Happy What’s on Your Workdesk Wednesday everyone!

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Sorry I missed the woyww fun last week, but I’m glad to be feeling much better today.

On my desk are a couple of garden decorations that I’ve had for several years. They’re both resin so the materials will last forever, but the finishes were a mess.

The rock had faded to white and the paint on the butterfly had peeled off, so I decided to see if I could rejuvenate them with some Swelligant metal paints and patinas. I’m rather happy with how they came out.

If you’d like more info on the paint I used, this video is very helpful: How to Use Swelligant with Christi Friesen.

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In other news, this week another of my classes at CraftArtEdu was released! This is my Ombré Flowers Bracelet class. (For more info see yesterday’s blog post, Learn a New Technique to Create Gorgeous Color.)

You can see a preview of the class over at CraftArtEdu.com.

That’s all I’ve got for this week. If you wonder why I’m sharing a photo of my desk, it’s this fun little blog hop game we play over at Julia’s called What’s on Your Workdesk Wednesday. Join in, all are welcome!

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11 thoughts on “WOYWW-Patinas For Garden Decor

  1. Oh, I love your refurbished pieces. That must mean you’ve started your garden! You or hubby. 😀 Am also glad to hear you’re all well.

    1. Yup, we’re all much better, if not quite 100%.

      The garden work has started, as has just sitting outside in the sunshine. Yay!

  2. WOW! Love the bracelet! And glad you’re feeling better. Hope you post a pic of your redone garden accessories! Happy WOYWW!
    Carol N #44

  3. That bracelet looks awesome! Must take forever to build the bitsy flowers (I checked the link too, love the yellow- orange). Happy woyww!
    Kristiina #14

  4. Your garden ornaments have come out really well, great technique. Your flower bracelet is beautiful, such gorgeous colours. Thank you for visiting me earlier, have a good crafty week 🙂

    Angela x
    Angel Greetings #24

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