Sometimes, while checking my blog stats, I will see a huge surge in traffic for an old post of mine. Recently, one of those was "Plaster Roses". Back in September, I showed you how I dipped silk roses in plaster of paris to give them a sculptural look. You can review the technique HERE.
The reason for the surge in traffic? My post was pinned (Pinterest) a bunch of times. I went back to my post,
and thought, I would show you a couple variation on the same idea. You can do the same thing with plastic fruit? I had a few pieces that were part of a PLASTIC arrangement in a very nice vase I purchased at an estate sale.
Make sure the surface is clean. I gave this orange, and pear a light sanding as well. I used the same technique, with a couple twists.
The pear has a smooth surface. I gave the orange an imperfect look by, well, doing a bad job. I just wasn't as meticulous with the dipping, and I banged it around a bit to create lots of air pockets.
I gave the rose a little more character as well. After it dried, I knocked off some of the plaster, revealing nice texture in spots. If too much plaster came off, I just touched it up with white gesso. They each have a slightly different look, but work well as a nice sculptural vignette.
So, grab some silk or plastic, and create a little sculptural interest.
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The reason for the surge in traffic? My post was pinned (Pinterest) a bunch of times. I went back to my post,
and thought, I would show you a couple variation on the same idea. You can do the same thing with plastic fruit? I had a few pieces that were part of a PLASTIC arrangement in a very nice vase I purchased at an estate sale.
Make sure the surface is clean. I gave this orange, and pear a light sanding as well. I used the same technique, with a couple twists.
The pear has a smooth surface. I gave the orange an imperfect look by, well, doing a bad job. I just wasn't as meticulous with the dipping, and I banged it around a bit to create lots of air pockets.
I gave the rose a little more character as well. After it dried, I knocked off some of the plaster, revealing nice texture in spots. If too much plaster came off, I just touched it up with white gesso. They each have a slightly different look, but work well as a nice sculptural vignette.
So, grab some silk or plastic, and create a little sculptural interest.
Sharing With:
Hope Studios: Tutorial Tuesday
The DIY Showoff: DIY Project Parade
Under The Table and Dreaming: Sunday Showcase
Funky Junk Interiors: Saturday Nite Special
Be Different, Act Normal: Show and Tell Saturday
Tatertots and Jello: Weekend Wrapup Party
Remodelaholic: Remodelaholic Anonymous
French Country Cottage: Feathered Nest Friday
The Shabby Nest: Frugal Friday
At The Picket Fence: Inspiration Friday
2805: Potpourri Friday
Common Ground: Vintage Inspiration Friday
Beyond The Picket Fence: Under $100 Linky Party
The Shabby Creek Cottage: Transformation Thursday
No Minimalist Here: Open House Party
Ivy and Elephants: What's It Wednesday
Savvy Southern Style: Wow Us Wednesdays
Faded Charm: White Wednesday
Sassy Sites: FFA Friday
42 comments:
the fruit looks awesome, rosemary!
I love your gesso and plaster art! It's gorgeous!
Rosemary, I love this! The Roses are awesome…….Everything you touch is gorgeous. You are some kind of talented gal!
~Emily
The French Hutch
Rosemary, congrats on surging over the 1000 followers line! You're doin' just awesome! andrea@townandprairie
as always ... love it all!
thanks for the virtual chat this morning
WOW! they are amazing. thanks for sharing - Annie
I must've missed this the first time you posted it, I'm glad you decided to re-post...what a great technique!
Happy WW:)
I love these.
THAT is so cool, Rosemary! Luv the "rustic" texture of them! :)
xoxo laurie
thanks for sharing again... I didn't see your first post, so this is perfect now. I'm sure going to attempt this one...great ideas. xoso Sandy
I love the plaster fruit. Have you thought about doing an entire bowl of fruit? My MIL has a bowl of ceramic fruit from the 70"s that still looks good. They are glued together in a white bowl.
Viewed your etsy shop. You have very nice things.
That looks so pretty! Nicely done.
Danielle
An amazing and chic idea! I'm very impressed.
Beth