How to Paint Spoons
While digging through the silverware drawer in your kitchen you notice that some of your spoons are mismatched, old and chipped up from a few too many run-ins with the garbage disposal. If you're looking to put them to some sort of use and enjoy painting, you can turn the spoon's curved bowl into a miniature metal canvas. With some paint and a few household items, you'll soon be serving up smiles with your colorful spoons.
Things You'll Need
- Light oil (optional)
- #0000 steel wool (optional)
- Solvent
- Soft cloth
- Painter's tape
- Spray-on primer
- Acrylic paint (desired colors)
- Small paintbrushes
- Spray-on clear coat (optional)
Instructions
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Rub away any rust or corrosion from the spoon using a steel wool pad dampened with a light lubricating oil. Use a gentle circular motion when removing thicker patches of rust.
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Clean the spoon thoroughly with a soft cloth saturated with solvent (isopropyl alcohol, lighter fluid or glass cleaner works well). This removes any oils or dirt which may interfere with the primer coat.
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Mask off any portion of the spoon that you do not wish to paint with painter's tape.
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Spray a coat of primer onto the area of the spoon you wish to paint. Allow the primer to set and harden overnight or for the time suggested by the can.
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Apply a base coat to the spoon's bowl (and handle if desired) using a small paintbrush and acrylic paint. Allow this coat to set for two to four hours before continuing with additional coats.
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Add any additional coats, designs, characters or symbols to the painted area of the spoon. Allow the paint to dry overnight.
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Spray a clear coat over the painted area to preserve your work. Allow the coat to dry overnight or for the time suggested by the can before displaying or handling the spoon.
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Tips & Warnings
Work in a well-ventilated area to protect yourself from the toxic fumes in spray-on primer and clear coat.
References
Resources
- Photo Credit spoons image by Daria Miroshnikova from Fotolia.com
