From Plastic to Pewter DIY - Gothic Homemaking Presents

I buy a lot of Gothic home decor items around Halloween as you probably know! And while a lot of those items looks great, some can't hide the fact that they are made of plastic. Luckily I have a great technique for turning plastic into pewter (not literally.. but it looks like pewter!) and I'll share it with you in this video. If you enjoy home improvement and DIY projects, I think you'll enjoy this one!
Links to things in the video:
Amaco's youtube channel ( great how to videos by the manufacturer of Brush N Leaf!) / @amacobrent
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See the cushions featured in this episode and Aurelio Voltaire’s other spooky home decor items on his Society 6 page:
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[@Elmer_AZ]

Watching this episode I was presented with an advertisement for a Bible Study app. I'm feeling blessed that people are attempting to save my soul from painting it black and then dry brushing pewter.

[@melindaroop1346]

My soul was painted black a long time ago.

[@laralicari914]

I was made with a black heart now I just have to dry brush it

[@reddeath6172]

Some tips. For painting unpainted plastic pieces note that most plastics have a mold release or sealant that prevents proper paint adhesion and will cause paint chipping. To get around this, using a 3M buffing sponge to abrade the surface and then prime and paint. Also, instead of dry brushing with paint you can use weathering pigments which are pigmented powders you wipe into a painted surface like applying makeup. You can layer an array of metallic colors for an aged patina look and since you're using actual metal powders it looks highly realistic. Just note to seal the powder with a laquer coat when done or the powder will rub off.

[@kelj7711]

Do you happen to have any DIY webpages/blog or even a YT channel to demonstrate techniques? I’d like to learn more. 😊👍

[@titan133760]

Man, this reminds me of painting gunpla

[@TypeOneg]

I am going to add that plastic items might need to be weighted at the bottom I keep them from being knocked over. Decor needs to stay where you put it.

[@dustinfirestone5319]

I like to imagine there's a black void outside Voltaire's apartment where he spray paints all his pieces. (I'm sure he uses cardboard)

[@invaderzimts]

These pieces are GORGEOUS! Have you ever considered starting an etsy page for your creations?

[@1015SaturdayNight]

invaderzimts he sells stuff on his website :)

[@MorriganJezebel]

It surprised me how those candles are actually huge LOL! I've never seen them in person 🤣..... Oh the Rocky Horror puns 🖤🖤🖤🖤made my day.... BUT MAYBEEEEEE THE RAIN! 🤣

[@kitirena_koneko]

IS REALLY TO BLAME... -_^ Yes, it's always nice to be able to work in a Rocky Horror reference or two, isn't it now?

[@mlgproplayer2915]

Ikr! XD

[@TheSonOfTheDragon]

Figures I get a visit from goofy eccentric uncle Voltaire while I'm at work, at least I'm on lunch break great video.

[@MorriganJezebel]

"Noooo me diiiiigas 😒" .... Loooool!!!!

[@kitirena_koneko]

The best part of this technique is that by replacing the silver color with copper or brass, you can Steampunk your whole secret mad scientist's lair and make it look like the interior of an airship! {looking around nervously} Not that I ever tried to do anything like that myself, oh, no! {quickly hiding my "brass" goggles behind my back...} The cool thing about tutorials like these is that they can easily be adapted to your favorite genre with a little creativity! Thanks so much for posting these, they're so handy for us creative misfits!

[@rozza8238]

Please correct me if I'm wrong but how is Voltaire not sponsored by Krylon!! At this point they need to work with and name a shade after him lol Another wonderful video as always Voltaire! I will definitely have to try this technique!💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜

[@lloydmckay3241]

Voltaire Black by Krylon.

[@maggiefry7304]

Champagne-level decor on a beer budget!

[@KiaBlocker-ig3ws]

THAT'S SOOO SPOOKY AND WICKED I'M GOING TO MAKE IT FOR MY LIVING ROOM DECORATIONS IDEAS.

[@ghoulgoil5029]

Lol! Love the jokes with Orville. Great ideas 🖤

[@skippergillsfavorites2076]

Have to admit I love it. And am so proud of you for the Rocky Horror shout out. Let there be LIPS!!!

[@Gremvalle]

6:55 that Rocky Horror Picture Show reference had me squealing

[@crystalrose2623]

I love this show so much! But Orville really has it coming.

[@SallyOaktree]

I could watch drybrushing details all day! So satisfying!

[@Abyss_Watcher]

The tips about dry-brush techniques bringing out details is also true for miniature models. Never really expected to see tips I've seen in Warhammer 40k painting videos here. Once this gods forsaken lockdown is finally over I might try to finally begin transforming some of the things in my home. These videos have been rather inspirational.

[@Queencrazy1997]

This series will never get old. Can't wait until I have a place I can customize more

[@Chrisandra82]

You have made my whole perspective on what to buy and not and how I can alter the appearance of decor and make it new and add it to my lair!! My daughter and I thank you for this very episode!!

[@suburbohemian]

Oh wow! Yes, you *can* see the difference on the candle holders. The extra layers give a sense of a more substantial item than before! Love that extra touch of velvet on the framed skeleton piece. Who could ever have thumbs-downed this episode?????

[@shellohween924]

I’m a artist, florist and creepy crafter and I really appreciate your ingenuity and talents in giving these mass production pieces a more upscale makeover 👏🏻

[@evil-is-hot]

I love your lair and I wish my house was as beautifully decorated as yours, but GODS, thinking about dusting all that stuff regularly stresses me out.

[@oneveryboredhuman7777]

Well, depending on your goal a little dust could be a plus😁

[@blackivy7582]

Voltaire sassing Orville in Spanish is the energy I wish to radiate

[@AGothNamedWednessday]

Voltaire: "And my secret weapon?" Me: Rub n' buff!! Voltaire: "Brush n' Leaf!" I was so close lol

[@Medi4243]

I've known a long time about dry brushing thin, black paint into crevices for texture, but I never thought about it the other way around. Thanks for another trick in the toolbox.

[@ellenrathbone9147]

Dude thanks for adding humor in your videos! It makes it even more fun!

[@pollypocket2282]

The candelabras and bone candles look AMAZING!

[@LordZemosa]

Now I know I've been watching too many Animal Crossing guides when KZbin recommends me an irl DIY recipe 😂

[@themercurialmoxie]

The silver leaf paint is amazing! Those bone candles...eeeeek! 💚

[@dizzycasters]

hmm today I will watch the new episode of gothic homemaking..as a treat

[@xanthis5413]

Oh My Goth. the Idea of you as Dr. Frankenfurter in a Rocky Horror Review is... Please consider adding a Rocky horror song to your stage show.

[@TheLairofVoltaire]

I have often played Science fiction Double Feature on stage. 😉

[@agirlnamedbrett.]

that was an amazing eye roll Voltaire lol.

[@MickieMuellerStudio]

They definitely look much nicer, I’m gonna have to try this myself!

[@barbararemsen4768]

Looking wildly around my apartment for things to use Brush N Leaf on. Thanks for the inspiration!

[@genevieverenaud2537]

I'm really "digging" that skeleton frame with the black velvet background. Really feels like the bones are coming from a dark whole. Super cool effet ! Thanks 4 your tutorals they're awsome ;)

[@fatihyavuz505]

he should be a villain or a main character in every single vampire movies

[@dianaschofield9101]

Loved the frame the most

[@skeletongaming828]

I love this dude's music.

[@IndieAnnieJones1]

Great ideas to make it go from cheap to chic ....wonderful tips for any craft. Who needs Martha Stewart when we got you and you are way cuter too! Thanks!!!

[@IaBlMeanie]

I love the purple bat pillows.

[@vasiren]

One minute I'm relaxing to a new Gothic Homemaking... next I'm ordering paints online!

[@yorickgruft1252]

Just love your videos!!! You are The Dark King of Gothic Homemaking!!!🖤🦇🕯💀

[@ladysaranoir]

What a lovely idea. Also love the reference to RHPS 😍

[@SouthernBelleReviews]

"That looks pretty cool but it's about to get even cooler cuz I took it outside and I painted it blaaaaack."

[@te9591]

This candle holder is black, this candle holder is noooooot black. This candle holder is black not.

[@Litafaerie]

These all look dope! Brush and Leaf is so clutch

[@Der_Graf]

Simple but very effective! Amazing!

[@saraberles7447]

I love your channel and your music. Plus how you teach us how to make cool stuff. Glad someone got me hooked on your music bc it's funny as hell for music.

[@tcan4959]

Do this all the time. I like high end Halloween for my Haunted House. Was told my witches brews were looks like my witch has OCD. Everything clean and crisp

[@auntiepanpan]

I use rub n buff silver instead of dry brush...now I need to try this method. Thanks V! 💜🦇💜

[@jesseobrien8471]

You inspire, thank you sir. Thank you Orville

[@zacksoraven158]

Your lair is my dream bedroom thanks for making this series of gothic homemaking please on day do your bedroom for your fellow goth viewers like me

[@ravensnow2931]

Those black and purple cushions you’re sitting in front of are so beautiful!

[@TheLairofVoltaire]

Than you!! I design them. You can find them in my society6 store. Link in video description

[@winwinmyfriend4727]

Rocky horror picture show anyone lololololol love the the diys.

[@thornmallow1]

Nice pull out at the end Dude! That is super long! Now I know what to do with all of those extra bones that I have laying around. Thank you for this video!

[@scarletpumpernickel3279]

Those candelabras look EPIC

[@akitasettongumi]

Aaaah i love them all. On impulse i would've swap the crystal ball with actual an glass one

[@TheLairofVoltaire]

The crystal ball is made of glass though...

[@Riwy1942]

The skeleton frame is stunning!!*O*

[@lindaosorio9535]

Much much better and I must get me some of that paint!!! What one's touch will do some marvelous pieces!!!👍

[@laurenbee6340]

You always impress me with how you transform objects! Great job

[@HyneBlack]

I have that same crystal ball and wow you made it look 1000% better!

[@samuelpenn2973]

The Rocky quote put a smile on my face.

[@brinnyn6881]

For smooth plastic pieces you could always pick up some textural spray to apply sparsely before hand, give it a cast iron-esque appearance

[@bethalynnmarie]

Thank you so much for these videos. They bring me so much joy!

[@Ravenwind999]

MAN, you are SO talented when it comes to crafting. You make me want to get into it. We’ll see....😏😉

[@footballhead98]

Thank you for the idea to brush the leaf paint on to items I have a raven skull cane I plan to use in a similar effect

[@itsnotaphasemom4789]

The intro has earned my subscription.

[@TheLairofVoltaire]

Welcome aboard!!!

[@MrsMidnight]

Beautiful!!! 😻 I want those candelabra with bone candles!!

[@kingcornelius865]

Super fun and interesting!!

[@WBL-l6r]

Billion brownie points for the Rocky Horror Picture Show reference

[@carlakamminga7975]

Thank you I feel inspired to do something with mine using fingernail polish

[@LL-kp5dd]

Awesome tips! no biggie now just have to repaint all my things 😅🙈💖thanks voltaire!

[@1015SaturdayNight]

Needed this right now, about to make a bronze rack in my bathroom into pewter. Thank you!

[@jessicakelly1418]

Very Cool! How could I have missed this episode?

[@whiteRose-jh6hr]

I just wanna say that i love your work and your songs, and the video is pretty amazing, bye!

[@itsnotaphasemom4789]

I love those bone candles

[@BattyRagDoll]

This was a rather helpful video! Thanks Voltaire. 👍

[@principepeluso8425]

I like the cushions next to you, you do beautiful things. Saludos. P.D. Tienes una gran voz. 👍

[@user-zp8sk2rc4m]

Beautifully done!

[@Yin666666]

Sweet an episode on my 30th birthday call it Spooky Luck💜

[@marymeyer4379]

Happy Birthday!

[@elizabeth_404]

Happy birthday!

[@TheLairofVoltaire]

Happy birthday!!!!!

[@ah5721]

I was wondering how I would pant a cheep looking black metal candelabra that looks plastic. This method I think would be perfect for making it look better and I'm glad I saw your video !

[@JimmyGrl09]

Love the frame!!!

[@tori91192]

you could also try Rust-Oleum's Hammered spray paint. I'm wanting to try that or this method on some cheap plastic Dollar Tree gothic frames i got during Halloween.

[@megancanada8496]

I've used it on some cosplay items and it looks really nice.

[@SakoresDark]

Great video! Though the framed skeleton still looks a bit lacking....maybe it's just me but maybe there should be a decorative heart inside the rib cage? A splash of red to mix up the color a bit?

[@obitosenju3768]

You are amazing decorator and musican.

[@angelazp2434]

This is awesome and i love it! Well done!

[@BudgieloveCosplay]

I love this, just heard about this after watching your performance on virtual Dragoncon and this was everything I hoped it would be! I will 100% be watching all of these

[@Verona_Draven]

Everything looks great!!

[@michaelhorne9462]

So great. Hope to make it to your show in Houston TX

[@aubergine4740]

that katana moment at the end xd you're hilarious

[@Midnightpigeon666]

What a beautiful piece! I need to make a little dead guy of my own! 🖤 I use this technique for items I find in stores however I’m pretty strapped for cash more of the time so instead of using brush and leaf I use a metallic silver sharpie style marker pen and some kitchen roll to achieve the same affect.

[@Flashkica11]

today is the day I FINALLY learned how to pronounce pewter in English xDDD Awesome episode as always! :D

[@O.W_Films]

they look really cool

[@larryblevins8078]

Awesome very enlightening i most definitely will use this in my lair

[@firemonkey0011]

Your fun & crafty videos have kept my spirits up in these weird times. Thank you 💜😷

[@audrey3688]

As usual, you come up with the best ideas. I can’t believe how incredible that skeleton frame came out. Great, as usual!

[@xGypsy88x]

As always, I thoroughly enjoyed this video! I'm working on some projects myself, and this definitely gave me inspiration to make them that much more interesting. Now, I'm off in search of Brush 'N Leaf!

[@liss2503]

Love these ideas 🖤💜🤍

[@luminariel3765]

You have exquisite comedic timing XD

[@MrAsher1967]

Wow this is amazing and I will be trying this out. The final skeleton frame looks awesome. How about a Santa Muerte themed piece one day !!! Now that i would love to see, a gothic homemaking Santa Muerte edition 👍👍👍

[@jaskierdraven9191]

7:03 haha I actually did say it. Absolutely love this episode this is a great idea. Also you two seem to be even more at eachothers throats than usual, try not to throw eachother into a fresh grave Haha.