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Keep Calm Mother's Day Tray

Craft a beautiful jewelry tray for Mothers day!

This project features these great brands:

  • FolkArt Acrylic Paint Logo
  • Mod Podge Decoupage Finishes and Formulas Logo

At a Glance:

Project #17462 Skill Level: Beginner
supplies

Plaid Supplies

Mod Podge ® Photo Transfer Medium, 8 oz. - CS15067

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

FolkArt ® Acrylic Colors - Seashell Pink, 2 oz. - 2485

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

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

Number Needed: 1 $8.99
Item not for sale on Plaid Online.

Other Supplies

  • Wooden tray 

  • Sponge

  • Printer paper 

  • Paint brush

  • Dry toner powdered printer/copier

instructions

  1. Paint the wooden tray using your choice of Folk Art acrylic paint. Leave the part of the tray that you plan to cover with a photo blank. 

  2. Print your choice of photo onto plain printer paper, be sure that you are using a dry toner powdered printer/copier. 

  3. Cut the photo to the size of the area you will be covering. 

  4. Next, apply a thick layer of Mod Podge Photo Transfer Medium to the image side of the photo.

  5. Place the photo on the surface face down, then smooth it out with your fingers.

  6. Allow the photo to dry for 24 hours.

  7. Use a moist sponge to slowly rub away the paper and uncover the photo. 

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FolkArt Formula Guide

FolkArt Formula Guide

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FolkArt FAQs

FolkArt FAQs

Frequently asked questions about FolkArt Paint.

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Related FAQs

Cool colors are all the colors on the Green and Blue side of the color wheel. Yellow, Yellow/Green, Green, Blue/Green, Blue, Blue/Purple, Purple are all cool colors. All colors on the color wheel can be both warm and cool except Orange.
Transparent colors are thinned with medium or water to create a wash or a glaze of color that you can see through to the underlying surface.
Warm colors are all the colors on the yellow and red side of the color wheel. Yellow, Yellow/Orange, Orange, Red Orange, Red, Red/Purple, Purple are all warm colors. All colors on the color wheel can be both warm and cool except Orange.
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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.

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