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Birdy Clay Pot

Add a little whimsy to your clay pots with a sassy, easy to paint, bird.

At a Glance:

#4247 Skill Level: Intermediate Time:
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This project features these great brands:

supplies

FolkArt ® Outdoor™ Acrylic Colors - Wicker White, 2 oz. - 1610

Number Needed: 1 $2.99
Item not for sale on Plaid Online.

FolkArt ® Outdoor™ Acrylic Colors - Baby Pink, 2 oz. - 1611

Number Needed: 1 $2.99
Item not for sale on Plaid Online.

FolkArt ® Outdoor™ Acrylic Colors - Burnt Umber, 2 oz. - 1618

Number Needed: 1 $2.99
Item not for sale on Plaid Online.
instructions

Other Supplies

Clay Pot, Foam Paintbrush, 1” Flat Paintbrush, Detail Paintbrush

Instructions

  1. Paint the base of a cleaned clay pot Whicker White.
  2. Dip the 1” brush into Baby Pink paint and paint stripes down the sides of the pot. (Leave a white spot for painting the bird.)
  3. Paint the rim of the pot with Burnt Umber.
  4. To make the bird, paint a simple bird body in the white section.
  5. Use a detail paintbrush to paint a wing, feet and a beak in Burnt Umber.
  6. Use the same brush to paint an outline around the design.

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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