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Prim Tagmaker’s Tutorial

Denise Davis of Sassafras Hill Primitives

Grungy stained tags are among the simplest and least expensive primitive crafts to create, and
they’re a perfect accent for any old time project.
Not only are they suitable for packages, baskets, garlands, and dolls, and to label supplies,
but they are also a stand alone project when used as bookmarks or ornaments, or simply
framed against a calico backing.
Prim tags can be done in any number of ways, ranging from a very
simple prim style to more elaborate tags with multiple
embellishments.
Supplies may include, but not be limited to:

• Tags- prestrung store bought tags in various sizes,


unlined index cards cut to shape, or 110 lb. ivory
cardstock, cut to shape.

• Stain- walnut crystals, instant coffee crystals, teabags,


vanilla

• Adhesive- white all purpose glue, modge podge (matte


finish), burnt umber acrylic

• Artwork and Embellishments- rubber stamps and inkpad,


stickers, wrapping paper, vintage sheet music, old maps,
buttons, bottlecaps, pressed dried flowers, whimsical
sentiments printed from your computer, or surf the www
for images (search victorian, folkart, postcards) and save
several in a document and print them yourself. The
possibilities are limitless!

• General Supplies- kraft paper bags for the work surface,


scissors, sponge brush, soft bristle brush, holepunch,
edging scissors, empty margarine containers, paper
towels.

Be sure to wear your work clothes!


Staining solution recipes are as follows and tag results will vary, depending on whether you
use more or less of the staining agent. Practice until you’ve discovered results to your liking.
Leftover staining agent can be stored in sealed container, preferably in the refrigerator.

Staining solutions – pick one, or try them all!

1 cup boiling water to 1/4 cup coffee crystals (medium)


or
1 cup warm water to 1 tablespoon walnut crystals (very dark)
or
1 cup boiling water to 6 teabags (very light)

A teaspoon of vanilla may be added for a pleasing scent.

Mix well in a glass or stainless steel container large enough to


hold your tags.
Immerse the tags, and let the stain soak in for a few minutes, but
not too long or the gummed reinforcements may loosen.
Remove the tags to paper towels and blot them a bit.

Place them on a cookie sheet and bake about 7 or 8 minutes in a 250


degree oven, until dry.
They may curl a bit, which is generally not an issue once you start
adding artwork. You may place them in a book to straighten them if
necessary.
If creating tags with simple printed lettering, etc., age the artwork in
the same manner as the tags, but using a lighter solution for contrast.
Tattered edges are a nice touch…. Just rip around your art to remove
it from the paper. You may also wrinkle the piece abundantly to give
it prim character.

Decide what type of tags you’d like, maybe several styles at once.
This will be a day’s work, but will save on time and supplies later…

Spread some kraft paper or plastic to protect your work surface. Gather your artwork and see
how it fits together on your tags, rearranging as necessary.

Adhesive will depend on the type of tags you’re making. If simply


stamping or scripting by hand, adhesive is not necessary. If not using a
sealer, you may prefer to simply use Mod Podge.

Adhesive& Sealer Solution

2 Tablespoons Mod Podge (matte finish)


2 Tablespoons white all purpose glue
A few drops of burnt umber acrylic( for aging)

Mix ingredients together in an empty margarine container.


Using a soft brush, apply the solution to the back of your artwork. Press in place as you
wish.

When dry, add more embellishments or artwork as needed, or leave as


is.
Tags can be left unsealed, but sealing them gives them a finished
appearance.
Apply a thin layer of sealer to the surface of your tag. Remove any
excess, and let dry. If using this solution, it should level out to a nice
smooth finish, with no brush strokes showing.

Following are some samples of what you can do with your tags. Enjoy! ~Denise
A simple metal rimmed circular tag purchased at the local office
supply store, coffee stained, and rubber stamped with a whimsical
sentiment.

An assortment of prim tags, clockwise from top.


~a business card tag printed on heavy cardstock, aged,
holepunched, and tied with homespun.
~A simple Easter postcard print, adhered to tag, and sealed.
~A circular tag with punched out center hole, framing a Lady
Liberty postcard print.
~A tattered sheet music print, torn out from paper, aged,
wrinkled, and lightly adhered to tag.
~A vintage photo print, adhered to tag and sealed.
~A metal rimmed tag with rubber stamped sentiment.

Easter themed collage tags, done with old


postcard prints, scanned dates from autograph
albums, and sentiments from Easter cards, put
together in a simple collage. These are very
sweet when framed against a matching calico
background.

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