Wipe entire surface of pot and saucer clean with paper towels. (Any dust or debris can cause poor paint adhesion.)

Paint entire pot Lipstick Red. Add dimension to design by blending Red Barn and small amount of Black Tie in area right behind where ladybug's head will be painted. Paint Black Tie half-circle (about 3" wide by 1-1/2" high. Paint eyes Cotton Ball. When dry, add smaller Black Tie circle in Cotton Ball area, followed by another very small Cotton Ball dot for reflection. (See photo for placement.) Use Black Tie to paint antennae, legs, and dots on ladybug's back. Use Black Tie to paint antennae, legs, and dots on ladybug's back. Add dots to pot rim with Black Tie and handle end of paintbrush.

Mix one part Black Tie with two parts Barn Red. Paint base of pot with mixture.