Antique Spoon Garden Markers
It was lovely today to find that I had been featured at Naptime crafters for my Nuts and bolts photo frame
I feel so honored that my posts are being chosen out of the hundreds of fabulous projects out there.
So on we go to our next project.... Antique Spoon Garden Markers
Materials
Vintage silverware
Hammer
Sharpie
Nail file
Metal letter stamps
Metal letter stamps
Place the spoon face-down against a very firm surface. Using
a heavy rubber mallet, pound the back of the spoon until it is completely
flattened. I found that setting the spoon atop a towel on the concrete worked
better than a countertop or table.
Count out the letters in your word. Mine has six letters, so
I marked six equally-spaced dots with permanent marker. These dots are to help
you line up and space your letters properly when you begin stamping. Don't
worry about ruining your spoon with permanent marker; we'll remove it in the
last step.
Beginning with one of the middle letters, carefully place your stamp over the corresponding dot. Be sure that the letter is facing the proper direction, and then firmly whack the top of the stamp once with your rubber mallet or hammer. As you can see from the photo, I hit mine too hard, leaving a circular impression around the letters.
Beginning with one of the middle letters, carefully place your stamp over the corresponding dot. Be sure that the letter is facing the proper direction, and then firmly whack the top of the stamp once with your rubber mallet or hammer. As you can see from the photo, I hit mine too hard, leaving a circular impression around the letters.
Using a permanent marker, completely fill in each letter. This will create a patina look to make the letters really pop against the silver surface.5. Using a nail file, steel wool, or very fine sandpaper, gradually buff away all the permanent marker using a small, circular motion. Finish by wiping away all the dust and marker residue to polish it to a shine.
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Oh man, this is an awesome idea! Thank you for sharing! Finally, I have a garden trick my mother doesn't that will impress her (instead of the other way around).
ReplyDeleteGood Afternoon to you, I have always wanted to know how to make my own garden markers using spoons.... and now I know. I did have to ask my husband what metal letter stamps were.... sorry not my area of expertise I'm afraid.... so now I know, I am going to be making my own.... with the help of my husband.
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Your spoon garden markers are beautiful! Thanks for the inspiration.
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