Latest edition of the ALLSPRAYPAINTED Magazine issue 03! As 2020 ended and 2021 rolls in, we need to remind ourselves that we have grown. Not only as individuals but as a global community. In the last 12 months, we have realized more than at any time in recent history, that we are all connected. And not just via the internet! We have overcome fear and we have conquered our biggest challenges even though the road ahead is still a hard one. And for those of us that managed to keep our chins up and our spirits high through all of it, we had time to rediscover the source of our own creativity!
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SOPHISTICATED
DIY PROJECTS
Issue 03
by MONTANA-CANS
Magazine
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Contents
8 Editorial
10
Gradient
Bar Stools
Interior
18 Marble Bathroom
Embellishment
Makeover
26 allspraypainted
meets Carolin Kaiser
Interview
34 Marble
Entryway Bench
Makeover
42 Monochrome
Easter Bowls
Seasonal
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50 Pink and Purple
Trays
Interior
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10 Helpful hints to
update your Workspace
Workspace
60 Bar Cart
Makeover
Upcycling
66 Painted Wooden
Animal Heads
DIY
72 Granit Bed Tray
Makeover
Interior
78 Easy Pattern
Planters
Acrylic Marker
Contents
84 Colorful Opaque
Candle Holders
Decor
90
Acetone
Art Table Lamp
Interior
96 Wooden Box
Sideboard
104 Frosted White
Christmas Decor
110 Minimalist Granit
Bookends
116 Faded, Stone,
and Sprayed
Interior
Seasonal
DIY
Interior
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Editorial
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Create your
own world!
As 2020 ended and 2021 rolls in, we need to remind ourselves that we have grown. Not only as individuals
but as a global community. In the last 12 months, we have realized more than at any time in
recent history, that we are all connected. And not just via the internet! We have overcome fear and
we have conquered our biggest challenges even though the road ahead is still a hard one. And for
those of us that managed to keep our chins up and our spirits high through all of it, we had time to
rediscover the source of our own creativity!
Allspraypainted is no exception to this growth. Our team, our collaborators, and our content all grew.
We not only took on the coolest creative and DIY projects, as we do every year. We did it with more
fun, more courage, and in our opinion, even more creativity. We worked our way through the various
products in the Montana Cans aerosol range, and we created effects on artworks and objects that
looked metallic, chrome, crackled, aged, and retro. We worked on glass, wood, ceramics, metals,
plastics, paper, and canvas. We even made things look natural in marble and granit. All this we did
together with our amazing team of creators who all deserve a big „Thank you“.
In 2020, while the world was locked down, not knowing what will come, we took time and opened a
treasure chest of inspiration in the form of „allspraypainted Meets“. With the realization that everyone
can use a spray can, we decided it was time to take a deeper look at the movers and shakers using
spray paint for their professions and their crafts. Who are the innovators, such as fine artists, visual
artists, architects, interior designers, and creatives that are at the top of their game when it comes
to using spray paint? How do they work, what inspires them, and what makes them tick? All fuel for
the creative fire of every allspraypainted reader and supporter. In the „allspraypainted Meets“ series
we will feature interviews, studio visits, films and articles that bring us closer to the creative minds
that inspire us. Which in turn, brings us one step closer to our own creative spirit, while reiterating the
„can-do“ attitude that lies within us all.
Regardless of what is happening in the outside world, never forget as we like to put it, you can always
„create your own world“. Allspraypainted will do all we can to keep bringing you projects, ideas, inspiration
and support. And above all, bring color to your world. Until then, make yourself comfortable
and be inspired by the pages you are about to read. The best is yet to come.
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Gradient Bar Stools
TAKING A SEAT IN STYLE
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“Here, take a seat”.. how often have you been invited to a party, gotten all dressed
up, and then heard this sentence, only to think that the seats you’re being
offered to sit on would make a cool DIY project? For us, this has happened often.
That’s why we decided to take some action and freshen up our barstools to look
like the sorts of seats you would be offered in a designer bar. Before you go fill
up your cocktail glass or espresso cup, read on and learn how you too can make
your own Gradient Bar Stools.
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BEFORE
You may already have bar stools at home which means you are
one step ahead. If not, that is your first goal. Source some stools
that you like and that most of all suit your tastes. Giving a coat of
paint to a design you don’t like to begin with will not change their
designs, just make them a little less ugly. Yard sales, secondhand
shops, homeware stores, and of course Ikea, have plenty
of options for you to choose from so you can find what you like
without needing a big budget.
We had three different types of stools. We had two completely
metal stools, and two different stools both with metal
legs and wooden tops to sit on. We prepared them all by sanding
down the wooden tops to remove the lacquer on the surface of
the wood, and lightly sanding all the metal parts to create a surface
ready to paint. Once the stools were all sanded and wiped
free of dust, we were ready to start.
For the stools with the wooden tops, we chose to mask off
the wooden seats first so we could prime and paint the legs. The
legs are a little trickier than the seats and this way we minimize
the chance of spray dust landing on our seat tops. Using the
Montana Metal PRIMER, we covered all the metal parts with a
thin even coat. Not only does this give an optimal surface for
our paint to stick to, but it also helps protect against the onset
of rust. You can choose to apply a second coat of Metal PRIMER
if you think you didn’t quite get into all the corners and angles.
This process was the same for the metal stools as well,
but in this case, you don’t have to mask anything off. Just apply
the PRIMER evenly to coat each stool. Once dry, sand lightly again
with fine sandpaper or even steel wool. Wipe down your stools
with a damp cloth free of dust and you are ready to apply color.
For the wooden top stools, we couldn’t go past Montana ME-
TALLIC Effect Spray in the color Gold. We chose this as it had
a timeless look, and the Montana METALLIC Effect Sprays are
the most durable hard wearing metallic colors to use that don’t
rub off. Oh, and did we mention they look awesome, too. Again,
light even coat and apply again if you think the first coat didn’t
get in all the corners. Leave these to dry while you’re painting
the metal stools.
For the metal stools, we chose Montana GOLD Line in variations
of the colors Welsh, Malachite and Malachite light. But
you can choose whichever colorway you desire. On one stool we
applied Welsh on the upper part and Malachite Light on the legs,
on the other we alternated it, fading the colors smoothly from
one to the other. While these were drying, we went back to our
wooden top stools and masked off our now dry legs. Using the
Montana GOLD Malachite for one top and the Welsh for another,
we then proceeded to paint the tops.
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AFTER
Well, it’s fair to say that our once bland bar stools are
now eye-catching pieces of usable art. Or at the very
least DIY designer furniture. The colors look great
and using Malachite, Malachite Light and Welsh meant
that we could tie in all the Gradient Bar Stools
into the appearance of one collection as opposed to
it looking like it was scratched together.
The GOLD Line colors on the stools with metallic
legs added a regal touch. The fact that we shook
all the cans for 2-3 minutes before use meant that
the brightness of the color and the finish of the application
is beautiful. If you wanted to take this to the
next level, you could also consider applying a coat of
Montana VARNISH Spray once all the paint had dried
overnight. This could enable you to tailor the finish to
Gloss or Semi-Gloss if you wanted to. But if you are
happy as they are, then you’re done.
The Gradient Bar Stool project is not difficult
but can vary in complications depending on
the stools you choose. For the simplest route, find
stools that are either all metal or all wood with simple
designs. Wooden stools would not need metal priming
and could be painted without needing to mask
anything off. However, as you can see, the effort
does pay off if you have a combination of wood and
metal stools.
Your working time will vary between 30 mins
to an hour depending on the amount of sanding required
and how intricate your spray work needs to
be. Allow enough time to dry between each step so
each coat of paint has a chance to settle. And don’t
forget you can’t really do anything wrong. If you are
not happy with your applied coats or colors, let them
dry, give them a light sand and try another. You can
do it! Have fun and Happy Crafting!
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Marble Bathroom
Embellishment
KEEP IT SIMPLE, MAKE IT BEAUTIFUL
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What is embellishing really? If we look at the
dictionary, we will probably get an answer like;
“Embellish: to beautify by or as if by ornamentation;
ornament; adorn”. But when it comes
to being creative and wanting to refresh your
bathroom, how can you embellish it yourself?
You have come to the right place as we have a
few simple pointers of how you can do a little
Marble Bathroom Embellishment, too!
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KEEP IT SIMPLE
The keywords as suggested above is to keep it simple. Before
even tackling the idea of embellishing your bathroom or its contents,
keep the items in it simple. Fewer colors and no excess of
furniture is the way to go so that your creative little DIY accents
can really shine. And of course, be noticed.
COLORFUL ACCENTS
In our bathroom, the basis of everything is black and white. It’s
simple, timeless, and easy to maintain. Once you have managed
to declutter the color and simplify the colors in our bathroom,
then you only need to add, subtract, or change some color accents
whenever you feel like a fresh look. For this project, we
chose to work with two pink Montana GOLD tones and two green
tones (Mortadella – Dusty Pink and Manila – Manila Dark). Picking
everyday objects like soap dispensers, tissue box covers,
or cups is an easy place to start. Ours were all black to start with
so we decided not to completely cover the whole object with any
one color. Instead, we wanted to add a touch of color to portions
of the objects. Always leaving enough black to tie together
all the objects with the base bathroom color. Should you have
objects of all different colors that you want to simplify, choose
black or another color as your base color and spray all your items
one color first. Then only apply color to portions of the objects.
ADDING SPECIAL EFFECTS
Just like in the movies, adding a special effect can highlight
a detail that otherwise could be overlooked. And besides, we
trying to embellish, aren’t we? We chose the Montana MARBLE
Spray to make it happen. Not just because we love it, but it actually
enables you to add a special ‘something’, without covering
all the color underneath it. And in our case, this helps tie all the
black-based bathroom objects together. Again, masking off the
areas you don’t want to be colored, apply the MARBLE Effect
Spray at 20+ cm away from your objects so that the spray lands
organically on it. We wanted to keep the black and white theme
so it was obvious that we should use MARBLE in the color white
all the way.
MONOCHROME BASKETS AND OBJECTS
The beauty of bathroom baskets and objects is that they are not
expensive. And the less expensive they are, the more likely it is
that they are made of natural material like jute, wood, or cane.
Montana GOLD sprays perfectly onto natural materials so changing
the colors of such items is easy. Not forgetting you don’t
need to buy new baskets and objects each season rather just
paint them a new color. We chose to go with the colors we already
used previously to keep it monochrome and most importantly,
keep the Marble Bathroom Embellishment simple.
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MOTHER NATURE
It doesn’t matter how modern or minimal your bathroom is, a little bit of
mother nature in the form of plants or twigs is always a good thing. And if
you choose your plants wisely, you can not only find colors that compliment
your decor, but also have plants that benefit from the moisture conditions
in a bathroom.
Not to mention you will benefit in your daily space by having more
clean oxygen and better energy. Plants and foliage can also be seasonal
thus changing the ambiance of your bathroom and helping you get into the
mood of whatever season you’re experiencing at the time.
A couple of small tips to remember! If you are going to paint your objects
one color before you start, use a Montana GOLD color as it is compatible
with the following spray and make sure the objects you are painting are
clean and dry. Allow your paint to dry 24+ hours before applying any further
colors or Effect Sprays.
Also, don’t forget masking tape can be your best friend. To protect
the areas, you don’t want to spray on, apply it over those surfaces ensuring
there is no leftover surface of your object exposed. Rather than just stick it
on, try attaching it to your clothing once or twice (sweater or pants) to make
it less sticky. This will ensure that it will remove easily when you want to take
it off, without tearing any paint you applied under it.
Whether you’re a DIY pro or a beginner, this project is possible for
anyone. Start with what looks like the easy actions and build them up as
you get more confident. Even just simplifying the paintable objects in your
bathroom to one color could make a world of difference to the color chaos
you may be used to now. But above all, have fun with it. Happy Crafting!
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HANDS ON, OR PLUGGED IN
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The world has reached a point where we could almost see ourselves as at the
ceiling of technical development. Cars that drive themselves, machines that keep
us alive, satellites helping us from space, and computers in our pockets that often
get more attention than our friends and loved ones do. Our lust for progress
and continual desire to out-do ourselves with technology has created such an
immense speed at which society moves, that only a global virus could manage to
slow us down.
But, within the hectic and the turmoil, we are also given a chance to realize our
true potential. And although a fast electronic society may seem scary to some, it
is a sign that we may also be doing something right. After all, this would not be
possible unless there were creative thinkers out there making things happen.
At allspraypainted our „thing“ is connecting with creators. People who inspire us
and make creative things happen that brighten our world. One of those people is
no other than Carolin Kaiser from Mannheim - Germany. As you may have seen
in a recent video we featured, Carolin is a unique artist, designer, and creator.
Unique not only as she makes great art and design, but she is one of those lucky
people who have managed to find a healthy balance between the digital world
(and all its possibilities), and the manual world of creating with her own hands,
which she feels most comfortable with. The whole scenario was so inspiring, we
thought we would have a chat with her so you too, could learn how Caro, as we
know her, has created a world that is uniquely hers. This is what she had to say:
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How do you see the connection between inspiration
and the end product?
CARO
Since I use different sources of inspiration, the paths
to the final product are also very different. When I
let music drive me, it is more a feeling or a scene
in my head that I want to transport into my artwork.
If I get inspired by architecture, nature, or other artists
and designers, it is often only single fragments
or aspects of what I see that captivate me. I collect
them all in my sketchbook so I can fall back on them if
or when necessary, and then create my very own arrangements.
Sometimes it is the first draft that is the
winner. Sometimes I pick shapes that I play around
with and mix them up repeatedly in my sketches until
they find their place in the right composition.
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What does your working process look like?
CARO
Very intuitive. Thematic or preconceived concepts
limit me. That‘s why I usually don‘t try to put a frame
around my work, but let my ideas bubble up and then
scribble everything on paper. Sometimes a rough
theme emerges which I then develop further. After
that, I work out the best ideas. Mostly I find the first
drafts the best because they are clueless and spontaneous.
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What role does color play in your designs? What is
your favorite color from the Montana palette?
CARO
Colors and their contrasts are very important to me.
For me, this is what really brings shapes to life. Colors
also help me to create certain positive moods.
For example, if I use an untypical color for my motifs,
I can lead the viewer into a different, or surreal
world. My favorite color at the moment is definitely
the Montana Black color Mescaline. A wonderfully
rich and bright green. I am impressed by the calming,
and at the same time bright, positive, and fresh mood
it creates. It‘s like falling softly into a huge field of
tall, lush green grass on a warm sunny day. You can
literally feel every single blade of grass and the sun‘s
rays.
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Carolin in her studio
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Some of the artworks Carolin exhibited
at an Montana Cans event at the beginning
of the year.
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How do you develop yourself and your style? Do you
have rituals or routines that you follow?
CARO
I usually make myself comfortable in the evening,
put on music, take my sketchbook, and just let my
mind creatively drift. This routine helps me keep my
focus. Of course, I don‘t come up with super-duper
ideas every night, but I develop my own, constantly
growing repertoire of motifs, forms, and ideas which
I can then refer back to and develop further until it
feels right and finished. Through this growing treasure
of forms and ideas, my style also unfolds further
and further. It is like a foreign language of forms
and colors that you learn intuitively. In my opinion,
this learning process is inexhaustible and grows and
changes with every sketch.
ALLSPRAYPAINTED
You work predominantly analog (hands-on) in the
studio. What do you particularly like about working
this way? How does the production of an artwork
step by step, normally look like for you?
CARO
Firstly, I usually bring my analog sketches into digital
form. It‘s a bit repetitive, but on the computer, you
can work cleaner, and more accurately, and test various
color combinations. I also need the shapes as
vectors so that I can reproduce them, either by myself
with a saw, a CNC cutter, or to print templates.
Then I take it to the studio, where depending on the
material, it first must be sanded and primed properly.
A cleanly prepared surface is essential. And then the
fun part begins, the spraying with paint. When everything
is dry, the installing is done.
ALLSPRAYPAINTED
How did you develop your style, and to working with
the current tools that you work with? How long have
you been working this way?
CARO
Actually, only since last year. Before that, I worked a
lot with paper in the form of collage, or with Montana
ACRYLIC‘s on paper in small formats. As my formats
grew larger, I switched to wood as a base. Spray
paints are perfect for painting them.
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What would your next big project ideally look like? Do
you already have any plans?
CARO
Yes, at the moment, I am working on a more extensive
project. I‘m trying to extend my motifs from 2D and
bring them more into the space of a room. To become
more three-dimensional. Lately, I have been testing
many different materials and expanding my „creative
vocabulary“. In the current phase, I will evaluate
these new findings and then decide which technique
I want to explore deeper. However, the objects are
hand-sized, and not so big. It would be tempting to
design a large room and to dissolve the boundaries
between my artwork and its confines.
We look forward to seeing where
Carolin's ideas develop. And learning
a thing or two for ourselves along
the way.
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montana.link/caro
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Finished spray painted poster wall Carolin worked
on when we came to visit her in the studio.
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Marble Entryway
Bench
WOOD AND COLOR COMPLEMENT EACH OTHER
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A lot of homes have benches of some sort. Some classic sitting
benches, kitchen benches, and entryway benches can often be
the first thing that greets you. Benches and in this case entryway
benches can become a focal point in any room they are in.
Dressings are often not very helpful on an entryway bench.
You would regularly slide off each time you want to sit on it, the
cat would keep trying to pull it off, and what about those dirty
footmarks that aren’t supposed to be there as well? We have just
the solution for your wooden bench that just so happens to minimize
the hassles while maximizing the coolness in your home.
And best of all it gave us a chance to try out the new Montana
MARBLE color, Pastel Green. Sound inviting? Then read on to get
inspired for your very own Marble Entryway Bench.
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HOW IT WAS DONE
The focus of this project was to give our somewhat tired wooden
entryway bench, a new lease on life. Our bench happens to be a
very simple, sleek, and timeless design. This made it easy for us
to imagine the work that we were going to do on it. If you don’t
already have an entryway bench or coffee table but want one
for this project, remember to visit your local second-hand store,
yard sale, or check out the next local hard rubbish day before
you go out and buy a brand new one.
As with every project, make sure your wooden surfaces
are clean, dry, dust, and oil-free. The shape of our bench made it
easy to decide that we were going to focus on its top and a small
portion of the legs to highlight the beautiful wood in between.
Your bench or coffee table may invite you to focus on other parts
of it. As long as the surfaces you are painting, have been sanded
and cleaned before adding color.
The benchtop was the largest surface we were working
on which is why we started there. By painting it first, we would
easily be able to cover the legs with masking tape and spray
unhindered. Starting with the Montana Universal PRIMER, we
applied 2 even coats to the top which sealed and prepared it for
the flawless application of the Montana GOLD color, Bone. The
following day we applied the Bone in two even coats. The first
appeared to have covered sufficiently already, but we figured a
second coat can’t hurt. Again, the bench was left overnight to
dry and completely cure. This brought us to the moment we had
been waiting for, getting a chance to play with the new Montana
MARBLE color, Pastel Green.
We wanted an organic marble effect. So, we applied the
paint slightly from above the top of the bench. The higher above
the object you apply it, the more time the little strands of paint
have to separate in the air and landing on the surface as if it was
really marble. Apply as desired with as much or as little texture
as you want. Again, we left the bench to dry overnight before we
put on the final touch in the form of the Montana VARNISH in the
Semi-Gloss finish.
Apart from adding a little shine to the benches surface, if
gave is some more protection against scratches and dents, as
well as making the surface even more durable and easy to clean.
And it looked good too. Having the Pastel Green MARBLE over
the Montana GOLD color Bone was a great color combination.
You may choose to do it differently remembering there are many
colors to choose from in the Montana MARBLE and GOLD ranges.
Just remember once your gloves and mask are on to shake
each can very well for 2-3 minutes before use, and to remove the
little black safety ring from under the nozzle.
The final step was the bench‘s legs. Because the solid timber
of our marble entryway bench was so nice, we wanted to
highlight this against some color. And to tie in the use of the new
MARBLE Pastel Green color, we chose to use the Montana GOLD
color, Malachite Light which was slightly bolder than the Pastel
Green. With most of the legs being completely masked with masking
tape, we left equal distance below it on each leg to spray.
First, we applied the Montana Universal PRIMER to the presanded
legs, and then once dry we added two coats of Malachite
Light. Ideally, overnight drying time is left between
the application of each color. However, if you wanted to save
time, you could work on painting the legs in between applying
coats of color to the benchtop. You just need to make sure the
parts of the bench you don’t want to paint are well covered, and
that the coats you had applied previously are dry enough to that
your covering material doesn’t stick to the paint while you are
working on the other parts.
This project is easy to medium level and can be done by
anybody. The important point to remember is to prepare well
and not to get impatient between coats. The longer everything
has to dry or even cure, the better your result will be. And if you
choose to go down the path of applying VARNISH on some or all
of your table to finish it off, make sure you have left all coats of
color to dry for 24 or more hours before applying it.
Now you can sit back, feet up on your fabulous new-look
marble entryway bench. Thinking that rewarding thought as you
look at your bench and think, “I did that”. Good luck and Happy
Crafting!
MATERIALS USED
• Montana MARBLE Effect Pastel Green
• Montana Universal PRIMER
• Montana GOLD Malachite Light
• Montana GOLD Bone
• Montana VARNISH Spray Semi-Gloss
• Wooden Bench
• Masking tape
• Sanding paper
• Covering material
• Gloves
• Mask
• Drop Sheet
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Monochrome
Easter Bowls
ADDING PRECIOUS OPAQUE TO AN EASTER FAVORITE
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It doesn’t get more Easter than some decorated colorful eggs. Or does it? This
Easter we wanted to add another aspect to the mix. Not only did we want to
use color, but we also wanted to play with light. The perfect excuse to use some
of the awesome new Montana GLASS Paint and introduce some glass bowls
into the classic Easter equation. Intrigued? Read on to learn more about our Monochrome
Easter Bowls tutorial.
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BEFORE
We started by gathering all the necessities including the standard
gloves, mask and drop sheet. Of course, for this project,
we needed plastic eggs, wooden skewers to hold them while
they got painted and some clear glass bowl-like containers that
would function as our see-through baskets.
The color aspect of this project consists of Montana GOLD
cans in the colors of your choice. We used colors like Shrimp
Dark and Shrimp Pastel, White Lilac and Light Lilac, Denim and
Denim Stonewashed to name a few. Basically, solid colors with
a pastel variation in tone as these just happened to complement
the Montana GLASS Paint colors of which we used 5 colors.
After following the familiar process of shaking cans really
well, we were off and running. The skewers were easy to put
into the plastic eggs. A ‘why didn’t I think of that’ moment as we
sprayed around each egg with ease and then stuck the skewers
in another piece of foam allowing them to dry all over. Alternating
between colors we made our eggs in variations of 2 to 4 per
color.
With this step done, the final stage was coloring our glass.
With clean and dry glass bowls at the ready, we lightly sprayed
each bowl inside and out at a distance of 20-30 cm. The secret
is to not apply too much paint so light can travel through. With
one coat they were perfect.
Subject to the glass you used, apply a second coat if you
desire. Job done and what a stunning one at that! We let everything
dry overnight before we handled it further.
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AFTER
WOW! The bowls dried to an amazing transparent matte finish.
As we’d hoped, they let light through, and this meant our eggs
looked stunning when they laid inside.
The eggs removed easily from the skewers and it was just
a matter of placing them in their designated bowls. Amongst all
our other egg decorating variations from the past, this one was a
welcomed change to mix things up and tie them all together. Or
stand alone as a beautiful new Easter home decoration.
We added a feather here and there to put a little icing on
the cake so to say. Should you have any other little finishing
touch, try them out and see if you can create your own personal
aesthetic.
The Monochrome Easter Bowls project was really easy to
do for all abilities. The actual working time is about 15-30 minutes
depending on the number of eggs and bowls you have. We
left ours to dry overnight which ensured nothing stuck together
even though we thought it was completely dry. Maybe not necessary
if you’re in a warm or dry climate, but a good habit to get
into anyway as often the curing process takes 24 hours regardless
of the temperature. But that’s all just details. The important
part is we did it and it was fun. Nice work and Happy Crafting!
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Pink and Purple Trays
FOLD-UP TABLES TO EASILY PUT AWAY
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There is never a wrong time to have a tray. Why? Not only because you can put
your laptop or magazines on them, but also because they double as cool side
tables, bedside trays, or reading trays. As a bonus, you can put these small foldable
tables away whenever they are not in use. This way, you could save a
lot of space in your living room. Sound inspiring? Read on and see how you too
can add this project to your next successful DIY adventure.
HOW IT WAS DONE
After struggling with a beautiful but small sofa table for quite a while, it dawned on us
that maybe adding a fold-up tray was the solution. We found these cute fold-up tables
that you could even put away when not in use. And being made of wood, Montana GOLD
was the perfect tool for the job. If you don‘t have such a tray, you will be able to find
them in furniture stores, Ikea, and some bigger hardware stores. And if you have time,
look for an up-cycling possibility at your next yard sale outing.
With some fine sandpaper, lightly sand back the surface of the wood so that it
smooth and ready for painting. If your tray was covered in an oil-based lacquer, it is
best if you can sand it down to the natural wood of the tray. Once this is done, clean
your tray, freeing it of all dust, oils, or dirt. This is important as you now need to mask
off the bases of the legs of the tray. If any dust is still left on the legs, the masking tape
will not stick properly. Pick the height you think looks best on one leg, then apply the
tape at the same level on all legs. Make sure no wood is exposed.
With your painting space prepared and your mask and gloves on, it is now time
to get to the fun part. Painting! Having shaken your Montana GOLD cans vigorously
for 2-3 minutes, you will now hear the mixing ball moving freely, telling you it is time to
remove the safety ring from under the nozzle and do a test spray away from your tray
when applying it. Starting with your Montana Universal PRIMER, in soft, even, side to
side strokes, spray your tray from a distance of about 15-20 cm. Allow to dry and give
the tray another light sanding and clean in preparation for adding color. Then starting
with the color of your choice, apply thin even coats in the same manner as before. You
can apply further coats when dry apply as desired. We chose to stick to one color for
the whole tray to keep things simple and to build on the feature of the natural wood on
the tray‘s feet. Take a moment, step back, and admire your tray. It will already have a
new lease on life. You can now remove the masking tape from the tray‘s legs before the
paint is completely dried, peeling downward away from the color you have just applied.
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NISH finish is right for you. We chose Gloss, not just as it looks classy, but it also made
the tray more durable against things like stains from the bottoms of coffee cups. Applying
VARNISH is done in the same technique as your color. Slow, sweeping strokes, from
side to side, applying the paint evenly and thinly.
The word that comes to mind is STUNNING! Simple, beautiful, and even more
practical than before. Obviously, you may want to choose another color to match the
decor in your home. Or if you‘re feeling adventurous, a gradient color fade with seasonal
colors could be ideal for your home or living space.
This project is for all skill levels. If you can trigger the nozzle of the can and move
the sandpaper in the direction of the wood grain, then you‘re the right person for the
job. Depending on the size of your table, we estimate 30-60 minutes of work time and
recommend letting each coating dry overnight before applying the next product. Then
it‘s time to place your coffee cup right back where it was before. How rewarding. Nice
work and Happy Crafting!
MATERIALS USED
• Montana Universal PRIMER
• Montana GOLD Lychee
• Montana GOLD Light Lilac
• Montana VARNISH Spray Gloss
• Wooden fold-up tray
• Sandpaper
• Masking tape
• Gloves
• Mask
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10 Helpful hints
to update your
Workspace
MAKE YOUR YEAR SUCCESSFUL FROM THE START
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These days we all spend so much time at our workspaces regardless of if they
are at an office, working from home, at our desktops, or in the studio. To ensure
that the output and quality of the work we create in these spaces stay good we
must make sure those spaces stay positive, inspiring, and above all fun to be
in. After all, for many of us, these places are like second homes. In order to make
this possible and easy to do, we thought we’d help by making a simple list compiling
our 10 helpful hints to update your workspace. It doesn’t matter if you do
all, or just one. Even a small adjustment to your immediate environment can keep
you and your workspace fresh and creative.
1. EMBELLISH YOUR STATIONERY GADGETS
You use them every day and they are supposed to help you keep
things working and make things more creative. But are those
very workspace stationary tools creative to look at too? Don’t let
a boring desktop influence you into becoming boring. With some
Montana Effect Sprays, you can turn your desktop gadgets into
embellished pieces of art that inspire you to create while you are
creating.
2. ADD SOME COLOR TO YOUR SPACE
You may find yourself looking over at your old clock early in
the afternoon wishing it would go a little faster so you could go
home. Why not make a change and add some gradient color to
pep up your timekeeper? Using the Montana GOLD colors of
your choice, a little masking tape, and some simple design work
you can go from clock watching to clock admiring.
3. GO TIMELESS, GO MINIMALIST
Take some of the stress off your desktop by creating a little
organization and decreasing the chaos. With our warm grey
Montana GOLD colors, we introduce and spray some cardboard
storage boxes that create a calming and natural effect. But it
doesn’t have to stop at boxes in case you have other complementary
items that can also be reinvented.
4. GETTING STRUCTURED
Even if you’re cluttered with post-it notes and to-do lists, there
is a simple way to organize your time so you can see everything
clearly at a glance. A pinboard is a cheap, easy, and fun way to
monitor your appointments and it doesn’t need to be plugged
in or charged. Create more order in your workspace with only a
little bit of spray paint and some masking tape.
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5. DON’T FORGET YOUR WALLS!
Think about the amount of time you look at your walls in your
workspace and how walls you have around you. For some this
could be a lot so, with some Montana Effect Sprays, some simple
handmade images, and some simple but beautiful frames you
can make your office look like a gallery. And the best part of
all, with your art! Leave a good impression on your visitors and
clients while having a bit of artistic fun as well.
6. ALL PASTEL EVERYTHING
Often a change of environment doesn’t actually need that much
effort. If you have some ceramic items floating about, give them
a lick of paint with Montana GOLD colors and warm your mood
with all pastel everything! Easier than changing wall colors or
covering large amounts of surface area, by simply spraying
some of your quirky ceramic objects in cool new colors you can
change the mood from boring to refreshing.
7. DECLUTTER, DECLUTTER, DECLUTTER
In case you didn’t “get it”, in this tip we want to remind you to declutter
anything that has no productive purpose anymore. Bring
some fresh air into your new year by filing, storing, shredding, or
best yet removing any old documents, papers, or paper “things”
you’ve collected that you don’t need anymore. Of course, pay attention
not to dispose of anything that you legally need to archive,
and remember to shred anything with sensitive information
on it, but on a regular basis file away documents you’ll need in
the future (away being the keyword) and dispose of, shred, or
recycle anything you will not need again. Oh, and did we mention
you should always remember to declutter?
9. PUT ON A CANDLE
Take a deep breath and ask yourself what your workspace
smells like? Tea lights and candles generally can make a world of
change whether it is the sweet scent of lavender that you enjoy
(or any other scented candles), or the soothing ambiance they
can create with their light. With simple materials like recycled
jars and Montana GLASS Paint, you can make candles a safe,
win/win addition to your office.
10. MAKE YOUR SPACE HAPPY
When the chips are down and you are swamped in deadlines and
pressure, it is easy to forget that life is actually a lot of fun most
of the time. Using the stenciling technique and a motif of your
choice, with a can of Montana Effect Spray and an inexpensive
small picture frame you can brighten even the smallest of desks
or walls.
Ten tips may be a lot! As we mentioned at the beginning, don’t
get overwhelmed. Try as few or as many of the tips we suggested
to update your workspace as you like. You don’t need to
apply all tips to update your workspace to get some order in your
natural habitat.
8. GET ORGANIZED
By now the decluttering message has come through loud and
clear. Wooden boxes are a great way to store documents and
stationery, so they don’t clutter your desk, or in the worst case
your floor too. With some basic boxes and some Montana GOLD
colors, you can add a soothing seaside touch to the environment
without needing to get wet.
Good luck and happy crafting
with these 10 helpful hints to
update your workspace!
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Bar Cart Makeover
BRINGING SOMETHING OLD AND RUSTY BACK TO LIFE
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Some objects fall between the cracks of being too good to be rubbish, and too
rubbish to be good. More often than not, the key to reviving such an object
is motivation, elbow grease, and some good paint. Luckily for us, fate saved the
day and this bar cart ended up in the studio with a new owner and a new look!
The most important ingredients were some nice spray paint cans including
Metal PRIMER and the dedication to give an old piece a new glow with a nice
makeover! Here’s what we did to create our own Bar Cart Makeover.
HOW IT WAS DONE
For us, fate would have it that we found a bar cart. However, you may find any other metal
object that has heaps of potential and is cool looking in its basic form. If you can find
a bar cart as well, then good on you. The following steps will be the same regardless of
your object. Start by making sure all rust is removed. If you can take anything apart to
clean the pieces individually, do it. This will take a little time in the beginning but actually
save you time in the cleaning process and give you a better result. Any rust left on the
metal will result in it returning at a later point, even if years later. Once you’ve cleaned
with vinegar or metal cleaning polish, take your fine steel wool, and rub all metal parts
down again. By now your cart probably looks a lot better. Ensure it is dry, free of dust
and oils and you are ready to get creative.
In your normal can preparation process, shake each can well for 2-3 minutes so
that you can hear the mixing balls moving freely. With gloves and mask on, turn your
cans upside down and take off the nozzle allowing the black safety ring to fall out before
re-applying the nozzle. Give each can a quick test spray pointing away from anything.
Your first can will be the Montana Metal PRIMER. Remove the wheels of your cart
or cover them if you can’t remove them and don’t want them colored.
Apply your primer 20-30 cm away from your cart and move in sweeping strokes
from left to right as you spray. This will prevent too much paint applying and drips from
forming. Once dry, take your Montana GOLD can (we used Yellow Cab), and repeat this
process for 2 or more, thin, even coats. Allow drying thoroughly for 24 or more hours to
cure. We chose to apply a Montana VARNISH to seal the surface and protect it further
from scratching or marking. You can decide which finish to use (Gloss, Semi-Gloss or
Matte), as long as the paint has dried before you applied it. Your basis is done and already
your cart has a cool new look, you just got closer to finishing your Bar Cart Makeover.
Unfortunately, our cart didn’t have any bottom trays. Most likely they used to be
glass and had been broken. Our solution for this was acrylic (or plastic) circular pieces
in the color of our choice (pink), that were cut to measure. Should this not be an option,
you could either go to a glass cutter for glass trays or cut wooden trays to size. Wooden
trays could be left raw or use the same process as for coloring your cart, except
exchange the Metal PRIMER for a Montana Universal PRIMER. Sand your wood with fine
sandpaper to prepare it. Ensure the circles are clean and free of dust before priming
and spraying. You’re almost there.
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Your cart is spotless and colored. You’ve fixed the
problem of missing bottom trays with acrylic, plastic,
glass, or wood. And you have now decided to join us
for the addition of a display tray to put the icing on
the cake. We chose a wooden tray which was already
smooth and clean. If yours isn’t, give it a light sand
and a clean. Using our Montana Universal
PRIMER, we then sprayed the tray completely to seal
it. Once dry, we sprayed one side in one color and
left this to dry. We then took our masking tape and
stuck a piece of paper over the painted side, applying
another color to the remaining exposed side. We
removed the masking tape and paper about 2 minutes
later. This was left overnight to dry and cure
completely.
Finally, we applied the Montana VARNISH coat
to seal the surface in the finish we desired, and also
protect it from liquids. After all, a bar cart is essentially
a bar on wheels isn’t it. A few days later, you’re
sitting in front of your new-look bar cart with gin and
tonic in hand, thinking of how cool it now looks and
how much fun it was to make!
This project is a multi-leveled project. If you just
need to paint the cart, then it’s an easy to medium level
affair. The challenge is thorough preparation and
cleaning. And possibly taking pieces off and putting
them on again. If you need to create or source missing
trays, it becomes harder, subject to your expectations.
And if you’re adding a display tray as we did, it’s
not any harder but requires more time. All in all, allow
yourself at least 1-2 weeks to complete the project.
We did it over the period of a month, which had the
benefit of everything drying at least one night before
the next product was applied. And we chose to scrub
that metal THOROUGHLY to avoid rust returning. But
have no fear, you can do it! Happy Crafting.
MATERIALS USED
• Montana Metal PRIMER
• Montana GOLD Yellow Cab
• Montana GOLD Light Blue
• Montana VARNISH Spray Semi-Gloss
• New or used cart
• Steel wool
• Metal cleaner and/or metal polish
(vinegar is a possible cleaning agent)
• Optional bottom trays if missing
• Fine sandpaper for wooden parts
• Masking tape
• Covering paper
• Gloves
• Mask
• Drop Sheet
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Animal Heads
COOL MINIMALIST WALL DECOR
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If you’re not familiar with Cardboard Safari, you will be now. Famous for their cool
cardboard, wooden, and acrylic DIY sculptures, you may have seen some of their
animal heads hanging around somewhere? The pieces worked on were a very vibrant
moose and one deer head. Or at least they became bright. Read on to find
out what we did to create these Painted Wooden Animal Heads.
HOW IT WAS DONE
Due to the color variations used in these two animal heads, it
was important to prepare the painting area thoroughly with a
tarp, or some sort of drop sheet. To achieve the gradient ombre
look, the pieces were laid out on the tarp (in number order) and
put into three groups. Each group would be painted in one of the
chosen colors. For an extra “pop” of color, you could choose a
different color for the antlers.
Having shaken our Montana GOLD colors vigorously for
2-3 minutes so she could hear the mixing balls moving freely,
she then turned each can upside down and removed the nozzle
to allow the black safety ring to fall out from under it. After refitting
the nozzle, a quick spray to the side away from anything
important, and she was ready to spray.
Lay your first group of pieces down and give a thin even
coat and allow to dry. Once this has happened, flip them over
and repeat on the other side. If you have space and you can protect
each color, you can paint different colors directly one after
the other. By the time you get to the last pieces, the first pieces
are most likely dry.
Once these are completely dry, you can spray thin, even
coats, of pre-shaken Montana VARNISH, in the finish of your
choice. This will not only add the aesthetic you want but also
make the pieces more durable and easier to clean at a later point
(if required). Then leave it all to dry overnight.
The last step is easy. Make yourself comfortable and relaxed.
Then when you are ready, fit the pieces together as per
the instructions to form your new-look funky moose head hanging
decor.
If the pieces need a little effort for a smoother fit, take
some fine sanding paper and run it carefully through the grooves
for a snug fit. These sculptures will be the talk of the town once
your visitors get a look at them. And the best part is no animals
got hurt in the making of this project.
The Painted Wooden Animal Heads are an easy project for
anyone that can read instructions and trigger a spray can. Depending
on the animal(s) you choose and the number of colors
you want to paint them with, there are about 30-60 minutes of
actual working time. So, don’t rush, and enjoy the steps on this
project. Nice work and Happy Crafting!
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MATERIALS USED
For moose:
• Montana GOLD Malachite
• Montana GOLD Malachite Light
• Montana GOLD Malachite Dark
• Montana GOLD Lychee for head
• Montana VARNISH Spray
in Semi-Gloss
• Wooden animal heads, we
got ours from Cardboard Safari
• Sandpaper
• Gloves
• Mask
• Drop Sheet
For deer:
• Montana GOLD Shock Yellow
• Montana GOLD Golden Yellow
• Montana GOLD Shock Orange
• Montana GOLD Pool for head
• Montana VARNISH Spray
in Semi-Gloss
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Granit Bed Tray
Makeover
TURNING HARDWARE STORE MATERIALS INTO TREASURES
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It’s Sunday morning, you’re under the warm covers of your bed and outside it is
grey and raining. The perfect scenario for a cup of something hot and tasty,
and a new read to turn the morning into the afternoon. In a moment like this, you
might wish you had mobile bed tray to put everything on top. Doesn‘t that just
scream DIY idea? Read on to create your very own GRANIT Bed Tray Makeover.
BEFORE
It’s now afternoon, the book you were reading is finished, as is
your cup. The sun is now shining and that seed of creativity you
had earlier can now be transformed into a project. In our case,
the catalyst for the project is a bed tray. It is small, has few simple
parts and with little effort, we will achieve a big result. However,
should you want to extend this to other pieces of furniture in
your home, we invite you to give it a go.
We started by gathering the materials we previously
bought at our local hardware store. Our wooden board was already
clean and smooth. But should yours need a bit of TLC,
simply sand it down so it is smooth and make sure it’s free of
dust. Grab your can of Universal PRIMER and GRANIT Effect
Spray and give them a good 2-3-minute shake. If you are upcycling
a tray that has had oil-based products on it, be sure to
sand off and remove this from the surface so that the Montana
ACRYLIC based products can adhere to the wood.
We chose to mask off an area of our tray top with masking
tape so some raw wood would feature next to the GRANIT once
the tape was removed. You could experiment with shapes and
forms you mask off however a full GRANIT Spray job may be
more to your liking. First, the Universal PRIMER was applied to
the raw wood and let dry completely. This sealed the wood from
seepage and created an optimum surface for our next coats.
Then the GRANIT Effect Spray was applied. Thin, even
coats from about 20-30 cm away from the wood. We were happy
with one coat, but you could apply more as desired. It’s that easy
and your more or less done!
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AFTER
We left the tray top dry overnight. The GRANIT Effect Spray had
ample time to cure and it felt sturdy. Should you want to, you
could also apply some Montana VARNISH Spray in Gloss, Semi-
Gloss or Matte to add even more durability to the tray’s surface.
It could also allow you to give the tray top the finish you wanted
if that was other than the natural GRANIT Effect straight from
the can.
If you are happy with the GRANIT Spray finish as it is, we
recommend peeling the masking tape off about 5-10 minutes after
your last coat. This will help keep the tight line clean between
your raw wood and the GRANIT coats. If you apply a VARNISH,
remove the tape 5-10 minutes after applying it. Same as above,
it keeps the lines clean and your surfaces protected up until the
last minute. Once everything is completely dry, attach the legs
and admire what you have done.
This is a great project for any skill level. Depending on the
size of your tray and if the wood is ready or not, in total there is
no more than 15-20 minutes of actual work. As suggested, don’t
be afraid to expand your horizons and look at other pieces of
furniture with the confidence and satisfaction you just earned
from this project.
And if you already know you can do it, maybe consider
having a few items running at once so you can use the downtime
while the PRIMER or GRANIT Spray is drying to prepare and
coat your other chosen pieces of furniture. Good luck and Happy
Crafting!
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Easy Pattern
Planters
EXCLUSIVE PLANTERS WITH ONLY TWO MARKERS
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Plants are an essential part of life, which is why it is no surprise that people with
plants in their indoor spaces usually benefit greatly from them. If it’s not in the
form of oxygen or good energy, then it’s the pure pleasure of how the plants look
and watching them grow over time. But don’t forget to look down at the planters
you have them in. They too can be a great form of pleasure and inspiration, and
with the Easy Pattern Planters, we show you how.
The planter can take many shapes and forms. Not to mention they can also be
made of many varied materials. Whether ceramic, cement, or plastic. Often these
shapes are smooth, simple, and timeless. But after a while, they can also become
a little boring. You can take control of that with as little as only two Montana
ACRYLIC Fine Markers. And if needed, one or two cans of Montana GOLD in the
colors Shock Black and Shock White.
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BEFORE
Our planters were just as mentioned previously.
Simple, timeless, and plain. They were already black
and white, however, if yours are natural or of another
color, a simple coat of Montana GOLD Shock Black
or Shock White can bring them to the base color you
want.
Just make sure they are clean and dry before
you spray them. For some, this may be the first
step. For others with black or white planters already,
your project begins here. Go and grab your Montana
ACRYLIC Fine Markers from your marker collection
and give them a good shake.
If these aren’t yet in your collection, a visit to
your local Art & Craft store can fix that. Then, it’s as
simple as drawing patterns on your plant pots.
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AFTER
Your standard non-exceptional looking planters have now become incredible
minimalist planters. And the best part is they are designed by that
exclusive designer, you! As you can see in our pattern examples, there is no
need to get too complicated or second guess your ideas. Keep it simple and
just keep repeating it.
The sum of all your lines and shapes will create the entire piece. Our
patterns are just a suggestion. Inspiration for you to work from. You can
choose to use them as they are or take bits and pieces from the ones you
like and create your own. We chose black on white (and in reverse) as our
colorway to keep it simple and timeless.
Should you have another preference in the colorway, just use the colors
in the combinations you want. But remember the key, keep it simple!
The Easy Pattern Planter project is for everyone with any ability. You can
create original designs resulting in beautiful planters or use the ones we
suggested which will result in original designs anyway thanks to the wonder
of everybody’s individual application technique. But most of all, have fun
with it and Happy Crafting.
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Colorful Opaque
Candle Holders
MOOD LIGHTING MADE BY YOU
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Although not as practical as flicking a switch, candles lit up our worlds with
mood and ambiance while keeping us from living in the dark at night. And ironically,
they still do. This got us thinking of a simple idea using Montana GLASS
Paint and simple glass candle holders. A chance to play with two light sources
at once. GLASS Paint Candle Holders were born. Read on to learn how we
did the Colorful Opaque Candle Holders.
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HOW IT WAS DONE
Depending on your time restrictions, you can either
be efficient and drive to your local home decor, hardware,
or craft store and be relatively sure you will
find some sort of glass candle holder on offer. Or, if
you have a little time up your sleeve and want to do it
the low consumption way, visit your local yard sales,
second-hand stores or peek through the boxes when
it’s hard rubbish time. You may or may not have fast
luck, but eventually, you’ll find what you want. Give
your candle holders a good wash removing all oils
and dust, and above all make sure they are completely
dry. That’s the hard part!
Placing the holders on your drop sheet, with
gloves and mask on, shake your cans well for 2-3 minutes.
If you can’t hear the mixing balls moving freely,
then you still need to shake some more. At a distance
of about 15-25 cm, spray your Montana GLASS
Paint in a light even coat on the holder.
Most likely one coat will be enough. If you want
an opaquer finish, then you can opt for more coats
once dry. Repeat this process to each holder. If you
want to experiment, consider fading colors into each
other, or masking areas off so you have a mix of clear
glass and colored glass. We chose to stick to a single
color, making the holders timeless and all-season.
At this point, you may ask yourself, why a glass
candleholder? Just as a candle is a source of light, so
is the holder. By using Montana GLASS Paint, which
is matte and transparent, we add another level to the
possible ambiance that the candle can produce as
light is also able to pass through the colorful opaque
candle holder. And besides that, it looks cool.
You are done and it was as easy as that! This is
a project for absolutely any level and the most challenging
part is locating the perfect shaped candle
holders. So, start your search and make it happen.
Happy Crafting!
MATERIALS USED
• Montana GLASS Paint Almond
• Montana GLASS Paint Coral Red
• Montana GLASS Paint Orchid
• Montana GLASS Paint Bay Blue
• Montana GLASS Paint Teal
• Montana GLASS Paint Mint
• Montana GLASS Paint Black
• Candle holders
• Candles
• Gloves
• Mask
• Drop Sheet
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Acetone Art
Table Lamp
CREATING A MOOD WITH FUNCTIONAL ART
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Light and lighting is an essential part of how we see the world and how it makes
us feel. Just think of all those amazing summer sunsets at the beach. Or how
good it feels when the first shimmers of light hit your skin after an extended
period of grey skies and rain. For the Acetone Art Table Lamp project, we took
a simple lamp with a card lampshade and turned it into an amazing designer art
piece. That just happens to be functional as well. If you want to find the “designer”
in you, read on.
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BEFORE
You have been to those fancy lighting stores and have seen
many beautiful lamps by a designer from Scandanavia you have
never heard of. But you turned the tag around to see the price
and moved on. Thanks to hardware stores, and yard sales, you
managed to find a simple light, with a simple lampshade that is
almost perfect. The final touch to make it perfect is the one that
you will create yourself.
Our lamp had a black wooden base and a paper/card white
lampshade. A timeless combination. Once we prepared our
workspace, removed the lampshade, and laid it flat, it was time
to create a simple yet elegant touch. You can also work on paper
and wrap it around the actual lampshade if taking it off is not
possible. Using only Montana GOLD in the color Shock Black and
a can of Montana ACETONE Spray, we have all we need. With
your gloves and mask on and the cans are shaken well for 2-3
minutes, apply a simple line (or lines) with the Shock Black as
desired. The key here is “less is more”. You can always add more
linework afterward if you want.
While the lines are still wet, spray the Montana ACETONE
Spray on them allowing the liquid to gather and pool. As these
pools spread out, they will take the black pigment with them
creating warm, natural-looking smokey pigment clouds. The
more ACETONE you apply, the more the black will disperse. Apply
a little at a time and observe what happens. Also, consider
moving the lampshade material around to guide the directions
the ACETONE takes the color. Then allow drying to occur before
you re-apply the shade to the lamp base.
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AFTER
STUNNING! The lamp looks truly amazing almost as if you can’t believe you did it yourself.
Those subtle little lines dispersed into shades of grey tones. The smokey effect
fading into the white card looked not only timeless but as if you were in a studio in
Stockholm when you did. Even if it was just your garden shed.
We chose a black and white combination however you could choose to vary which
Montana GOLD color you want with the Montana ACETONE Spray. The technique is the
same regardless of the color combination.
This project is absolutely for everyone. The main effort is in removing and re-applying
the lampshade. You may need some sort of clear adhesive tape to re-apply it if
there was a similar tape to apply it in the first place.
Allow for about 10-20 minutes or prep time and 5 minutes of actual spraying time.
Be warned, when your friends see your new Acetone Art Table Lamp you may be asked
to make some more for them. Good luck and Happy Crafting.
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Wooden Box
Sideboard
PERSONAL FURNITURE THAT WORKS
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Finding the right balance between practical furniture and functional furniture is
often harder than it sounds. Every home has those little spaces that are too small
to store big furniture, and too big to not use for some sort of storage at all. So
how do you find that balance? Simple, you create a sideboard from the materials
you love. Big enough in a hallway or corridor to store some of those things you
always reach for, like books and keys. Small enough to not invade your space
and make your home feel crowded. Oh, and did we mention they look cool, too?
Here is how we did the Wooden Box Sideboard.
MATERIALS USED
• Montana GOLD Shrimp
• Montana GRANIT Grey
• Montana Universal PRIMER
• Montana VARNISH Semi-Gloss
• Wooden plank (Your choice of size)
• Wooden boxes (amount of your choice)
• Steel pre-made table legs (or similar
prefabricated legs
• Sandpaper (optional)
• Thin insolation material (optional)
• Screwdriver or drill
• Screws
• Soft material of your choice (optional)
• Covering material
• Gloves
• Mask
• Drop Sheet
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HOW IT WAS DONE
There are three main steps to this project. The tabletop, the main
body (wooden boxes), and the legs. We undertook them all in
that order but you could work whichever order suited you?
Our tabletop was a pre-cut piece of pine wood. A standard at
any big-box hardware store, or timber store. We knew the measurements
of our wooden boxes (in the next step), so when we
bought ours, we asked them to cut it to size to cover two boxes.
Sand the top lightly, paying attention to the edges of the wood
to remove potential splinters. Remove all dust and place in your
covered spraying area.
Remembering the magic steps, shake your cans for 2-3
minutes vigorously, ensuring that you can hear the mixing balls
moving freely. Where applicable, take the nozzle off and turn the
can upside down letting the black safety ring drop out. Starting
with your Montana Universal PRIMER, spray your top in two
coats on both sides.
Thinly and evenly, allowing 10+ minutes between coats.
You might ask, why both sides? Spraying just the top may result
in the wood warping. After it has dried, take your pre-shaken
Montana GRANIT Spray can, and apply from approximately
15-25 cm distance. Reapply if required and put aside to dry thoroughly.
The second step is the body of the sideboard. The wooden
boxes will form the body of your sideboard. You could source
used boxes to up-cycle, but we chose new ones at the same
place we bought our tabletop. Up-cycling may mean you need to
lightly sand the boxes, but if you’re lucky, a quick clean may do
the job.
Depending on if you have a power drill or not, there are two
options for you. The first is to pre-drill smaller holes (then the
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width of your screws) into the tops of your wooden boxes. This
could prevent the wood from splitting. The second is just to drill
through the wood with the screw on. Either way, you’ll need the
correct screwdriver head for the screws you have. From inside
the boxes, screw the lined-up tabletop to the boxes from underneath
ensuring your screws are too short to come through the
top.
This may be enough and with 8 or more screws your sideboard
will take shape. If you need to, you can also put a couple
of screws joining the two boxes together for extra strength. If
you don’t have a drill, although harder, this is also possible to
do by hand with a screwdriver if your wood is soft. Should the
boxes not be so square, you may choose to lay some sort of
thin insolation type material between the top and the boxes to
balance everything out. Make sure the insolation material is cut
smaller than the top so you will not see it out the sides and that
it is not too thick! Cut it off afterward if any sticks out from under
the tabletop.
The final step towards your Wooden Box Sideboard is coloring
and applying the legs. If your table legs are not the color
you want them to be, you can easily change that. After vigorous
shaking, apply your Montana Universal PRIMER in 1-2 even, thin,
coats, to the clean dry legs and allow the primer to dry. If you
wanted to go to the next level, you could even use Montana Me-
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tal PRIMER which helps resist against rust. Using the Montana
GOLD color of your choice, you can then apply 1-2 even coats
as desired. We used a singular pastel color but may choose various
colors of any orientation (bright, soft, pastel, monotone
etc.) Once dry, with your sideboard body and top laid upside
down, screw the legs in each corner ensuring you first calculated
their equal positions. Flip the sideboard over carefully and
then pat yourself on the back. You’re finished (possibly!). At this
point, your funky new sideboard may be ready to place in its new
home. We recommend giving one final coat of Montana VAR-
NISH in the finish of your choice. This could add durability to
the tabletop and legs as well or a different aesthetic to its finish.
Alternatively, you could choose to varnish only the top, the
body, or the legs, at the end of each of those stages in the construction
of the sideboard. Either way, it will look GREAT! This is
an intermediate project able to be completed by just about anyone.
Of the 1-2 hours of actual working time, the hardest parts
if you’re not familiar with it, are screwing the 3 parts (top/body/
legs) together.
Don’t be worried about this, take your time and screw in
non-visible areas. All that is left now is to enjoy your new, DIY
Wooden Box Sideboard. Well done and Happy Crafting!
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Frosted White
Christmas Decor
DREAMING OF A WHITE CHRISTMAS
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The house is clean, the gifts are ready, and the weather is cold outside. It‘s obvious
to see that Christmas is coming. And along with the festive season comes
the mad rush to decorate, put up the tree, and be ready. However, we also often
fall into that trap of stressing out about what type of decorations to use each
year. The stores all have the same things as last year, and the truth is, we all
want something unique. We know just how you feel, which is why we put on our
thinking caps for you and came up with some simple elements for your home
that can be up-cycled or created without too much fuss. But of course, with a lot
of fun. This year, we are going to help you have a Frosted White Christmas,
whatever the weather outside.
BEFORE
Our White Frosted Christmas DIY is the ideal way to get you into
the mood and fire up your Christmas spirit. Rather than go overboard
with too much random color that will most likely date, we
are going to stick with timeless, soul recharging, and light-filled
white. Which in case you forget, is actually the most luminous
color to reflect light in your home.
The spring cleaning at the start of the year did two good
things other than clean things up. It helped us find some cool
vases and ornaments which we will now use, and it made us organize
our Christmas decorations, so we actually know where
they are now. It is amazing what finds its way to the back of your
cupboards. But if you don‘t have the luck that we did, keep your
eyes peeled when you are next at a second-hand shop, or visit
your local craft store, or big box hardware store where you will
find everything you need. What you are looking for is neutral
colored glass containers, vases, or ornaments in the shapes of
your desire. In the Christmas aisles, you‘re bound to find an array
of baubles in the shapes and styles you want. Take all your goodies
home to the workspace, and make sure they are all clean,
dry, and free of dust and oils.
For the spraying aspect of our White Frosted Christmas,
we used Montana GLASS Paint white, Montana GOLD in the color
Shock White, Montana Universal PRIMER (you guessed it, it‘s
white), and Montana GLITTER. Or you can go for Montana HOLO-
GRAM if you want more bling.
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AFTER
The beauty of making White Frosted Christmas decor is that it
is easy, and the combinations of the products used are flexible.
You have the choice to apply the Montana GLASS Paint white by
itself, or over Montana GOLD Shock White. You can apply the
Montana GOLD Shock White by itself, or coat it with Montana
GLASS Paint, or Montana GLITTER Spray afterward. You can
apply the Montana GLITTER Spray over Montana GOLD Shock
White, or the Montana Universal PRIMER.
After having put on our gloves and mask, prepared a drop
sheet for our overspray, shaken our cans vigorously for 2-3 minutes,
and removed the black safety ring from under the can‘s
nozzle (where applicable), we simply turned all our vases and
ornaments upside-down and placed them on our drop sheet.
Depending on the product combination you decide to use first,
we applied either Shock White, Universal PRIMER, or the GLASS
Paint to the base of the object we were painting, and then faded
away as we worked down the object. For the clear glass
vases, the idea being that natural light could still pass through
the top of them when turned the right way up. When dry, we then
applied the GLASS Paint over the Shock White, and the GLIT-
TER spray over the Shock White or Universal PRIMER. And in
the case where we wanted to use glass paint alone, the first coat
meant we were already done.
Then we let it all dry overnight to ensure the paint could
cure and be as durable as possible before we handled it. With
very little effort, we had easily created some impressive decor.
The shapes and forms made it easy for us to figure out what we
wanted to put into each object. We stuck with fresh green foliage
for our longer vases. A beautiful natural aspect, that brings
a touch of life in your home at a time when it is often grey and
dreary outside. For our flatter ornaments, our white baubles
seemed to want to jump in there themselves. And if your upcycling
baubles that are colored that you want to make white,
have no fear. With your leftover Montana GOLD Shock White or
Universal PRIMER, you can personalize them too using the skills
you already have.
You are done. At least for this part of your pre-Christmas
preparations. It was easy, took less only 15-30 minutes, and
looks stunning. Now to figure out what to fill the fridge with? Well
done and Merry Christmas from all the team at allspraypainted.
Happy Crafting!
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Minimalist Granit
Bookends
EMBELLISHING THE BOOKSHELF THE EASY WAY
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The bookshelf can be one of the most intimate spaces of your home. For some, it
houses all those books that help heal their souls, for others, it could be the library
of inspiration for their creativity, the place for secrets hidden deep within the
pages of forgotten books. Or if you are lucky enough you have a place to sit and
read quietly right at the source. But as with all parts of the house, the bookshelf
is also not immune to change and reorganization. This week all the novels at the
bottom, next week all the magazines. To keep up with this need for change and
flexibility, we have just the right piece of practical decor, that happens to look
stunning at the same time. Wooden Granit Bookends, every reader’s best friend.
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BEFORE
There is a lot to consider when new books or magazines come into the collection.
What gets which position? How often am I going to reach for this or
that? And how do I keep them all from falling over? We can’t help you with
the first two aspects, but the falling over issue, we can help with.
All you need is two reasonably solid wooden blocks. The size can be
subject to availability, the size of your books & magazines, as well as the size
of your shelves. Often available from Hardware stores, Decor/Homewares
shops and whereever wood is sold, make sure the wood is the size you want,
sanded to the smoothness you desire, clean, dry and free of dust.
Apply the Montana GRANIT Effect Spray in the color of your choice
directly, pre-coat with Montana Universal PRIMER or Montana GOLD in the
color Shock White. Remembering to shake well for 2-3 minutes prior to use
and to remove the safety ring from under the nozzle before reapplying it
to spray. A couple of thin even coats from a 20-30 cm distance and you’re
done!
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AFTER
Your Wooden Granit Bookends are painted, and they look great. Your guests
will ask themselves where you found such beautiful stones from? Such a
simple project using easy going materials that can add even more character
and warmth to your home than any bought item ever will.
Not to mention the calming effect of symmetrical objects is always
soothing. As your books and magazines change, so can your shelves. Just
stack as you please and place the bookends wherever there is a risk of
books falling.
This project is for absolutely anyone and has no more than about 5
minutes of work. Even less if you manage to find wooden blocks that are
already sanded and clean. Have fun and Happy Crafting!
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Faded, Stone, and
Sprayed
LOOKING AT YOUR SURROUNDINGS FOR INSPIRATION AND IDEAS
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Ideas are worth their weight in gold. To see something, and then turn it into something
else, something better, more useful, or more engaging than it was, that
is something special. Any DIY'er, designer, artist, craftsperson, or even just somebody
trying to make their home a more comfortable, will agree. However, the
spark that lights the fire of an idea doesn't have to be the completed idea itself.
Sometimes it can be as simple as seeing color, a color combination, or a contrast
between one surface and another. And nobody provides us with as many good
ideas as our surroundings. Bringing beauty, inspiration, and function together is
yet another strength of the natural world.
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FADED
Look around when you're outside in the forest, in the park, or on
the beach. Anywhere that is not enclosed by man-made walls.
Notice how we are surrounded by gradient fades. See how one
color, blends into another. Sometimes subtly and smooth, other
times powerfully, shifting one contrasting color into another. All
the while, conveying feelings of warmth, harmony, vibration, or
calm. And everything in between. Pick the fades you like in the
color combinations you prefer, and hold that thought.
STONE
Rock, earth, mountains, or whatever forms you see when thinking
of stone, without this material, many of our structures,
architecture, or landscapes (natural or man-made), would not
exist. From the jutted peaks of an alpine mountain face, the minimalist
cubic buildings of a contemporary major city, to the highly
polished marble sculptures of those beautiful historic Italian Piazzas.
Stone is everywhere and eventually; everything will turn
into it. Which is why it is the perfect effect to give your home, or
personal spaces, a little more grounding.
SPRAYED
You don't have to convince us; we know how versatile and fun it
is to use spray paint. What the spray can – can do, and when it
is at its best (like the Montana GOLD), you can bring any design
idea to life, whether you are improving your home's interior or
adapting a space to suit your needs. Spraying something can
create a mood and improve your surroundings immensely, not to
mention add function and durability.
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With the humble stool as a basis, it became clear to us that these
three elements could be the source of a great simple stool
project. The stool, as one of the most used pieces of furniture in
many homes, is the ideal starting point to explore fading, stone
effects, and our favorite, spraying. With wood as the material of
choice for our stools, we were flexible to explore each effect and
have fun doing it. For all the stools, wherever it was required, the
Montana Universal PRIMER was the ideal surface preparation for
any coating. Not only does it seal the wood for longevity, it also
gives a neutral white base to work on.
For the first stool we brought two elements together. Stone,
by way of the Montana GRANIT Effect Spray, and color, by
way of the Montana GOLD color, Manila Green. It wasn't by accident
that this color also represented the green of the natural
world. After having coated the bases of the stool's feet with Manila
Green, we then masked the color at equal heights before
coating the rest of the stool with Montana GRANIT Effect Spray,
in the color Light Grey. The result was stunning. Minimal, contemporary,
and timeless.
The second stool was to be given the sturdy optical effect
of marble. With only variations of black and white, the stool's
top was first primed in white. This could be the Montana GOLD
Shock White or the Universal PRIMER. One half of the top was
masked to protect the white color, while the rest of the stool
was sprayed with Montana GOLD color, Shock Black. Once
dry, it was time to add the ornate marble touch by spraying
Montana MARBLE Effect Spray in the color Shock White, loosely
over the whole stool. The remaining masking material on the
white top was then removed, and the black areas safely masked
and covered so a contrasting black MARBLE Effect could be cleanly
applied to only the white portion of the top. AMAZING! A
stunning 2 color contrast that was fast and simple. And with a
coat of Montana VARNISH in Gloss, it may even look like a valuable
marble ornament.
The last stool was all about color. No fancy tricks, just a
warm fade to create a positive mood to your indoor space. With
the warmth of the summer sun, or faded leaves with the arrival of
autumn, the stool was first completely coated with the Montana
GOLD color, Shrimp Pastel. Once dry, the lower portion of the
legs of the stool were sprayed with equal fading with the color
Shrimp, to about halfway up. The final color Shrimp Dark was
applied at the very base of the legs and only faded halfway up
the previous color Shrimp. The effect, an eye-catching gradient
that alludes to many moods, all of them good. The stool was
improved further with a final coat of Montana VARNISH Gloss to
add durability and flair.
Faded, Stone, and Sprayed. All ideas from our very own
surroundings, and all of them easy to create and maintain. Why
don't you look around to see what inspires you or mix and match
these ideas to create your unique look? Good luck and Happy
Crafting!
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