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#3175 Skill Level: Beginner Time:
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This project features these great brands:

  • FolkArt Acrylic Paint Logo
  • FolkArt Enamel Glass Paint Logo
supplies

FolkArt ® Enamels™ - Wicker White, 2 oz. - 4001

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

Folkart ® Paint Tools - Detail Painters - 4156

Number Needed: 1 $4.89
Item not for sale on Plaid Online.

FolkArt ® Acrylic Colors - Pure Orange, 2 oz. - 628

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

FolkArt ® Acrylic Colors - Lemon Custard, 2 oz. - 735

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

Other Supplies

Chipboard or paper mache square box, Container for water, Paper towels, Foam plate, Scissors, Solid orange craft ribbon, Dots and circles craft ribbon, 1/4" wide stencil tape, Ruler, White craft glue, #12 flat brush, #2 script liner

Instructions

  1. Basecoat paint the following areas: Box – Wicker White Edge of Box Lid – Lemon Custard
  2. Allow to dry and reapply a second coat if necessary.
  3. To create the stripes on the top of the box, measure and tape a large square 5/8” from the edge of the box top. Within the exposed square, tape stripes approximately 1/4" apart. Paint open areas with Pure Orange using the No. 12 Flat Brush. Allow to dry and carefully remove tape.
  4. Randomly paint Pure Orange and Lemon Custard dots using the small Detail Painter on the box bottom.
  5. Using same colors, thin paint and load the No. 2 Script Liner Brush. Paint circles around the dots to mimic the ribbon design. Allow to dry.
  6. Cut two strips of orange craft ribbon stretching over the sides of the box from one lip to the other. Glue to the inside of the lid. Note: ribbon sections crisscross each other.
  7. Cut dots and circles craft ribbon long enough to create a bow and tie in place across the center of the box lid.
  8. Don’t forget to sign your name.
  9. Fill the box with your favorite mints or candy for that special person in your life. Enjoy!

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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