I’m thanking the Lord for that cozy weather we had yesterday. I don’t know what it is about clouds that make me productive but they do. I got my flatware project done – yay! – and today I’m gonna show you how simple it really is.
I’ve done this before for a baby shower I hosted for my sister. I used hot pink for that event and I absolutely loved how they turned out.
This time, I chose a matte black paint; maybe not as exciting as electric pink, but I think it’s gonna go well with the rest of the decor.
What you’ll need:
- Flatware – any and all; doesn’t have to match (I prefer it not to)
- Painter’s tape
- Spray paint that adheres to metal. (I prefer a model car paint put out by Krylon but maybe there’s some better options out there??)
- Clear acrylic top coat
Acrylic coat and spray paint
Step 1: Prep and clean your flatware.
I ran these through the dishwasher this morning and then got busy taping.
I wanted these to be painted at differing heights but the possibilities are endless.
Step 2: Paint the back sides of the flatware.
I always start with the backs because I’m usually half-way in a hurry when I’m doing all these projects and if any side is going to be less than perfect, I’d prefer it to be the back. This model car paint dries to the touch really quickly so after I let them sit for about 5 minutes, I flipped them to do the fronts.
Step 3: Paint the fronts of the flatware.
Step 4: Repeat steps 2 and 3 with the clear acrylic coating.
This was something I did not do with the pink set of silverware. They’ve held up pretty well…there are a few nicks here and there…so I thought I’d try adding this step this time to see how they fare. I’ll let ya know…
Step 5: Let them dry for 24 hours.
A very important step, obviously. Put them on a flat, dry surface that they won’t stick to – ie – no paper.
Step 6: Pair your flatware with some killer dishes.
I love this project because it’s cheap and easy AND it’s one of those details that can totally make a dinner party. Scourge your local thrifts, find some cheap flatware and funky it up!