St. Patrick’s Day Craft Ideas: Tin Irish Blessing Sign
For this project, you will need:
– 8″ square checked tin tile (available online here at Viking Wood Crafts)
– Delta Perm Enamel Air Dry Surface Conditioner
– Delta Perm Enamel Air Dry Paint in Ultra White
– Delta Perm Enamel Air Dry Paint in Ultra Black
– Delta Perm Enamel Air Dry Paint in Apple Candy Green
– Delta Perm Enamel Air Dry Paint in 14K Gold
– Delta Perm Enamel Satin Glaze
– “May The Road Rise” Irish Blessing Rubber Stamp (available online here at Stampin.com)
– Masking tape
– Scissors
– Sponge brush
– Artist’s paintbrush
– Newspaper
Cover your workspace fully with newspaper to prevent any paint stains or drips. Cut strips of masking tape to cover the smooth center of the tile. Apply a thick coat of Delta Perm Enamel Air Dry Surface Conditioner with the sponge brush to the entire tin tile. Let the surface conditioner dry for two to three hours before continuing.
Using the sponge brush, coat the outside etched area with Delta Perm Enamel Air Dry Paint in Apple Candy Green. Allow the green paint to dry for fifteen to twenty minutes before applying a second coat. Let the green paint dry fully before continuing. Remove the masking tape.
Coat the smooth center of the tile with Delta Perm Enamel Air Dry Paint in Ultra White. Let the paint dry for fifteen or more minutes before adding a second and third coat. Allow the tin tile dry for an hour, or until the paint is dry to the touch.
With the sponge brush, apply an even coat of Delta Perm Enamel Air Dry Paint in Ultra Black to the “May The Road Rise” Irish Blessing Rubber Stamp. Press the stamp to the white center of the tin tile, transferring the image. With the artist’s paintbrush, paint a “pot ‘o’ gold” onto the white portion of the tin using Delta Perm Enamel Air Dry Paint in 14K Gold. Use the green paint to add a shamrock. Allow the tin to dry overnight.
Fully cover the entire tin with Delta Perm Enamel Satin Glaze and allow it to dry overnight.
TIP: Love this craft idea, but have no wall space? Use a plate stand to hold up and display the tin tile just like a decorative plate!
