How to Decorate Metal Stars

Transform metal stars into works of art with a few easy steps.

Metal stars, a popular decorating technique seen throughout the United States, can be used in a variety of situations. Sometimes, decorating the star itself increases the usability of the piece. Your imagination is truly the limit, given the amount of designer stencils, acrylic paints, and outdoor paints available to artists and craft doers today. Explore your options.

Things You'll Need

• Metal stars
• Spray paint
• Small stencils
• Stencil adhesive
• Small paintbrush
• Soft cloth

Instructions

1. Spray paint the metal star with the base coat of your choice. Allow the paint to dry for four hours. Paint stars of several different sizes so that they will look nice in a grouping.

2. Choose several small stencils, such as stars, dots, flower petals, umbrellas, and so on. Spray the back of the stencil with stencil adhesive and press it against the flat point of the star.

3. Fill in the stencil area with the appropriate color paint using a small paintbrush. Remove the stencil and move it to the next point of the star. Allow the paint to dry for four hours.

4. Brush a small amount of brown pine-cone-colored paint on a dry soft cloth, spreading the paint slightly. Rub the painted area of the cloth over each of the metal stars to create a nice antique effect.

References

• Fave Crafts: Red, White and Blue Stars