How to Paint Wooden Spoons
- 1). Clean the wooden spoon using dish soap and a coarse brush. Rinse the spoon thoroughly, and allow it to dry completely.
- 2). To promote adhesion sand the spoon along the grain with 400-grit sandpaper. Stop sanding when the surface feels slightly rough.
- 3). Wipe the wooden spoon with a tack cloth.
- 4). Lay the spoon on top of a fabric drop cloth exposing the scoop end.
- 5). Apply a light coat of bonding primer to the spoon. Do not over-apply as this may lead to sagging in the finish.
- 6). Allow two hours for the primer to dry, then flip the spoon. Apply a coat of primer to this side in the same manner.
- 7). Wait for two hours for the primer to dry, then apply a coat of acrylic spray paint to each side in the same manner as you applied the primer.
- 8). Allow the spoon to cure for four hours before hanging or handling it.