FolkArt HD Tropical Lily Nesting Totes
Add to Favorites Print

FolkArt HD Tropical Lily Nesting Totes

Create drama and sophistication with painted nesting totes! Elegant lilies on a deep red background add warmth to an office or living area - and can be personalized as well. Designed by Donna Dewberry
Craft Time: 60+ minutes
Uses Recycled Items: No
 
 
 
 
Get exclusive offers about this product and more!
 
 

Material List

  • FolkArt® Acrylic- Berry Wine
  • FolkArt® Acrylic- Engine Red
  • FolkArt® Acrylic- Thicket
  • FolkArt® Acrylic- Wicker White
  • FolkArt® Acrylic- Alizarin Crimson
  • FolkArt® Acrylic- Medium Yellow
  • FolkArt® Acrylic- Turners Yellow
  • FolkArt® Acrylic- Yellow Citron
  • FolkArt Sealer
  • One Stroke Brushes: ¾” Flat, #12 Flat, #2 Script Liner, Base Coating Brush
 

Project Instructions

Step: 1

Sand the surface of the wood and wipe clean.


Step: 2

Basecoat the nesting tote with Alizarin Crimson or similar dark red color; allow to dry. Sand lightly and apply second coat as needed.


Step: 3

PAINTING THE LILIES:


Step: 4

Using the worksheets provided, practice painting the lilies. Follow instructions below.


Step: 5

Double load the ¾” flat brush with Engine Red and Medium Yellow.


Step: 6

Add a touch of Berry Wine to the Engine Red side and a touch of Wicker White to the Medium Yellow side.


Step: 7

Using the flat side of the brush, and keeping the Yellow/White side to the outer edge, paint the petals.


Step: 8

Load the script liner with Turners Yellow and add dots to the petals.


Step: 9

Double load the #12 flat brush with Thicket and Yellow Citron. Using the chisel edge of the brush, and leading with Yellow Citron, pull the stamens into the center of the flower.


Step: 10

Load the script liner with Thicket and Yellow Citron; add a small curve to the center where the stamens meet.


Step: 11

PAINTING THE LEAVES:


Step: 12

Using the worksheets provided, practice painting the leaves. Follow instructions below.


Step: 13

Double load the ¾” flat brush with Thicket and Yellow Citron. Using the flat side of the brush, paint the long leaves.


Step: 14

FINISHING:


Step: 15

Allow to dry and seal with several coats of spray sealer. Allow sealer to dry between coats.


Tips

Base coat the nesting totes and, when dry, dry rub the edges with a touch of burnt umber paint to give an aged appearance.