Glittery Crayon Storage
Posted by DecoArt on Jul 28th 2014
Create this cute crayon holder that can sit or be hung to keep crayons from rolling onto the floor..
SUPPLIES
- tracing paper
- transfer paper
- #6 flat brush
- #12 flat brush
- #1 round brush
- small wooden shelf
INSTRUCTIONS
NOTES:
Let dry completely between painting steps.
- Make sure surface is dust free.
- Use #12 Flat brush to base coat the entire shelf Bahama Blue. Rinse brush. Let dry completely.
- Once fully dry use a pencil/ stylus to trace and transfer patterns
- Use #1 Round brush to base coat everything you just traced. Rinse brush.
- Then use same brush to separately paint the crayons to match the letters using: Snow White, True Red, Bright Orange, Bright Yellow, Festive Green, Ocean Blue, Grape Juice, Citron Green, and Mars Black. Rinse brush. Then add a small amount of Titanium White to every color for the crayon wrapper and to outline letters and crayon tips. Rinse brush.
- Then use Handle of brush dipped in Titanium White to create random polka dots. Wipe off handle. Let dry completely.
- Then use the #6 Flat brush and #1 Round brush for smaller areas to apply matching glitter to crayons and letters using: Sizzling Red, Tiger Orange, Limelight, Emerald, Purple Passion, Ice Crystal, Lemon Drop, and Neon Blue. Rinse brush.