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Patriotic Star Box

Show your patriotic spirit for our great nation with this red, white, and blue star box! Make this July 4th sparkle with FolkArt acrylic paints.

At a Glance:

#4435 Skill Level: Beginner Time:
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This project features these great brands:

  • FolkArt Logo
supplies

FolkArt ® Extreme Glitter™ - Red, 2 oz. - 2792

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

Number Needed: 1 $-1.00
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FolkArt ® Acrylic Colors - Lipstick Red, 2 oz. - 437

Number Needed: 1 $1.69
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FolkArt ® Acrylic Colors - Brilliant Ultramarine, 2 oz. - 484

Number Needed: 1 $1.69
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FolkArt ® Acrylic Colors - Wicker White, 2 oz. - 901

Number Needed: 1 $1.69
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instructions

Other Supplies

Wooden star box, Brush basin or container of water, ¾” Flat brush, 5/8” Dauber, Foam plate, Paper towels, Fine grit sandpaper

Instructions

Preparation Instructions

  1. Basecoat base of box Brilliant Ultramarine, the box lid Lipstick Red and the side of the box lid Wicker White. Allow to dry.
     
  2. Sand smooth using fine grit sandpaper and reapply base colors. Allow to dry.
Painting Instructions
  1. Paint several light coats of FolkArt Extreme Glitter – Red over the Lipstick Red box lid allowing each coat to dry before applying the next.
     
  2. Paint Brilliant Ultramarine vertical stripes around the Wicker White box lid area.
     
  3. Accent the box base with Wicker White dots using a 5/8” dauber. Allow to 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.

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