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Found Art Birdhouse Plaque

Rustic found objects give a plaque unique visual interest.

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At a Glance:

#4463 Skill Level: Intermediate Time:
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This project features these great brands:

  • FolkArt Acrylic Paint Logo
  • FolkArt Painting Stencils Logo
supplies

F/A PAINTING STENCIL - DEBBIE'S FLORAL, 8.5X

Number Needed: 1 $6.99
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FolkArt ® Painting Stencils - Small - Swirl Background - 30609

Number Needed: 1 $4.49
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F/A DARK BROWN 2 OZ.

Number Needed: 1 $1.69
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FolkArt ® Acrylic Colors - Linen, 2 oz. - 420

Number Needed: 1 $1.69
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FolkArt ® Acrylic Colors - Titanium White, 2 oz. - 480

Number Needed: 1 $1.69
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FolkArt ® Acrylic Colors - Calypso Sky, 2 oz. - 524

Number Needed: 1 $1.69
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FolkArt ® Acrylic Colors - Turner's Yellow, 2 oz. - 679

Number Needed: 1 $1.69
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FolkArt ® Acrylic Colors - Pure Orange, 2 oz. - 628

Number Needed: 1 $1.69
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FolkArt ® Acrylic Colors - Faded Jade, 2 oz. - 4667

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instructions

Other Supplies

  • FolkArt  Painting Stencils - Small - Tile, #30606
  • Wood plaque 12” x 10”
  • Tape
  • Ruler
  • Flat brush ¼”-1/2"
  • Stencil brush ¼”
  • Liner brush #1
  • Sandpaper
  • Old watch face
  • Found washer and bolt
  • E 6000 adhesive
  • Transfer paper
  • Pencil

Instructions

  1. Base coat plaque Pure Orange and edge Turner’s yellow.
     
  2. Transfer birdhouse pattern to plaque. Tape off body and paint Linen. With tape still in place, lightly stencil tile design in Titanium White. Remove tape.
     
  3. Tape off roof and paint Calypso Sky. Leave tape and stencil swirl background design in Faded Jade. Remove tape.
     
  4. Stencil elements from Debbie’s Floral on either side of birdhouse.
     
  5. Paint base with Dark Brown and add cloud details with liner brush.
     
  6. Sand entire plaque until desired weathered effect.
     
  7. Glue watch face and found objects to birdhouse.

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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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