Announce summer, or any season, with Weathered Wood and Americana® Acrylics.

SUPPLIES

• water container
• palette or plastic plate
• paper towels
• E6000 glue
• unfinished wooden letters in various sizes and fonts
• 8" x 24" artist canvas
• 3/4" oval brush
• sponge daubers

INSTRUCTIONS

NOTES:

Let dry completely between painting steps.

1. Using a 3/4" oval brush, paint each letter Irish Moss.
2. Using a 3/4" oval brush, apply a coat of Weathered Wood over each letter.
3. Using a 3/4" oval brush, paint over each letter with various colors.
4. Using a 3/4" oval brush, coat of DuraClear Satin Varnish to each letter.
5. Using a 3/4" oval brush, basecoat the canvas in the color of your choice. (I chose Banana Cream).
6. Using a 3/4" oval brush, apply a coat of Weathered Wood over the dried, painted canvas.
7. Using a 3/4" oval brush, paint another coat of the paint of your choice over the dried canvas. (I chose Dolphin.)
8. Using a 3/4" oval brush, apply a coat of DuraClear Satin Varnish over the canvas.
9. Apply strong glue, such as E6000, to the backs of the letters and place them on the canvas.
10. Using a 1/2” sponge dauber dipped in a color of your choice, place random polka dots on the sign.

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