Add an extra splash of colour to the outside of your house this summer with our stylish hanging baskets

 

You will need:

Hanging basket

Newspaper/dust sheets

PlastiKote Outdoor spray paint in Cameo Pink

Compost

Plants

 

How to:

1. Make sure the basket is clean and dry.
2. Spread newspaper/dust sheet out in a well-ventilated working area or preferably outside.
3. Apply two to three coats of PlastiKote Outdoor spray paint in the colour of your choice. We chose Cameo Pink.  Allow 5 – 10 minutes between coats.
4. The basket will be touch dry in 30-50 minutes and thoroughly dry in 2-3 hours.
5. Plant up and hang for a colourful display – even before the flowers have bloomed!

 

N.B. Always remember to follow the instructions on the can.

 

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Set your cakes off to perfection this summer by personalising a cake stand

You will need:

Metal cupcake stand (we got ours from Amazon)

Dustsheets/newspaper

PlastiKote Fast Dry Enamel spray paint

Cupcakes

 How to:

1. Wash the cake stand, removing any dust or sticky marks.
2. Prepare your spraying area – the best place is outside with dustsheets or newspaper laid out to protect the surface. If indoors, wear a mask, make sure the room is well-ventilated and the spray area covered with dustsheets and newspaper.
3. Turn each part of the cake stand upside down and spray the bottom with Fast Dry Enamel. We used FDE in Hot Pink, Sky Blue and Insignia Red. Allow to dry.
4. Once completely dry, spray the top of each part of the cake stand. Allow to dry
5. Make your favourite cupcakes.
6. Assemble the cake stand, fill with your delicious cakes and invite your friends round for tea!

N.B. Always remember to follow the instructions on the can.

 

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Delight your friends and family, particularly the younger ones, with these colourful and original sweet jars.

You will need:

Glass jars with lids

Dustsheets/newspaper

Toy animals or other small plastic toys

Glue

PlastiKote Stained Glass spray paint

PlastiKote Fast Dry Enamel

Chocolate/sweets

 How to:

1. Clean the jars thoroughly, removing any labels and allow to dry.
2. Prepare your spraying area – best place is outside with dustsheets or newspaper laid out to protect the surface. If indoors, make sure the room is well-ventilated and the area masked with dustsheets and newspaper.
3. Spray the glass jar with PlastiKote Stained Glass spray paint following the instructions on the can and building the colour to the level of translucency required. Allow to dry.
4. Glue a toy animal to the top of the lid and allow to dry.
5. When completely dry, spray the lid with Fast Dry Enamel in the colour of your choice. Again, follow instructions on the can. Allow to completely dry.
6. Fill the jar with sweets and treats and top with the painted lid!

PlastiKote Stained Glass (7 colours) – £4.99 for 200ml can

PlastiKote Fast Dry Enamel (24 colours) – £3.99 for 100ml can

Available from Hobbycraft and good independent DIY/craft stores

www.plastikote.com

e: plastikotehelp@valpsar.com

 

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