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Countdown to Halloween Plaque with FolkArt Multi-Surface Paint

Countdown the days to the spookiest night of the year with a chalkboard Halloween plaque.

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At a Glance:

#5187 Skill Level: Advanced Time:
  • Clock active
  • Clock active
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This project features these great brands:

  • FolkArt Multi-Surface Paint Logo
  • Mod Podge Decoupage Finishes and Formulas Logo
supplies

FolkArt ® Multi-Surface Satin Acrylic Paints - Parchment, 2 oz. - 2895

Number Needed: 1 $1.99
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Number Needed: 1 $-1.00
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FolkArt ® Multi-Surface Satin Acrylic Paints - Citrus Green, 2 oz. - 2915

Number Needed: 1 $1.99
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FolkArt ® Multi-Surface Satin Acrylic Paints - Teal, 2 oz. - 2920

Number Needed: 1 $1.99
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FolkArt ® Multi-Surface Satin Acrylic Paints - Licorice, 2 oz. - 2934

Number Needed: 1 $1.99
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Mod Podge ® Matte, 8 oz. - CS11301

Number Needed: 1 $7.49
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instructions

Other Supplies

Simply ® Stencils - 1-1/4" Alphabet - Upper Case. #28585, Mod Podge ® Chalkboard Topcoat, 8 oz, #CS25262, .Stencil brush ¼”- ½”, Flat brush ½”, Squeegee, Wax paper, Chalk, Two mini canvases 2” square, Glue, Liner brush #1, Clothespin, Bat and seasonal paper images, Two small wiggle eyes, Transfer paper, Silver tinsel pom pom, Pencil, Oval wood plaque

Instructions

  1. Base coat plaque Teal. Paint rim Licorice.
  2. Using a very dry stencil brush, swirl Parchment onto plaque applying more in some places than others to create clouds.
  3. Cut out Halloween images. Seal fronts with a coat of matte Mod Podge®. Apply matte to backs of moon, witch or images of your choice. Place on plaque and over with wax paper. Use squeegee to smooth.
  4. Transfer banner pattern to plaque and paint Citrus Green. Stencil words in Licorice.
  5. Apply bat image in same manner with matte.
  6. Paint clothespin Licorice and small canvases Pueblo. Refer to bottle instructions and apply several coats of chalkboard topcoat. When dry, condition surface by rubbing side of chalk over topcoat and wiping with soft cloth or paper towel.
  7. Position canvases on plaque and trace lightly with pencil. Use liner brush to paint scallop trim along pencil mark with Licorice. Glue canvases to plaque. 
  8. Glue clothespin over bat image. Glue wiggle eyes onto clothespin.
  9. Add all dot detail by dipping opposite end of paintbrush in paint. 10. Glue pom pom to witches hat. 

Tip: Apply chalkboard top coat to green banner for more personalization opportunities.

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Disclaimer: The information found in each project is presented in good faith, but no warranty is given, nor results guaranteed, nor is freedom from any patent to be inferred. Since we have no control over physical conditions surrounding the application of information herein contained, Plaid Enterprises, Inc. disclaims any liability for untoward results.

Important: Please be sure to thoroughly read the instructions for all products, paying particular attention to all cautions and warnings shown to ensure the proper and safe use of the product.

Copyright: All Rights Reserved. No part of this Project may be reproduced in any form without permission in writing, except for your personal use, except by reviewer, who may in reviewing this project, quote brief passages in a magazine or newspaper.

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