TOOLS AND MATERIALS

Design Master Sprays - COLORTOOL Sprays FLAT WHITE, OLIVE BRIGHT - white lotus bowl, 1/2 block lime green Oasis foam, 1 monstera leaf, 3 green cymbidiums, cardboard disc, 2 green chenille stems, Oasis floral adhesive

TECHNIQUE

1. Spraying approximately 15" from the surface, color the large monstera leaf with Flat White. For a lacquered look apply 3 light coats, allowing each coat to dry before applying the next.
2. Soak floral foam in water, cut to fit in bowl and trim to be flush with the top .
3. Landscape the monstera leaf by laying it across the top of the foam.
4. Spray both sides of a small cardboard disc with Olive Bright. Punch 2 holes in the center of the disc and thread with chenile stems.
5. Construct a composite flower with petals of 2 orchids, keeping the orchid throats to the side. Radiating from the cardboard disc, adhere orchid petals with the floral adhesive. Apply a second overlapping layer of petals. Glue the remaining orchid in center of composite petals. Adhere the extra throats to center of flower.
6. Place the composite cymbidium onto the leaf and pierce the leaf with ends of the chenille stem to insert into foam.

Design Master sprays are packaged in steel cans made of at least 25 percent recycled steel. When empty, these cans are accepted in the metal bin of recycling programs, both at curbside or drop-off stations. Remember, items in the metal bin include: soda, juice, and soup cans (rinsed, but de-labeled only if requested); washed-off aluminum pie tins and foil; and bottle caps, wire coat hangers, empty (non-punctured) aerosol cans, and other scrap metal.... but NO batteries or electronics.

TOOLS AND MATERIALS

Design Master Sprays - COLORTOOL Sprays MINERAL BLUE, CLEAR FINISH Matte - unfinished wood box - piece of paper - scrapbooking adhesive label packet - rub on transfers - 1 yd chocolate ribbon - hot glue

TECHNIQUE

1. Following directions on the can, spray the box in 2 light layers of Mineral Blue color. Let dry between coats.
2. Sand painted surface with a piece of paper (scratch paper or paper bag). Wipe surface clean. This make a nice final sand for presanded wood. Apply another coat of Mineral Blue. Let dry.
3. Topcoat box with Clear Finish Matte to enhance the color and add protection. If impurities get caught in the finish while spraying, sand again with a piece of paper as mentioned above and apply a final coat. Let dry.
4. Glue one end of ribbon to the center front of box. Wrap ribbon tightly around box and glue the loose end on top of the other. With a small length of ribbon and beginning in its center, tie a series of square knots the width of the ribbon. Glue the knots over the ribbon seam. Roll under the ribbon tails for a clean finish and glue in place.
5. Apply scrapbooking labels and transfers in desired locations.

TOOLS AND MATERIALS

Design Master Sprays - COLORTOOL Sprays IVORY - 2 white, water resistant, decorative paper sleeves and one plastic pot from Cathy'sWraps - hole punch - exacto knife or scissors - circle template or small coin - painter's tape - glue gun - a curl of ribbon - one 4" plant (an 'Ivory Prince' Helleborus used here)

TECHNIQUE

1. Mask off stripes on one decorative sleeve.
2. Punch holes to make a pattern in the other.
3. Following directions on the can, spray each paper sleeve with Ivory. Let dry and remove the painters tape.
4. To create the scallop edge, draw a guide line about halfway down the sleeve using the top edge of striped sleeve. Place the coin along the arc, trace and repeat. Trim with scissors and glue ends together to form the collar.
5. Form the striped sleeve then slip it into the collar. Add ribbon.
6. Transplant flowers into the CathysWraps pot and wipe away any excess dirt. Nestle pot into sleeve.

TOOLS AND MATERIALS

Design Master Sprays - COLORTOOL Spray ROBIN'S EGG, POTTERY SEALER - fiberglass or metal urn

TECHNIQUE

1. Make sure surface of urn is clean and dry.
2. Spray 2-3 light coats of Robin's Egg on urn. Let dry.
3. Protect the color with 1-2 light coats of Pottery Sealer. Let dry.
]]> http://www.dmcolor.com/projects/urn_reinvented_1.php http://www.dmcolor.com/projects/urn_reinvented_1.php COLORTOOL Sprays Color Sprays Everyday Feature Finishes Floral Occasion Products Used Projects Fri, 01 May 2009 10:38:48 -0700 Encrusted with a thick coat of glaze, rustic antique pots from the Provence region of France have caught the attention of designers for many years. Imitate the warmth and character of these pots on modern day pottery with a few tricks using Design Master COLORTOOL Sprays.

TOOLS AND MATERIALS

Design Master Sprays - COLORTOOL Sprays ALMOND, WALNUT WOOD TONE, MESS MASTER, SAFFRON, HUNTER GREEN (or desired colors), MASTER SHINE or DRESDEN CLEAR GLAZE - 4" terra cotta rose pot or terra cotta style of choice

TECHNIQUE

1. Spray two light coats of Almond over the lower 2/3rds of pot. Then with short bursts of spray, splatter paint in this area with Walnut Wood Tone.
2. Again with short bursts, spray this area with Mess Master to erratically blend colors together. Let dry.
3. Hold the bottom of the pot with the rim turned sideways. Disregarding the label directions, point the nozzle close to the rim and spray a heavy coat of Saffron or Hunter Green around the rim and slightly below. As paint runs begin, rotate the pot to create an irregular edge. Allow paint to set before placing it upright. Let dry.
4. Spray rimof pot heavily with Dresden Clear Glaze or triple thick Master Shine. Let drips run. For more control of drip pattern, hold pot as in step 3 and rotate to area desired for runs. Let dry.
To create the weathered look on pots to the right
1. Lightly spray Hunter Green just below the rim. Then spray Mess Master over this to disipate the color. Let dry.
2. At the base of the pots spray ColorTEX FLURRY to mimic salt accumulations.
Project Tip: To splatter color using an aerosol, push the spray tip forward while pressing down. Apply in short bursts. This will cause the spray to splatter. Normal application is to press straight down. MESS MASTER is the solvent to the sprays, it will blend the colors together. ]]> http://www.dmcolor.com/projects/french_inspired_pots_1.php http://www.dmcolor.com/projects/french_inspired_pots_1.php Accessory Sprays Blenders COLORTOOL Sprays Color Sprays Everyday Feature Finishes Floral Occasion Paint Techniques Products Used Projects Thu, 30 Apr 2009 15:36:56 -0700 design by Cathy Skraba

TOOLS AND MATERIALS

Design Master Sprays - COLORTOOL Sprays IVORY, OLIVE BRIGHT - 2 white, water resistant, decorative paper sleeves and one plastic pot from Cathy'sWraps - hole punch - exacto knife or scissors - circle template or small coin - glue gun - 1 1/2" width chartreuse ribbon - bunch of tulips

TECHNIQUE

1. Following directions on the can, spray one paper sleeve with Olive Bright the other with Ivory.
2. Punch holes in the ivory painted sleeve to create a dotted-swiss pattern. Use a circle template or small coin to create a scallop design at the bottom. Cut with an exacto knife or scissors.
3. Overylay the sleeves and nestle in the pot.
4. To make hanger, punch holes through both the soft plastic pot and the paper sleeves, using the perforated circles as a guide. Add ribbon and knot ends.
5. Tie a length of ribbon around the pot. Make a bow. Hot glue both to the Ivory sleeve.
6. Arrange flowers and celebrate May Day with friends, neighbors, teachers and co-workers!
Project Tip: Sweet, giftable home accent that can adapt to anytime of the year. Change flower selection to what's available in the garden. Cathy's Wraps available at http://www.cathyswraps.com]]> http://www.dmcolor.com/projects/delightfully_may_day_1.php http://www.dmcolor.com/projects/delightfully_may_day_1.php COLORTOOL Sprays Category Color Sprays Floral Occasion Products Used Projects Seasonal Thu, 30 Apr 2009 13:18:36 -0700

TOOLS AND MATERIALS

Design Master Sprays - 24KT PURE GOLD, BRONZE, MESS MASTER - Hard Surfaced Container with a Relief Pattern, metal used here - 4 Artificial Spruce Sprays - 2 Silk Holly Sprays - 1 Silk Laurel Spray - Artifical Fruit Assortment of Yellow Pears, Oranges, Grape Clusters - Assorted Sizes Glass Ball Ornaments in Purple, Red, Burgundy, Bronze - Pine Cones - Stryrofoam - Wire Clippers - Wired Wood Picks - Hot Glue, Glue Gun - Latex Glove - Paper Towel

TECHNIQUE

1. Protect surrounding work area from overspray with newspaper. Spray container with 2 coats of Bronze. Let dry.
2. With the glove on your working hand, wrap paper towel around your index finger and spray Mess Master to saturate fingertip. Rub fingertip over relief pattern, wiping off paint to reveal the underlying color. Resaturate paper towel as needed to repeat process over the whole area.
3. Insert foam into container and secure.
4. Clip spruce sprays into smaller sections and insert into foam, designing the perimeters of your design all the way around. Attach a wired wooden pick to smaller spruce pieces to create stem length and insert where needed. Leave some smaller pieces for later to fill in holes.
5. Insert wooden pick into fruits and arrange in foam. Arrange the fruit, some pine cones and larger ornaments in a mounded fashion. To fasten ornaments in design, attach wood pick into their opening and secure with hot glue. Let dry and insert.
6. Guild holly leaves by closely spraying each leaf with 24KT Pure Gold then immediately, lightly wipe with paper towel while spray is still wet. This creates a streak of gold over the foliage. Trim holly sprays into desired sizes and insert into arrangement. Add wood picks to stems for additional length when needed or, attach smaller pieces with hot glue.
7. Clip laurel spray into smaller sections and insert into design.
8. Insert small red ornaments and more pine cones into design.
9. Fill in any small spaces with small greenery pieces.
]]> http://www.dmcolor.com/projects/holiday_bounty_1.php http://www.dmcolor.com/projects/holiday_bounty_1.php Accessory Sprays Blenders Category Color Sprays Floral Holiday Home Décor Metallics Occasion Products Used Projects Fri, 12 Dec 2008 15:53:21 -0700 Searching for a new ways to present potted plants? Look to COLOR! Create new color varieties or fashion avante guard, fantasy bloomers with Design Master Color Sprays. Use the many Graffiti PetalART techniques and ideas outlined in the brochure links below to turn the commodity poinsettia into attention getters! Transfer these ideas to most any potted plant.
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TOOLS AND MATERIALS

Design Master Sprays - COLORTOOL Sprays OLIVE BRIGHT, VANILLA - MESS MASTER - 4" Potted Poinsettia, White - 4" Tall Clay Pot - 2 Clusters, Red Glass Milimeter Balls - Paper Towel - Laytex Glove

TECHNIQUE

1. Spray in a room temperature, well-ventilated area. Protect adjacent areas from overspray.
2. Make sure poinsettia blossoms are clean and dry.
3. With glove-protected hand, gently lift overlapping bracts. In a light mist of color, spray bracts approx. 15" away. Color the underlying areas first then the top bracts.

4. Allow color to dry before applying a second light coat. This evens and enriches the color.
5. Spray clay pot in 2 coats of Vanilla. Let dry.
6. Wrap paper towel around an index finger. Spray Mess Master onto fingertip then wipe away color on desired areas of clay pot. This adds a modern rustic look to the clay pot.
7. Plant poinsettia into pot. In a mounding fashion, pick red milimeter balls into soil
Project Tip: Click the LEARN button for more color changing ideas for poinsettias. View the Graffiti PetalART brochure under SPRAY TIPS. ]]> http://www.dmcolor.com/projects/living_green_poinsettia.php http://www.dmcolor.com/projects/living_green_poinsettia.php Accessory Sprays Blenders COLORTOOL Sprays Category Color Sprays Floral Holiday Occasion Products Used Projects Fri, 14 Nov 2008 15:13:35 -0700

TOOLS AND MATERIALS

Design Master Sprays - COLORTOOL Sprays TEAL BLUE, COPPER / PRAIRIE GRASS, ROBIN'S EGG, CHAMPAGNE SILVER - Dark Green Plastic Vase / Clear Plastic Vase - Water Misting Bottle - Paper Towel - Newspapers - Jewelry Wire - Complementing Colors of Beads - 1 yd Decorative Ribbon

TECHNIQUE

Dark Blue Vase:
1. Protect work area from overspray with newspapers.
2. If dark green vase is not available, basecoat any plastic vase with 2 coats of Hunter Green.
3. Mist water onto the vase surface.
4. Randomly spray Teal Blue over water droplets.
5. Promptly DAB off water and excess spray with paper towel. DO NOT WIPE. Let surface dry.
6. Mist water on vase surface again, then spray with Copper.
7. Promplty DAB off water and excess Copper spray. Let dry.
8. If desired, apply a protective top coat of Design Master Clear Finish for added durablity.
9. String complementing colored beads on jewelry wire. Attach strand to loosely fit around vase.
Light Blue Vase:
1. Protect work area from overspray with newspapers.
2. Basecoat clear vase with 2 coats of Prairie Grass. Let dry.
3. Mist water onto painted vase surface and randomly spray with Robin's Egg.<.li>
4. Promplty DAB off water and excess spray with paper towel. DO NOT WIPE. Let surface dry.
5. Repeat MIST/SPRAY/DAB steps using Champagne Silver. Let dry.
6. If desired, apply a protective top coat of Design Master Clear Finish for added durablity.
7. Embellish with a simple bow tie around vase neck.
PROJECT TIPS: This project uses the Water Resist technique to create unique patterns of veiled colors on the vase surface. Note, different amounts of water misted on surface will produce different sized effects. Also if the finish is too uniform, repeat the mist/spray/dab process in spots on the surface with selected color.]]> http://www.dmcolor.com/projects/uniquely_faux_1.php http://www.dmcolor.com/projects/uniquely_faux_1.php COLORTOOL Sprays Category Color Sprays Everyday Floral Home Décor Metallics Occasion Paint Techniques Products Used Projects Thu, 13 Nov 2008 12:07:12 -0700

TOOLS AND MATERIALS

Design Master Sprays - COLORTOOL Sprays LARKSPUR BLUE, NAVY BLUE, MESS MASTER - 2 Natural Baskets - Soft Cloth or Paper Towel - Latex Glove

TECHNIQUE

1. Spray each basket in its selected color. Apply 2-3 even coats, let dry between coats.
2. With toweling wrapped around your index finger of a protected hand, spray Mess Master heavily onto fingertip. Wipe away color in areas selected to highlight. Remoisten toweling with Mess Master as needed.
3. If desired, apply a protective finish with any Design Master Clear Coats.

PROJECT TIP: This simple technique effectively creates visual interest in the sprayed finish by revealing some of the underlying surface color. Customize these baskets in your personal color choices. Read and follow all manufacturer's directions for all products used.]]> http://www.dmcolor.com/projects/weathering_baskets_1.php http://www.dmcolor.com/projects/weathering_baskets_1.php Accessory Sprays Blenders COLORTOOL Sprays Category Color Sprays Everyday Floral Home Décor Occasion Products Used Projects Wed, 12 Nov 2008 10:48:12 -0700

TOOLS AND MATERIALS

Design Master Sprays - COLORTOOL Sprays HYACINTH, PRAIRIE GRASS, BLUE SKY - 3 Natural Baskets - Navy Blue Grosgrain Ribbon

TECHNIQUE

1. Spray each basket in its selected color. Apply 2-3 even coats, let dry between coats.
2. Tightly tie ribbon around basket in a simple bowtie fashion.

PROJECT TIP: Customize these basket in you personal color choices. Read and follow all manufacturer's directions for all products used. ]]> http://www.dmcolor.com/projects/operation_organization_1.php http://www.dmcolor.com/projects/operation_organization_1.php COLORTOOL Sprays Category Color Sprays Everyday Home Décor Occasion Products Used Projects Thu, 17 Jul 2008 15:52:03 -0700 Whether in pursuit of updating our personal style or keeping our business savvy, we look to trends for fresh outlooks. Cues from world cultures, music, media, fashion and home decor get distilled to forecast the direction of the marketplace.

The American Floral Trends Forecast presented by the California Cut Flower Commission is a comprehensive overview of color, flowers and style directions. This collaborative effort by some of the most creative minds in the gift, home decor, design and floral markets is a wonderful resource to spur your creativity.

Enjoy the 2008-2009 Forecast.
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