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Painter’s Checklist
SURFACE
Arthur’s Letter Box 9.25" x 5.24" (23.4 x 13.3 cm)
PALETTE
PLAID FOLKART PAINTS (ORIGINAL)
Black
Burnt Umber
Burnt Sienna (optional)
Hauser Green Light (optional) Hauser Green Dark
Prussian Blue (FolkArt pure pigment) Sap Green
Thicket (optional)
Titanium White
True Burgundy or Black Cherry
PLAID FOLKART TREASURE GOLD SERIES
Green Gold #5544 Mayan Gold #5541 Treasure Gold #3081
PLAID FOLKART MEDIUMS
FolkArt Blending Gel
FolkArt Clearcote Acrylic Sealer, Matte or Gloss FolkArt Floating Medium
BRUSHES
CALLIA BRUSHES BY WILLOW WOLFE
Nos. 4, 10, 12, 14 Flat No. 1 Liner
SUPPLIES
Basic painting supplies (page 96)
Baby Wipes
Masterson Sta – Wet Palette with paper
or palette of choice
Metal palette knife, good condition Saral transfer paper or chalk
Soft, absorbent rags or towels Toothbrush for flyspecking
1/4" Painter’s tape
Sponge
SOURCES
Arthur’s Letter Box; turnofthecentury-in.com
Brushes: When painting Roses roses, it is necessary that your brushes be in excellent condition. Brushes are very personal. Some people work with smaller, and some are more comfortable with larger brushes. Choose a brush size that is comfortable for you as it relates to the size of what you are painting.
PREPARATION
Lightly sand the surface and wipe with a soft rag to remove the dust.
Step 1: Paint the lid with Sap Green or Hauser Green Dark. Trim with Black and Treasure Gold.
Step 2: I used 1/4" painter’s tape to create the stripes. (Photo) Step 3: Lightly seal with the FolkArt Clearcote Acrylic
Sealer, let dry. Sand ever so lightly.
Step 4: Neatly trace and transfer the design.
Step 5: Load a large flat brush with a little water or Plaid FolkArt Floating Medium and Prussian Blue. Blend on the palette to soften your color. Apply this as desired around the design. Gently blend with your finger or a sponge. Darken at the corners as desired with Prussian Blue or Black.
Tip: Use a little Blending Gel to help blend if needed.
I almost always use a little Blending Gel to help make the background beautiful. Study this on the box lid and sides.
STEP 2 CREATING STRIPES
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