Zig Zag Box (Rubber-comb technique) Materials: Wooden box
Combing tool (figure A)
2 colors of paint
Paintbrushes - Paint the box one solid color.
- Wait for it to dry completely.
- Paint a thin layer of the second color over the box.
- Drag the combing tool over the surfaces of the box in a waving motion.
- Stop when you're happy with the look of the box.
Tip: - Have fun with the combing. If you don't like the look that you get you can always paint over your combing and try again.
Checkered Box (Masking-tape process) Materials: Wooden box
Masking tape
2 colors of paint
Paintbrushes - Paint the box one solid color.
- Wait for it to dry completely.
- Tape the box in a checkerboard pattern.
- Pressing down, rub your fingers over the tape to make sure that it is really going to make a tight seal against the other color of paint.
- Paint the taped box with the color of paint you haven't used yet.
- Wait for the paint to dry completely.
- Gently peel the tape off.
Products: All of the materials for these crafts can be found at a craft store.
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Painting Floorcloths: 20 Canvas Rugs to Stamp, Stencil, Sponge and Spatter in a Weekend
Model: 1579901344
Author: Kathy Cooper
(1999)
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Lark Books / Altamont Press
Website: www.larkbooks.com
Airbrush Painting Techniques
Model: 1902579224
Author: Jerry Scutts (Editor)
Painting Skills
ISBN: 1842154109
Author: Mike Lawrence
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Folk Art and Tole Painting: New Designs for Decorative Paintwork (Milner Craft Series)
Model: 1863510575
Author: Kate Coombe
(October, 1992)
Sterling Publishing Co. Inc.
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