https://www.cutoutandkeep.net/projects/trash-to-treasure-marquee-letters • Posted by Mark Montano
Turn discarded styrofoam into large, intricate marquee letters with this fun technique!
Turn discarded styrofoam into large, intricate marquee letters with this fun technique!
Printed patterns from GraphicStock.com Styrofoam Styrofoam Cutter Large print out of a letter Americana Decoupage Americana Multi-Surface Satin in Metallic Gold Gold Glitter Small spray bottle Metallic gold paint marker
See the short video tutorial here:
Here's How 1. Print and cut a large letter 2. Trace it on the smooth side of the styrofoam 3. Using your styrofoam cutter, carefully (and slowly) cut out the letter 4. Print your patterns from GraphicStock.com 5. Trace the face of the styrofoam letter face down on the back of the printed pattern and then cut out 6. & 7. Paint the edges of the styrofoam letter with the metallic gold paint 8. & 9. Coat the edges of the letter (over the paint) with Americana Decoupage and then cover with glitter 10. Mist both sides of the paper letter with a spray bottle to relax the paper and then decoupage to the face of the styrofoam letter 11. Place something flat on top for a few minutes while it dries 12. Edge the letters with a metallic gold paint marker *Keep your glitter from getting everywhere by adding another layer of Americana Decoupage over the glitter