![]() I came up with nine contenders for the test. I’ve accumulated quite the collection of treatments, lubricants, and waxes from various projects. I started putting together a list, then decided I was just raid my basement and test whatever I had on hand. Though I’m not sure I want to use abrasives like toothpaste or Scotch Brite (paid link) on my beautiful new babies. Lots of great first-hand accounts from ThriftyFun.Wikihow had two neat-looking tutorials, but none of them looked practical for use on a ton of big-ass whiteboards.Good list of ten things to try from OnTime Supplies (though what’s up with coffee grounds?!?).Since I use these whiteboards heavily, I decided to launch an experiment! Time to find the best way to clean whiteboards. My boards and the eraser that came with my markers (paid link) had failed me, bigly. It was a bad day, two weeks later, when I realized that big, cheap whiteboards means that I was going to have to deal with unclean whiteboards. Hold by the tip and then place in an upside-down egg carton to dry.It was a good day when I covered all of the walls in my office with big, cheap whiteboards. Use a foam brush to put a thin coat of lacquer over the block and skewer. Protect your new markers from the elements by sealing them! When the paint is dry on your markers proceed to the next step! AdhereĪttach your markers to the skewers with hot glue.īe very careful using hot glue because it can burn you! We recommend using silicone finger protectors! Lay the stencil on a paper towel with the sticky side up and let dry. Clean the stencilĪs soon as you remove the stencil, immerse it in water to remove the paint. To solve the problem, add painter’s tape to cover the edges! Remove the stencilĪs soon as you finish scraping the paint, remove the stencil.ĭo not let the paint dry while the stencil is adhered to the block because it will stick to the mesh and you won’t be able to reuse it. *TIP- It was hard to keep the paint off the black edges of the block. Use the scraper to remove the excess paint and wipe it on a paper towel. Make sure every bit of the word is covered. Next, take a scraper and put a small amount of paint on it. Remove the backing and adhere to the block. Here are the steps I used to paint the names of the herbs on the blocks! Cut stencilĬut the stencil so it fits on the block. ![]() These garden markers were the perfect way to practice with the stencils! They were so fun to use, I enjoyed the process! Needless to say, I had to do a little research before I attempted the project! I did not realize they were different than normal stencils, until I received them, lol! I purchased these online to use on these French-inspired flower pots! This is the first time I have ever used a mesh stencil. If you don’t have a drill, hot glue the skewer to the back of the block. Drill a holeĭrill a hole in one side of the block the same size as the skewer. Paint one side of the blocks and skewers black and let dry. Drill (optional, if you don’t have a drill you can adhere the skewers to the back of the tumbling block with hot glue instead)Ĭut the skewers to measure eight inches long.Paint – 2 colors – I used Folk Art Pure Black and Wicker White.Stencil – (optional, you can use a white permanent chalk marker and write the names of herbs instead) A Maker’s Studio -French and herb pattern (linked below).Gather or purchase the following items to complete this project: These markers are very inexpensive because I used items from Dollar Tree! Simple steps to make Garden markers Gather Garden markers are functional and can add beauty to your potted herbs or garden! Now back to our amazing DIY garden markers! My post is one of twelve on our Spring Garden Blog Hop!! When you get to the end of this post you’ll see the links to the other five Fabulous Friday hosts and our six guest bloggers! We are so excited to share everyone’s garden inspiration ideas! Quarterly, the six Link Party hosts each invite a talented blogger, who links up regularly, to join us in a special Blog Hop. The Fabulous Friday Link Party is where bloggers share their best home-related posts every Friday. Welcome to the 3rd Fabulous Friday Link Party Blog Hop. Fabulous Friday Link Party Spring Garden Blog hop This post is part of a Spring Garden Blog Hop. ![]() This means if you click on the link and purchase the item, we will receive an affiliate commission at no extra cost to you. **Some of the links in this post are affiliate links.
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