Trinket Box with Peonies

Other Supplies

• FolkArt ® Stains - Maple, 2 oz. #2803
• Wooden box (sanded smooth)
• Old shop rags

Instructions

1. Use shop rag to wipe Maple Stain onto the box bottom in direction of the woodgrain. Apply a wash of Dark Hydrangea on box lid. Allow to dry.

Lid:

1. Double load #12 flat brush with Raw Sienna and Copper Metallic; paint large flower on lid.
2. Double load same brush with Burnt Umber and Wicker White. Paint center petal on bud.
3. Using same brush, double load with Raw Sienna and Turner Yellow; paint remaining bud petals.
4. Using Script Liner loaded with Copper Metallic, paint stems and scroll as shown.

Box Bottom:

1. Double load #12 flat brush with Turner Yellow and Raw Sienna. Paint outer leaves of large blossoms.
2. Double load same brush with Copper Metallic and Wicker White; paint inner petals.
3. Use same mixtures to paint buds.
4. Using the Script Liner, paint stems and scrolls Copper Metallic.

Flower Centers:

1. Paint large circle area in center Inca Gold Metallic.
2. Double load #12 with Copper Metallic and Burnt Umber. Paint smaller circle in center of Inca Gold.