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Nautical Welcome Sign

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At a Glance:

#3170 Skill Level: Intermediate Time:
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This project features these great brands:

  • FolkArt Acrylic Paint Logo
supplies

FolkArt ® Acrylic Colors - Ocean Cruise, 2 oz. - 2225

Number Needed: 1 $1.69
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FolkArt ® Acrylic Colors - Lipstick Red, 2 oz. - 437

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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FolkArt ® Acrylic Colors - Nutmeg, 2 oz. - 944

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instructions

Other Supplies

Unfinished wooden plaque or sign, Liner brush, Foam brush, Small flat brush, Pencil, Transfer paper

Instructions

  1. Stain plaque with a wash of Wicker White paint. Allow to dry.
  2. Using the pattern provided, transfer the sailboat to the plaque. Paint the bottom of the sailboat and the poles Nutmeg, the flag Lipstick Red, the sail is just outlined and then Ocean Cruise stripes are added as shown in photo.
  3. Outline the remaining parts with Licorice.
  4. Add white highlights by dry brushing Wicker White.
  5. On the boat add shading by floating Licorice at the bottom, repeat for the flag and in the blue on the striped sail.
  6. Add shading to the white sail by floating Ocean Cruise around the edges of the sail. Allow to dry.
  7. Using the pattern provided, add the "Welcome" on top of the boat. Paint Licorice and then highlight Wicker White using a liner brush.
  8. Add birds with liner brush. Refer to photo for placement.
  9. Paint the frame of the plaque Ocean Cruise and then dry brush with Wicker White. Dry brush Ocean Cruise at the bottom of the plaque, under the boat.

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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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