Faux Malachite Obelisks

Recycle cardboard and newspaper to make faux malachite obelisks for your home.

Step 1: Watch the Short Video Tutorial Here!

Step 2: You'll Need

Newspaper

Cardboard

Americana Acrylics in Evergreen, Sea Breeze, White and Holly Green

Americana Glazing Medium

Ruler

White glue

Masking tape

Minwax Polycrylic

Craft knife

Paintbrush

Step 3: Template

Print out and use as pattern. Enlarge to any size. Each square is equal to 1/2"

Step 4: Cut and Assemble

Trace the obelisk pattern 4 times, side by side

*Clean up your lines with a ruler

Cut out the entire shape and score so it can be folded

Trace the base pattern, cut and score

Tape all pieces together with masking tape

Step 5: Decoupage and Paint

Water down some white glue to use as a decoupage medium

Cover the cardboard obelisk in at least one layer of newspaper

When dry, paint the entire obelisk in Sea Breeze and White Acrylic

*The paint doesn't have to be perfect, it can vary from light to dark

*Make sure to paint all surfaces

Cut jagged edges on a 2" x 2" piece of cardboard

Mix equal parts of Evergreen and Glazing Medium Paint one surface of the obelisk and immediately scrape the surface with the jagged cardboard to create the malachite effect

*Try circles and scallops and overlap the patterns

Step 6: Coat in Gloss

When all surfaces are dry, coat with at least two coats of Minwax Polycrylic or any high gloss medium

Step 7: Add Gold

Edge with a metallic gold pen by dragging it along the corner