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Metallic Gourd

By: Karen Reif

With FolkArt Metallics, your pumpkins can have that beautiful metallic luster that will shine in the fall sun. Accent your gourds and smaller pumpkins with this creamy, smooth paint to make your harvest decor stand out. Easy to create! Fun to display!

At a Glance:

Project #15174 Skill Level: Beginner Time:
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This project features these great brands:

  • FolkArt Acrylic Paint Logo
supplies

FolkArt ® Metallics - Champagne, 2 oz. - 675

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

FolkArt ® Metallics - Royal Gold, 2 oz. - 2480

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

FolkArt ® Metallics - Antique Copper, 2 oz. - 666

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

FolkArt ® Brush Sets - Soft Grip - Wash Brush Set - 50603E

Number Needed: 1 $5.99
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instructions

Other Supplies

  • Medium craft gourd
  • ½" Masking tape
  • Pencil

Instructions

  1. Use a pencil to lightly mark a line around the lower portion of the gourd.
  2. Cover pencil line with the masking tape.
  3. Paint the upper portion of the gourd with Champagne and the lower portion of the gourd with Royal Gold.  Apply a second coat of each color if needed.
  4. Remove masking tape and paint in area with Antique Copper.

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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