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Rock Painting Ideas - Rock Turtle Pond

Turn a simple collection of stones into a charming turtle friend using fun Apple Barrel paint colors.

At a Glance:

#6424 Skill Level: Beginner Time:
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This project features these great brands:

  • Apple Barrel Logo
supplies

FolkArt ® Painting Tools - Spouncer ® Stenciling Sponge - Medium - 1534

Number Needed: 1 $2.09
Item not for sale on Plaid Online.

Apple Barrel ® Colors - Caribbean, 2 oz. - 20247

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

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

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

Apple Barrel ® Colors - Black, 2 oz. - 20504

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

Apple Barrel ® Colors - Kelly Green, 2 oz. - 20523

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

Plaid ® Brush Sets - Foam Brush Set of 4 - 44246

Number Needed: 1 $0.99
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instructions

Other Supplies

Terracotta saucer, Faux flower, Decorative rocks, Hot glue

Instructions

  1. Basecoat the terra cotta saucer with Caribbean.
  2. Mix White and Kelly Green together to create a lighter green and basecoat the rocks for the turtle.
  3. Using the end of a small brush handle or a needle add the dots to the turtle with Kelly Green.
  4. With the spouncer add the shell details in Kelly Green
  5. Add Black dots for the eyes and smaller dots for the nose. Add White dots in the eyes.
  6. With the spouncer and Kelly Green, spounce around the edge of the saucer.
  7. Hot glue the turtle pieces in place. Add a few unpainted decorative rocks and flowers.    

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.