October 21st, 2011
DIY Decor: Ceramic-dipped Flowers
Creamy, classic and made from materials you already have, ceramic dipped silk flowers are an easy art project with big impact.
The project is the brainchild of uber crafter Danny Seo whose book, Upcycling, digs into your junk drawers and storage closets for dozens of projects that take what you already have and turn it into something you want to put on display.
Supplies
Plaster of Paris, silk flowers, a basket and a chunk of Styrofoam, all of which can be purchased at Michael’s.
Method
1. First, mix plaster of Paris according to the instructions making sure there are no lumps.
2. Next, dip silk flowers one at a time into the plaster, shaking it off to remove excess plaster.
3. Place the plaster-covered flowers in a Styrofoam block to dry.
4. Dip the flowers in the plaster again until there is no colour peeking through and let them dry again.
5. Use the excess plaster to paint a basket or bowl.
6. Arrange the plaster-covered flowers in that plaster-covered basket.
Voila. Like magic, or old-fashioned craftiness, you have created a centrepiece your friends will covet.
—Jaelyn Molyneux
