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Silver Glitter Angel

By: Amy Anderson

Glitter, chiffon and pearls make these angels extra fancy.

This project features these great brands:

  • FolkArt Acrylic Paint Logo
  • FolkArt Extreme Glitter Paint Logo
supplies

FA EXTREME GLITTER - TURQUOISE 2 OZ.

Number Needed: 1 $2.99
Item not for sale on Plaid Online.

F/A TEXTURE PAINT - WHITE 4 OZ. (DISC)

Number Needed: 1 $7.09
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 ® Metallics - Rose, 2 oz. - 652

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

FolkArt ® Metallics - Pearl White, 2 oz. - 659

Number Needed: 1 $2.69
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FolkArt ® Metallics - Blue Pearl, 2 oz. - 670

Number Needed: 1 $2.69
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instructions

Other Supplies

2-1/4-inch clear Christmas ball, 8-inches of 5/8-inch wide white lace, Needle, Thread, Scissors, 1-1/2-inch wood knobhead, 2 white boa feathers, 2-1/4-inches white string pearls, 6-inches of 1/4-inch wide white chiffon ribbon, 3/8” heart button with a shank, 1-inch rosette with pearls, 12-inches gold cording, 6-inch piece of dowel, Hot glue gun and glue sticks, Multi-Use Glue, No. 8 flat shader brush, No. 4 fabric round scrubber brush, No. 10/0 liner brush, Stylus, Palette knife, Palette paper or foam plate, Paper towels, Water basin

Instructions

Note: Use flat shader brush for base coating and painting most areas. The scrubber and liner brush will be specified when to be used.

HEAD 1. Mix one part Metallic Rose to five parts Metallic Pearl White. Using this mixture, paint knobhead.

FACE

  1. Using scrubber, dip into Metallic Rose. Wipe most of paint onto paper towel. Scrub on cheeks.
  2. Using stylus, dip into Metallic Blue Pearl. Dot on two eyes being sure the dots are close to each other.
  3. Using stylus, dip into Metallic Pearl White. Add a dot to top of each cheek.
  4. Using liner brush, add Pure Black eyebrows.

HAIR (Hint: To apply hair with more ease, place knobhead on top of a dowel the size of the opening hole.) Using palette knife, add texture paint for hair. Let dry completely.

BODY Remove hanger from Christmas ball and lay to one side. Apply multiple coats of Extreme Glitter onto ornament. (Hint: Place ornament on top of dowel for ease in painting.) Let dry completely.

ASSEMBLY Note: Multi-Use glue is for gluing to the glass ball. Hot Glue is for gluing to wood, fabric, and plastic.

  1. Using needle and thread, gather lace. Glue onto bottom of head.
  2. Glue rosette on top of head with cording between head and rosette when gluing. Tie loose ends together on cording. 10. Glue feathers to backside of body for wings. 
  3.  With chiffon ribbon, make bow and glue in center of wings on backside of body. 
  4. Remove shank off of heart button and glue to center of bow on wings.
  5. Glue rose onto collar just under center of chin.

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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