How to Make a Personalised Mache Star Tray
Make a mache tray that's perfectly personalised! This star tray design will make a sweet handmade gift for a loved one, and it can also be used as a treat for yourself.
Using a Posca Pen and your choice of paint, you'll be able to add bespoke details to this must-have mache blank in next to no time. If you've never tried creative lettering before, simply download the handy practice guide at the bottom of this project post to get started!
Project and instructions by Edlyl Asis
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How to make
You will also need:
*A pencil
*A paintbrush
Decorate the star tray using acrylic paint. To make it feel more festive and cosy, use a darker paint for the inside face and a lighter paint for the outside.
Two coats of paint should be enough but just make sure the inside and outside surface are covered.
On a piece of paper, practice your lettering and write out the name or word you want on the decoration. Write this out until you're happy with it then practise using a Posca pen.
To use your pen, shake this first and press down until you see the ink come through.
Once the paint is completely dry, use a pencil to write out the name or word and make sure you carefully map this out on the surface so the letters are even when you write them out permanently.
Tip: Lightly write this out as it makes it easier to rub out later on if necessary.
Once you're happy with the placing, move on to using a gold pen.
Write the name/word out carefully but split your letters into sections. After each section, pause, lift your pen away from the surface and then start again. To avoid leaving a dotted mark, make sure you lift your pen rather than stopping to a halt.
To finish off the tray, add some embellishments using some dots and stars around the name or word.
