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Antiqued Green Bench

A deliightful green bench with padded burlap seat

At a Glance:

#4382 Skill Level: Intermediate Time:
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This project features these great brands:

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supplies

FolkArt ® Acrylic Colors - Lime Green, 2 oz. - 2553

Number Needed: 1 $1.69
Item not for sale on Plaid Online.

FolkArt ® Painting Stencils - Large - Simply Scroll - 30597

Number Needed: 1 $6.99
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FolkArt ® Acrylic Colors - Pure Black, 2 oz. - 479

Number Needed: 1 $1.69
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F/A TEXTILE MEDIUM 2 OZ.

Number Needed: 1 $2.99
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instructions

Other Supplies

Primer, Paint brushes, Sandpaper, Painters tape, Burlap, Quilt batting, Staple gun and staples, Spray adhesive

Instructions

  1. Sand the bench to remove factory finish and then prime. 

  2. When dry, paint with Lime Green. 

  3. When dry,  mix four parts water and one part Pure Black and use this to “glaze” bench.   

  4. Cut piece of burlap large enough to cover top of bench. 

  5. Using painters tape, attach stencil to center of burlap and stencil with Pure Black paint mixed with Textile Medium according to instructions on bottle. 

  6. Cut quilt batting to fit top of bench seat and attach with spray adhesive.  When stencil is dry, wrap around seat over quilt batting, being careful to center stencil on seat.  Adhere to seat using staple gun and staples.

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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