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Ladybug Flower Pot

At a Glance:

#3174 Skill Level: Beginner Time:
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This project features these great brands:

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supplies

FolkArt ® One Stroke™ Brushes - Brush Sets - Basic - 1171

Number Needed: 1 $13.49
Item not for sale on Plaid Online.

FolkArt ® Outdoor™ Acrylic Colors - Engine Red, 2 oz. - 1614

Number Needed: 1 $2.99
Item not for sale on Plaid Online.

FolkArt ® Outdoor™ Acrylic Colors - Licorice, 2 oz. - 1640

Number Needed: 1 $2.99
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FolkArt ® Outdoor™ Acrylic Colors - Lemon Custard, 2 oz. - 1661

Number Needed: 1 $2.99
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instructions

Other Supplies

5/8” Daubers, 1/4” Daubers, Terra cotta flower pot, Terra cotta saucer, Container for water, Paper towels, Foam plate, Scissors, Craft ribbon with ladybug design, White craft glue, Folkart ® Paint Tools - Detail Painters

Instructions


Surface Preparation: Wipe off flower pot and saucer with a paper towel.

Painting Instructions: 

  1. Colorbook paint/basecoat paint the following areas: Flower Pot Base – Lemon Custard,  Flower Pot Rim and Base of Saucer – Licorice
  2. Allow to dry and reapply a second coat if necessary.
  3. Using the 1/4” dauber, dip the sponge end in Engine Red paint and randomly dab the flower pot to create the bodies of the ladybugs.
  4. Load Licorice on the handle end of the No. 2 Script Liner Brush; paint a dot next to the Engine Red body to create the ladybug head.
  5. Thin Licorice paint; using the No. 2 Script Liner Brush, paint a line down the center of the body of each ladybug and paint the antennae. Add dots of Licorice to the ends of the antennae using the handle end of the No. 2 Script Liner Brush.
  6. Paint the curving flight path behind each ladybug adding descending dots using the handle end of the No. 2 Script Liner Brush dipped in Licorice paint. Begin dotting closest to the ladybug, continue dotting without reloading.
  7. Measure craft ribbon long enough to wrap around the flower pot rim and glue in place. Tie a bow with remaining ribbon, trim and glue bow in place on rim.
  8. Don’t forget to sign your name.
  9. Fill your flower pot gift with a special surprise for your favorite gardener. Enjoy!

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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