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How To Dip Paint Silverware is a fun and unique way to add creativity to your Fall Tablescape.
I have always wanted to try it, and I thought you might, too.
What you will need:
clean and dry silverware
chalk paint OR Fusion Mineral Paint
(the color I used is: prairie sunset)
wax paper
light sand paper
Step one:
Dip your silverware one piece at a time into a jar of paint, allowing as much paint to drip off as possible.
Tip: try to make each paint line as even as all the rest of your silverware.
Step 2:
Lay painted silverware to dry on wax paper.
When each piece is dry (It may take up to 12-18 hours depending on how thick your paint is.) lightly sand the rough edges or excess paint.
Step 3:
Decorate your Fall table with a unique look for all your guests to admire.
I like how you can still see the details of the decorative lines on each piece.
Wasn’t that fun and EASY? I can’t wait to see what kind of ideas you come up with.
One last tip: To avoid chipping and peeling, please hand wash and do not use a scrubbing pad on your silverware.
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I love this idea!
Love this idea, Meegan! Will be checking the thrift stores for inexpensive flatware to give this a try!!!
What a great idea! This would also be perfect to use on old, unmatched flatware!
I need to try this! Love it!
I. LOVE. THIS! What a great idea… thanks for the inspiration, Meegan!
What a fun way to get custom seasonal silverware.. if you picked it up at the thrift store, it would cost you next to nothing to have a set for every holiday! <3
Great idea Meegan! I’ll be cruising to the thrift store this week to grab some silverware! Happy Fall!
What a great idea! My Goodwill store sells flatware for 25 cents per piece–you could take old pieces and easily create a fun look for any kind of occasion! This is brilliant. :)
What a fun idea Meegan!! Love it! Your tablescape is absolutely beautiful!
What a great idea and this will give new life to plain silverware. I love it.
Your dip painted silverware is very pretty! I’ve never seen anything like that before!
Meegan this is such a great idea…I picked up some of this paint not to long ago and haven’t used it yet…now I know exactly what I am going to use it for….perfect since I just changed my colors in the kitchen to yellow and blue…Thank you for sharing:)
I am definitely trying this technique. Maybe with gold paint. I’ve been wanting some gold-dipped flatware, but the price tag has kept me from purchasing any. Now, I’ll just make my own.
So creative and fun! Love!
could you dip it in polycrylic to keep it from scratching the paint off???