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Mr. & Mrs. Robot

By: Donna Dewberry

At a Glance:

#3256 Skill Level: Beginner Time:
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This project features these great brands:

  • FolkArt Acrylic Paint Logo
supplies

FolkArt ® Acrylic Colors - Daffodil Yellow, 2 oz. - 2550

Number Needed: 1 $1.69
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FolkArt ® Acrylic Colors - Citrus Green, 2 oz. - 2552

Number Needed: 1 $1.69
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FolkArt ® Acrylic Colors - Cardinal Red, 2 oz. - 414

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 ® Metallics - Silver Sterling, 2 oz. - 662

Number Needed: 1 $2.69
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FolkArt ® Acrylic Colors - Wicker White, 2 oz. - 901

Number Needed: 1 $1.69
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FolkArt ® Acrylic Colors - Licorice, 2 oz. - 938

Number Needed: 1 $1.69
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instructions

Other Supplies

Mini Cereal Boxes, 10 Mini Styrofoam balls, 2 - 1” Styrofoam balls, 1/8” dowel rod, 4 large wiggle eyes, 2 red glitter chenille stems, 2 white glitter chenille stems, #12 Flat brush, #2 Flat brush, #1 Script Liner, Hot glue gun

Instructions

  1. Hot glue the box lids shut. Basecoat with 2 coats of Wicker White as a primer.
  2. Paint one box with Calypso Sky and the other Citrus Green. Approx. 2 ½” from the top paint a Licorice square leaving ¼” border. On the Calypso Sky box paint border with Cardinal Red and the Citrus Green box paint with Daffodil Yellow.
  3. On the Calypso Sky box paint a Cardinal Red rectangle as shown. Using the end of the brush handle add Daffodil Yellow dots in the corners. Paint a zigzag line with Wicker White.
  4. Using the end of brush handle paint dots around the body as shown with Wicker White.
  5. On the Citrus Green box paint odometer shape in Wicker White. Add dashes in Cardinal Red. Outline and paint center line with Licorice. Using the end of the brush handle dot the body with Wicker White.
  6. With the Script liner & thinned Wicker White add the mouths to each robot. Glue on wiggle eyes.
  7. Cut 2- 1” Styrofoam balls in half and basecoat with Metallic Silver Sterling.
  8. Paint 2 mini balls Cardinal Red, 2 mini balls Calypso Sky, 2 mini balls Daffodil Yellow, and 2 mini balls Citrus Green.
  9. Cut the dowel rods to fit one sliver half and 2 mini balls push through the Styrofoam balls to create legs. Glue legs to the bottom of the box.
  10. With the chenille stems, wrap one end of the stem a few times, glue to side and trim to desired arm length.

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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