Cottage-core Wall Hanging

15-Feb-23

Craft Tutorials, Permastone

ACTÍVA Products

Materials Needed:

  • Activa Perma Stone
  • Measuring Spoon
  • Mixing Container
  • Water
  • Spoon
  • Silicone Mushroom Mold
  • Tray
  • Fine Sandpaper
  • Acrylic Paint
  • Water Bowl
  • Paint Brush
  • Predrilled Wood Slice
  • Twine
  • Scissors
  • Small Bow
  • Green Felt
  • Adhesive

Step 1

Mixing

Mix compound according to package directions. Add 1.5 parts Perma Stone into 1 part water in a clean, disposable mixing container or bag.


Mix gently and slowly until a pancake batter consistency is reached.

Step 2

Pour

Place the silicone mold into a tray.


Pour the Perma Stone mixture into the silicone mold.


Gently tap or vibrate the mold on the try to release any air bubbles.

Step 3

Drying

Allow the Perma Stone to dry. Average setting time is approximately 20-30 minutes.

Step 4

Removal

Loosen the castings from the mold by gently pulling back on the mold’s edges. Lift the castings completely out of the mold.

Step 5

Smooth

File down any rough edges on the castings using sand paper or file.

Step 6

Paint

Paint the castings with the acrylic paint.


*Mushroom Varieties

Step 7

Mount

Glue casting into the center of the wood slice using adhesive. Pull the twine through the predrilled hole and knot the end to create a loop. Glue on the small bow. Apply felt grass under the casting.

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