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Bleeding Tissue Paper Art: Decorating a Serving Tray

Make a beautiful serving tray using a bleeding tissue paper art technique. You can sometimes find serving trays at thrift stores or yard sales.
Prep Time30 minutes
Active Time30 minutes
Total Time1 hour
Course: DIY Projects
Yield: 1 Tray
Cost: $20

Equipment

  • Scissors

Materials

Instructions

  • Cut a piece of watercolor paper to fit your tray.
  • Cut out some basic flower shapes on the tissue paper.
  • Wet the base, then scrunch up the tissue paper.
  • Set it around the base paper and wet it more with water and a paintbrush.
  • Remove it.
  • Place a leaf on top and paint over it with water.
  • Continue to add cutouts of the tissue paper, setting them around in a design you like and brushing the tops with a wet paintbrush.
  • Let the painting dry.
  • Add a touch of black marker to outline the flowers and leaves if desired.
  • Glue the painting to the tray.
  • Add a piece of plexiglass to the top and use clear caulk around the edges to protect your art.
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