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Sugar Skull Pumpkin

Use FolkArt Multi-Surface paint and peel-and-stick stencils to create a pumpkin that honors the Dia de los Muertos tradition. Complete your holiday fiesta with this black and white painted pumpkin idea.

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At a Glance:

#6483 Skill Level: Intermediate Time:
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supplies

FolkArt ® Multi-Surface Satin Acrylic Paints - Wicker White, 2 oz. - 2894

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

FolkArt ® Multi-Surface Satin Acrylic Paints - Licorice, 2 oz. - 2934

Number Needed: 1 $1.99
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Folkart ® Brush Sets - Artist Variety Set, 10 pc. - 50536

Number Needed: 1 $8.99
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instructions

Other Supplies

  • FolkArt ® Peel & Stick Painting Stencils™ - Blank, #30464
  • Folkart ® Paint Tools - Detail Painters #4156
  • Medium pumpkin
  • Craft knife
  • Transfer paper
  • Pencil
  • Foam plate
  • Paper towel

Instructions

  1. Using the patterns provided, transfer to the Peel and Stick blank Stencil.
  2. Cut out pattern with the craft knife.
  3. Basecoat pumpkin with Licorice. The paint needs to dry completely before the next step.
  4. Apply the adhesive stencil of skull outline to pumpkin. Stencil the skull shape onto pumpkin. Allow this to dry completely before the next step
  5. Now add the face in Licorice. Allow to dry.
  6. Using the pattern provided, transfer the details onto skull. Add dots with the daubers and the end of the liner brush.
  7. Remove stencils immediately and wash with soap and water. Let dry.

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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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