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Enamel Dipped Utensils

05/23/2013 14 Comments

While shopping at Cost Plus World Market recently I saw THESE awesome enamel utensils.  As much as I loved them at $12 for a set of 4 utensils that was out of my price range at the moment.  So I decided to grab some Americana Gloss Enamels paint and make my own Enamel Dipped Utensils.  
I found some similar looking utensils at Walmart in a pack of 3 for $1.99.  How’s that for a bargain!

Supplies:

*  Stainless Steel Utensils {new or used}
*  Americana Gloss Enamels paint by DecoArt 
    {Indian Turquoise, Coral Blush, Bright Yellow}
*  Paint Brush
*  Painters Tape
*  Rubbing Alcohol

{Americana Gloss Enamels Paint by DecoArt is available at Michaels Craft Stores}

I began my giving the parts I’d be painting a wipe down with a cotton ball and rubbing alcohol per the paint instructions.  Then I just taped them off to give them a crisp paint line with my painters tape.  

I used my brush to paint on several coats of gloss enamel paint, making sure to let it dry between coats.  Once dry completely you will need to let them sit and air dry for 4 days.  Then bake at 325 degrees for 30 minutes.  Then they are ready to use.  
For some reason my yellow turned out a little bubbly, probably because I had to do a few more coats of the yellow than the other colors.  None the less the colors turned out brilliant and so fun for summer.  How fun would these be to give as a gift for a housewarming party, wedding, or just a fun surprise for a good friend.  
{Disclaimer:  I am a member of the DecoArt Core Blogging Program.  I receive compensation for my posts, but all opinions and ideas are my own.}

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Comments

  1. forcefullyexpressive says

    05/23/2013 at 9:55 PM

    I love how these turned out! They are so lovely!

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  2. Bonnie @ Uncommon says

    05/23/2013 at 11:11 PM

    Rebecca these are soooo fun! What a wonderful idea and great tutorial! ๐Ÿ˜‰ Bonnie

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  3. Tanya Runkle says

    05/23/2013 at 11:45 PM

    These are great!! Love the colors you chose ๐Ÿ™‚
    xo, Tanya

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  4. Ann Marie Heasley says

    05/24/2013 at 11:48 PM

    I have a ton of silverware that could benefit from some enamel love, great tutorial!

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  5. Lolly Jane says

    05/25/2013 at 12:37 AM

    SO cute Becca!!!! <3 Pinning! xoxo

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  6. Jenny Eanes says

    05/26/2013 at 4:50 PM

    Pinning this for sure!! They are so fun;)

    Jenny from diywithjenandb.blogspot.com

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  7. Toni Barsi says

    05/27/2013 at 5:07 PM

    These are so much fun! I’ve never seen this kind of enamel before, but I can think of a few projects that it would be perfect for.

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  8. Christine says

    05/27/2013 at 3:08 PM

    LOVE them Rebecca!!!! Feel free to make me a few batches! hehehe

    Thanks for linking up at The DIY Dreamer last week! Can’t wait to see what you link up tomorrow evening!

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  9. Christine says

    05/28/2013 at 10:42 AM

    CONGRATS!!
    You have been featured at The DIY Dreamer! YAY! Come on over and grab your featured button, you deserve it ๐Ÿ™‚ http://thediydreamer.com/from-dream-to-reality/diy-projects-features-68/

    See you this evening for the latest edition of From Dream To Reality #69!

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  10. [email protected] says

    05/29/2013 at 5:15 AM

    I love this idea! Just curious–do they pass the dishwasher test, or do you have to hand wash them?

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  11. Amanda says

    05/29/2013 at 11:22 AM

    These are so fun! Love the colors!

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  12. Emily Morgenstern says

    05/29/2013 at 2:18 PM

    Such a fun idea! I’ll have to try this out!

    Pinning!

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  13. Crystal says

    06/12/2013 at 6:42 AM

    Omgosh Rebecca, these are awesome!!! Love love love!

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  14. Amanda says

    07/11/2013 at 2:38 PM

    Such a fun project! I have featured it on Copycat Crafts today http://www.copycatcrafts.com/enamel-dipped-utensils/

    Reply

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