Introduction: BEETLEJUICE Inspired Table Setting

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Make a BEETLEJUICE inspired table setting using an old record player.

Step 1: Watch the Video Tutorial Here!

Step 2: You'll Need

Old record player

Americana Gloss Enamels in Sand and Black

Americana Acrylics in Black and Orange

Thick wire

Glass dishes

Paintbrushes

Tape

Cardboard

Wire cutters

Rubbing alcohol

Manila folders

Step 3: Prepare Your Record Player

Cut several layers of cardboard the size of your record player

Cut a small hole in the center so it lays flat on your platter *This is your work surface

Clean your glass dishes with alcohol

Turn on the record player and draw a line on the cardboard so you can center the plate

Turn off the player and tape it in place

Turn on the record player and paint your stripes starting with the light colors first

Step 4: Bake the Dishes

Bake twice at 350° for 30 minutes letting the oven cool in between baking times

*This will insure they are dishwasher safe

Step 5: Make the Flowers and Invites

Cut 4" x 4" squares out of a manila folder

With the acrylic paint a large black circle with an orange center

Trace and cut the flowers using my flower template

Overlap the petals to create dimension and tape together

Use heavy gage wire for the stems

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