Terra Cotta Crab

Cute and fun, this Clay Pot Crab won't grab your fingers, but it'll sure touch your heart. If you like this project, be sure to make the entire set of Clay Pot pond projects.
Donna Bush

Project #:
21044a

Crafting Time: 1½ hours

Skill Level:

1 being the easiest

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DecoArt^™ Patio Paint^™, Daisy Cream
DecoArt^™ Patio Paint^™, Fern Green
DecoArt^™ Patio Paint^™, Sprout Green
DecoArt^™ Patio Paint^™, Tango Blue
DecoArt^™ Patio Paint^™, Tiger Lily Orange
Beads, oval, ½-¾-inch, 18
Beads, round, 14mm, 2

Beads, round, 25mm, 6
Chenille stem, green
Clay pots, 1¼-inch, 2
Clay saucer, 3¼-inch, 2
Craft glue, thick
Paintbrush, flat, No. 12
Water container

Cost of each project will vary depending on materials used.

Due to the seasonal nature of some merchandise, actual availability of some products pictured may vary.

	Paint as follows: bottom of one saucer Daisy Cream and rim Sprout Green, second saucer Fern Green, small pots Tiger Lily Orange, large beads Tango Blue, oval beads Fern Green, and round beads Daisy Cream.
	Lightly brush rim of Fern Green saucer with Sprout Green.
	String 6 oval beads on three 9-inch pieces of chenille stems. Position 3 beads on each side bending end of stems to lock beads in place. String 3 round blue beads on each side of a chenille stem. Pull ends of stem through the orange terra cotta pots to form claws bending ends. Secure stem ends with a dab of hot glue.
	Position centers of chenille stems across Daisy Cream saucer rim. Refer to photo for placement. Place a bead of thick craft glue or hot glue around rim. Place second saucer on top and press down. (If craft glue is used weight saucer down with a book or heavy object until dry.)
	Glue small beads to ends of a 4-inch piece of chenille stem. Bend chenille in a U-shape and glue to center of saucer front for eyes.
	Lightly brush tops of “fins” with Sprout Green.

Tip: Read and follow manufacturer's instructions for all products used.

Use photo as a guide when painting and assembling project.

Use paintbrush appropriate for size of area being painted. Use liner brush for narrow areas and detail work.

The information on this instruction sheet is presented in good faith, but no warranty is given, nor results guaranteed. Quantities and selections may vary at each store. Michaels® Stores, Inc. disclaims all liability from any injury to anyone undertaking the construction of this project as a result of improper safety precautions. Since we have no control over physical conditions surrounding the application of information herein contained, MSI disclaims any liability for untoward results. © 2009 MSI.

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