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Snow Couple Star Ornament

Kirsten Jones

   


436 - FolkArt ® Acrylic Colors - Engine Red, 2 oz.
627 - FolkArt ® Acrylic Colors - Tangerine, 2 oz.
637 - FolkArt ® Acrylic Colors - Orchid, 2 oz.
640 - FolkArt ® Acrylic Colors - Light Periwinkle, 2 oz.
713 - FolkArt ® Acrylic Colors - Coastal Blue, 2 oz.
885 - FolkArt ® Finishes - Artists Varnish - Satin, 2 oz.
901 - FolkArt ® Acrylic Colors - Wicker White, 2 oz.
938 - FolkArt ® Acrylic Colors - Licorice, 2 oz.
944 - FolkArt ® Acrylic Colors - Nutmeg, 2 oz.
954 - FolkArt ® Acrylic Colors - Fresh Foliage, 2 oz.


Slate star - approx. 7" wide
#5 flat brush
#3 round brush
Black fine tip permanent marker


PREPARATION:

  1. Basecoat star with Light Periwinkle, Coastal Blue, and Orchid. Blend colors together to create a soft background. Let dry.
  2. Transfer pattern to ornament.

PAINT THE DESIGN

Snow:

  1. Paint snow on ground with Wicker White.
  2. Paint snow people with Wicker White.

Snow People Details:

  1. Paint carrot noses with Tangerine.
  2. Paint buttons with Licorice.
  3. Paint his hat with Licorice.
  4. Paint his scarf with Tangering + Wicke White. Add Orchid stripes.
  5. Paint his vest with Coastal Blue. Add Wicker White plaid lines.
  6. Paint her scraf with Fresh Foliage. Add stripes of Fresh Foliage + Wicker White.
  7. Paint her checkerboard vest with alternating Engine Red and Orchid cheeks.

Tree:

  1. Paint trunk with Nutmeg.
  2. Paint branches with Fresh Foliage.
  3. Dot ball ornaments with all the bright colors. (refer to photo of project)

FINISH:

  1. When dry, add eyes and other details as shown in photo of project with the black permanent pen. Let dry.
  2. Seal with satin varnish.


 
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