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Watercolor Pillow and Heart Canvas

Watercolor Pillow and Heart Canvas

Easily create watercolor and gradient effects to your projects with the translucent gel formula of FolkArt Watercolor Gelz Acrylic Paint.

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Project #16939 Skill Level: Beginner
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FolkArt ® Watercolor Gelz™ Acrylic Paint - Pinkberry, 2 oz. - 50942

FolkArt ® Watercolor Gelz™ Acrylic Paint - Pinkberry, 2 oz. - 50942

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FolkArt ® Watercolor Gelz™ Acrylic Paint - Punchy Purple, 2 oz. - 50956

FolkArt ® Watercolor Gelz™ Acrylic Paint - Punchy Purple, 2 oz. - 50956

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FolkArt ® Watercolor Gelz™ Acrylic Paint - Waterfall, 2 oz. - 50953

FolkArt ® Watercolor Gelz™ Acrylic Paint - Waterfall, 2 oz. - 50953

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FolkArt ® Watercolor Gelz™ Acrylic Paint - Mermaid Tail, 2 oz. - 50950

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FolkArt ® Watercolor Gelz™ Acrylic Paint - Meyer Lemon, 2 oz. - 50946

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Folkart ® Brush Sets - Artist Variety Set, 10 pc. - 50536

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Folkart ® Brush Sets - Angle Brush Set, 5 pc. - 44277

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Other Supplies

  • 6" x 6" canvas
  • Watercolor paper
  • Pencil
  • Pillow
  • Water Spray Bottle

instructions

Heart Canvas

  1. Using a pencil, lightly draw a heart on a piece of watercolor paper.
  2. Add some water to your Pinkberry and begin filling in the heart starting at the top.
  3. Continue this technique going down the heart in rainbow order, slightly overlapping the colors. Let dry.
  4. Gently erase pencil line.


Pillow
  1.  Saturate the pillow with water using the spray bottle.
  2. Dip brush into Punchy Purple.  Starting at the bottom of the pillow, begin brushing the Punchy Purple into the pillow.  Work the paint into the pillow while moving upwards towards the top of the pillow.  The color should fade into the saturated pillow.  Continue until the desired color is achieved.

resources

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Brush Stroke Basics: Round Brush Techniques pt. 1, Intro

Brush Stroke Basics: Round Brush Techniques pt. 1, Intro

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Learn how to properly load a brush, have the correct consistency of paint, and brush stroke pressure—all essential to mastering round brush strokes.
Brush Stroke Basics: Round Brush Techniques pt. 2, Left & Right Comma Strokes

Brush Stroke Basics: Round Brush Techniques pt. 2, Left & Right Comma Strokes

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The comma stroke is fundamental to decorative painting, and this informative video teaches how to create both left and right angled comma strokes.
Brush Stroke Basics: Round Brush Techniques pt. 3, Left & Right S-Strokes

Brush Stroke Basics: Round Brush Techniques pt. 3, Left & Right S-Strokes

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The round brush “S Stroke,” one of the fundamental brush strokes, is important to learn and is ideal when painting anything from leaves to decorative borders.

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Anatomy of the FolkArt Select Firm Bristle Paintbrush

Anatomy of the FolkArt Select Firm Bristle Paintbrush

Learn more about the FolkArt Select Firm Bristle Paintbrush set by reading this guide.

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Related FAQs

How should I care for my paint brushes to make them last longer and ensure better performance?
Proper cleaning and care makes brushes last longer and perform better. Wood and paper are hardest on brushes and will tend to make your brushes wear faster.
  1. Thoroughly rinse the brush with water, using the grid at the bottom on the Brush Basin®.
  2. Squeeze Brush Plus® brush cleaner or FolkArt® Brush Cleaner & Conditioner into the bristles and work it in with your fingers all the way to the ferrule. Rinse with water. Repeat if needed.
  3. After you have cleaned your brushes, use Brush Plus or FolkArt® Brush Cleaner & Conditioner to resize them. Work it in back and forth to get enough cleaner into the bristles to reshape them.
  4. Pull the bristles between your fingers to re-shape a chisel. With a flat brush you may need to do this a couple of times for the medium to start to set up.
  5. Make sure that your bristles are not touching a surface when drying.
  6. Store brushes with bristles upright in a cup or brush caddy.
Here are some other tips for making your brushes last longer.
  • Don't allow paint to dry in your brush.
  • As you paint, occasionally rinse the bristles with water.
  • Store brushes in the Brush Basin® or in a container that allows brushes to retain their form and be separated from each other.
How should I clean my decorative painting brushes?
Proper cleaning and care of brushes will not only make them last longer but also make them perform as they were designed to perform.
  1. Thoroughly clean the brush with water using the grid in the bottom of the Brush Basin®.
  2. Squeeze a small amount of Brush Plus Cleaner & Conditioner onto your brush.
  3. Place the brush scrubber in the palm of your hand, choose the correct height of scrubber teeth for your brush, then move the brush back and forth under the running water until the water runs clear.
  4. After cleaning, apply a small amount of Brush Plus Cleaner & Conditioner and reshape using your thumb and forefinger. Store with bristles upright in a cup or brush caddy.
More brush tips:
  • Do not allow paint to dry in the brush.
  • As you paint, rinse bristles out occasionally with water.
  • Store the brush upright in the Brush Basin® or in a container that will allow the brushes to retain their form and to be separate from one another.
Should I clean my brush when I am switching colors?
Yes, it is advisable to clean your paintbrush when changing colors as well as after each painting session.

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