While shopping at Cost Plus World Market recently I saw THESE awesome enamel utensils. As much as I loved them at $12 for a set of 4 utensils that was out of my price range at the moment. So I decided to grab some Americana Gloss Enamels paint and make my own Enamel Dipped Utensils.
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I found some similar looking utensils at Walmart in a pack of 3 for $1.99. How’s that for a bargain!
Supplies:
* Stainless Steel Utensils {new or used}
* Americana Gloss Enamels paint by DecoArt
{Indian Turquoise, Coral Blush, Bright Yellow}
* Paint Brush
* Painters Tape
* Rubbing Alcohol
{Americana Gloss Enamels Paint by DecoArt is available at Michaels Craft Stores}
I began my giving the parts I’d be painting a wipe down with a cotton ball and rubbing alcohol per the paint instructions. Then I just taped them off to give them a crisp paint line with my painters tape.
I used my brush to paint on several coats of gloss enamel paint, making sure to let it dry between coats. Once dry completely you will need to let them sit and air dry for 4 days. Then bake at 325 degrees for 30 minutes. Then they are ready to use.
For some reason my yellow turned out a little bubbly, probably because I had to do a few more coats of the yellow than the other colors. None the less the colors turned out brilliant and so fun for summer. How fun would these be to give as a gift for a housewarming party, wedding, or just a fun surprise for a good friend.
{Disclaimer: I am a member of the DecoArt Core Blogging Program. I receive compensation for my posts, but all opinions and ideas are my own.}
I love how these turned out! They are so lovely!
Rebecca these are soooo fun! What a wonderful idea and great tutorial! 😉 Bonnie
These are great!! Love the colors you chose 🙂
xo, Tanya
I have a ton of silverware that could benefit from some enamel love, great tutorial!
SO cute Becca!!!! <3 Pinning! xoxo
Pinning this for sure!! They are so fun;)
Jenny from diywithjenandb.blogspot.com
These are so much fun! I’ve never seen this kind of enamel before, but I can think of a few projects that it would be perfect for.
LOVE them Rebecca!!!! Feel free to make me a few batches! hehehe
Thanks for linking up at The DIY Dreamer last week! Can’t wait to see what you link up tomorrow evening!
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I love this idea! Just curious–do they pass the dishwasher test, or do you have to hand wash them?
These are so fun! Love the colors!
Such a fun idea! I’ll have to try this out!
Pinning!
Omgosh Rebecca, these are awesome!!! Love love love!
Such a fun project! I have featured it on Copycat Crafts today http://www.copycatcrafts.com/enamel-dipped-utensils/