Painting metal surface with enamel paint

Enamel paint can also be used on metal or tin surfaces. However in order to have a lasting effect ypu need to varnish it. This is another flower design.You paint directly on the surface and ensure that the brush does not contain water.

Patchwork Prego Jar

I have painted this Prego Jar with patchwork design using Gloss Enamel Paint. Then I bake it to have a lasting effect in a normal oven at 150c for 35 minutes. The metal cap also I painted with checkered design but I brush a layer of varnish instead of baking it.

You can get the Gloss Enamel paint at Creative Cottage, Amcorp Mall PJ or order thru online :
http://www.creativecottageonline.com/eshop/m-deco_enamel.php

Free Demo at Popular Bookstore, Klang

My demo at the Popular bookstore, AEON Mall, Bukit Tinggi, Klang went very well yesterday. Quite a number of interested parties watching patiently as I show step-by-step of each technique of  painting on glass surfaces. So glad there are a few people bought the book after the demo and have me personally signed it. The next free Demo will be at MPH, Alamanda Putrajaya on Saturday 5/10/2013 between 2.00 pm - 4.00 pm. Come and join me.

Halyconia on a recycle bottle

I have painted a recycle bottle with Halyconia using the Gloss Enamel Paint. It has become an art piece or a vase. Anyway, Please come and join me for a free demo at Popular Bookstore, AEON Mall, Bukit Tinggi, Klang on Saturday 28/9/2013 between 2.00 - 4.00pm. I will be showing you how to decorate on glass surfaces using various technique such as Stenciling, Sponging, Etching and brushstroke method. If you are lucky you will win little prizes made by me and also to try painting on little bottles ...a hands-on experience. If you buy my latest book, I will autograph it and take picture with you. Those living around Klang area...this is your chance.

Using Enamel Paint on Re-cycle CDs

You can paint up metal surfaces using enamel paint. This is done without having to undercoat it with Gesso. Here are some re-cycle CDs which I have turn it into cool coasters by sponging the background with enamel paint a couple of layers and then stencil them using the same type of paint. To make it more long lasting I put one layer of varnish. Go to Creative Cottage Online Shopping page to look at available colours in Gloss Enamel Paint.

http://www.creativecottageonline.com/eshop/m-deco_enamel.php

Enamel Paint on plastic

Another project done using Enamel paint on plastic surface. You can just leave it to dry naturally for a day. For lasting effect you can also apply one layer of varnish. Come and see a free demo on various technique of using enamel paint on glass surfaces at Popular Bookstore, AEON Mall, Bukit Tinggi, Klang this Sat 28/9/2013 between 2.00 pm - 4.00 pm.

Enamel Paint on Candle

Enamel Paint can also be used on Candle surfaces. Of course if you burn the candle the design will melt together with the candle. But who wants to do that if you have already done it so nicely. You don't need to varnish it, just let it dry naturally and it will stay there as long as you don't scratch it or burn it.

Demo "Seni Hiasan Kaca" at SACC Mall, Shah Alam

Yesterday I had the opportunity to promote my book at the event by MPH, SACC Mall, Shah Alam. It was done in the afternoon where I show the usage of Gloss Enamel Paint on glass surfaces. I did about 8 different items using various techniques such as stenciling, etching, brushstrokes and sponging. The next free demo will be at Popular Bookstore event in AEON Mall, Bukit Tinggi, Klang. It will be on Saturday 28/9/2013 at 2.00 pm - 4.00 pm. If you are in the area, come and join me there.

Free Demo on Glass Painting using Enamel Paint

Today 22/9/2013 I will be doing a free demonstration at MPH SACC, Shah Alam between 2.00 pm - 4.00 pm. This demo is to promote my latest book i,e Seni Hiasa Kaca. So, I will be showing you how to use enamel paint on glass surfaces using various techniques. You will also be getting a chance to win painted recycle bottles in this event. I will also be selling some enamel paint there at a special price. If you are free today and you are in the area, come and join me there.

Enamel Paint on glazed ceramic

You can paint on plate or any glazed ceramic using Enamel Paint. However if you need to use it and washed, it would be a good idea to bake it in the normal oven or Microwave (convection) for 30 mins at 150c. It will make the paint more permanent and robust. Especially after you have dried and cured it for a couple of days.; If it is only for decoration you don't need to bake it. Just let it cure by itself for a couple of days (it is air-dry).

Using enamel paint on Mirror

Enamel paint is very versatile. You can use it on many surfaces like glass, tin, mirror, tiles, glazed ceramic, candles and plastics. Here is a sample that I did on mirror. Currently we have 31 different colours available at the shop. You can also buy it online here : http://www.creativecottageonline.com/eshop/m-deco_enamel.php

Roses on kitchen things

It is nice to paint kitchen things that are no longer of service to turn it into a decor for the kitchen. Here are some of the things that I have painted with roses but two different background colour. Both background colours gave a very dramatic effect on the items.

Sugar Flower Crafting

Another creation of Wedding cake using gum paste and fondant to create ruffles, laces, ribbons  and flowers. Anyway, if anyone interested to learn to paint on cakes I will be teaching again in ICCA Kota Damansara, on Sunday 13th Oct 2013. Daisy session will be at 10 a.m. and Roses Session at 1.30 p.m. on the same day. Please call 03-6140 8835 to register.

Latest DIY featured in Majalah Keluarga

My craft is featured in the latest Majalah Keluarga. There are three different DIY crafts shown on glass surfaces. We are going to do a demo on glass painting at MPH, SACC, Shah Alam (2.00 pm - 4.00 pm). By the way, we are open today, if you have time come and visit us at Amcorp Mall. Selamat Hari Malaysia

Crafting with Royal Icing

After baking cakes and painting them I decided to embark on a new journey in exploring and perfecting my skills in crafting with Royal icing. Not the easiest thing to master this but it is a great challenge. By the way, I will  be teaching again Cake Painting at Amore E bake, Seremban in November. I will also be teaching at ICCA, Kota Damansara either towards the end of this month or early next month. If you are interested to join you can email me at info@creativecottageonline.com.

I am still teaching Folk Art, Decoupage and glass painting at the shop. You can make your own appointment to learn these crafts by calling 03-79555909.

Cake Painting Class in Seremban

Last Saturday I had the opportunity to conduct a Cake Painting Workshop at Amore E Bake, Seremban.This the first time I have conducted such class outside the Klang valley. Everyone seems to be enjoying learning this new technique of decorating a cake and cupcakes. In fact the cake center is organizing this workshop again in November this year.

Stained glass technique on a Fondant Cake

I have applied the stained glass painting technique on a fondant covered cake to great effect using royal icing and edible paint. Need a lot of patience in doing this especially wrapping the fondant on a dummy cake this high and piping the royal icing to create the outline. The rest is mainly shading.

If you want to learn to paint the folk art style on a fondant covered cake ypu can join the workshop that I will be conducting in Seremban on the 7th Sept 2013 (Sat) at Amore E Bake. Please contact the following if you are interested : https://www.facebook.com/pages/Amore-E-Bake/176949952320734