Inspired by the popular lace crown tutorials circulating the blogosphere, I developed a speedier method using the microwave. Using crochet lace, fabric stiffener, and metallic paints, you can create beautiful crowns in about an hour.
Lace Crowns — Quick Microwave Method
| Difficulty | Cost | Time | Age | Person | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Easy
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$25 to $50
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1-2 Hours
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Inspired From:
You Will Need...
- 1/2 yard crocheted lace*
- Fabric Stiffener (I used Aleene's Stiffen Quick)
- Small bowl
- Tacky Glue
- 1 sheet posterboard
- scissors
- clear packing tape
- paper plate or parchment paper
- thin butterknife or offset spatula
- sewing pin
- Gold or silver metallic paint**
- Rubber gloves
- Paint brush
- Hot glue gun or a jewelry adhesive (I used Aleene's Platinum Bond Glass & Bead)
- Vintage jewelry, rhinestones, jeweled scrapbook trim, etc...
WHERE DO I GO FOR THE INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE CROWNS?