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The Journey Begins Canister

Capture all your journey mementos in this beautiful canister.

At a Glance:

#4537 Skill Level: Intermediate Time:
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This project features these great brands:

  • FolkArt Acrylic Paint Logo
  • Mod Podge Logo
supplies

FolkArt ® Acrylic Colors - French Vanilla, 2 oz. - 431

Number Needed: 1 $1.69
Item not for sale on Plaid Online.

FolkArt ® Metallics - Pure Gold, 2 oz. - 660

Number Needed: 1 $2.69
Item not for sale on Plaid Online.

FolkArt ® Metallics - Copper, 2 oz. - 664

Number Needed: 1 $2.69
Item not for sale on Plaid Online.

FolkArt ® Mediums - Antiquing Medium - Apple Butter Brown, 2 oz. - 819

Number Needed: 1 $2.99
Item not for sale on Plaid Online.

Mod Podge ® Matte, 16 oz. - CS11302

Number Needed: 1 $10.99
Item not for sale on Plaid Online.

FolkArt ® Mediums - Crackle Medium, 8 oz. - 696

Number Needed: 1 $5.99
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instructions

Other Supplies

Mod Podge ® 7 Piece Tool Kit item #12900, Travel-themed scrapbook papers, Soft cloth, Craft Glue, Tape, Wood doll head 1 ½”, Wood doll pin stand, Paper Mache round container 9”, Wax paper, Brush basin, Paper towels, Foam plates, Pencil

Instructions

  1. Paint lid of box and doll pin Copper. Paint doll head Pure Gold and body of container Toasted Vanilla.
     
  2. Tape off rectangle on container body and paint Copper.
     
  3. Trace lid of box onto background paper and cut out. Cut out other images and letters from flip book.
     
  4. Apply papers to container referring to bottle instructions. Place wax paper over image to squeegee out excess glue. When dry apply several coats of matte to entire container.
     
  5. Refer to crackle medium bottle for application instructions and apply over body of container. Cracks will appear as medium dries.
     
  6. Brush antiquing medium over cracks and wipe with a soft cloth.
     
  7. Glue doll pin and head to lid of container.

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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