Sunday, May 4, 2008

Show 109-Toilet paper casting


Supplies
1 roll toilet paper
White school glue
1 large print rubber or foam stamp
decoupage medium
acrylic paint of choice
scissors
small container of glue
varnish

1.Wet stamp and turn stamp stamp side up
2. Lay a piece of toilet paper across stamp.
3. With a wet brush, gently tap paper into crevasses being careful not to tear paper. Add a second sheet doing the same thing
4. Add glue to water till it has a milky appearance, about a 50/50 ratio
5. Continue to layer paper, tapping lightly after each layer, and (now) glue-water till there are 8-10 sheets built up.
6. Use the final sheet to soak up any extra water.
7. Set aside and let dry till tackiness is gone, but still damp.
8. Remove from sponge and let dry completely.
9.After dry, cut out shape
10. Go over piece completely with decoupage medium, let dry
11. Once dry, paint with acrylic paints. Seal after with varnish or similar product.
This project is great. You could make art, gift tags, or even scrapbooking embellishments.

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