Serve food at the 4th of July BBQ in the patriotic colors of Americana® Multi-Surface Acrylics.

SUPPLIES

• soft cloth
• tape
• wooden crate
• cosmetic sponge
• large flat brush
• computer paper
• star punch
• wooden sign
• small flat brush

INSTRUCTIONS

NOTES:

Let dry completely between painting steps.

1. Mix together brown and black to form a dark brown color. In sections, brush on the mix with a large flat brush. Wipe back with a soft cloth to create a stained look.

2. Use a flat brush to dry-brush blue onto the end of the crate. Use the same brush and technique to add alternating stripes of red and white on the sides of the crate.

3. Apply a piece of tape onto a piece of computer paper. Punch out the star punch onto the paper to create a star stencil. Use a cosmetic sponge to apply white stars onto the blue area using the punched paper star.

4. Repeat the staining process on the chalkboard signs. (See step 1)

5. Using a small flat brush, dry-brush white and red stripes on the vertical stands. Dry-brush the bottoms of the stands in blue. Use the same paper star punch to apply white stars to the bases.

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