Faux Marble Pendant Lamp DIY

When I go to a hardware or dollar store I get a fluttery feeling in my stomach thinking of all the possibilities.  Gorgeous frames, funky glassware, weird hardware bits and pieces in plastic boxes all lined up on the display.  It makes me happy.  When I pick something up I never think about what it's for, but what it could be...A headboard, a side table, a diorama or in this case, a pendant lamp.   Frames, "L" brackets and spray paint made these gorgeous lamps and they look fabulous on my patio!  Consider the possibilities, sweet friends, and always Make Your Mark!

The perfect glow!

Faux marbling with spray paint on water...Watch the video to see how!

I used Grafix Craft Plastic to make my beautiful marble tiles!  

Here's a list of what I used for this project:

Grafix Craft Plastic: https://amzn.to/3bnG3Ol Grafix Artist-Tac: https://amzn.to/3s8u2mH E6000 Glue: https://amzn.to/2VfF248 Metallic Gold Spray Paint: https://amzn.to/2KBnkWm Light socket: https://amzn.to/3cjjY5w 2" Flat "L" brackets: https://amzn.to/3t3rO9n

Watch the video here or catch it on my Youtube channel here: https://youtu.be/LKD8nRFgvIg

Just hangin' around

Light up your life!

Chic Marbled Trays DIY

Gorgeous marble is showing up everywhere in home decor and it can be expensive if you want the real thing.  Marble floors, kitchen countertops and bathroom walls are covered in it in every color! Fortunately you don't have to break the bank to get these gorgeous pieces and they might be just what you need to get a taste of this trend. I started off with some Walnut Hollow wood plaques and added a little paint magic.  It's so easy that in a weekend you could have all of your holiday gifts done!  Remember you don't have to go all-out when a trend hits...A little hint of it might be all you need.  Have a terrific day and don't forget to Make Your Mark!

I love the lapis look of this tray!

 This green is right out of the 80s......and the 80s are BACK!

 

Watch how to make them here!

STUFF I USED

Walnut Hollow Basswood Plaques

*I used the French Corner Plaque and the Oval Plaque

Americana Acrylics

Drill

Gold Paint Marker

DecoArt Pouring Medium

Brass Handles

Minwax Clear Lacquer

Plastic Cups

HERE'S HOW

1.  Pick your marble colors and fill the plastic cups with about 1 oz. of paint

2. & 3.  Pour 1 oz. of the pouring medium in each color and stir together

4.  Paint the edges of the plaque with the main color you want for your tray

5. Pour the pouring medium/paint mixture on the tray and move the mixture around on the tray to cover most of it

6.  Lightly splatter the other colors

7. & 8.  Move the tray around to get your beautiful marbled patterns

9.  Paint the edges and pour the main color mixture on another plaque

10.  Add splatters of the other colors

11.  Tilt and tap the tray to create the marbled design

12.  When the trays are dry, edge them with a gold paint pen

13.  Spray the trays with protective acrylic finish and let dry

14. & 15.  Measure, drill and screw in the brass handles on the sides of each tray

16.  Spice up your decor!

Tray magnifique!

Go chic or go home!

Marbled Thrift Store Lamp DIY!

I love a good thrift store find, don't you?  Who can resist a big white lamp for $5 bucks?  I certainly can't!  I decided to see if my spray paint marbling technique would work on this huge lamp base and to my great joy, it did.  While I was at it, I decided to give the lampshade a little makeover, too.  Why stop just at the base?  If you find a lamp that will work for this project and it's not already white, just spray paint it.  Have fun!

  xoxo, Mark

I love the gold base!  Shhh....It's painted wood.

Classic!

Watch the short video tutorial here

YOU'LL NEED

Thrift store lamp (painted white)

Round wood plaque

E-6000 Glue

Americana Multi-Surface Metallic Gold

Americana Multi Purpose Sealer

Spray mount

Clear acrylic spray

Gray spray paint

2 yards cotton fabric

Bias tape maker