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Wood Drawer Storage Unit

Paint a cheery cabinet for storing keepsakes.

At a Glance:

#4235 Skill Level: Beginner Time:
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supplies

FolkArt ® Acrylic Colors - Baby Pink, 2 oz. - 633

Number Needed: 1 $1.69
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FolkArt ® Acrylic Colors - Apple Orchard, 2 oz. - 2241

Number Needed: 1 $1.69
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FolkArt ® Acrylic Colors - Bright Green, 2 oz. - 227

Number Needed: 1 $1.69
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FolkArt ® Acrylic Colors - Pink, 2 oz. - 413

Number Needed: 1 $1.69
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FolkArt ® Acrylic Colors - Medium Yellow, 2 oz. - 455

Number Needed: 1 $1.69
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FolkArt ® Acrylic Colors - Tangerine, 2 oz. - 627

Number Needed: 1 $1.69
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FolkArt ® Acrylic Colors - Pure Orange, 2 oz. - 628

Number Needed: 1 $1.69
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FolkArt ® Mediums - Floating Medium, 8 oz. - 898

Number Needed: 1 $6.99
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FolkArt ® Acrylic Colors - Wicker White, 2 oz. - 901

Number Needed: 1 $1.69
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instructions

Other Supplies

  • FolkArt ® Easy to Paint Rub-On Patterns - Garden Flowers, #5208
  • Basic Painting Brush Set
  • Rub-on tool & stylus
  • Wood 3-drawer storage unit
  • Wood knobs
  • Alphabet stencil of choice
  • Foam plate or palette
  • Container for water
  • Paper towels
  • Masking / stencil tape
  • Fine grit sandpaper
  • White craft glue

Instructions

  1. Using fine grit sandpaper, sand surface smooth. Wipe away dust.
  2. Squeeze Wicker White color onto palette. Load 3/4” Flat Brush by brushing into puddle of paint filling both sides of the brush.
  3. Apply paint to surface using long, smooth strokes. Reload brush as needed and continue basecoating. Allow to dry.
  4. When dry, sand smooth using fine grit sandpaper.
  5. Reapply basecoat and allow to thoroughly dry before using Rub-On Patterns.
  6. Painting a Plaid Pattern: Measure and mark with a pencil every 3/4”.
  7. Using masking or stencil tape, mask off every other mark.
  8. Load 3/4” Flat with Medium Yellow; paint between tape. Carefully remove tape and allow to dry.
  9. Repeat steps: measure, mark, tape and paint Medium Yellow stripes in opposite direction. Allow to dry.
  10. Measure 1/4" stripes 3/4" apart. Apply tape and paint Pink. Allow to dry.
  11. Repeat steps: measure, mark, tape and paint Pink stripes in opposite direction.
  12. Cut desired design elements from Rub-On Pattern sheet, using the project photo as your guide.
  13. Arrange elements on project surface dark side down and secure with tape.
  14. Using flat end of Rub-On Tool, rub along pattern lines using gentle pressure to transfer pattern directly onto project surface. If desired, transfer only main pattern lines. Paint basic design shapes and when dry, transfer detail lines.
  15. Load #10 Flat with Baby Pink, basecoat flower petals.
  16. Basecoat flower center Medium Yellow using #10 Flat.
  17. Load #10 Flat with Floating Medium. Stroke one side of brush with Floating Medium into Pink; blend on palette. Shade flower petals Pink.
  18. Shade bottom of flower center in same manner loading #10 Flat with Floating Medium and Pure Orange.
  19. Load #8 Round with Wicker White. Wipe loaded brush on paper towel until almost dry. Paint dry brush highlights.
  20. Use Stylus to paint Wicker White, Medium Yellow, Tangerine and Pure Orange dots on flower center.
  21. Repeat these steps for each flower, using the photo as your guide for color selection.
  22. When project is complete, glue wood knobs to drawer fronts using white craft glue.

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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