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CopperCactusCrafts
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เข้าร่วมเมื่อ 14 มิ.ย. 2019
Welcome to Copper Cactus Crafts! On this channel I share how I make smalls using multiple mediums - concrete, clay, cardboard, paint, wood, resin, and more. I've even used nail polish to hydro-dip! If it's a weird and fun material, I'll probably try to make some art out of it.
As of the end of the year 2022 I'm working on a FULL rebrand. And as Jenna would say in 13 Going on 30, "It's a chance to have some fun!" I'm really looking forward to bringing you all more content based around the things I really love to do. I hope you'll stick around for the adventure.
As of the end of the year 2022 I'm working on a FULL rebrand. And as Jenna would say in 13 Going on 30, "It's a chance to have some fun!" I'm really looking forward to bringing you all more content based around the things I really love to do. I hope you'll stick around for the adventure.
Never Throw Away Cardboard! Faux Wood Napkin Holder FAST AND EASY CRAFTS
In this video I take a cardboard box and fully transform it into a faux woodgrain napkin holder! This is a very simple craft project using just a few tools and upcycled materials.
You’ll need
♥ a small cardboard box
♥ masking tape
♥ decoupage supplies (glue and paper of choice)
♥ joint compound
♥ paint (color of choice)
♥ gel stain (color of choice)
♥ topcoat (sheen of choice)
♥ a few tools (sharp blade/scissors, masking tape, putty knife, disposable brushes, paint brushes)
Don't forget to subscribe if you like faux finishing, cardboard crafts, resin crafts, concrete crafts, and more!
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My other channel
Copper Cactus DIY - furniture refinishing, faux finishing, and furniture artistry
youtube.com/@coppercactusdiy
OTHER VIDEOS
*FREE FURNITURE* Easy Faux Woodgrain | Building Furniture out of Cardboard
th-cam.com/video/8gha7sYfcoo/w-d-xo.html
Transforming Glass Bottles with Air Dry Clay
th-cam.com/video/k4oLMR86FWk/w-d-xo.html
Stenciled Welcome Sign from Upcycled Cardboard
th-cam.com/video/j0WZd2Xjqv0/w-d-xo.html
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All products, tools, materials, and supplies for this video were paid for with my own money or gifted (as noted below). No part of this project was sponsored.
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MUSIC:
Beep 1 courtesy of www.soundjay.com
Sound effects from zapsplat.com
Josh Woodward, song “Coffee” www.joshwoodward.com/song/Coffee
This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 License
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DISCLAIMER:
I’m a professional, master faux finisher and decorative painter but I’m not a contractor and not licensed. So, though you might pick up some tips and tricks along the way, my videos are meant to entertain. Opinions on products are mine and don’t necessarily reflect your opinions. Use your best judgement in any project, just because I do something doesn’t mean you can or should. Even if you plan to DIY, anytime you’re unsure, uncomfortable, or unable to complete any aspect of your project, always seek the advice of a licensed pro.
#fauxfinish
#cardboardcrafts
#easycrafts
You’ll need
♥ a small cardboard box
♥ masking tape
♥ decoupage supplies (glue and paper of choice)
♥ joint compound
♥ paint (color of choice)
♥ gel stain (color of choice)
♥ topcoat (sheen of choice)
♥ a few tools (sharp blade/scissors, masking tape, putty knife, disposable brushes, paint brushes)
Don't forget to subscribe if you like faux finishing, cardboard crafts, resin crafts, concrete crafts, and more!
♥ ♥ ♥
My other channel
Copper Cactus DIY - furniture refinishing, faux finishing, and furniture artistry
youtube.com/@coppercactusdiy
OTHER VIDEOS
*FREE FURNITURE* Easy Faux Woodgrain | Building Furniture out of Cardboard
th-cam.com/video/8gha7sYfcoo/w-d-xo.html
Transforming Glass Bottles with Air Dry Clay
th-cam.com/video/k4oLMR86FWk/w-d-xo.html
Stenciled Welcome Sign from Upcycled Cardboard
th-cam.com/video/j0WZd2Xjqv0/w-d-xo.html
♥ ♥ ♥
All products, tools, materials, and supplies for this video were paid for with my own money or gifted (as noted below). No part of this project was sponsored.
♥ ♥ ♥
MUSIC:
Beep 1 courtesy of www.soundjay.com
Sound effects from zapsplat.com
Josh Woodward, song “Coffee” www.joshwoodward.com/song/Coffee
This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 License
♥ ♥ ♥
DISCLAIMER:
I’m a professional, master faux finisher and decorative painter but I’m not a contractor and not licensed. So, though you might pick up some tips and tricks along the way, my videos are meant to entertain. Opinions on products are mine and don’t necessarily reflect your opinions. Use your best judgement in any project, just because I do something doesn’t mean you can or should. Even if you plan to DIY, anytime you’re unsure, uncomfortable, or unable to complete any aspect of your project, always seek the advice of a licensed pro.
#fauxfinish
#cardboardcrafts
#easycrafts
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Because you live in a warm place cover your clay projects to let the dry slowly. Well done for starting and not giving up. 👏👏👏
I believe that the clay is shrinking and since on a no pliable surface it just cracks.
Yup, with air-dry clay I've learned that's a common issue. Next time I'll adjust for that!
Coasters
One of my favorite concrete items to create.
❤❤❤love your resiliency ❤❤❤ beautiful 🥰🥰
Thank you so much! 🥰
I need one of those 😊
It was soooo easy to make and still holding up great! I'm about to make a new one for my longer glue sticks so they don't flop and tip over the smaller one.
music makes me anxious
Thanks for the feedback.
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Thanks!
Molly Brown says paint the cracks 😂
Filled and painted!
Neat project!
Thanks! It was fun!
How much does it help the paint stick to the glass?
It seemed to adhere well as long as I didn't use them hard. I no longer have these jars as this was a long time ago so I can't test it now.
Do you think this method can be used on outdoor planters? I am looking for how to cover half plastic drum to make it look like decent planter for tree
With plastic you probably want to scuff sand the entire surface and use a bonding primer. Let that fully cure according to package instructions then I see no reason you couldn't do this technique. Good luck!
After you gave a hint "kitchen " my guess changed to hot pads for pots coming off the stove and ot melting plastic tablecloths.
Have you tried using cooking spray Pam on your molds to help release?
I guessed you are making a sunflower with a round center and petals of dimensions that gave each a personality.
I love sunflowers, this is another idea I'll have to try in the future. Thanks for all the inspo!
What a great finish you ended up doing!.....I have done this with the same results with cracking. . Air dry clay relies on quick evaporation (which makes it desirable) because of shrinkage it can't pull away and stay together when on the outside of an object so it cracks. I found very slow drying either a damp cloth or under a plastic tub helps and a cooler place also trying a humidifier next time to see if that helps on really dry days. ☺️
Thanks so much! Also, thanks for the explanation, that makes perfect sense. The water evaporates and the clay will constrict. I appreciate the tips for ways to reduce cracking. Can't wait to do more experimenting!
I feel your pain. It's been a long summer! And not a drop of rain in Tempe! Thanks for the tutorial.
Hope you all get some rain very soon! Thanks so much for checking out the video!
I'm totally new to clay sculpting and haven't even made anything yet. I was thinking of using glass bottles as a core to save on clay. However, I saw a youtube video where it was mentioned that air dry clay shrinks a lot, which is why people use things like aluminum foil with masking tape over it or paper mache, and then remove it to allow for the shrinkage when it dries. Since the glass bottles don't shrink, the cracks form.
That makes perfect sense. As the water evaporates from the solid ingredients the pull-back occurs. Clay is a fun medium and I'm having a lot of fun experimenting with different ideas. Thanks so much!
Following comments because this happens to me and it's hard to find a straight answer. What about gesso on the glass before clay? Also, I gave up on the clay for a few projects and used wall joint compound. It works well. Thanks for the video, I enjoyed seeing someone real that makes mistakes and moves on from them.
I love using joint compound for so many projects. Now you've got me thinking of giving that a try on glass jars like this! Hmm, I never thought to try gesso first. I'm ready to experiment with a bunch of different ideas now. Thanks!
I so liked your vid! and I don't normally like vids of people who laugh at themselves - for some reason, you're the first one I see that doesn't sound fake 🤭 I didn't have the patience to read all the comments, but I have to say this: now is the time for you to learn about kintsugi - the japanese art of repairing pottery with gold clay (don't know the technical details, only the outward appearance) I was thinking of a way to teach that to my art students without having to ask them to break anything whole. and you've given me the perfect solution! thanks for sharing!!
That's so nice of you to say, thank you. My grandfather-in-law used to do pottery repair and I've heard of that art form but never tried it before. Please let me know how it went with your students! I'm so happy my testing-fail led to inspiration for your teaching. That truly warms my heart. 🥰
@@CopperCactusCrafts it was sylvia platt who said "we [artists] don't make mistakes, only happy little accidents". (or at least, dr. google says shed said so 🤭) unfortunately, we didn't get to that lesson - they didn't like the ADC, but they loved macrame, so we stayed with that one. I tried it for my own art projects and knowledge. Tried modeling paste mixed with golden acrylic, but it didn't work that well. I've got a few more ideas - let you know what worked in the end.
Love it!
Thank you so much! 🥰
That is genius! Well done!! 😍🧡🌵
Thank you so much! 🥰 I always love to upcycle and if I can make something functional too then that's a total bonus!
Came out great! Also, we're gonna need a montage! 😆
Nice job and very useful.
Thank you so much! It's working out well so far!
Watching this two years later and wonder if they are still alive. I'll see if you have another video about them. Thanks for the video!
Hot water releases it.
Great tip, thanks!
Would Mod Podge have helped it adhere better?? I too live in Phoenix 😊
Ooh, you know that's a great question. Looks like it's time to do a few experiments! The dry PHX climate is no joke. Funny though, we recently moved across the country DUE to the climate. I haven't felt so hydrated in over a decade 🤣
Hello. I think they look cool. Thank you for sharing! Are they holding up fine?
Amazing!!!
Thanks so much!
Can you tell me if you use luke warm water or cool water? After I pour the nail polish in and try to move it around, it seems dry and won't swirl.
I usually use room temperature water. You do have to work somewhat quickly and also watch the thickness of the polish. It's a tricky process sometimes to get it just right. Keep practicing, you'll get it!
Thank you!
cover the bottle or jars with aluminum foil and you wont have that problem. use das clay just a suggestion
New concrete crafter. What product would you suggest to purchase. Live in the US.
Great rescue
you did an awesome job. the papier mache was a great idea. 👏👏👏
Mine always cracks
Really pretty.
Where did you buy blue glass beads?
Music is mastered too loud, I have to turn the volume up and down to hear you.
This video is a year old. Production quality has improved in a year.
Pour hot water over the bottom, comes right out
Hi never use any thing like that. But love to try new things.
Give it a try, concrete can be really fun!
Do I need to spray first? Or can I dip and then bake in the oven to seal the polish??
Don't bake these in the oven. Not a good idea for many reasons - polish fumes, potential for the glass to shatter - to name a couple.
@@CopperCactusCrafts thank you for getting back to me. You are CORRECT btw. They didn't shatter , but did ess up the beautiful colors I had made.
I know I’m SUPER late on this comment but if you ever want to try this again, try creating a little bit more of a humid environment by placing a damp paper towel over the top of your project and lightly covering with a piece of plastic. It may take a longer time to dry BUT the clay will dry slower. If that doesn’t work, try putting a layer of mod podge on the glass first so the clay has a texture to adhere to. Also, try making air dry clay slip to help fill the cracks. Check your project periodically while it dries and fill the forming cracks with the slip. When the project is completely dry you can sand down the bits or leave them for that added texture. 🙃🙃 also, another tip, make sure your clay is a little bit thicker, because if the clay is too thin it will crack BUT if it’s too thick it could crack as well because it won’t be able to dry evenly. I REALLY hope you try it again because you were on the right track and you had WONDERFUL ideas to upcycle bottles and jars 🥰🥰 I hope this helps if you try again
Thank you so much for all these helpful tips! I actually went out and bought a more "pro" version of air dry clay after this but I still haven't tried it. You might have just given me the push to give it another go! Thanks again!