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silver leaf art – tutorial

March 12, 2013

I wanted to share with you guys a tutorial for one of the DIY art pieces I used in my master bedroom.  I originally posted this tutorial last year over at Midwestern Girl, and wanted to share it again in case you missed it.

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Supply List:
  • silver leaf
  • metal leaf adhesive spray
  • plain paper (I used a few sheets of computer paper)
  • background paper (I used a thicker paper so it wouldn’t buckle)
  • pencil and object for tracing
  • scissors
  • glue stick
What I did:
STEP ONE:  Spray your plain paper with the metal leaf adhesive spray.  A light coat should be sufficient.

STEP TWO:  Start laying down the sheets of silver leaf.  Cover the entire piece of paper.

STEP THREE:  Flip the paper you just silver leafed over, and trace circles using the lip of a glass.  If you have a large circular punch it would make this much easier and save you the tracing and cutting out time.

STEP FOUR:  Cut out your traced circles.

STEP FIVE:  Use a glue stick to coat the back of your cut outs.

STEP SIX:  Arrange circles onto your backing paper.

Frame and you’re done!

My favorite part about this piece is how it changes with the light at different angles.

Here it is hanging in our bathroom before it got moved to its current spot on top of the dresser.

The possibilities are endless.  I’m LOVING the idea of doing this with a child’s silhouette.  What are you guys thinking of??

I’ll be back Thursday with this…

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Comments

  1. Cassie @ Primitive & Proper says

    March 12, 2013 at 12:03 pm

    i LOVE that!!! so pretty! i love anything shiny… i'm like a raccoon!

  2. VMG206 says

    March 13, 2013 at 8:03 pm

    Super cool! I haven't tried the silver leaf yet, but that's a great idea!
    I found you today at the {Primp} Linky. I hope you are able to stop by my blog and say hello!
    ~ Megin of VMG206
    http://www.vmg206.blogspot.com

  3. Natasha In Oz says

    March 15, 2013 at 7:04 am

    Such a lovely idea-it looks sensational!

    Best wishes,
    Natasha in Oz

    PS My Say G'Day linky party has just started so please pop by if you have a minute!

  4. Lauren says

    March 17, 2013 at 12:49 am

    Great idea. I love anything silver. I'd love it if you would share this over at my link party.

    http://www.ifitsnotbaroquedesignblog.blogspot.com/2013/03/tuesday-link-party-10.html

  5. Our Pinteresting Family says

    March 18, 2013 at 1:36 am

    It turned out beautiful! I love your bedding also. 🙂

  6. Amy @ A Blossoming Life says

    March 18, 2013 at 2:16 am

    That is really pretty! Such a great idea! I would love if you would share this over at our blog hop http://www.ablossominglife.com/2013/03/frugal-crafty-blog-hop-15.html

  7. Sarah Yoder says

    March 18, 2013 at 8:27 pm

    Really beautiful! So simple but super elegant! I am pinning these! I'm visiting from the Something I Whipped Up link party…come by and check out my blog sometime! 🙂 http://www.linleyhouse.com

  8. Ashley Phipps says

    March 18, 2013 at 11:36 pm

    What a really clever idea!

    Thanks so much for linking up at our link party this week!

    Have a lovely week!
    Ashley
    http://www.simplydesigning.net

  9. Ashley Phipps says

    March 18, 2013 at 11:56 pm

    PS –

    We are featuring it on our blogs tomorrow morning!

    Ashley
    http://www.simplydesigning.net

  10. SHAUN PAUL says

    August 8, 2013 at 11:23 am

    Nice creation..!!i have just seen the Gold craft studio is also values the creation.and they are good in gold leafing process,silver leafing process and antique leafing process….and many more.

    you can find it all details on http:///goldcraftstudio.com/

Hi, I’m Shelley!  My belief is that with a little creativity and elbow grease, you can make your home look like a million bucks without spending it.  Read more >>


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