Project
Trompe L'oeil Wood Bangle
These bangles are decoupaged to look like rope, cord, or metal chain. The clip art is sized to fit particular bangle circumferences.
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- Paintbrushes
- Craft paints
- Bangle
- Printable rice paper
- Craft knife
- Decoupage glue, such as Mod Podge
- Bow and rope clip art
- Chain clip art
Steps
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Step 1 of 4
Using brush, paint bangle white, inside and out. Let dry. Paint inside with an accent color. (Mask exterior with painters' tape if needed.) Let dry.
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Step 2 of 4
Download clip art, and print onto rice paper. With craft knife, cut out design, leaving a very thin margin of paper. (Cut away larger areas of negative space, as inside the bow of the thickest bangle, above.)
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Step 3 of 4
Brush glue onto outside: Working with one-fourth of the bracelet at a time, slowly apply clip art. Once all the way around, connect ends of clip art. Let dry 20 minutes.
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Step 4 of 4
Brush glue all over exterior of bangle. (It will look cloudy when wet but will set clear.) Let dry.
Wow! The wood bangles are awesome. I am sure it will go with all kinds of dress, traditional or modern. When we read the way you write how to make, everyone will feel this is so simple. I am sure it needs much effort and little creativity to get the best piece.OmniTechSupport Scam
Nothing is available to download for the trompe' loi