How to Alter Paper Mache Pumpkins

Hi everyone, Steph Ackerman here today showing you how to use Proxxon Tools to alter paper mache pumpkins.

I found these paper mache pumpkins and thought they would look amazing amongst the real pumpkins this holiday season.

Using the Proxxon Jig Saw, I cut around each pumpkin.  It certainly did not take long to cut them apart.  At approximately 1 pound, I love how light weight the Jig Saw is and how easy it is to maneuver.

In this time of social distancing, I wanted to create a reusable container that the kids would enjoy taking candy from this year.

Since the pumpkins would be sitting outside all Halloween day, I painted them with Plaid Outdoor Acrylic Paint in Geranium.  Once dry, I added touches of Raw Umber.

Don't they look great amongst the real pumpkins?

Thanks for stopping by.

Steph

Fall Basket

Hi everyone, Steph Ackerman here today sharing a new fall project.

Taking a paper mache pumpkin, I used the Rotary Precision Tool to drill several contiguous holes in the pumpkin - long enough to get the Jigsaw blade inside the pumpkin.

The Jigsaw cut the pumpkin without issue.

Since I had raggedy edges, I used the Delta Sander to sand down the edges.

I ran a bead of adhesive around the edge of the pumpkin and placed a pleated strip of burlap.  I used paper clips to hold the burlap in place until the glue dried.

While waiting for the glue to dry, I used the Hot Wire Cutter to cut a circle from Smoothfoam that would be placed in the bottom of the pumpkin.

  Then I gathered some silk flowers and placed them inside the basket.

 Thanks for stopping by.
 

Mixed Media Project with Proxxon Tools

Hi everyone, Steph Ackerman here today using an assortment of Proxxon tools to create my mixed media project.

Supplies:

Delta Jigsaw

Delta Sander

Delta Scroll Saw
Delta Drill Press
Plaid Paint
Imagine Inks
Rinea Foiled Paper
Makin's Clay
Prima Mold

 

I began by drawing a design on plywood.  I started to cut the panel with my Jigsaw, but found the wood a little difficult to hand1e.

So I switched to the Scroll Saw to cut the design then switched back to the Jigsaw to cut the tiny areas.

I used the Delta Sander to sand the panel.

I then painted the panel with Plaid Paint and let it dry before continuing. 

Next, I used molding paste through a Prima Stencil to add dimension.  Once it dried, I spritzed on Imagine Fireworks! spray inks in Pear Tart, Rose Bud and Dandelion.  Then I decorated the panel with canvas, flowers and clips from my stash.  

I created some clay elements and added them about the panel.  Then I punched several butterflies from Rinea Foiled Papers, letting them fly free on my panel.  

Finally, I used the Drill Press to drill holes so I could add rope to hang my sign.

Thanks for stopping by.

Steph

Upcylng Wood using Proxxon Tools

Left over scraps of wood can be recycled/upcycled.  Why not pick out some wood scraps and use your Proxxon tools to create a new project.

Supplies:

Delta Jigsaw

Delta Sander

Plaid Paint - Milk Paint - Petticoat

Kapro 313 Measure Mate
Wood scraps

The wood I used is from an old left over fence panel.  To be sure I cut straight lines, I used the Kapro 313 Measure Mate.  

Then I used my Delta Jigsaw to cut the panels, following the line created with the Kapro 313 Measure Mate.

Next I used the Delta Sander to sand down the fence panels to remove all the rough patches and imperfections.

I used the panel as is, but found it too dark.  So I decided to paint on a light layer of Plaid Milk Paint in Winter Harbour to give the panel a nice white washed appearance.

Once the panels dried, I sanded the panels again to remove some of the paint and give it a more distressed appearance. 

Now my panel is ready to use as a background for my projects.  It's large enough for my bigger projects, yet light enough to pick up and move around.

What do you think?

Thanks for stopping by.

Christmas Joy

Hi everyone, Steph Ackerman here today with a fun new Christmas sign I've created for my home this season.   It was easily created with the help of some amazing Proxxon Tools.  And with Christmas just a few weeks away, it's a great addition to my home's seasonal décor.

Using a plate as a template, I drew an ornament shape on plywood and just free handed the top of the ornament.

I used the Proxxon Jigsaw to cut out the ornament.

Once theornament was cut, I used the Delta Sander to sand down the rough edges.

Using Plaid Ultra Dye in Infra Red, I painted the ornament using a brush from the Plaid Ultra Dye Brush Pack.  Then I used a stencil with molding paste to create a 3 dimensional design.

Once the molding paste was dry, I replaced the stencil and sprayed on some glimmer mist.

Using the Precision Rotary Tool with a small bit, I drilled several holes in the panel.  I wanted to add some foliage and needed a way of anchoring the foliage in place.

I created a bow using the Bowdabra then tied the bow to the foliage. 

I wrapped thin wire around the foliage and then threaded it through the holes in the ornament.  Although it looks lovely, I felt my ornament needed a little "something".

So I decided to paint the edges of the ornament with Folk Art Brushed Metal Acrylic Paint in Silver.  Then, Joy was die cut from cardstock and Rinea Foiled Paper and added.  Finally, foil was added to the top to finish the ornament look.  

Thanks for stopping by.

Stencilled Home Sign

Hi everyone Steph Ackerman here today.  I'd like to share how I created this decorative sign that I wanted to give as a house warming gift. 

 

I've had this sign in my stash for awhile and knew this was the right time to use it.  I began by lightly sanding it with the Delta Sander.

Next, I painted the sign with Plaid Coastal Paint in High Tide.  Since it was a little too bright, I added in touches of Plaid Coastal Paint in Sand Dollar and blended the colors together.

 

Next, I used a Plaid Stencil and Plaid Coastal Paint in Seal Grey.  Once dry, I re-sanded the sign.

 

I knew I wanted to place wood letters spelling HOME, however, I could only find a "Q".  So I pulled out my Jig Saw and cut off the little piece, turning the "Q" into an "O".  This Jig Saw is light weight and easily cut off that little piece.

 



 

 

Using another  Plaid Stencil, I added the flowers with FolkArt Acrylic Paint in School Bus Yellow, layering over the first stencil.

 

I painted the wood letters with Folk Art Color Shift Paint in Pink Flash, such a gorgeous color.

 

 

I'd love to know what you think of my sign.

Thanks for stopping by today.