Striped Basket

Striped Basket

Posted by DecoArt on Mar 16th 2014

Add new life to a plain wicker basket with decorative stripes of color using Americana® Decor™ Chalky Finish paints.

SUPPLIES

    • water container
    • palette or plastic plate
    • paper towels
    • 1-1/2" flat brush
    • basket
    • painter's tape
    • small craft brush

    INSTRUCTIONS

    1. At bottom of basket, paint one fourth of basket with stripe of Lace using 1 1/2" brush. (You can use weave as guide or mark off area to be to painted with painter's tape.) Let dry, then remove tape (if used).
    2. After first layer of paint is dry, add smaller stripe of Vintage to the top edge of the Lace stripe, using small craft brush. Let dry.