Y’all remember when I used nail polish remover to print on tea towels? Well I just could not stop there. I am going to show you how monogramming a saucer with nail polish remover is super easy and a great way to add a little something to your home decor. You will be using this image transfer technique on tons of surfaces. It is quick and inexpensive. Lets get started!
So this time I printed out a monogram from the Graphics Fairy. I found that darkening it on the copy machine just once worked fine for this saucer (which was only 25 cents at the thrift store!!). Break out that professional strength (100% acetone) nail polish remover again. I find that the professional strength works better than the regular and it is just a little more expensive. Make sure your saucer is really clean. Wipe down with alcohol to remove any residue and allow to dry. Remember that only toner based copies will work with this method and monograms will need to be mirrored before printing.
Cut out the image to the size you need. Good thing that an “H” does not really have to be mirrored — yep I forgot to mirror when I copied it. Don’t forget that step for most letters….
Flip it over — copy side down and rub with nail polish remover on a cotton ball. Don’t forget that a toner based copy is the only thing that will work with this method! Wet the back really well and burnish with a credit card or other flat surface to make sure the image transfers.
Remove the paper and you are left with a CUTE little monogram.
K, let’s go over this. This saucer will now be for decoration only. Do not use for food and do not put in the dishwasher. K, I feel better.
Do you like my 25 cent saucer? What will you be monogramming a saucer with nail polish remover? The possibilities are endless with this image transfer technique!
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WOW!! What a great idea!!
Great idea, who would have know, nail polish remover!!
Tracey
Angie, you are always coming up with cute original items – great job!
I love this! I’ve wanted to do this for a while now, but didn’t really know how. Thanks for sharing! Love it!!!!
So clever. I have never heard of this before. I will have to try just for fun. Do the designs fade over time even if you don’t use the plate? Such a great idea for making custom designs. Thanks for visiting my blog and leaving such a nice comment. I hope you will come back for a second look!
I can’t wait to try this!
super job! brilliant for sure!
thanks for visiting and commenting on my cupcake stand (painted) and the match holder. I’ve gotten a lot of ideas, I like it sort of as is too. 🙂
gail
Genius! I never knew you could do that with acetone. It turned out beautiful, I’ll have to try this myself. Thanks for the tip and thanks for stopping by peppertowne.com
Really cool – I have some dishes that could be put to good use with this method!
Wow. Who knew what nail polish could do! What type of paper did you use? Love this! cheers, -susan
Popping over from Tip Junkie and so glad I did! This is such fun idea!!!
what a fabulous idea! Am going to give this a go for sure!!
alicia
You just have to make a toner based copy of your image. So just copy paper works like a charm! Don’t know about the image fading. It seems pretty permanent to me. I will be finding out though! Heck for 25 cents — I can risk it!
Wow, that’s a great idea, and one that I think even I can manage to do 🙂 Love your site!
Can’t wait to try this! Thanks for linking up to Anything Related!
~Bridgette
I found this SAME plate at DI…isn’t it so cute…we both have good taste I am thinking 😉
That is fantastic! Love it. Love your blog! New follower!
Holly
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I can’t wait to try this! I am looking to make some “spring/summer” not easter decorations for the house and this is going to be one of them! I’ll link back to you when I post my project!
So great! I love this tip. I am featuring this at somedaycrafts.blogspot.com
You are just too smart! Who would have thought. I will definitely be trying this!
Thanks
Rhonda