How to Paint Wooden Spoons
When painting wooden spoons you need to follow a few steps. First, condition the wood by applying a primer to the surface. If you don't condition the wood, the finish will peel away relatively soon after application. Second, because wooden spoons are smooth, abrade them to encourage primer adhesion or the finish will chip and flake. Does this Spark an idea?
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Things You'll Need
- Dish soap
- Coarse plastic brush
- 400-grit sandpaper
- Tack cloth
- Heavy duty fabric drop cloth
- Spray bonding primer
- Acrylic spray paint
Instructions
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Clean the wooden spoon using dish soap and a coarse brush. Rinse the spoon thoroughly, and allow it to dry completely.
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To promote adhesion sand the spoon along the grain with 400-grit sandpaper. Stop sanding when the surface feels slightly rough.
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Wipe the wooden spoon with a tack cloth.
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Lay the spoon on top of a fabric drop cloth exposing the scoop end.
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Apply a light coat of bonding primer to the spoon. Do not over-apply as this may lead to sagging in the finish.
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Allow two hours for the primer to dry, then flip the spoon. Apply a coat of primer to this side in the same manner.
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Wait for two hours for the primer to dry, then apply a coat of acrylic spray paint to each side in the same manner as you applied the primer.
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Allow the spoon to cure for four hours before hanging or handling it.
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Tips & Warnings
For smoother-looking spoons free of potential runs or drips, apply the paint in brief, intermittent bursts rather than a consistent, heavy stream.
Soapy residue can interfere with paint adhesion. Be sure to rinse the spoons thoroughly or the primer may not stick.
Do not use a rag in place of a tack cloth or you may leave dust on the wooden spoon which can interfere with adhesion.
Wooden spoons should only be painted for decorative purposes. Never eat with painted wooden spoons or you may ingest toxins.
Do not place painted wooden spoons in the dish washer or the finish may peel.
