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Decorative Cork Board

Add a touch of British Colonial flair with this tropical cork board design.

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At a Glance:

#6309 Skill Level: Intermediate Time:
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supplies

Delta Ceramcoat ® Acrylic Paint - Antique White, 2 oz. - 020010202W

Number Needed: 1 $1.59
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Delta Ceramcoat ® Acrylic Paint - Antique Gold, 2 oz. - 020020202W

Number Needed: 1 $1.59
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Delta Ceramcoat Acrylic Paint - Bambi Brown, 2 oz. - 024240202W

Number Needed: 1 $1.59
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Delta Ceramcoat Acrylic Paint - Christmas Green, 2 oz. - 020680202W

Number Needed: 1 $1.59
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Delta Ceramcoat Acrylic Paint - Butter Yellow, 2 oz. - 021020202W

Number Needed: 1 $1.49
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Delta Ceramcoat Acrylic Paint - Dark Foliage Green, 2 oz. - 025350202W

Number Needed: 1 $1.59
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Delta Ceramcoat Acrylic Paint - Light Foliage Green, 2 oz. - 025370202W

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instructions

Other Supplies

14" x 14" Cork board, No. 4 Flat brush, No. 12 Flat brushes, No. 1 Script liner, Palette paper or foam plate, Brush basin or container for water, Paper towels, Pencil, Tracing paper, Black transfer paper, Stylus

Instructions

  1. Trace the entire pattern onto tracing paper.
    • Tip: When transferring the pattern to the cork, it is best to hold the traced pattern in place with a piece of tape at the top.Apply the pattern using black transfer paper.
  2. With Dark Foliage Green, paint the two darkest sides of the leaves using the No.12 flat.
  3. Paint all of the medium value green leaves Christmas Green using the No. 12 flat and paint the stems using the No. 4 flat.
  4. Using the No. 12 flat loaded with Light Foliage Green, paint the lighter sides of the leaves.
  5. Mix Light Foliage Green plus a touch of Antique White, paint the veins through the centers of the leaves using the No. 1 Script Liner brush. Next, highlight the stems using the same brush and paint mixture.
  6. Apply only one coat of Antique White to the center of the compass using the No. 4 flat.
  7. Paint the large circle Mocha Brown plus a tiny touch of Dark Foliage Green using the No. 4 flat, you just want to darken it slightly.
  8. Paint the dark side of each directional point and the dark side of the fleur de lis Mocha Brown using the No.1 Script Liner.
  9. Paint the light side of the directional points and the large circle in the center Antique Gold using the No.1 Script Liner.
  10. Paint the letters, the light side of the fleur de lis, the small circle and the edge of the center circle Butter Yellow using the No.1 Script Liner.

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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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