I started with a wooden tissue box cover from my local craft store. They have them available in wood and heavy duty paper material but I opted for the wooden one since I think it will hold up better. If you wanted a super smooth finish, the paper one would work better and still hold up pretty well.
All I did was paint it with one coat of white craft paint and then I did my design in gold Testors Hobby paint. That was easy!!
I just love how the light shimmers off the edges!!
Happy crafting!!