Floral Birdfeeder
Posted by DecoArt on Aug 26th 2014
Deck out a wooden bird feeder in floral colors of Americana® Acrylics.
SUPPLIES
- water container
- palette or plastic plate
- paper towels
- tracing paper
- transfer paper
- pencil
- 3/4" flat brush
- #10 flat brush
- #0 liner brush
- #3 and #6 round brushes
- wooden birdfeeder
INSTRUCTIONS
NOTES:
Let dry completely between painting steps.
- Use the 3/4" flat brush and Spa Blue for the sides; Lavender for the roof; and Hauser Light Green for the base.
- Use the #10 flat brush and Santa Red for the windowsills, edges, and roof peak.
- Trace and transfer flower and leaf patterns using tracing and transfer papers and a pencil.
- Use the round brushes and colors of your choice to paint flowers and leaves. (See photo for inspiration.)
- Use the #0 liner brush to outline and add details and stitch lines in contrasting colors.
- Seal with DuraClear Satin Varnish. Let dry between coats.