Woodland-Themed Table Centerpiece

Woodland-Themed Table Centerpiece

Posted by DecoArt on Oct 22nd 2020

Build a woodland-themed tablescape for fall gatherings with Americana® Acrylics.

SUPPLIES

    • 1" flat brush
    • liner brush
    • artificial or real pumpkin
    • pinecones
    • small flat brush
    • medium round brush
    • wood round slice
    • makeup sponge
    • white color pencil
    • large acorns
    • medium acorns
    • squirrel
    • papier-mâché pumpkin

    INSTRUCTIONS

    1. Using a large flat brush, paint the wood round with Neutral Grey, leaving the raw edge unpainted.
      2. Instruction #1
    2. Using a makeup sponge, dab on Canyon Orange onto the squirrel. Allow to dry. Dab on a second coat for even coverage. Allow to dry. If needed, add a third coat with a brush for a solid coverage. Allow to dry.
      3. Instruction #2
    3. Paint half of the acorns with Avocado and half with with Celery Green. Allow to dry.
      4. Instruction #3
    4. Using a medium round brush, paint one of the oversized acorns with Celery Green. Let dry and add a second coat for even coverage.
      5. Instruction #4
    5. Paint the other oversized acorn with Avocado and allow to dry. Apply a second coat for even coverage. Allow to dry completely.
      6. Instruction #5
    6. Using a medium flat brush, paint the large pumpkin with Blue Mist. Allow to dry. Apply second coat of paint and allow to dry.
      7. Instruction #6
    7. Paint the medium pumpkin with Navy Blue. Allow to dry. Paint on a second coat for even coverage and allow to dry.
      8. Instruction #7
    8. For the first large acorn, draw on patterns with a white color pencil. (Use the patterns provided or come up with your own.) With a liner brush, paint lines with Cool White. Allow to dry.
      9. Instruction #8
    9. For the second large acorn, use the same technique as STEP 8: draw on patterns with a white color pencil, using the patterns provided or coming up with your own. With a liner brush, paint lines with Cool White. Allow to dry.
      10. Instruction #9
    10. For the medium pumpkin, draw on the patterns with a white color pencil. With a liner brush, paint lines with Cool White. Allow to dry.
      11. Instruction #10
    11. For the large pumpkin, draw on the patterns with a white color pencil. With a liner brush, paint lines with Cool White. Allow to dry.
      12. Instruction #11
    12. Make sure to paint a design that is continued on all sides of the pumpkins to add beauty from all angles.
      13. Instruction #12
    13. For the squirrel, draw on the patterns with a white color pencil and paint in the pattern lines with Cool White. Allow to dry.
      14. Instruction #13
    14. Make sure your design covers all angles of the squirrel.
      15. Instruction #14
    15. For the large wood slice, draw on the patterns with a white color pencil. (Use the patterns provided or come up with your own.) With a liner brush, paint lines with Cool White. Allow to dry.
      16. Instruction #15
    16. For the medium acorns, paint decorative elements using Cool White. (See photo for inspiration.) Allow to dry.
      17. Instruction #16
    17. Use Champagne to paint the stems of the large pumpkin, medium pumpkin, and large acorns. Allow to dry. (Apply a second coat, if needed.)
      18. Instruction #17
    18. Use Champagne to paint the tops and stems of the medium acorns. Allow to dry.
      19. Instruction #18
    19. Paint all the table décor pieces with Soft-Touch Varnish for a soft sheen and added protection.
      20. Instruction #19
    20. Add the table décor elements from other woodland-themed projects to make a full and festive tablescape.
      21. Instruction #20

    DOWNLOADS

    Optional Woodland Shapes
    Shapes And Font Patterns

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