Registered: January 20, 2006 Location: PA Posts: 714
Wed, Oct 04, 2006 @ 12:35 PM
Oh my goodness! This takes my breath away. I absolutely love it! Could you tell me how you did it, the materials you used, everything? I would love to give this a try. TFS :D
Registered: April 24, 2005 Location: Rhode Island Posts: 5367
Wed, Oct 04, 2006 @ 3:34 PM
Oh my goodness! This takes my breath away. I absolutely love it! Could you tell me how you did it, the materials you used, everything? I would love to give this a try. TFS :D
Registered: August 19, 2005 Location: in my stampin' room Posts: 1747
Sun, May 27, 2007 @ 9:26 PM
I have to apologize for not posting "instructions" earlier, somehow missed this one..
Basically.. this is what I did.. My DH is a tile guy.. and I asked him for 5 matching small matte tiles (smaller than 6x6) and then took the tiles to the hobby store.. placed them in the trays to make sure they didn't have to be cut (messy edges/extra work for clients).. and that way determined which tray I would purchase. The tiles in this particular tray were 2x2. I sanded the tray, primed and painted it, and then glued the tiles in with liquid nail adhesive (a general construction adhesive which is waterproof, commonly available, and suitable for this type of project).. after 'curing' for 24 hours, we grouted the tiles (grout is available at craft, home, and hobby stores.. or from your resident tile guy).. mixing the grout to the consistency of wet peanut butter.. and let it 'cure' overnight.
On the day of the camp, we stamped with stazon.. allowed the images to dry, and clients were given the choice of colorizing with SU chalks.. or sharpies. That way everyone had a tray to match their own home decor.
Once the colorization process was complete, we sprayed the project with Krylon Matte spray to 'seal' and protect the images... Twice. Make sure you adhere to the manufacturer's recommendations regarding spraying distance because if you're too close, the images will blur and run!
