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Instructions
Oyster Shells- Remove the extra plies from the napkin.
- Using a small flat brush, apply an even coat of Mod Podge to the inside of the oyster shell. Apply a piece of napkin onto the shell, using your fingers to gently smooth the napkin into place. Let dry.
- Once the oyster shell is dry, use scissors to gently remove the excess napkin from the edges.
- Using a small brush, paint a decorative edge around the oyster shell in a color that coordinates with the napking. Let dry and seal with a final coat of Mod Podge.
- Using a flat brush, paint the entire canvas with a sand color. Let dry.
- Using a small flat brush, paint the bottom right of the canvas with a medium aqua color. Stop in the middle, creating a diagonal line through the center of the canvas. See project photo for reference.
- Use other shades of blue to create wavy lines on the aqua area to create an ocean wave effect. Let dry.
- Use multiple colors and a small brush to paint details on the beach like towels, umbrellas and people. See project photo for reference. Let dry.
- Drill one hole at the top of birdhouse and five holes at the bottom.
- Cut the 12” dowels in half and drill holes in one end of all four pieces.
- Draw waves on the birdhouse as shown in photo.
- Waterdown Ink Spot and Jamaican Sea to give a water color effect.
- Paint the sky and the waves on birdhouse. Refer to photo for color placement.
- Ombre the ends of the dowels that have the holes in them.
- Paint white wavy lines on top of the waves on birdhouse.
- Add blue twine at the top of birdhouse for hanging.
- Feed the string through the holes at the bottom of the birdhouse and then through the dowels. Tie a knot at both ends of the string to secure.
Please see the video for instructions on this painting and see supplies at https://plaidonline.com/public-landing-pages/let-s-paint/let-s-paint-live/let-s-paint-live/just-keep-swimming