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Large Painted Paper Mache Easter Egg Set

Get in the Easter spirit by hand-painting fun designs on paper mache eggs.

At a Glance:

#5916 Skill Level: Beginner Time:
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This project features these great brands:

  • Apple Barrel Logo
supplies

Apple Barrel ® Colors - White, 2 oz. - 20503

Number Needed: 1 $0.99
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Apple Barrel ® Colors - Sky Blue, 2 oz. - 20770

Number Needed: 1 $0.99
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Apple Barrel ® Colors - Tropic Orange, 2 oz. - 21341

Number Needed: 1 $0.99
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Number Needed: 1 $-1.00
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Apple Barrel ® Colors - Yellow Flame, 2 oz. - 21474

Number Needed: 1 $0.99
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Apple Barrel ® Colors - Crisp Green, 2 oz. - 21890

Number Needed: 1 $0.99
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instructions

Other Supplies

Medium flat brush, Medium round brush, Paper mache eggs (3)

Instructions

Yellow Chevron Egg

  1. Basecoat entire egg with Yellow Flame and let dry.
  2. Referring to photo for guide, paint the chevron pattern as shown with Flat brush and let dry.

Polka Dot Egg

  1. Paint top section with pink, middle with Lavender and bottom with Blue and let dry.
  2. Using round brush add dots as shown in photo. Let dry.

Large Chevron Band Egg

  1. Paint large Orange stripe in center of egg, paint above with Lavender and below with Green, let dry.
  2. Paint dots with round brush and Pink and Yellow as shown.
  3. Using Flat brush add large chevron with Blue. Let dry.
  4. Using a dry brush, brush around edges and patterns with White. Let dry.
  5. To add small dots, dip end of brush handle into white and dot as shown. Let dry.

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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