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Large Daisy Patterned Clay Pot Turtle

Cute, functional, and decorative, this clay pot turtle craft can hold secret surprises under its shell. Let your kids keep their summer treasures in this colorful turtle creation.

At a Glance:

#5312 Skill Level: Advanced Time:
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This project features these great brands:

  • FolkArt Acrylic Paint Logo
  • FolkArt Painting Stencils Logo
supplies

F/A HMC PEEL & STICK STENCIL PATTERNS

Number Needed: 1 $5.29
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FolkArt ® Acrylic Colors - Pink, 2 oz. - 413

Number Needed: 1 $1.69
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FolkArt ® Acrylic Colors - Medium Yellow, 2 oz. - 455

Number Needed: 1 $1.69
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FolkArt ® Acrylic Colors - Yellow Citron, 2 oz. - 503

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 - Licorice, 2 oz. - 938

Number Needed: 1 $1.69
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instructions

Other Supplies

Ashland™ clay saucers 8 ½” – two, Ashland™ clay pots 2” – four, Ashland™ clay pot ½”, Floracraft® foam balls 2 ½” and 1 ½”, Stencil brush 1/8”, Flat brush ½”, Liner brush #1, Glue or hot glue gun, Craft knife, Paper towels, Foam plates, Brush basin

Instructions

  1. Base coat one saucer Yellow Citron. Paint body of four small clay pots Medium Yellow. Also Paint foam balls and smallest clay pot Medium Yellow. 
  2. Using daisy border from adhesive stencil, apply with Pink to bottom of saucer as shown to create a repeat pattern. Use opposite end of paint brush dipped in Medium Yellow to create center dots. 
  3. Using stencil brush, apply Pink cheeks to foam ball. Create two large Wicker White eyes using end of larger paint brush. When dry, apply two Licorice dots as shown. Paint mouth with Liner brush. 
  4. Cut a ¼” piece out of small foam ball and flatten one end with thumb. 
  5. Hot glue four small pots to bottom of unpainted clay saucer for legs and ½” pot to rim of saucer for tail. 
  6. Glue head to neck and neck to opposite side of unpainted saucer rim. 

 Tip: Personalize turtle for the occasion by writing around top or bottom shell with marker.

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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