Ultimate Brown Paper Bag Crafting

So what's this made of? Is it metal? Is it plastic? No it's Brown Paper Bag!

Yes from a far off time in the 1990's I learned from Aleene's Creative Living Show how to do this.

I LOVED that show! I now watch them at www.Cool2Craft.com

I watched Heidi Borchers take layers of brown paper bag and Aleene's tacky glue and Burn it!

YES, Burn it to get a metal like effect!

My daughter loves Harry Potter and wanted the Leaky Cauldron sign to hang by her room.

At Amazon it's $29.99!

I ALWAYS say to myself...hmmm I think I can make that!

And here it is!

I've created a PDF with templates and instructions here.

I would use popsicle sticks or heavy wire to stabalize it between the layers of brown paper bag,

You can see the thin wire I used from the top of the hat into the scroll.

I burned the wet glue in stages.

I used a little silver Rub N Buff . 

You choose the type of metal effect you want.

I take a little on my finger and lightly rub it over the project.

Use a soft paper towel or tissue to wipe off excess.

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I actually made the brackets to screw in the wall.

And here is my daughter with her early Christmas present.

Make it a great day!

P.S. I think my next project will be roosters but I think I'll use the brown paper bag, glue and paint for that faux enamel look to hang in my kitchen!