DecoArt Terra Cotta Ladybug

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by DecoArt Design Team

This ladybug pot is a fun addition to either your indoor or outdoor living space.

1
Let paint dry between applications and after each step. Project time does not include this drying time.
2
Wipe entire surface of pot and saucer clean. (Any dust or debris can cause poor paint adhesion.)
3
Paint entire pot Lipstick Red.
4
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.
5
Paint Black Tie half-circle (about 3 inch wide by 1-1/2 inch high).
6
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.)
7
Use Black Tie to paint antennae, legs, and dots on ladybug's back.
8
Add dots to pot rim with Black Tie and handle end of paintbrush.
9
Mix 1 part Black Tie with two parts Barn Red. Paint base of pot with mixture.

DecoArt Americana Multi-Surface Satin Acrylic Paint 2 oz. Lipstick 104770367 (2)
DecoArt Americana Multi-Surface Satin Acrylic Paint 2 oz. Red Barn 104770369 (2)
DecoArt Americana Multi-Surface Satin Acrylic Paint 2 oz. Black Tie 104770429 (2)
DecoArt Americana Multi-Surface Satin Acrylic Paint 2 oz. Cotton Ball 104770357 (2)
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