Hi friends! I hope you had a wonderful weekend. It was sooo cold here in Columbus; I’m anxiously awaiting the real arrival of spring, although at this rate I’m thinking we may skip spring and go right into summer!
When it’s cold out, I have the perfect excuse to do crafts, while staying warm and cozy in the house! I’ve seen a variety of painted kitchen utensils on Pinterest through the years and making my own has been on my project list for ages. Well, this chilly weekend I am finally able to check them off of my to-make list.
I’ve been adding aqua and teal accents to my kitchen over the last few months so I decided to go with that color scheme for my kitchen utensils with an ombre flair (I’m an ombre fanatic!) These were so easy to do and I love the pop of color they add to my kitchen. Let’s get you set up so you can make your own!
DIY Ombre Kitchen Utensils
Supplies:
- Bamboo utensils
- Painter’s tape
- Acrylic paint in white and your color of choice (I used Americana paints in Teal Mint and Snow White)
- Foam brush
- Cotton swabs (not shown)
- Sealer (not shown)
Directions:
Start by taping the kitchen utensils. Tape just below the head of each utensil, ensuring that the tape is tightly wrapped so that no paint seeps underneath.
I’ve done ombre projects several times and I find it easiest to start with the lightest color of the ombre spectrum. For the first utensil, I used around tablespoon of white paint with just a drop of the teal mint paint (or whatever color you choose). No fear, we’re not baking so no need to do precise measurements, you can just eyeball it.
I snapped off the end of a cotton swab to mix the colors together.
Using a foam brush, paint the sides and top of the utensil handle.
Use the cotton swab stick to rim the inside of the utensil hole with paint.
I like to set my painting projects on aluminum foil to dry, that way the paint doesn’t adhere to any pieces of paper. Allow to dry for 30 minutes, then paint the bottom of the handle. Allow to dry for another 30 minutes and then repeat the same steps for the second coat.
For the second utensil, I used about a 2:1 ratio of teal mint to white, for the third I used equal parts teal mint and white and for the fourth I used straight teal mint.
I find it helpful to continue to mix your paint colors on the same plate, that way you can really get a true idea of the shade range of your ombre.
Once the brushes are dry, coat with 2 coats of sealer (wait an hour between coats) so that you can cook with and wash your kitchen utensils. I ditched my stainless steel utensil holder in favor of a clear glass vase so that my ombre utensils are in full view!
These would make a great hostess or housewarming gift as well, tied with some raffia and paired with a kitchen towel or maybe a favorite recipe.
Are you an ombre fanatic like me? What colors would you choose for your ombre kitchen utensils?
Thanks for stopping by and I hope you have a fantastic week!
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Judyann Kenmuir says
July 12, 2018 at 12:30 pmYou had mentioned a sealer that you used. What was it?
Lydia says
August 8, 2018 at 3:58 pmAny polyurethane sealer will work once it’s cured or dishwasher safe mod podge.
Radif Rahman says
April 27, 2018 at 10:53 amHello Lydia
I loved the bamboo utensils. In my house in New York, we have few bamboo trees. I think I can also make some wonder utensils. Wonderful information. I am sharing with my wife also. Keep it up your excellent work.
Best wishes
Radif
Lydia says
May 7, 2018 at 3:36 pmThanks so much Radif, I really appreciate it!
Allison Barefield says
January 28, 2018 at 1:35 amReally it’s an amazing idea. I like your all utensils for the kitchen. It’s very beautiful to see. Thank you for shear a very helpful information about the kitchen utensils.
Lydia says
January 31, 2018 at 9:24 amThank you Allison!
Alex Turner @ cozyhousetoday says
December 28, 2017 at 7:16 amHey, i’m also an ombre fanatic! hope this procedure will bring a huge change in wooden utensils using experience.
thanks for sharing this fantastic creative idea.
David Miller says
September 13, 2017 at 3:21 pmhey Lydia, these little things are so cute i just loved it. i am gonna tell my wife to do the same thing with kitchen utensils. thanks for the idea 🙂
Regards,
David
Lydia says
September 19, 2017 at 6:04 amThanks so much David, I’m glad you like them! Hopefully your wife does too! 😉
Carol says
March 15, 2017 at 8:43 amSuch a sweet gift! Love the colors and simplicity
Lydia says
March 15, 2017 at 9:18 amThanks so much Carol! I’m a sucker for aqua! And ombre! 🙂
Erin - Suburban Simplicity says
March 14, 2017 at 7:28 pmHey Lydi, I like your creativity! Thanks for linking up at Welcome Home Wednesdays! You’re my feature this week. Congrats! See you tomorrow!
Sara says
March 10, 2017 at 11:20 pmThese are so cute! Pinning. Thanks for linking up at the Home Matters Link Party! We hope to see you again next week:) #HomeMattersParty
Lydia says
March 15, 2017 at 9:13 amThanks so much Sara! And thank you for hosting! 🙂
Elaine says
June 7, 2016 at 8:54 amLove these! What a great idea for a shower gift!
Lydia says
June 7, 2016 at 1:10 pmThanks Elaine!
Pam @ The Birch Cottage says
May 21, 2016 at 12:01 amLove this project! Would make a great housewarming gift!
Lydia says
May 24, 2016 at 11:42 amThanks Pam! I think it would be perfect for that too.
John Muller says
February 3, 2018 at 5:23 amYeah, it’s absolutely amazing to see how such small ideas can bring a huge difference to the product. This could be a great gift, but it can also look great in our kitchen.
Lydia says
March 6, 2018 at 11:27 amThanks so much John!
Doreen @ Altered Artworks says
May 19, 2016 at 9:32 pmThese are so pretty! What varnish did you use, so the utensils are safe to use with food?
Lydia says
May 25, 2016 at 2:45 pmThanks Doreen! I used some sealer I had that I used to seal a butcher block. It’s called Watco and is a Rustoleum product.
whitney says
May 17, 2016 at 9:20 amI love this idea. It’s so custom and unique.
Lydia says
May 19, 2016 at 11:48 amThanks Whitney!
Shelly says
May 16, 2016 at 7:55 pmVery cool and futuristic!!
Lydia says
May 19, 2016 at 11:48 amThanks so much Shelly!
Joyce says
May 16, 2016 at 4:08 pmThese are absolutely darling! I just ordered everything to make 2 sets, 1 for my daughter and 1 for me! 🙂
Lydia says
May 19, 2016 at 11:48 amSounds like a fun crafternoon Joyce! 🙂 Thank you so much!