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King of the Castle Figurines

Show your dad that he is the King around your castle for Father’s Day.

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At a Glance:

#4099 Skill Level: Intermediate Time:
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This project features these great brands:

  • Apple Barrel Logo
  • FolkArt Acrylic Paint Logo
supplies

Apple Barrel ® Colors - Bright Red, 2 oz. - 20501

Number Needed: 1 $0.99
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Apple Barrel ® Colors - Black, 2 oz. - 20504

Number Needed: 1 $0.99
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Apple Barrel ® Colors - Antique White, 2 oz. - 20505

Number Needed: 1 $0.99
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Apple Barrel ® Colors - Chestnut, 2 oz. - 21391

Number Needed: 1 $0.99
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FA EXTREME GLITTER - GOLD 2 OZ.

Number Needed: 1 $2.99
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FolkArt ® Extreme Glitter™ - Purple, 2 oz. - 2791

Number Needed: 1 $2.99
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FolkArt ® Extreme Glitter™ - Aqua, 2 oz. - 2838

Number Needed: 1 $2.69
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FolkArt ® Acrylic Colors - Purple, 2 oz. - 411

Number Needed: 1 $1.69
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FolkArt ® Acrylic Colors - Patina, 2 oz. - 444

Number Needed: 1 $1.69
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FolkArt ® Metallics - Pure Gold, 2 oz. - 660

Number Needed: 1 $2.69
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FolkArt ® Acrylic Colors - Wicker White, 2 oz. - 901

Number Needed: 1 $1.69
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instructions

Other Supplies

Styrofoam ball 3”, Paper mache box, Wood candlestick 1 7/8” x 1 ¾”, Black fine point marker, Assorted color gems 1mm, Orange gems .5mm, Flat wood discs ¾”, Glue, Stapler, Yellow foam sheet 2mm, Liner brush #1, Stencil brush ¼”, Round brush #4, Flat brush ½”, Scissors, Transfer paper, Ruler

Instructions

  1. Paint Styrofoam ball Antique White or Chestnut. Insert brush handle into ball to hold while painting. Be sure to keep hole at bottom of head when adding face details later.
  2. Paint two wood discs Antique White or Chestnut.
  3. Paint wood candlestick Wicker White, Pure Gold and Purple as shown. When dry, apply Purple glitter. Using liner brush, add black details on white area.
  4. Paint bottom of box Patina and lid Wicker White. Apply several coats of Aqua glitter to bottom when dry.
  5. Push wood discs into both sides of head and glue for ears.
  6. Using ears as reference, paint hair in either Chestnut or Black with round brush.
  7. Using extremely dry stencil brush, apply cheeks with Bright Red. Use liner brush for face details and opposite end of brush dipped in paint for eyes.
  8. Paint an area approximately 9” x 3” Pure Gold on yellow foam. When dry, apply Gold glitter.
  9. Transfer crown pattern to foam and cut out. Trim to fit around head and staple ends together to close.
  10. Glue gems around crown as shown.
  11. Write words onto lid of box and glue on small gem at beginning and end of phrase.
  12. Glue pieces together to finish. Glue crown to head.

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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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