You’ll need:
* non-toxic gold spray paint (I recommend Krylon)
* champagne flutes or wine glasses
* painters tape
* plastic or ziplock bag
* plastic gloves
It's time to start...
1. Rip off a 6 inch piece of tape. Center the tape over the base of the glassware, rubbing the bottom edge against the glass. Pull the sides up at a slight angle. As long as the bottom edge is taped smoothly, it’s alright if the top edge of the tape ripples or folds.
2. Bring one side of the tape across the middle of the glass. Although the spray paint I used is non-toxic, I tried to keep the outline far below the lip line.
3. Bring the other side of the tape across so the two pieces meet at a point. Tape on a ziplock or plastic bag while still exposing the bottom edge of the tape.
4. Lightly spray multiple and even coats of paint onto the glass from a couple feet away. Be sure to always spray paint outdoors in a well ventilated area. Allow to dry completely before removing the bag and tape.
5 Your gold plated champagne flutes are finished! Remember, these are not dishwasher safe and should be hand washed only.
Voila! Your glasses are renovated!
Source: http://honestlywtf.com
A combination of Mexican paper flowers and those ever so popular tissue paper pom poms, these vibrant and cheerful flowers make perfect ornaments for any celebration. Plus, they’re incredibly easy to make!
You’ll need:
* 6 – 7 pieces of 180 gram florist crepe paper cut into 20″ x 30″ sheets (it’s important to use heavyweight crepe paper for it’s stretchiness and strength)
* 6 – 7 small binder clips or large paper clips
* 16 gauge floral wire
* heavy duty scissors
First, lay out the sheets of crepe paper and fold each one into an accordion. The folds should measure about 2-3 inches thick and should be creased along the natural, horizontal lines of the crepe paper. Don’t worry about the folds being absolutely perfect! (Click on images to enlarge)
Keep each bundle bound together by a small binder clip or large paper clip.
Working with the outer color first, gradually trim down the length of each sheet in 1-2 inch increments. This will ultimately give the flower its depth.
With scissors, trim the ends into rounded and pointy shapes. Again, don’t worry about being too precise – irregularity will make the flower look more natural! Realign the binder clips to the center of each bundle.
Cut along the folds of each bundle . . .
. . . until the scissors hit the edge of the binder clip, leaving the center uncut. Repeat the same steps on all four sides.
Unbind each bundle. Lay the sheets on top of each other with the largest, outer color on the very bottom and the smallest, innermost color on top. Be sure to center the sheets as best as possible. Then, start folding all the layers into an accordion.
Roll the bunch inwards and tie a piece of floral wire around the middle.
Secure the wire by giving it a few twists. Fan out the folds, exposing the strips of the first layer.
Gently peel forward one strip at a time and using both hands, stretch the paper open.
I suggest peeling forward every other or every two strips to give the flower a more organic look. And remember to constantly fan out the bundle since some strips may be tucked away between other layers. Once the first layer is done, move onto the next layer and color.
Slowly and gently peel forward all the strips from each layer. Though you might have to adjust some of the petals, the flower will naturally take it’s own shape.
Continue peeling the layers. If a strip is too big or out of place, feel free to use scissors to trim or shape it.
Soon enough, your crepe paper flower will be finished. And I dare you to make just one!
It is beautiful... Isn't it? :)
Source: http://honestlywtf.com
You’ll need:
* 6 – 7 pieces of 180 gram florist crepe paper cut into 20″ x 30″ sheets (it’s important to use heavyweight crepe paper for it’s stretchiness and strength)
* 6 – 7 small binder clips or large paper clips
* 16 gauge floral wire
* heavy duty scissors
First, lay out the sheets of crepe paper and fold each one into an accordion. The folds should measure about 2-3 inches thick and should be creased along the natural, horizontal lines of the crepe paper. Don’t worry about the folds being absolutely perfect! (Click on images to enlarge)
Keep each bundle bound together by a small binder clip or large paper clip.
Working with the outer color first, gradually trim down the length of each sheet in 1-2 inch increments. This will ultimately give the flower its depth.
With scissors, trim the ends into rounded and pointy shapes. Again, don’t worry about being too precise – irregularity will make the flower look more natural! Realign the binder clips to the center of each bundle.
Cut along the folds of each bundle . . .
Unbind each bundle. Lay the sheets on top of each other with the largest, outer color on the very bottom and the smallest, innermost color on top. Be sure to center the sheets as best as possible. Then, start folding all the layers into an accordion.
Roll the bunch inwards and tie a piece of floral wire around the middle.
Secure the wire by giving it a few twists. Fan out the folds, exposing the strips of the first layer.
Gently peel forward one strip at a time and using both hands, stretch the paper open.
I suggest peeling forward every other or every two strips to give the flower a more organic look. And remember to constantly fan out the bundle since some strips may be tucked away between other layers. Once the first layer is done, move onto the next layer and color.
Slowly and gently peel forward all the strips from each layer. Though you might have to adjust some of the petals, the flower will naturally take it’s own shape.
Continue peeling the layers. If a strip is too big or out of place, feel free to use scissors to trim or shape it.
Soon enough, your crepe paper flower will be finished. And I dare you to make just one!
It is beautiful... Isn't it? :)
Source: http://honestlywtf.com
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