DIY diva Leigh-Ann Allaire Perrault shows you three simple, inexpensive ways to personalize your wedding tables.
Ice Dye Table Cloth
Materials:
- Plastic tub
- Drying rack
- Cotton fabric
- Water
- 3 cups of ice
- Powdered fabric dye
Instructions:
- Soak the cotton fabric in water and ring out so that it isn’t dripping, but still damp.
- Crumple your fabric and place it on drying rack, then place the drying rack on top of a plastic bin to catch water drips.
- Cover the top of the fabric with ice and sprinkle the powdered fabric dye on top
- Wait for the ice to melt over night, or put it in direct sun to speed up the process. Once melted, rinse fabric and follow the manufacturers instructions on the manufacturers to set the dye (ie. heat setting with iron, low temperature dryer, etc).
Vintage Mercury Glass
Materials:
- Glass vases
- Damp cloth
- Dry cloth
- Piece of carboard
- Mirror Effects paint by RustOleum
- Spray bottle
- Half cup of water
- Half cup of white vinegar
- Rubber gloves
Instructions:
- Wipe the glass with a damp cloth to ensure it is clean then dry it well with a fresh cloth or paper towel.
- Mix equal parts water and vinegar in a spray bottle and lightly shake.
- Place glass item on a large piece of cardboard outside in a well ventilated area.
- Wearing gloves, lightly spray the glass object with the Mirror Effects spray paint, and while still wet, spray the painted surface with a spritz of the water-vinegar solution. The paint and vinegar solution will have an immediate reaction and create a vintage mercury glass look.
- Allow to dry thoroughly.
*This is not meant to be used on the insides of containers where the candle will be lit, and not food safe.
Marbleized Paper
Materials:
- Watercolour paper
- A shallow plastic tub
- Water
- Universal metallic spray paint
- Rubber gloves
Instructions:
- Fill the bottom of a plastic bin with about 4 inches of water and place in a well ventilated area outside.
- Have your watercolour paper on hand and put on rubber gloves.
- Shake the metallic spray cans well and spray the paint directly onto the water surface.
- Lightly agitate the container to swirl the paint around. Note: you only have about 20 seconds of working time once the paint is sprayed on the water surface as it will dry quickly.
- While the paint is still wet on the surface, place a piece of watercolour paper on top and push it through the water.
- Immediately lift it back out, and the marbleized pattern will have transferred to the paper.
- Lay paper flat or hang to dry.