| Mermaid Garden Ornament |
From "DIY Crafts"
episode DIC-255 |
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Artist Kim Gordon demonstrates a method for creating a whimsical metal garden ornament. Aluminum flashing
Template of mermaid
Pencil
Shears
File
Hammer and nail
Wooden board
Spray metal primer
Acrylic paints
Sponges, brushes
100-grit sandpaper or #2 steel wool
Acrylic varnish or shellac
Raw umber tint
Work gloves
Denatured alcohol
- Flatten the flashing before tracing the mermaid template onto the metal surface (figure A).
- While wearing gloves for protection, carefully cut out mermaid shape (figure B).
- File sharp edges or bend them under, then use hammer and nail to create mermaid's features.
- Spray the metal with primer and allow to dry completely.
- Use a variety of acrylic paints creatively to create a gradient of color across the surface.
- Allow paint to dry, then lightly sand surface to age the piece.
- Add a couple of drops of raw umber tints to the varnish and apply over entire surface (figure C).
- Finally, spritz with denatured alcohol.
RESOURCES :
Jo-Ann etc.
Jo-Ann etc.
El Segundo, CA 90245
Website: www.joann.com
The Metal Craft Book: 50 Easy and Beautiful Projects from Copper, Tin, Brass, Aluminum, and More
Model: 1579901700
Author: Janice Eaton Kilby
Two-Hour Garden Art
Model: 080694787X
Author: Ruby Begonia
Decorating Your Garden : A Bouquet of Beautiful & Useful Craft Projects to Make & Enjoy
Model: 0806994703
Author: Mickey Baskett
By Hand: 25 Beautiful Objects to Make in the American Folk Art Tradition
Model: 1579902421
Author: Janice Eaton Kilby
Garden Ornaments: 30 Beautiful Projects for Decorating Your Garden
Model: 1564967891
Author: Moria and Nicholas Hankinson
(April, 2001)
To order this title from Amazon.com, click here.
Rockport Publishers, Inc.
Website: www.rockpub.com
GUESTS :
Kim Gordon
1753 Washington Way
Venice, CA 90291
Phone: 310-574-4071
Email: kimgordon@mediaone.net
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