Flower Wall Hangings

08-Mar-23

PermaStone


Materials Needed:

  • Activa PermaStone
  • Measuring Spoon
  • Mixing Container
  • Water
  • Spoon
  • Flower Shape Mold
  • Tray
  • Fine Sandpaper
  • Water Color Paints
  • Water Bowl
  • Paint Brush
  • Wooden Flower Shapes
  • Wooden Beads
  • Twine
  • Scissors
  • Adhesive


Step 1

Mixing

Mix compound according to package directions.
Add 1.5 parts Perma Stone into 1 part water in a clean, disposable mixing container or bag.


Mix gently and slowly until a pancake batter consistency is reached.


Step 2

Pour

Place the mold into a tray.


Pour the Perma Stone mixture into the mold.


Gently tap or vibrate the mold on the try to release any air bubbles.


Step 3

Drying

Allow the Perma Stone to dry. Average setting time is approximately 20-30 minutes.


Step 4

Removal

Loosen the castings from the mold by gently pulling back on the mold’s edges.
Lift the castings completely out of the mold.


Step 5

Smooth

File down any rough edges on the castings using sand paper or file.


Step 6

Paint

Paint the castings with water color paints the desired color.


Step 7

Assembly

String together the wooden flower shapes using twine. Wall hangings can be arranged singly or in a pattern.
Beads can be added to the design. Create a loop at the top of the arrangement for hanging.
A tassel can be added to the bottom to finish off the piece.


Step 8

Mount

Attach the castings to the wooden shapes using adhesive.


Allow the adhesive to fully dry flat before hanging the artwork vertically.