Custom Wall Plaques

These wall plaques are crackled and stained to look old. Figure A Figure B Figure C

Materials:

Bunny Burner transfer tool
pictures of fruits or vegetables
pre-primed canvas
acrylic paints (2-ounce size)
glazing medium
palette
small foam brushes
assortment of small artist brushes
Crafter's Pik Craqueleur base coat (large crackles) and top coat
medium oak stain
cotton cloth
wood frame
staple gun

Steps:

1. Make color copies of fruits or vegetables on a laser copy machine (not an ink jet). Place copy face down onto canvas. Use Bunny Burner to transfer design (figure A).
2. Mark a border around motif. Mask-off inside and paint outside of tape with desired colors (figure B). Allow to dry and remove tape.
3. Use a foam brush to apply a coat of the large crackles base coat to the entire surface. Let dry for about an hour--glue will be clear but slightly tacky.
4. Use a foam brush to apply top coat. Let dry overnight. Crackles will appear when dry.
5. Apply stain with a cotton cloth to antique entire piece (figure C). Wipe off as much stain as desired.
6. Stretch muslin onto wood frame and staple on back. Trim with scissors.

Resources
Bunny Burner
heat transfer tool
Fe Fi Faux Finish
Goleta, CA
US
Phone: 805-968-1905
E-mail: fefifaux@cox.net
Website: www.fefifaux.com
Guests
Bunny DeLorie
Owner, Fe Fi Faux Finish
Goleta, CA
Phone: 805-968-1905
E-mail: fefifaux@cox.net
Website: www.fefifaux.com
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•	Antique Picture Frames
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