What You Make of It – Valentine’s Day Decoration (Vintage Gelatin Mold) – Dime Store Chic with Elizabeth Holcombe

Thrift stores frequently have silver or copper-hued decorative gelatin
molds for a dollar or two. Here is an easy way to use one of these
molds for a design-forward piece of wall art for your kitchen.

Supplies:

• Metal gelatin mold with raised design.

• Steel wool.

• Matte spray paint in your favorite color.

• Craft paints in your favorite colors.

• White glue.

• Brush.

• Fine glitter in your favorite colors (to match craft paint colors).

1. Roughen the surface of the mold with steel wool. Spray paint the outside of the mold.

2. After paint has dried, paint over the raised design in your choice
of colors of craft paint (these colors should coordinate with your
glitter colors).

3. After craft paint has dried, paint over the raised design (craft
paint) with the glue. Sprinkle the glitter on the glue-painted areas.
Allow to dry.

4. Brush away excess glitter.

5. Now, you’re done! Hang your glittery decoration anywhere for a touch of sparkle!

Elizabeth Holcombe Fedorko, aka Bethsbagz, began her
checkered crafting career when at four she realized using paste on paper was
better than eating it. Inspired by vintage dime store treasures, vintage
fabric, and a no-fear attitude toward color, Beth crafts totes, pin cushions,
wreaths, and corsages into her Dime Store Chic creations. Beth would love you
to take a peek into her whimsical world at her blog.