Preparation:
- Clean surface.
- Dampen household sponge. Dip in Wicker White and Sterling Blue. Sponge on background, occasionally picking up a touch of Plum Chiffon. Allow to dry.
- Trace and transfer pattern.
Paint the Design:
Leaves & Flowers:
- Load ¾” flat with Thicket and Sunflower. Leading with Sunflower on chisel edge, paint blades of greenery. See Flower Worksheet #2.
- Load #6 flat with Sunflower and Wicker White. Paint “C” stroke flowers. See Flowers Worksheet #2.
- Load #6 flat with Wicker White, Sterling Blue and a touch of Night Sky. With Night Sky to outer edge, paint five petal flowers. Dot centers with School Bus Yellow. See Flower & Leaf Worksheet #2.
- Load #6 flat with Floating Medium and Thicket. Paint small leaves around blue flowers. See Flower & Leaf Worksheet #2.
- Load #2 script liner with inky Thicket. Paint stems to leaves.
- Load #12 flat with Thicket and Sunflower. Paint leaves and stems for Queen Anne’s Lace. See Flower & Leaf Worksheet #2.
- Load scruffy brush with Wicker White and a touch of Sunflower. Pounce Queen Anne’s Lace. See Flower & Leaf Worksheet #2.
- Load #12 flat with Berry Wine and Wicker White. Paint pink daises. See Flower & Leaf Worksheet #1.
Butterflies:
(See Dragonfly, Bee, Ladybug & Butterfly Worksheet)
- Load #12 flat with Gray Plum and Wicker White. Paint wings.
- Load #2 script liner with inky Licorice. Paint body and antennas.
Frog:
(See frog worksheet)
- Load ¾” flat with Fresh Foliage, Thicket, and a touch of School Bus Yellow. Paint body of frog.
- Add spots to frog’s body.
- Paint eye and add details. Allow to dry.
Finish:
Apply two to three coats of sealer.