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SUPPLIES
Americana® Multi-Surface Acrylics
- Blue Lagoon (DA526)
- Dolphin (DA537)
- Steel Grey (DA538)
- Turquoise Waters (DA525)
Chalkboard Products
- Americana® Clear Chalkboard Coating (DS107)
Other supplies
- palette or plastic plate
- paper towels
- tracing paper
- transfer paper
- sandpaper
- pencil (or pen)
- #2 round brush
- 3/4" flat brush
- wooden heart plaque with beaded hanger
INSTRUCTIONS
NOTE: Let dry completely between painting steps.
- Use a 3/4" flat brush to basecoat the entire heart plaque using Blue Lagoon.
- With the same brush, while still wet, add a small amount of Turquoise Waters to mix on the heart. Rinse brush.
- Transfer the pattern to the center of the heart with tracing & transfer papers and a pencil or pen.
- Use a #2 round brush and load with Turquoise Waters to paint a squiggly border following the heart shape. Rinse brush.
- Use a #2 round brush and load with Steel Grey to fill in the cheerleader. Rinse brush. Let dry completely. Lightly sand.
- Use a #2 round brush and load separately with Dolphin, Blue Lagoon, and Turquoise Waters to paint the beads on the plaque hanger and repeat color combo to fill all beads. Rinse brush.
- Use a 3/4” flat brush and load with Clear Chalkboard Coating to paint over the entire heart shape, following label instructions. Rinse brush.