southeastpete Posted October 23, 2015 Report Share Posted October 23, 2015 Hi, I'm helping my 10 yr old stepson to create things to sell in a Christmas stall, probably at his school. I originally told him it would be good pocket money or to do his Christmas shopping with, but he has recently decided (all by himself) that he wants to donate any proceeds to a charity (undecided as yet). I have been cutting some discs, about 10mm thick from some sweet chestnut, which we will then paint Christmas designs on, snowflakes, snowmen, Christmas trees etc then drill a hole and hang them with ribbon. What paints do people think would be best? Also how can I seal them once done? Varnish or similar? I had hoped to pre make a couple of dozen, but also have some prepared for people to make their own, in which case I'd need something quick drying to seal their designs, some sort of spray? I am also making some coaster sets, which I will oil with the same oil I use on my kitchen worktop. Thanks for any help! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scully Posted October 23, 2015 Report Share Posted October 23, 2015 Acrylic paints would do it, such as Winsor and Newton Galeria. They are water based and very quick drying and can be sealed with a water based varnish such as Ronseal which comes in a variety of finishes from matt to high gloss. If you don't want to go to that expense then you may be able to buy sample pots from your local DIY outlet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve_b_wales Posted October 23, 2015 Report Share Posted October 23, 2015 Good on your stepson for wanting to donate his sales to a charity. You could try a spray on clear lacquer, which should seal it and hopefully, protect the painting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southeastpete Posted October 23, 2015 Author Report Share Posted October 23, 2015 Thanks, will probably head to homebase or b and q and try one out see what happens... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
humperdingle Posted October 23, 2015 Report Share Posted October 23, 2015 As well as painting images, try this technique... Works on wood as well as paper, leather, etc... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peck Posted October 24, 2015 Report Share Posted October 24, 2015 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve_b_wales Posted October 24, 2015 Report Share Posted October 24, 2015 I like the photo on wood one. Clever idea. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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