Introduction: Faux Coral Centerpiece
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Make faux coral with twigs from your backyard.
Step 1: Watch the Video Tutorial Here!
Step 2: You'll Need
Fish tank rocks
Seashells
Twigs
Large plastic lid
Americana Multi-Surface Satin Paint in Lipstick and Dark Scarlet
DecoArt Dazzling Metallics in Glorious Gold (great stuff, btw)
White glue
E-6000 Glue
Hot glue gun
Paintbrushes
Pearls (optional)
Step 3: Glue on the Twigs
Score your lid with a sharp object like a craft knife
Hot glue your twigs to the base with a generous amount of glue to create your coral
Apply a generous amount of white glue to the twigs with a paintbrush
Sprinkle with fish tank rocks and let dry
Step 4: Paint and Embellish
Paint the coral with the Dark Scarlet and Lipstick
Using E-6000, glue seashells and pearls to the base of the coral
Paint any exposed lid with the Glorious Gold metallic paint
