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DIY Marquee Light Pumpkin

Add FolkArt Crackle Finish to a marquee lamp to create a distressed look.

At a Glance:

#6122 Skill Level: Beginner Time:
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supplies

FolkArt ® Acrylic Colors - Pumpkin, 2 oz. - 225

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

FolkArt ® Acrylic Colors - Pure Black, 2 oz. - 479

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

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

Number Needed: 1 $5.99
Item not for sale on Plaid Online.

Mod Podge ® Gloss, 8 oz. - CS11201

Number Needed: 1 $7.49
Item not for sale on Plaid Online.
instructions

Other Supplies

Marquee light pumpkin, Paintbrush

Instructions

  1. Paint the inside section of the marquee light with Pure Black. Dry for two hours.
  2. Apply a coat of FolkArt Crackle Medium over the Pure Black paint. Allow to dry for four hours.
  3. Painting in one direction, apply the Pumpkin paint over the Crackle Medium. Make sure you don’t paint over the crackled areas.  Allow to dry for two hours.
  4. Top-coat with a layer of Mod Podge Gloss to give the lamp a shiny and durable finish.
  • PROJECT TIP: Antique it more by dry brushing brown paint to the edges and raised areas.

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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