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Scandinavian Mini Candleholder
Item# 32985Craft this charming mini candle holder with a distinctly Scandinavian theme using Americana® paints.Note: Allow paint to dry between color, coats, and steps. Allow glue to dry between steps.
Step 1 Using 150-grit sandpaper, sand rectangular base smooth and remove dust with damp paper towel.
Step 2 Using wood glue, center and glue candle cup to base.
Step 3 Using #4 flat brush, base-coat candle cup and bird Snow White; and rectangular base, Primary Red.
Step 4 Using piece of brown paper bag, sand bird, base, and candle cup smooth. Remove any dust with damp paper towel.
Step 5 Copy patterns onto tracing paper and transfer to bird and candle cup with graphite transfer paper underneath. Use stylus or ballpoint pen to transfer patterns.
Step 6 Using #0 spotter brush, paint stroke work on bird and candle cup with Primary Red.
Step 7 Using silicon glue, adhere bottom front of bird to side of base behind candle cup.
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DecoArt® Americana® Acrylic Paints – Snow (Titanium) White and Primary Red
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Rectangular Sign. 2"x3"
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Candle Cup, ¾" (with ¼" Hole)
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Paintbrush – #4 Flat and #0 Spotter
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Wooden Bird, 2"x3½"
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Water Container
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Palette (or Plastic Plate)
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Paper Towels
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Sandpaper, 15-grit
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Brown Paper Bag
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Silicon Glue
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Wood Glue
When base-coating, use as many coats as needed to cover completely.Craft Time: 60+ minutes