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Blooming Cactus

Learn how to paint Blooming Cactus by clicking the "Watch Now" section below to watch our FREE paint party class! Pick up all the supplies you need to create this painting below. Come on, Let's Paint!

This project features these great brands:

  • FolkArt Acrylic Paint Logo

At a Glance:

Project #16244 Skill Level: Intermediate
supplies

Plaid Supplies

FolkArt ® Acrylic Colors - Licorice, 2 oz. - 938

Number Needed: 1 $1.69
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FolkArt ® Acrylic Colors - Wicker White, 2 oz. - 901

Number Needed: 1 $1.69
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FolkArt ® Acrylic Colors - Classic Green, 2 oz. - 2554

Number Needed: 1 $1.69
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FolkArt ® Acrylic Colors - Sap Green, 2 oz. - 458

Number Needed: 1 $1.69
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FolkArt ® Acrylic Colors - Calypso Sky, 2 oz. - 524

Number Needed: 1 $1.69
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FolkArt ® Acrylic Colors - Fire Coral, 2 oz. - 6452

Number Needed: 1 $1.69
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F/A BRUSHED METALLICS - GOLD, 2 OZ. (DISC)

Number Needed: 1 $2.99
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F/A PAINTING TOOL - SOFT GRIP ANGULAR BRUSH SET

Number Needed: 1 $5.99
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Folkart ® Brush Sets - Basecoating Set, 2 pc. - 50557

Number Needed: 1 $7.69
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Plaid ® Wood Surfaces - Canvas Panel, 10" x 10" - 12752

Number Needed: 1 $7.79
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Other Supplies

11" x 14" Canvas, Paper towels, Water basin, Paper plate

instructions

Did you miss us on June 29th at 7:30pm EST  for our first Paint with Plaid Party? No worries, as you can watch it below!

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Learn about FolkArt Premium Acrylic Paint

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FolkArt Formula Guide

FolkArt Formula Guide

Crafting a new surface? Learn which FolkArt paint works best!

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FolkArt FAQs

FolkArt FAQs

Frequently asked questions about FolkArt Paint.

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Related FAQs

Cool colors are all the colors on the Green and Blue side of the color wheel. Yellow, Yellow/Green, Green, Blue/Green, Blue, Blue/Purple, Purple are all cool colors. All colors on the color wheel can be both warm and cool except Orange.
Transparent colors are thinned with medium or water to create a wash or a glaze of color that you can see through to the underlying surface.
Warm colors are all the colors on the yellow and red side of the color wheel. Yellow, Yellow/Orange, Orange, Red Orange, Red, Red/Purple, Purple are all warm colors. All colors on the color wheel can be both warm and cool except Orange.
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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.

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