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Apple Barrel Birdhouse

When decorating your back porch or deck this spring, do not forget to add a bright and colorful birdhouse!

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At a Glance:

Project #16400 Skill Level: Intermediate
supplies

Plaid Supplies

A/B MULTI-SURFACE ATLANTIS 2 OZ. (DISC)

Number Needed: 1 $1.39
Item not for sale on Plaid Online.

Apple Barrel ® Multi-Surface Satin Acrylic Paints - White, 2 oz. - 21954E

Number Needed: 1 $1.39
Item not for sale on Plaid Online.

Plaid ® Brush Sets - Basic Brush Set, White Nylon - 44220

Number Needed: 1 $3.99
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Plaid ® Wood Surfaces - Birdhouse, 2 Story - 12741

Number Needed: 1 $6.99
Item not for sale on Plaid Online.

Other Supplies

  • Brush Basin or container for water
  • Paper Towels

 

instructions

Birdhouse Instructions

  1. Paint both roof sections in a coat of Atlantis
  2. Paint the lower level of the birdhouse Paradise Pink
  3. Paint the top level of the birdhouse with Atlantis, blending in white towards the bottom to create an ombre effect. Allow to dry. 
  4. Accent the lower level of the birdhouse with stripes of color from the base stroking upwards in varying lengths using a mixture of White and Atlantis
  5. Accent the bottom birdhouse roof with the same concept of varying lengths of stripes in Paradise Pink.

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Related FAQs

There are two types of curing methods that can be used with Apple Barrel Multi-Surface Satin Acrylic Paint: baking and air drying. NOTE: Please use the bake method for items you intend to wash in the top rack of your dishwasher. 

Bake Method:
  1. Allow painted item to dry for 24 hours to be sure all layers of paint have dried.
  2. Place project in a cool oven, as the glass must heat gradually with the oven to avoid breakage; do not place glass in a hot oven.
  3. Set oven temperature to 350ºF.
  4. Once temperature has reached 350ºF, allow the project to bake for 30 minutes.
  5. After 30 minutes, turn the oven off and let glass cool down completely before removing from the oven.
  6. Do not use for 72 hours.
Air Dry Method: Paint is cured to the surface after 21 days; however, the air-dried projects are NOT suitable for use in the top rack of your dishwasher. 

Learn more about how to cure your painted glass projects.
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