 River Stone Mosaic Wreath
Designed By: Kathleen George
Typical
Project Completion Time:
2-4
hours
(does not include drying time)
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MATERIALS
NEEDED:
STYROFOAM*
Brand Products:
Beveled wreath, 10" x 2" x 2"
Other Materials:
River stones, 2 lb.
Acrylic spackling compound
Acrylic paint: tan
Assorted small seashells or other beach treasures
Florals: dried caspia; preserved eucalyptus
Natural raffia
Small disposable container
Jumbo craft stick
Small natural sponge
Soft cloth
Water basin
Low-temp glue gun and glue sticks
(NOTE:
Acrylic spackling compound is available at home improvement stores.)
| INSTRUCTIONS: |
| 1.
Glue smooth river stones to front and sides of foam wreath,
allowing very little space between them. (Note: Stones will
appear farther apart after spackling is applied.) Alternate
sizes and colors of stones for added interest. |
| 2.
Tint 1/2 cup of spackling compound with a small amount of tan
paint, mixing until thoroughly blended. |
| 3.
Use your fingers to press spackling into small crevices between
stones. Continue until a smooth, even coat of compound is applied
to stone-covered areas of wreath. Gently wipe off excess spackling
from face of stones with a clean damp sponge, rinsing it often. |
| 4.
Check spackling coverage along edges of wreath and fill in as
necessary. Let spackling partially cure. |
| 5.
Clean stones with a damp sponge to remove haze left by spackling
residue. Allow spackling to cure completely. |
| 6.
Using photo as a guide, arrange and glue a cluster of seashells
to center bottom of wreath. Fill in with sprigs of dried caspia
flowers and eucalyptus. |
| 7.
Tie raffia around center top of wreath to form a hanger. |
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