I know I'm really breaking ground with this one. But seriously, this project proves that a simple wooden drawing figure from the art store is yet another item that looks pretty darn good with a coat of gold spray paint. And bonus! This project got the Michael stamp of approval for its resemblance to C-3PO.
Start with a drawing figure like this one
and a can of gold spray paint. Alternatives include a puppy figure
or a kitty figure
(which I discovered in my search for the human figure and, yes, I totally reacted with a squeal). Tape off the little pole, and give the figure a couple of thin coats of paint and...
and a can of gold spray paint. Alternatives include a puppy figureor a kitty figure(which I discovered in my search for the human figure and, yes, I totally reacted with a squeal). Tape off the little pole, and give the figure a couple of thin coats of paint and...
TA-DA!!!
Now, find a home for your fancy little guy. Mine is tending to my succulent.
Now, find a home for your fancy little guy. Mine is tending to my succulent.
There, there, little plant, he seems to say. So expressive.
You are SO brilliant!! LOVE this idea. Cannot wait to try. So easy & chic! xox Erin
ReplyDeleteI wholeheartedly agree, things spray painted gold are just so much better.
ReplyDeleteUm. I'm getting those cats. And my in-laws will receive gilded cats for christmas.
ReplyDeleteAmazing result Mandy! In Denmark we actually have an creative reward which is like your gilded drawing figure. Always fun and absolutely irresistible projects, thanks for sharing and have a great weekend :-)
ReplyDeleteHow did you manage to spray in a way that still allows the figure to move about?
ReplyDeleteHi, Laura. I didn't do anything in particular, and it moves around just fine.
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