This technique could not be simpler—and the payoff is huge.
If you’re working with plastic, or anything that already has a finish, you’re going to want to rough the surface up a bit with sandpaper to ensure the paint sticks. This isn’t an exact method, just do your best to give the item a scratched-up texture.
Mix your paint to the color you desire. I went with three: a classic burnt orange, off white, and a mix of the two. Add baking soda to your paint—I used a 1:1 proportion, but the consistency is really up to you—and stir until the mixture is fully incorporated and a little bit fluffy .Give each of your pieces a first coat and let them dry completely. This drying step is even more important than usual, because the wet paint and baking soda mixture lifts off very easily if it’s still wet. You’ll know it’s completely dry when it’s matte and a lighter hue than when you began.
Add a second coat, and a third if you need it. The pieces I worked on only needed two coats, since the mixture was thick and pretty high-coverage.Remember: Be gentle with your finished pieces. I found that they chip relatively easily, but the ease of this project made it totally worth it. It’s also worth noting that this isn’t a food-safe project, so any painted items should be used for decorative purposes only.
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