A tisket, a tasket, this "basket" is made of metal and is perfect for carrying pies and other desserts.

SUPPLIES

• water container
• palette or plastic plate
• paper towels
• tracing paper
• transfer paper
• rubbing alcohol
• scissors
• 3/4" flat brush
• ribbon or other embellishments (optional)
• #1 liner brush
• #1 round brush
• pen
• 1" pouncer
• metal basket

INSTRUCTIONS

NOTES:

Let dry completely between painting steps.

1. Clean the metal basket with rubbing alcohol and paper towels.

2. On a palette or plastic plate, pour out equal amounts of Mint Julep Green and Americana Primer & Sealer. Use a 3/4" flat brush to mix and use to basecoat the walls of the basket.

3. Use the same brush to continue painting the handle with Mint Julep Green. Rinse brush. Use the same brush to mix and equal amounts of Americana Primer & Sealer and Burnt Orange. Use this mix to basecoat the inside of the basket with a 3/4" flat brush.

4. On a palette or plastic plate, use a 3/4" flat brush to mix equal amounts of Americana Primer & Sealer and Buttermilk. Use a 1" pouncer to make random polka dots all around the bottom on all four sides. Save the mix for next step. Rinse the pouncer.

5. Use a 3/4" flat brush and the mix from previous step to basecoat underneath of the handle. Rinse brush. Use a #1 round brush and the same mix to paint the thin rims on the handle and base. Rinse the brush.

6. (Optional) If you want to put a certain pie name on the pie basket, print off a specific name in a font of your choice. Use a pen to trace and transfer "Pumpkin Pie" pattern onto all four sides.

7. (Optional) Use a #1 liner brush and Burnt Orange to paint the words "Pumpkin Pie" on all four sides and to add stripes to the handle. Rinse brush.

8. Add ribbon of choice and perhaps maybe some leaves and berries to make the basket more festive.

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