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Plaid Terrazzo Paint Flakes on Plaster Coasters

Plaid Terrazzo Paint Flakes on Plaster Coasters! Learn how to apply Plaid FolkArt Terrazzo Paint Flakes using the FolkArt Terrazzo Sealers. Use a variety of the new terrazzo flakes to give ordinary objects more dimension, depth and interest. Follow along for how to make plaster disks sealed with terrazzo flakes for the perfect chic and retro coasters. Are you familiar with Terrazzo? Terrazzo is a composite material usually used on floors. The most famous and familiar being the Hollywood walk of fame--the gold stars on those black and speckly tiles. Terrazzo has been around forever, but is making a big trend comeback! The depth, texture, the layers of colors, the retro vibe--these coasters showcase it all! Plaid Crafts just released their Terrazzo Flakes and Sealers and they are fun! Plaster is a fun medium to work with, it's a bit like firm chalk when it hardens. Terrazzo flakes can be applied to lots of things. Vases, pottery, bowls, knick-knacks, candle holders, statues, tiles, h...

Gold Horse Head!

 Gold Horse Head! I found this adorable and strange horse head at the thrift store... and so I got it!  Here's where I fantasize about being King Midas. Man, turning everything into gold would be awesome. Let's do it!  It has a hook on the back, and some staples... but it's plaster and was made in 1951. I know, and I painted it.   I used shiny gold metallic spray paint and gave it a couple mists.  Add a ribbon and hang it on a wreath...for now, until it goes on my gallery wall!  I love it!  I sure like gold spray paint these days! Check out all these other crafts and easy upgrades with a little spray paint!!! This post published on Doodlecraft first