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Painted Calendar Sphere

From "Crafters Coast to Coast"
episode HCC2C-132F

Project by Jill DiPippo from Warren, R.I.

Jill always wanted to make circular paintings. In this project, she has created a gorgeous painted sphere that is used as a calendar.

Materials:

plastic foam ball
rigid wrap
joint compound
modeling paste
gesso
oil paint

Figure A

Figure B

Figure C

Figure D

Figure E

Steps:

1. Wet rigid wrap and wrap around plastic foam ball (figure A). Let dry.

2. Apply joint compound (figure B). Let dry.

3. Sand to make a smooth surface.

4. Prime surface with gesso.

5. Decoupage date and month around sphere (figure C).

6. Fix edges with modeling paste. Let dry and sand until smooth.

7. Design sphere. Draw designs with pencil (figure D).

8. Paint designs (figure E) with three coats of oil paint and let dry.

9. Apply a coat of varnish for protection.

10. Cut out stand for sphere on machine. Sand, prime and paint stand.

ALSO IN THIS EPISODE:
	Painted Calendar Sphere
	Fused Glass Backgammon Set
	Fused Glass Candle Holder
	Pottery Ingrained With Leaves

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