Comments on: Safari Animal Hooks

By: Laura Kaesshaefer

Laura Kaesshaefer — Wed, 25 Apr 2012 14:16:39 +0000

Hi Dianne,

If you are using Martha Stewart adhesive film and burnishing it down, it should stick. If you're still having trouble, we suggest spraying it with Martha Stewart stencil adhesive to give it extra strength.

Good luck!

By: Kirsten Earl

Kirsten Earl — Mon, 23 Apr 2012 14:12:55 +0000

Hi Donna!
You will get a few bubbles with the pouncers - most of the bubbles will pop as the paint dries, and the texture that results is unique to pouncing paint. If you find that you are getting an extreme amount of bubbles in your paint, first make sure that your pouncer is completely dry from the last cleaning. Don't overload the pouncer with paint, and don't over-pounce, as more pouncing introduces more air. Hope this helps!
Cheers,
Kirsten

By: Donna Mazzanti

Donna Mazzanti — Thu, 19 Apr 2012 01:22:46 +0000

When I apply the paint with the pouncer I get air bubbles in it. Am I pressing too hard? Did anyone else have this problem?

By: Kirsten Earl

Kirsten Earl — Tue, 17 Apr 2012 15:50:37 +0000

Donna, great idea! I would let the hooks air-cure for about 3 weeks so that the paint is maximally bonded with the metal, then spray or paint with a matte varnish like Martha's Satin Enamel Finish. If you have already been using the hooks, touch up any worn areas first, let dry for at least a few days, then seal. Enjoy!

By: Kirsten Earl

Kirsten Earl — Tue, 17 Apr 2012 15:45:13 +0000

Betty, under "Tools and Materials," try clicking on the highlighted words "Tiger" ... "zebra," and "lion." You may need to check the "downloads" window of your browser if they do not pop up immediately. Have fun!

By: Donna Mazzanti

Donna Mazzanti — Mon, 16 Apr 2012 20:33:50 +0000

I was putting these up at a Infant Center to hang diaper bags on in the hallway outside the classroom.
They will get used several times a day. Do you have any suggestions as to how I can keep paint from peeling off the hooks. I thought just varnish unless you have a better idea.

By: Betty Loomis

Betty Loomis — Mon, 16 Apr 2012 15:20:11 +0000

I don't seem to get the patterns except for the Elephant. I have tried all the highlighted areas.

Betty

By: Dianne

Dianne — Tue, 10 Apr 2012 19:01:19 +0000

Oops, I sent the earlier comment to soon. It appears I did not read the directions correctly. The film is actually stuck to the board, but I did not remove the paper template. So, all is good. I will procede. Thanks, Dianne

By: Dianne

Dianne — Tue, 10 Apr 2012 18:44:21 +0000

I am in the process of making the safari animal hooks wall plaques. I painted my board with matte paint, but the adhesive film is not sticking. I am just pressing it down and hopeing for the best. So far, it looks good, although I haven't removed the paper. Has anyone else had problems with the film sticking?

By: Kirsten Earl

Kirsten Earl — Thu, 15 Mar 2012 14:31:40 +0000

Hi Linda! I used D-ring hangers like this on the back:
http://www.homedepot.com/Tools-Hardware-Hardware-Fasteners-Fasteners-Picture-Hanging/h_d1/N-5yc1vZaqpq/R-100058482/h_d2/ProductDisplay?catalogId=10053&langId=-1&storeId=10051
and then carefully measured and placed screws in the back of a door to hook them onto.
Another option is to remove one screw from the "tails" of the two animals on the ends, and use a long screw to screw directly through the board into the wall or door. (This is obviously a more permanent solution!). Glad you enjoyed the project - please send us pictures if you get the chance! Cheers!