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Terra Cotta Wooden Bowl

Decorate your dining table or coffee table with a natural vibe when you create this beautifully-painted bowl with FolkArt Terra Cotta!

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At a Glance:

Project #16050 Skill Level: Intermediate
supplies

Plaid Supplies

FolkArt ® Terra Cotta™ Acrylic Paint - Ocean Cavern, 2 oz. - 7026

Number Needed: 1 $3.99
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FolkArt ® Terra Cotta™ Acrylic Paint - Adobe White, 2 oz. - 7012

Number Needed: 1 $3.99
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FolkArt ® Terra Cotta™ Acrylic Paint - Obsidian, 2 oz. - 7030

Number Needed: 1 $3.99
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FolkArt ® Terra Cotta™ Acrylic Paint - Dusty Trail, 2 oz. - 7027

Number Needed: 1 $3.99
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FolkArt ® Terra Cotta™ Acrylic Paint - Pueblo, 2 oz. - 7018

Number Needed: 1 $3.99
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Folkart ® Brush Sets - Artist Variety Set, 10 pc. - 50536

Number Needed: 1 $8.99
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Other Supplies

  • Wooden decorative bowl
  • Decorative balls

instructions

  1. Basecoat your bowl with Dusty Trail.​
  2. Use a small flat brush to add fine details to your painted terra cotta piece. You can use transfer paper and a photo reference to create a design or you can free hand your own design with shapes and patterns.

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Related FAQs

FolkArt Terra Cotta should not be applied to flexible surfaces because it may crackAnd keep in mind, this paint is developed to mimic the look and feel of terra cotta which is naturally not flexible.

Yes, FolkArt Terra Cotta can be used on outdoor project surfaces as long as they are protected from the elements.  This paint is weather-resistant.  If they will be exposed to the elements, they need to be sealed with FolkArt Outdoor Varnish.

Yes, FolkArt Terra Cotta paints can be intermixed to create different custom colors.  Simply begin by adding a small amount of the darker color into the lighter color, (a little at a time.)  Continue adding small amounts of the darker color until the desired color is achieved. 
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