In episode 404 of, “Creative Juice” on Discovery +, we are taking the hard out of hardware. We are making candleholders from pipe parts and fittings, creating cute pendant necklaces with plain metal washers, and we are doing some vintage painting techniques to craft a funky 70’s style storage locker that will get everyone talking. Plus – we are thing tips for making painted peg boards.
With the right parts and a little know how, plain old pipes are transformed into distinctive candleholders that will help light up any room.
Supplies:
3/4” Lead pipe – 6 inches long
3/4” Lead flange
3/4” Lead coupling
Patina Paints
Foam brush
Acrylic primer
Steps:
The flange will be the base of the candlestick. Screw one end of the pipe into the flange. Screw the other end of the pipe onto the coupling.
Use a foam brush to apply a coat of primer to the entire surface of the item. Let it dry.
With a small brush apply the copper metallic surfacer to your candlestick. Once it has dried apply a second coat. Do not let the second coat dry completely!
Once the second coat becomes tacky apply the patina green antiquing solution using a small paintbrush and let it drip all the way down the candlestick. Wait a few minuets and you will see the color change right before your eyes.
An ordinary metal washer becomes a funky piece of jewelry with nothing more than decorative paper and Mod Podge Dimensional Magic.
Supplies:
Large washer
Origami or other decorative paper
Scissors
Quick Hold craft glue
Dimensional Magic
Pencil
1 yard – Leather cording
Leather clasp
Flat nosed pliers
Large hole punch
Steps:
Begin by making a copy of you decorative paper using a laser printer. Only a laser printed image will work with this project, as it will prevent the colors from bleeding when the diamond glaze is applied.
Trace the washer on the laser printed paper. Cut out the center with a craft knife, then cut out the rest.
Place the washer smooth side down and glue the paper to the rough side using Quick Hold Craft Glue.
Apply the Dimensional Magic Mod Podge to the top of the washer and use a wood skewer to spread it out and make sure it covers the entire surface. Allow to dry for 24 hours.
Cut your lacing to the desired length then fold it in half and feed the folded end through the center of the washer, loop the loose ends through the folded end.
Take a bead and feed both ends of the cording through it, and slid eit all the ay down the washer.
Trim the ends of the lacing to fit your neck. Attach a jewelry clasp to the ends using flat nosed pliers.
Sick of losing your tools? Simple outlines on a pegboard will help keep all your crafting supplies organized and together in one place.
Supplies:
Appropriate size pegboard
Tool hangers made for pegboard
Spray paint (base color)
Acrylic paint (accent color)
Pencil
Steps:
Paint the pegboard base color.
Hang tools on purchased hangers.
Outline tools with pencil.
Paint outline with acrylic accent color.
The 70’s are making a comeback, and with this groovy storage locker decorated with lace trim you’ll be packing in style.
Supplies:
Small footlocker
Wide lace trim
Thin Rattail cord
Tacky glue
Scissors
Acrylic paint – Dark Red
Acrylic primer
Med paintbrush
Glazing medium
Gold Rub and Buff
Steps:
Tape off the hardware on the trunk so you won’t get paint on the metal.
In a bowl mix white glue with some water. Cut the lace to fit the edges, sides and top of the trunk. Using a foam brush apply the glue directly to the trunk. Then attach the lace.
Attach the rattail cord to the trunk using your white glue mixture. Make swirls, zig-zags and patterns you desire. You can use other pieces of lace as pedals to create flower shapes, just be sure to work on one side at a time (face up) and allow the strings to dry before you move on to the next side.
Apply primer to entire trunk and be sure to really work the primer into the lace. Allow it to dry overnight.
Apply the red paint to the trunk, and really push down to work the paint into the lace and rattail cording. You do use a lot of paint with this project so be sure to allow a couple of days for it to dry.
Apply gold Rub ‘n Buff to lace trunk edges to bring out detail.
Remove the tape.
Thanks for stopping by! Be sure to Pin, Like and Share your favorite projects for the future! xoxo Cathie
