Siver Sunday No.2 ...

Silver Sunday .... have you heard? ... hosted by Beth over at Gypsy Fish Journal is one big shiny silver smash of a hit!! ... The list of participants is growing everyday ... and if you managed to visit everyone last week, I'm sure you were as amazed as I was at all of the unique pieces we had the opportunity to view .... I'm more than anxious to see what everyone has in store for us this Sunday.

On this second Silver Sunday I would like to share a silver tray chalkboard tutorial.
Transforming my old stash of silver trays into elegant silver edged blackboards.


I gathered all my supplies: trays,paint,brushes. The first thing I did was to give all the silver a good scrubbing in soapy water, rinse and dry well. My paint of choice is Rust-oleum chalkboard paint in black. It's latex ... no odors and easy to clean up, gotta love that! I prefer the paint in the can over the spray paint ... it's much thicker, goes a lot further, and way is more economical.


Start painting! You could tape off the area you want to paint with painter's tape ... I usually jump right in without tape, do what you are comfortable with. Multiple layers of thin coats work best ... no need to prime if your silver is old, etched and rough naturally {mine always is} ... be patient between coats, at least a few hours in between.


Waiting ... and ... waiting ... and ... waiting .. might as well wrap your brush up in a plastic bag in between coats, no need to wash it out until you've finished.

Make sure you let your final coat of paint cure for 24 hours before writing your first message ... patience is key to this project.

Before you know it, you'll have a whole bevy of trays done and on hand ... maybe to use as a fun message board in your kitchen or to give as an unique hostess gift.



Speaking of gifts ... my second item I want to share today with everyone is a Silver Sunday give-away !!

I'm going to be giving away one of my silver blackboard trays next Sunday ... here's how to enter, it's the "usual" way to gather up chances of winning, each chance will be put into a silver bowl and drawn next Saturday night at 11:00pm est. The winner will be announced on next week's Silver Sunday post ... on Sunday ; )

Leave a comment on this post earns 1 chance.
Become a follower earns 2 chances.
Already a follower? Let me know, earns 2 chances for you .
Mention and link to my give-away on your blog, earns you 3 more chances.

Note added July 29th: Yup, this an OLD post and this giveaway is OVER ... HOWEVER, I am running a new giveaway and swap party ... look for details HERE !!

I just found a new blog {new to me!} check out all of the chalkboard lovin' going on today ... thanks for hosting Beth !!

Have a wonderful day and thanks for stoppin' by ...