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| © Seth Smoot |
We like to think that these golden stones can be used in multiple ways: arrange clusters of them around the table as a centerpiece, anchor place cards, or display them as a simple decoration.
Hide these golden gems around the yard for a treasure hunt, or display as clusters for a simple, seasonal decoration. Transform everyday river stones into chunks of gold by applying gilding adhesive to the stone and let dry until clear and tacky to the touch. Wearing gloves, drape a gold leaf sheet over the stone, smoothing with your fingertips. Burnish with a soft bristle brush and continue until the stone is covered before letting dry or 24 hours.
Materials
- Imitation gold leaf
- River stones
- Gilding adhesive
- Soft-bristle brush
- Paintbrush
- Rubber gloves
Steps
- Apply gilding adhesive with a brush to a stone; let dry until clear and tacky to the touch, about 20 minutes.
- Wearing gloves, drape a gold leaf sheet over stone, and smooth with fingertips. Burnish with a soft-bristle brush. Continue until stone is covered. Let dry 24 hours.
