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FolkArt Easter Egg Collection

By: Kirsten Jones

This project features these great brands:

  • FolkArt Acrylic Paint Logo

At a Glance:

Project #17405 Skill Level: Beginner
supplies

Plaid Supplies

FolkArt ® Sugar Metallic™ Acrylic Paint - Teal Abyss, 2 oz. - 50913

Number Needed: 1 $3.99
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FolkArt ® Sugar Metallic™ Acrylic Paint - Golden Hour, 2 oz. - 50910

Number Needed: 1 $3.99
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FolkArt ® Sugar Metallic™ Acrylic Paint - Sandcastle, 2 oz. - 50902

Number Needed: 1 $3.99
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FolkArt ® Terra Cotta™ Acrylic Paint - Terrazzo Tan, 2 oz. - 7014

Number Needed: 1 $3.99
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FolkArt ® Terra Cotta™ Acrylic Paint - Dusty Trail, 2 oz. - 7027

Number Needed: 1 $3.99
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FolkArt ® Terrazzo Flakes - Yellow Multi, 2.47 oz. - 49935

Number Needed: 1 $11.99
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FolkArt ® Terrazzo Flakes - Terra Cotta Multi, 2.47 oz. - 49936

Number Needed: 1 $11.99
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FolkArt ® Terrazzo Flakes - Blue Multi, 2.47 oz. - 49939

Number Needed: 1 $11.99
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FolkArt ® Terrazzo - Sealer Matte, 8 oz.- 49952

Number Needed: 1 $14.99
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FolkArt ® Acrylic Colors - Silver Marlin, 2 oz. - 6465

Number Needed: 1 $1.69
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FolkArt ® Acrylic Colors - Italian Sage, 2 oz. - 467

Number Needed: 1 $1.69
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FolkArt ® Acrylic Colors - Parchment, 2 oz. - 450

Number Needed: 1 $1.69
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FolkArt ® Acrylic Colors - Papaya Whip, 2 oz. - 51013

Number Needed: 1 $1.69
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FolkArt ® Acrylic Colors - Thicket, 2 oz. - 924

Number Needed: 1 $1.69
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FolkArt ® Acrylic Colors - Golden Ochre, 2 oz. - 4659

Number Needed: 1 $1.69
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Folkart ® Brush Sets - Artist Variety Set, 10 pc. - 50536

Number Needed: 1 $8.99
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Folkart ® Brush Sets - Detail Brush Set, 10 pc. - 44278

Number Needed: 1 $5.99
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Other Supplies

  • 10 plastic eggs

instructions

Terra Cotta Eggs

  1. Using large brush strokes and lots of paint, apply random strokes to eggs creating texture as shown.
  2. Let dry completely, dry brush lighter color onto texture as shown and let dry.
Sugar Metallic Eggs
  1. Apply 2-3 coats depending on the desired texture.  Let dry between coats.
Floral Eggs
  1. Basecoat each egg as shown.  Let dry.
  2. Using small detail brushes and basic strokes, create floral designs on eggs as shown.
Terrazzo Eggs
  1. Basecoat using Matte FolkArt as shown and let dry.
  2. Following basic instructions on Sealer, apply a thin coat and place Flakes as shown.  Repeat until all sides of eggs are covered.  Let dry.
  3. Apply a thin coat of Sealer over the entire egg and let dry.

resources

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Related Resources

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.
Terra Cotta Decorative Plates
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Terra Cotta Decorative Plates
Fall Pumpkins Upcycled Bottles
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Jeans with Floral Fabric Accents
New!
Jeans with Floral Fabric Accents
Summer Floral Jar Sign
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Summer Floral Jar Sign

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