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Nautical Thermometer Wall Plaque

By: Cathie & Steve
Cathie & Steve
Cathie & Steve
Cathie Filian and Steve Piacenza are handcraft designers, Emmy Nominated television hosts, book authors, lifestyle experts and the inventors of Hot Glue Gun Helpers. Their shows can be seen in the United States, Australia, South Africa, The Philippines and on the Armed Forces Network.  They were nominated for two Daytime Emmys. Cathie and Steve has also appeared on numerous network shows and specials for NBC, ABC, Discovery Channel, HGTV, DIY and Food Network.  Programs such as Rachael Ray, IVillage Live, View From the Bay and the Florence Henderson Show have featured their creative ideas.
Make dad an embellished thermometer plaque with Mod Podge and FolkArt paint.
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Supplies

PLAID Supplies
  • Plaid ® Hot Glue Gun Helpers
  • Mod Podge ® Professional Tool Set
  • FolkArt ® Acrylic Colors - Parchment, 2 oz.
  • FolkArt ® Acrylic Colors - Brilliant Blue, 2 oz.
  • Mod Podge ® Gloss, 8 oz.
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Other Supplies
Wood plaque
Map paper
Scissors
Foam paintbrush
Thermometer
Screw
Screwdriver
Wood anchor
Detail paint brush
Hot glue
Rope

Instructions

1. Paint the plaque with Brilliant Blue.  Use two coats of paint.

2. Trim the map to fit the top of the plaque.  Using a foam paintbrush, apply Mod Podge to the plaque and to the back of the map paper.  Position on to the plaque.  Smooth the paper with a Mod Podge Brayer.  Allow to dry for 15 min.  Top-coat with a layer of Mod Podge.

3. Screw the thermometer into the plaque.

Project Tip: Dollar stores are great places to look for things to alter.  For this project, we found the thermometer at the dollar store!

4. Paint the anchor Brilliant Blue.  Once dry, use a detail paintbrush and Parchment to paint details to the anchor. 

5. Hot glue the anchor to the plaque.  Hot glue rope around the plaque and thermometer.

Project Tip: Dollar stores are great places to look for things to alter.  For this project, we found the thermometer at the dollar store!
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