Emma and I recently purchased a Gold Leaf Starter Kit
and did a little experimenting! My first project was these gold honey bears! I thought they would make cute vases. Originally, I planned to spray paint them (either white or gold) but I thought I would give gold leafing a try.
1.Supplies Needed- Gold Leaf Starter Kit, 2 Honey bottles in small and large (I purchased mine locally at Honey Heaven, but you can find similar bottles at most grocery stores), foam brush and paint brush. 2. Coat your bottle with adhesive and allow it to dry. When dry it will be super sticky and ready for the gold. 3. Adhere sheets of gold leafing and use a foam brush to gently press each sheet into the shape of the bottle. Gold leafing is messy. Expect to repeat this step several times to achieve full coverage. 4. Use sealer as a top coat on your design. Allow sealer to dry completely before using. Enjoy!
I'm so happy with my little project! The gold leaf was a little more time consuming than spray paint, but I love the textured finish! I am excited to display these little his + her vases in my new home.
Check back later today for Emma's project using gold leaf! XO. elsie
So adorable :) I would never have thought to do that! ♥
Posted by: Lindsay | August 30, 2012 at 10:15 AM
How cute! I love the idea!
Posted by: Kate | August 30, 2012 at 10:16 AM
This is so cute! I love that the vases are bears; it's so unique! And the gold leaf looks awesome :)
-Megan
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Posted by: Megan | August 30, 2012 at 10:17 AM
Those are darling! What a cute idea! :)
xo,
Morgan
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Posted by: Morgan | August 30, 2012 at 10:17 AM
How fun are those!
Posted by: Laura | August 30, 2012 at 10:18 AM
OMG WHAT AN AWESOME IDEA :DDD SO SO CUTE!!
Posted by: EUGENIA | August 30, 2012 at 10:19 AM
i love this, what a cute idea!
Posted by: Lindsay | August 30, 2012 at 10:21 AM
That is so cute but I think you don´t get those honey bears here where I live :/
xx
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Posted by: Carmen | August 30, 2012 at 10:22 AM
I love this idea. My mind is already racing on how I can change this up for my taste. Thanks.
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Posted by: Rachel | August 30, 2012 at 10:22 AM
holy cow could y'all be any cuter? this is the most awesome twist on the gold mason jar trend
Posted by: Kelsey Elizabeth | August 30, 2012 at 10:24 AM
The combination of cute bear and gold is so unexpected. Strange, but I think the gold makes their smiles look cheeky.
A really happy project that's cheered up a dreary English afternoon. Thanks!
x Elena @ Randomly Happy
Posted by: Elena @ Randomly Happy | August 30, 2012 at 10:26 AM
This is cool!!! I'm defo trying it, I love those honey teddies:D xx
Posted by: Tereza | August 30, 2012 at 10:27 AM
I really love these! Definitely going to recreate for myself!
Posted by: Meghan | August 30, 2012 at 10:27 AM
Such a cute DIY! Definately following now.. loving this blog already :)
xx
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Posted by: Hannah | MARIBLEU | August 30, 2012 at 10:28 AM
Elsie and Emma how do you keep coming up with all of these unique and fab ideas? Kudos to you, love this - so original!
Posted by: Jeanine | August 30, 2012 at 10:29 AM
This is such a fun idea! I love the little honey bears. :)
Posted by: katie | August 30, 2012 at 10:29 AM
Your minds are so creative I can barely wrap mine around all these great ideas! Love this :) I just did the pillow diy and felt strangely empowered after, haha. Can't wait to try some more!
Posted by: Bec | August 30, 2012 at 10:33 AM
Bears look so cute. The possibilities for gold leafs are endless.
Posted by: RoselyC | August 30, 2012 at 10:35 AM
Cute!
Posted by: Nadine | August 30, 2012 at 10:42 AM
These look amazing and so kitsch! Let's see if I can find pots or bottles like that! :)
Posted by: Agnes Deer | August 30, 2012 at 10:43 AM