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Sparkling Stars Picnic Crate

At a Glance:

#3168 Skill Level: Beginner Time:
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This project features these great brands:

  • FolkArt Acrylic Paint Logo
  • FolkArt Extreme Glitter Paint Logo
supplies

FolkArt ® Acrylic Colors - Barnyard Red, 2 oz. - 611

Number Needed: 1 $1.69
Item not for sale on Plaid Online.

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

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

Stencil Decor ® Brushes - Stencil Brush, 5/8" - 34058

Number Needed: 1 $3.99
Item not for sale on Plaid Online.

FolkArt ® Acrylic Colors - True Blue, 2 oz. - 401

Number Needed: 1 $1.69
Item not for sale on Plaid Online.

Plaid ® Brush Sets - Wood Brush Set, Flats - 44219

Number Needed: 1 $3.99
Item not for sale on Plaid Online.

FolkArt ® Acrylic Colors - Wicker White, 2 oz. - 901

Number Needed: 1 $1.69
Item not for sale on Plaid Online.
instructions

Other Supplies

Unfinished wood crate sanded smooth, Stencil tape, Star template

Instructions

  1. Paint ends of crate, top slat, third slat, and bottom of crate with Deep Tomato Red. Let dry.
  2. Paint second slat with Wicker White.
  3. Paint bottom slat with True Blue.
  4. Paint outside of ends with Extreme Glitter Red (on top of dry Deep Tomato Red). Let Dry.
  5. Apply additional coats until desired glitter effect is achieved, allowing to dry between coats.
  6. Use the star template to stencil a variety of sizes of white and blue stars on ends of crate as desired.
  7. Use the star stencil to stencil evenly spaced blue stars along the white slat and white stars along the blue slat.

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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