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Green Sea Turtle

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At a Glance:

#2781 Skill Level: Beginner Time:
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This project features these great brands:

  • FolkArt Acrylic Paint Logo
supplies

FolkArt ® Acrylic Colors - Classic Green, 2 oz. - 2554

Number Needed: 1 $1.69
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F/A TEXTURE PAINT - WHITE 4 OZ. (DISC)

Number Needed: 1 $7.09
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FolkArt ® Acrylic Colors - Wicker White, 2 oz. - 901

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 - Licorice, 2 oz. - 938

Number Needed: 1 $1.69
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FolkArt ® Acrylic Colors - Fresh Foliage, 2 oz. - 954

Number Needed: 1 $1.69
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instructions

Other Supplies

Foam Core Board, Turtle pattern, Craft knife, Gray graphite, White craft glue, #12 flat brush, #1 script liner, palette knife

Instructions

Instructions

1.      Enlarge or reduce the turtle pattern as desired. Transfer pattern to foam board. Cut out with craft knife. Hint: have a stack of old newspaper underneath. Cut other layers of turtle shell smaller than first shape. Glue together. Sketch shell details with pencil.

 

2.      Use palette knife to apply and smooth Texture Paint on the foam board. Use edge of palette knife to sculpt the divisions on back. Let dry overnight.

 

3.      Paint entire turtle with Classic Green paint.  Allow to dry.

 

4.      Apply Fresh Foliage dry brush highlight all over shell. Use thinned Thicket to add shading with a side loaded #12 flat brush. Paint black eyes and highlight of Wicker White using liner brush.

 

 

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