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  • How We: Custom Stencils
    2/17/25

    How We: Custom Stencils

    In this How We video, AmbeR describes her process of creating a unique β€œwallpaper” stencil BY HAND, and some lessons learned along the way.

    (Our videos show "How We" as opposed to "How To." You do you! We're just offering a peek behind the curtain πŸ’•)

    Items we used for this process:

    -paper

    -markers

    -transparent rigid plastic

    -craft knife (with extra blades)

    -tape

    -paint brushes/sponges

    -paint

    original funkaroundandfindout song by Polly Pocket (https://linktr.ee/pollypocketmusic)

    **check out our Spoonflower shop to purchase this Venus Flytrap Damask and see our other funky designs!! https://www.spoonflower.com/profiles/funk_around_designs

  • How We: Pill Bottle Faux Candles
    2/17/25

    How We: Pill Bottle Faux Candles

    In this How We video, AmbeR explains how we repurposed orange pill bottles by transforming them into dramatic, drippy faux candles!

    (Our videos show "How We" as opposed to "How To." You do you! We're just offering a peek behind the curtain πŸ’•)

    Items we used for this process:

    -orange pill bottles

    -superglue

    -baking soda

    -duct tape

    -orange hot glue

    -glue gun

    -knife

    -propane torch

    -second-hand chandelier

    -faux barnacles (https://youtu.be/kmarszwSVd8)

    original funkaroundandfindout song by Polly Pocket (https://linktr.ee/pollypocketmusic)

  • How We: Davy Jones' Door
    2/17/25

    How We: Davy Jones' Door

    In this How We video, AmbeR explains how we made sure our Entrance was Entrancing through use of upcycled embellishments and faux finishes.

    (Our videos show "How We" as opposed to "How To." You do you! We're just offering a peek behind the curtain πŸ’•)

    Items we used for this process:

    -boring a$$ door

    -wood embellishments from junk store

    -full length mirror with ornamental frame from second-hand-store

    -repurposed towel hooks

    -brass screws

    -black and brown acrylic paint

    -crackle medium

    -Antique white acrylic paint

    -Brown antiquing wax

    -clear antiquing wax

    -Liquid Nails

    -Titebond glue

    -Paint Brushes

    -screw gun

    original funkaroundandfindout song by Polly Pocket (https://linktr.ee/pollypocketmusic)

  • How We: Porthole Portal
    2/17/25

    How We: Porthole Portal

    Part Two of the Golden Fishies saga (https://youtu.be/jYhojVdSEZk). In this How We video, AmbeR dives into the process of reusing and recycling unconventional materials to create a spoooooky deep-sea environment for her golden fishies.

    (Our videos show "How We" as opposed to "How To." You do you! We're just offering a peek behind the curtain πŸ’•)

    Items we used for this process:

    -golden fishies (see video:https://youtu.be/jYhojVdSEZk)

    -rigid substrate (we used part of a cheap bookshelf)

    -styrofoam packaging

    -some kind of frame that represents a port hole

    -Shimmery trash used as sparkles (could also use old DVDs or CDs) -black Paint & Primer Spray Paint

    -Black 3.0 paint

    -Titebond glue

    -Paint Brushes

    -Hotwire tool

    -Jigsaw

    original funkaroundandfindout song by Polly Pocket (https://linktr.ee/pollypocketmusic)

  • How We: Shipwreck Mirror
    2/17/25

    How We: Shipwreck Mirror

    This How We video demystifies how AmbeR created her jaw-dropping β€œShipwreck Mirror.” This project was a major victory and absolutely took our Davy Jones Locker installation https://www.funkaroundandfindoutdesigns.com/projects to the next level 🀩.

    ("How We" as opposed to "How To!" You do you! We're just offering a peek behind the curtain πŸ’•)

    Items we used for this process:

    -solid wood mirror

    -stripper (we like CitriStrip)

    -plastic grocery bags/dry cleaning bags

    -masking tape

    -putty knives, wire brush, sandpaper

    -spray bottle

    -metal junk (e.g. steel wool, rusted wire, pennies)

    -iron buff (check out how we make our own https://youtu.be/bLnGNVbB3rw)

    -white acrylic paint

    -glue (we like Titebond for this application)

    -screws and screwgun

    -egg carton barnacles (check out our Barnacles process videos https://youtu.be/kmarszwSVd8)

    -airdry clay

    -chopstick

    -caulk

    -purple acrylic paint

    -white antiquing wax

    -clear wax

  • How We: Golden Fishies
    2/17/25

    How We: Golden Fishies

    In this video AmbeR is sharing her tricks and techniques for transforming plastic  miniature toys into what LOOK like antique cast brass sculptures!

    (Our videos show "How We" as opposed to "How To." You do you! We're just offering a peek behind the curtain πŸ’•)

    Items we used for this process:

    -Plastic Toys

    -Paint & Primer Spray Paint

    -Rub n Buff

    -Paint Brushes

    -Lint-Free Shop Towels

    -Acrylic Gold Paint

    -Antiquing Wax

    Stay tuned for the next installment of How We incorporated the golden fishies into a bigger piece of art!

  • How We: Iron Buff
    12/7/24

    How We: Iron Buff

    These are videos of how we have achieved a technique, texture, or thing and to kick things off, we are demystifying IRON BUFF!

    ("How We" as opposed to "How To!" You do you! We're just offering a peek behind the curtain πŸ’•)

    Items you will need for this process:

    -Glass Jar

    -Steel Wool

    -Rusted Metal

    -Vinegar

  • How We: Barnacles
    12/7/24

    How We: Barnacles

    These are videos of how we have achieved a technique, texture, or thing. AmbeR is sharing the tricks of her barnacle magic ✨🎩 and her creative use of egg cartons to reduce plastic in the landfill!

    ("How We" as opposed to "How To!" You do you! We're just offering a peek behind the curtain πŸ’•)

    Items you will need for this process:

    -Egg Cartons

    -Paint & Primer Spray Paint

    -Scissors

    -Glue Gun

    -Caulk

    -Air Dry Clay

    -Multi-Purpose Glue

    -Paint

    -Iron Buff (check out how to make your own: https://youtu.be/bLnGNVbB3rw)

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