

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    1. That will be sonderful, Earth Safe Finishes works on everything, wood, plastic, fabric, paper and more....

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  6. Oh my gosh, Ann! That plate looks way better. I have been saving these jelly jars that I'd love to try this on.

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    1. Thanks Theresa, it would be great on jars I have done some painting lightly and made candle holders with them....very cool!

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