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Painted jug Craft Ark Project Category : Seasonal Mother's DayCraft Ark Time Guide : Full Day
Craft Ark Difficulty Rating : Easy
Craft Ark Code: RS0213 Print this Craft Ark Project  Print Project

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  • Metal Jug
  • White metal primer
  • White acrylic paint
  • 3D paint- Pink, Yellow, Green
  • Carbon paper (optional)

  • Craft Ark Project - Seasonal Mother's Day - Painted jug
    Great for the kitchen to hold all those cooking implements!
    Instructions
    Craft Art - Instruction image 1

    step one - Paint jug with metal primer, leave to dry (follow manufacturers guide lines) then paint jug with white acrylic paint with 2 to 3 coats


    Craft Art - Instruction image 2

    step two - Draw freehand the deisgn then paint using 3-D paint. To avoid the risk of smudging, paint the design in four stages, first paint the outline of the pink roses and allow 24 hrs to dry, then paint the leaves and allow to dry. Paint the stems, allow to dry and finally the stamens in the centre of the roses.

    Craft Art - Instruction image 3

    step three - If you have visible stencil marks showing on the finished jug, leave jug for 72 hrs before gently wiping over design with a soft damp cloth.

     

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