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Watermelon Clay Pot

Decorate your plain clay pots to look like a juicy, ripe watermelon with this vibrant craft. This bright and cheery flower pot would look great on a desk, sunroom, or screened porch.

At a Glance:

#6069 Skill Level: Beginner Time:
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This project features these great brands:

  • Apple Barrel Logo
supplies

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

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

Apple Barrel ® Colors - Red Apple, 2 oz. - 20784

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

Apple Barrel ® Colors - Candy Pink, 2 oz. - 21465

Number Needed: 1 $0.99
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Apple Barrel ® Colors - Lime Tree, 2 oz. - 21476

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

Apple Barrel ® Colors - Crisp Green, 2 oz. - 21890

Number Needed: 1 $0.99
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instructions

Other Supplies

Small clay pot and saucer, Medium flat brush

Instructions

  1. Basecoat Saucer with Candy Pink, let dry
  2. Paint body of pot with Red Apple and let dry.
  3. Tape off rim of pot, divided in the center. Paint the top section with Crisp Green and let dry.
  4. Remove tape and paint bottom section with Lime Green, let dry.
  5. Squeeze a quarter size of Lime Green paint onto paper plate. Dip finger into paint and press onto rim of pot as shown.
  6. Repeat fingerprints around the entire rim of pot. Let dry.
  7. Squeeze Black paint onto paper plate and dip finger into paint, press finger print onto pot and saucer to create watermelon seeds, repeat as shown. Let dry.

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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