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Painted Floral Wooden Crates

Americana® Acrylics

Americana® Acrylics

• Black Plum (DA172)
• Coral Blush (DA292)
• Driftwood (DA171)
• Hauser Light Green (DA131)
• Warm White (DA239)

Galaxy Glitter™

• Champagne Starburst (DGG14)

Other supplies

• water container
• paper towels
• transfer paper (or carbon paper)
• #3 round brush
• 1" angular shader brush (Americana Decor)
• pencil
• wooden nesting crates

INSTRUCTIONS

NOTE: Allow paint to fully dry in between steps.

1. Paint the wooden crates with a coat of Driftwood. Let dry.
   
2. Once the crates are dry, download and print out the floral pattern. Layer the pattern on top of a piece of carbon or transfer paper onto the crate and trace the pattern with a pencil to transfer the design.
   
3. Mix both Coral Blush and Black Plum 50/50 with Warm White to get lighter tones. Use a #3 round brush to paint in the designs. (See photo for color placement.)
   
4. Once the shape is dry, use a 1" angular brush to add details to the flowers using Black Plum and Coral Blush. Let dry and use 1" angular brush and Hauser Light Green for the leaves.
   
5. Use a 1" angular brush to apply Champagne Starburst on the corners to add a hint of glamour.
   

HELPFUL HINTS

Have a jar of water on hand to place your paintbrushes while you're working so that they don't dry out. Keep a paper towel handy to dry them off on when it's time to use them again.