Goldfish Swimming in the Ocean Crate

Goldfish Swimming in the Ocean Crate

Posted by DecoArt on Jul 18th 2016

Create a goldfish design on an otherwise plain wooden crate with Americana Decor® Chalky Finish™ paint.

SUPPLIES

    • pencil
    • painter's tape
    • 1" flat brush
    • #8 round brush
    • wooden crate
    • cosmetic sponge

    INSTRUCTIONS

    NOTES:

    Let dry completely between painting steps.

    1. Using a 1" flat brush, paint the inside and three sides of the crate in Heritage.
    2. Using a 1" flat brush, paint the remaining side in Escape. Place the Fish Tail Stencil on the surface and hold in place (or use painter's tape if desired). Dab on Serene with a cosmetic sponge.
    3. Use a pencil to outline the goldfish pattern. Use a #8 flat brush to paint it solid in Inheritance. Use a #8 round brush to outline and add scales in Heritage. Use a #8 round brush to add highlights in white and for eyes. Use a #8 round brush to add a dot in the eyes in Escape. (Refer to photo)

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    Goldfish Pattern