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Quick DIY Paint Palette Halloween Costume

Strapped for time? This quick DIY paint palette Halloween costume is perfect. Make a colorful splash on Halloween night with this multi-colored costume.

At a Glance:

#6170 Skill Level: Beginner Time:
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This project features these great brands:

  • Apple Barrel Logo
supplies

Apple Barrel ® Colors - Bright Blue, 2 oz. - 20225

Number Needed: 1 $0.99
Item not for sale on Plaid Online.

Apple Barrel ® Colors - Bright Yellow, 2 oz. - 20513

Number Needed: 1 $0.99
Item not for sale on Plaid Online.

Apple Barrel ® Colors - Pure Gold, 2 oz. - 20761

Number Needed: 1 $0.99
Item not for sale on Plaid Online.

Apple Barrel ® Colors - Red Apple, 2 oz. - 20784

Number Needed: 1 $0.99
Item not for sale on Plaid Online.

Apple Barrel ® Colors - Jet Black, 2 oz. - 21885

Number Needed: 1 $0.99
Item not for sale on Plaid Online.

Mod Podge ® Matte, 8 oz. - CS11301

Number Needed: 1 $7.49
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instructions

Other Supplies

White pillowcase, Black twine or yarn, Wrapping paper tube, Yellow ribbon, Long-sleeved shirt in red; yellow; or blue, 3 White felt sheets, ¾" Flat brush, Stencil tape, Pencil, Scissors, Craft glue

Instructions

  1. Cut out the neck and arm holes.
  2. Using the pattern provided paint the ovals in Red Apple, Bright Yellow and Bright Blue.
  3. Using the pattern provided cut out the felt frames that go around the painted ovals. Glue them into place.
  4. Paint the tube Jet Black. Allow to dry and then tape off a 4" section at the bottom of the tube. Paint Pure Gold. Allow to dry.
  5. Wrap the twine around 6" piece of cardboard. Wrap until it get thick enough to fit tightly inside the hole of the wrapping paper tube. Cut a 12" piece of twine and tie it around the twine in a knot. Remove the twine from the cardboard. Pull on the twine that is tied around the looped twine. Insert the scissors inside the loop and cut the twine the opposite side of the pulled twine. Place the tied end inside the bottom of the paint brush (tube) and glue into place. Trim the end of the twine in the shape of paint brush bristles. Brush a lot of Mod Podge onto the bristles to make the stiff.  Allow the brush bristles to dry.
  6. Poke a hole into the top and bottom of the paint brush and run the yellow ribbon through and tie into a knot on both ends.

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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