Wednesday, February 17, 2010

Little Ceramic Birds

I am re posting this from last Spring for all you newbies. =)



Remember those cute little white ceramic bird dishes?
A whole 2" long max.

Well, I used some of these materials,

And came up with these.This beautiful blueish color,

And this, the same color but antiqued.

Instructions anyone??

Spray glossy ceramic surface with matte sealer. let dry.
sponge on color of your choice. (small item, small pours in sponge)
*(letting some of the white ceramic show through gives it more dimension.)
let dry, and spray with matte sealer again.
let dry and wipe on burnt umber paint
mixed with color float of any other acrylic paint extender.
gently wipe of top of brown,
leaving color in grooves. Let dry.
Spray with matte sealer again.

* If your ceramic is totally not a color you like,
you can sponge on two coats,
or spray paint it with a base color then follow above steps.
Always use the matte spray before and after you paint on glossy surfaces.
That is what keeps the paint on!

There you go, fast and easy!!

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17 comments:

  1. That's cool. I'm sure I can dig up some old ceramic pieces somewhere in my house. Thanks! Carol

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  2. How cute! Thanks for sharing that info.I have a little bird collection.Love anything with birds.

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  3. Thank you for the painting tips! Great colour choice for your bird.

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  4. How precious is that ! I want to try ~ oohhhh so many fun projects to do ~
    xoxo
    Lori

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  5. Thank you Thank you Thank you. In my painting I have been missing a step, the Matte Sealer. I am buying some today.

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  6. Hi Barbara Jean.

    Thank you for stopping my blog this week.

    Hope you are doing well!

    Hugs, Sharon

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  7. That is so cute! I love little birdies; real ones and ornamental!

    Blessings,
    Sandi

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  8. Ka-----ute, thanks for playing! xojana

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  9. That turned out well! Very charming.

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  10. Thanks for linking up-- I learned something new, spraying the matte sealer on there first--very smart! Thanks!

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  11. Just wanted to stop by and say hello. Like your ceramic bird. Sandie

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  12. LOVE it! Thanks for linking up to Thrifty Thursday this week!
    Hugs,
    Leigh
    Tales from Bloggeritaville
    www.lbratina.blogspot.com

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  13. Birds are showing up everywhere! Love it! Great color! I'm gonna have to find me some birds!
    ~Rebekah @ allthingzrelated~hosting a giveaway next Tuesday!

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  14. What a sweet blog, I'm so glad that I found you. I would love for you to stop by and enter my blogaversary giveaway Barbara Jean!
    Kim

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  15. Keep posting stuff like this i really like it

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