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DIY Greek Paddle

Create your own Greek paddle for your sorority to celebrate life-long friendships!

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At a Glance:

#6117 Skill Level: Intermediate Time:
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This project features these great brands:

  • FolkArt Home Decor Chalk Logo
  • FolkArt Multi-Surface Paint Logo
supplies

FolkArt ® Acrylic Colors - Ink Spot, 2 oz. - 2623

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

FolkArt ® Multi-Surface Metallic Acrylic Paints - 14K Gold, 2 oz. - 2965

Number Needed: 1 $2.49
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FolkArt ® Multi-Surface Satin Acrylic Paints - Midnight, 2 oz. - 2984

Number Needed: 1 $1.99
Item not for sale on Plaid Online.

FolkArt Home Decor Chalk - Sheepskin, 8 oz. - 34151

Number Needed: 1 $9.99
Item not for sale on Plaid Online.

FolkArt Home Decor Chalk - Imperial, 8 oz. - 34153

Number Needed: 1 $9.99
Item not for sale on Plaid Online.

FolkArt Home Decor Chalk - Vintage Mustard, 8 oz. - 34155

Number Needed: 1 $9.99
Item not for sale on Plaid Online.

FolkArt ® Acrylic Colors - Aqua, 2 oz. - 481

Number Needed: 1 $1.69
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instructions

Other Supplies

Plaid ® Craft Stencils - Value Packs - Blanks #30502, Wooden paddle, Wooden letters, Ribbon, ½” Flat brush, ¼” Stencil brush, Stencil tape

Instructions

  1. Mix equal parts vintage Mustard, Imperial, and Sheepskin Chalk Paint to make a coral color.
  2. Basecoat paddle with new coral color.
  3. Use pattern provided to make your own stencil using the stencil blank and an X-acto knife.
  4. Stencil Paisley pattern onto paddle with stencil brush in alternating Ink Spot and Aqua on paddle.
  5. Use Ink Spot, Aqua, Wicker White, and 14K Gold to handpaint designs inside paisley stencil.
  6. Trace three circles and paint with Ink Spot in a line down the paddle.
  7. Paint wood letter in 14K Gold.
  8. Use tacky glue to attach wood letters to paddle inside circles.
  9. Tie ribbon around the neck of the paddle.

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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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